We have a terrific and committed staff at Oso Grande. The parent/ community involvement is also what makes it a wonderful school to attend!
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
I love Oso Grande because our teachers and especially our principal are so open to listening to ideas from students and parents!! And they have an amazing ability to make learning FUN!!!!!!!!
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
We have the best principal ever and she has recruited some phenominal teachers!
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
This school is great as long as your child does not have any learning issues. If so, you will be faced with a dead end and a very frustrated child.
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Posted by a parent on 08/08/09
This is a fabulous school! The teachers are so creative and energetic and they do a great job of getting the kids excited about school. The leveled classes for reading and math help to ensure that all students are being challenged. Parent involvement here is also amazing - the parents have managed
... Read more to fill the gaps of so many of the programs that have been cut by the district. It is a big school with a home town feel! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
I truly disagree with the negative reviews posted here. The principal at Oso is exceptional. She is always open and supportive of the students and the staff. Oso Grande provides excellent academics, teachers work diligently to assist students with special needs, and the parent-teacher communication is
... Read more exceptional. Anyone displeased with this school would be hard to please anywhere else. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/09
One of daughters started in kindergarten in the opening of the school and one daughter that has just started kindergarten. We have been blessed to have all great teachers for our girls. They really seem to care about their progress and development. I also like the smaller class sizes which gives more
... Read more attention per student. Another great aspect about the school is that it still has that small school feel even through the increase of students. Oso Grande, Principal Jayne Martin, and the PTA really does a great job of involving everyone to participate in the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/23/08
We have had a great experience at this school. Every concern we have had has been addressed head-on (and we had some big issues..bullying...split classes, etc.) Ms. Martin cares and the teachers care. The only negatives I have ever heard about the school have been from parents whose kids need extra
... Read more help, academically, but I hear those same parents complaining about every other school they have moved their children to as well, so I wonder if it is the school or the parent? Our kids have done wonderfully -- there is individual attention (classes broken out to give extra care to those who need it), and we have been very satisfied. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/21/08
As parents, we have been truly disappointed in this school. The communication between the staff and parents is definitely lacking. A child struggling with reading or math will not be given the necessary attention he/she needs to succeed. If given a choice, we would recommend a different elementary school
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/08
Great attention on the children. Exciting to see the level of involvement by teachers and parents to make our children succeed. Also great teacher to student ratio!
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English as Second Language
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Ladera Ranch schools — Oso Grande Elementary School is located at 30251 Sienna Pkwy, Ladera Ranch CA 92694. 30251 Sienna Pkwy is in the 92694 ZIP code in Ladera Ranch, CA The school district for Oso Grande Elementary School is the Capistrano Unified School District. Oso Grande Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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