The principal, Scott Goergens, is what makes this school special. He, himself, has received awards for bring the arts to life here at the school. It is amazing he knows every child's name in every class! I swear he knows all of us parents too! He is in touch. He works for long hours at end and leads
... Read more by example. His teachers have to practically run to keep up with him. The leaders in the PTA follow suit. My son is in first grade and I was going to send him to Warren Walker but at the last minute decided to send him here. His kindergarden teacher was amazing and his first gread teacher is folowing suit. I am taking that money that I would have spent at a private school and giving him extra circular classes that he loves. If you want to be an involved parent they welcome you! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/25/08
Last year, our Catholic school refused to accept my son for Kindergarden due to his September birthday. Instead of holding him back a year, I decided to send him to Lakeside Farms. It was the best decision I ever made for him. I requested a specific classroom and got it. Scott Goergens, the principal
... Read more is phoenominal! He takes great pride in his school, knows all students quite well, and never tolerates bullying. My son repeatedly told me how much he liked Lakeside Farms School! His teacher was awesome! My son received some great awards, including the Anderson award. This school treated him quite well. He ended up getting accepted for 1st grade at OLPH, so I started him there. It was tough not to continue his attendance, but my daugher was already attending OLPA. I love this school and I miss it. I highly recommend it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/24/08
The school as a whole is absolutely Wonderful. Watching the children grow into happy individuals every year is fantastic. Thank You Lakeside Farms Staff and of Course the outstanding Principal.
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Posted by a parent on 03/04/08
Excellent School. Small intimate school and class sizes. Like getting a private education in a public school.
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Posted by a parent on 01/12/08
My son has received an excellent education at Lakeside Farms. The staff is fantastic. They care about the children and are always available to help. The principle is wonderfully involved and is very fair with everyone. The arts program is exceptional and makes the students very well rounded.
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Posted by a parent on 05/31/07
We left this school and went to Washington. LF teachers work with students and parents to challenge and help a child, advancing them to higher academic level. We miss this school.
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/06
This school is amazing. The entire staff is dedicated to the highest quality of education available. They have one of the best art programs available including chorus and drama. There is a huge supply of volunteers that support indiviualized reading sessions and numerous other great programs for everyone
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Posted by a parent on 11/07/05
My daughter has been a student of Lakeside Farms for 3 years. My son begins kindergarten in the fall. We've been extremely satisfied. Our daughter is gifted and they've been extremely involved and flexible in her education. We've never felt slighted or ignored. The teachers have treated her fairly and
... Read more with great affection. They've used multiple techniques to accomodate from the standard to the more unusual. They've welcomed our input. I appreciate the many activities available from free afterschool spanish classes (thanks to a willing and wonderful staff) to talent shows, assemblies, field trips, in-class arts lessons in everything from modern dance to mime. I never expected our local school would ever become our first choice in educating out children but it has! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/05
My son and now daughter have gone to the school from kindergarten and 5th grade. Teacher are friendly and interested in helping your student with strong parent support. But is limited to not having the gate program but will help advanced children to higher grades when the achieve academny in their
... Read more grade level. Willing to work with children with special needs. Has a mininum after school program. The highlight is the Halloween Carvinal which I have attended every year that both my children have been in the school. Teacher are willing to take the extra step to help children inforce leadership qualities in all children. Help with having children in the Dare Progam and Family Sector. Help the older children get ready for the next step in school Middle School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/05
I am not a parent of a child at Lakeside Farms, but do have a grandson who has been there for three years. Our second grandson is about to start there this year. I worked in San Diego Unified School District for 13 years. I must say that I have been quite impressed with Lakeside Farms. The students
... Read more really do seem to be the priority there. I watch the test scores and am always happy with the totals. Overall, I must say that I am very happy that our grandsons will be attending this 'school of excellance'. I have volunteered there since our older grandson started and have always been impressed with the way students are treated and how well they learn. Read less
School Profile for Lakeside Farms Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
501
Students per teacher:
21
Full-time teachers:
24
Number of classrooms:
22
Special Education
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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Lakeside schools — Lakeside Farms Elementary School is located at 11915 Lakeside Ave, Lakeside CA 92040. 11915 Lakeside Ave is in the 92040 ZIP code in Lakeside, CA The school district for Lakeside Farms Elementary School is the Lakeside Union School District. Lakeside Farms Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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