Chaparral Elementary is an amazing learning community! The principal, staff, students and families of Chaparral are second to none.
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This schools has some of the hardest working teachers I have ever seen. They spend a huge amount of time meeting, planning and creating a positive atmosphere for all kids. Even those with special needs. The teachers have all recently been doing a hands on program of math problem solving that has taken
... Read more my children to a whole new level of thinking. This school (and principal) does put children first and reminds them everyday to 'learn like a champion!' I wish school was like this when I was a kid! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/08
We have several students at Chaparral and they all love it! It is a wonderful school with the most amazing teachers! (We truly can't believe the caliber of the teachers & staff at Chaparral!) The principal is very diligent and is a teriffic leader. You'll see him everyday helping kids get out of
... Read more cars in the 'drive up' line. He is very hands-on and knows most kids by name. The teachers in each grade level work in teams so each class seems to be on the same page. This school is known for it's great test scores (highest in district), but it's the teachers & staff that make it what it is! We can't say enough about it (obviously!)!! :) Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/07/08
terrible elitist school with no concern for the children.. only tests scores.
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Posted by a parent on 10/01/07
This school and its principal fail children with special needs. The principal has made it quite clear that he does not want your child if he/she is not 'typical'. Can't bring his scores down...
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/07
The school is awesome. I hate that 'elitist' thing. There are many wonderful, down to earth parents (and residents in general) who are far from rich and certainly not elitist. Ladera has smaller homes, condos, apartments, etc. and all kinds of people. The school reflects that. I can't say enough
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/07
Chaparral has been a wonderful experience for my 2 children. The teachers are exceptional and the parent involvement is amazing. The principal has high expectations of teachers, students, and parents which I think helps to make the school such a great learning environment. I highly recommend this school!
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Posted by a parent on 06/04/07
Chaparral is a great school if your child does not have a 'special need'. As far as I'm concerned, to the principal, this only brings down his idea of a perfect school. Funds are not available and fundraisers are never considered for the children who need it the most. Overall, the school is wonderful,
... Read more the principal needs to be removed along with his elitist attitude and superficial idea of the perfect school. The parents are the ones that make this school what it is. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/01/07
The school itself is outstanding. The problem is the community. Ladera Ranch is an elitest community. Be prepared to shell out a lot of dollars for fund raising and extra actitivies. Parent peer pressue is intense. Once again, no problem with the teachers... just the parents.
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Ladera Ranch schools — Chaparral Elementary School is located at 29001 Sienna Pkwy, Ladera Ranch CA 92694. 29001 Sienna Pkwy is in the 92694 ZIP code in Ladera Ranch, CA The school district for Chaparral Elementary School is the Capistrano Unified School District. Chaparral Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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