I like that the school has small classes and they try to get to know all the parents and get them involved in our kids school work. My child has attend here for 2 years and has show lots of growth.
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Posted by a parent on 02/25/09
Great school. The teachers, staff, and programs have been instrumental in my childrens' learning. The after school program is also terrific as well as the PTA. I recently moved out of the district and truly miss Maryland Ave.
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Posted by a parent on 09/21/06
I am extremely satisfied with Maryland Ave. Elem. My son is attending for his 4th year now and he really enjoys the overall atmosphere of the school. He gets involved in afterschool programs and we attend all of the fundraising events. My son attended a different school for his Kinder year and moving
... Read more him to Maryland Ave. District was one of the best decisions I've made. Class size here at Maryland is better then most in San Diego School District. I do think that parent involvement is very important in any school, especially if you are unhappy about how things are being ran. Join the PTA or whatever it takes to voice your opinion to make changes when needed. Don't go unheard when it comes to your child's education! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
school was a big let down this year, my child attended this school since kindergarten and not until recent did I realize it was a very judgemental enviroment. This years teacher was rude to me as a parent, and my child as well. I would not recommened this school. Maryland Avenue was a bust!
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Posted by a parent on 08/08/06
my child has went here for two years and has shown lots of growth. i like that the shcool has small classes and they try to get to know all the parents and get them involved in our kids school work.
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Posted by a parent on 06/04/06
Mrs. Newman, 4th grade teacher is awesome. She really takes time to specialize to the needs of the individual student. The new principal is severly lacking in her interest and inclusion of the dhh students. Dr. Reed made sure to include all students and was very hands on.
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Posted by a parent on 05/03/06
Maryland has a homey feel. The PTA is very active and provides a lot of extras for the students. The after school program is wonderful and very affordable. I like that the school offers alanguage program and after school science programs. My daughter loved having a male teacher.
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Posted by a parent on 04/15/06
The teachers are extremely dedicated to the children. The school is very small so the class ratios are small. Creativity in classrooms is high.
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Posted by a parent on 02/25/06
Campus is too open - should be more secure during school hours.
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Posted by a parent on 08/16/05
My daughter has really enjoyed the school and overall I am happy with the academic programs.
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School Profile for Maryland Avenue Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
350
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
26
Number of classrooms:
1
Special Education
Hearing Specialists, Speech/Language Pathologists
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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La Mesa schools — Maryland Avenue Elementary School is located at 5400 Maryland Ave, La Mesa CA 91942. 5400 Maryland Ave is in the 91942 ZIP code in La Mesa, CA The school district for Maryland Avenue Elementary School is the La Mesa Spring Valley School District. Maryland Avenue Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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