Vista Verde, a K-8, is unique in that it has an incredibly warm and inviting atmosphere, encouraging participation by parent volunteers. The principal and teachers are excellent (the teachers love teaching there, as do the subs), and the PTA is amazing. This is a caring and dedicated school that emphasizes
... Read more a whole child philosophy. All IUSD schools have the same curriculum and standardized test requirements. Vista Verde deals with them better. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/09
I feel so lucky to have my two kids at such a great school. The teachers, principal, and families make Vista Verde a unique school. My kids love school because of the hard work and dedication of the staff. When we moved to Vista Verde, everyone was warm, welcoming, and made it an effortless transition
... Read more that we would never change! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/26/09
The curriculum at this school covers the minimum requirements which teach the students to perform well at tests only. The emphasis should be on overall development of the students and not strictly test scores. The teachers attempt to do their best on educating the students but they need to learn how
... Read more to teach in order to provide better engaging materials for students to think beyond and outside the box. If you want your child to be a future leader avoid this school. The leadership from the principal is lacking, when problems/issues are being brought up she does the bare minimum to address them. Too much school politics and principal is the main cause of this. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/10/09
Since the school moved to Turtle Ridge, my second child to go to Vista Verde felt bored there, feeling the program tuned to the more gifted. For example, the music program is divided into two groups, concert and symphonic, effectively sheltering the kids who get private lessons from the normal kids.
... Read more Some teachers are on autopilot: academically, I spent many hours at night doing worksheets rehearsing material that was obviously never covered in class. It's a school full of smart kids, and so API scores are naturally high. My first child also attended Vista Verde, but when it was in Irvine. For her the experience was better, but she graduated emotionally unprepared for University High. The culture shock going directly from the sheltered world of Vista Verde was very great. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/20/09
I have two children that attend Vista Verde and I cannot think of a better school for them. I transferred from Deerfield and am so pleased with the love and nurturing that my children receive from the teachers and the principal. The teachers are welcoming and communicate well with me about my children's
... Read more progress. We absolutely love the new site with all the new technology. I don't know what all those parents are talking about when they say there are tons of worksheets because my kids are always doing something fun and hands on in the classroom!! I give this school an A+++ Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/20/09
I am amazed at how prepared the students are when they leave Vista Verde. My child went to Uni High and is at the top of her class thanks to the teachers at Vista Verde. Due to the rigorous curriculum, especially in science and english, our first year was a breeze!!! Thank you to the wonderful teachers
... Read more -you really made a difference! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/20/09
My family has attended Vista Verde for the past 12 years. We have had teachers who worked better with one child more so than the other. That happens everywhere. But, I cannot go everywhere to find such caring teachers who take such pride in their work and concern for the success of the child. This
... Read more is unique to our school. Children are taught to appreciate each other. The K-8 allows the kids to enjoy childhood longer and to become more confident with themselves before entering High School. As for my High School student, he was well-prepared academically and socially. Thank you Vista Verde. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/16/09
Every child is able to learn: every child can be successful. There are a variety of factors that meet this criterion; including parental support, teacher ability, and administrative leadership. I work with a group of highly professional and committed people who bring multifacited talents to our classrooms
... Read more and facilities. The K-8 allows us to know our students, their families for 9 years. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/15/09
I completely agree with some of the comments below, do no recommend this school at all. The curriculum is not well balanced at all. It rely too heavily on worksheets, which does not provide challenging and creative learning at all just lots and lots of busy work. There is absolutely lack of leadership
... Read more from the principal. The teachers are not professional enough, preferential treatment is very obvious. Threats of no recess or lunch are made to the students by the teachers if the in class worksheets are not completed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/05/09
This school is very worksheet centric, students are not being engaged in creative learning at all. The teaching methods are very outdated. Top API score does not mean the school is good at all.
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Irvine schools — Vista Verde Elementary School is located at 6 Federation Way, Irvine CA 92603. 6 Federation Way is in the Turtle Rock neighborhood and 92603 ZIP code in Irvine, CA The school district for Vista Verde Elementary School is the Irvine Unified School District. Vista Verde Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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