This school is terrific. The principle and the staff are very caring. My son who is now a freshman in high school went to this school for 7 years. My twin daughters went to this school for first grade, 2008-2009 school year. I remembered very morning when I took them to school they always said
... Read more 'Hi Mr. Rawlings'. Mr. Rawlings is the principle of this school and he always walks around to look out. Mrs. Selby, my twins teacher, was wonderful. Unfortunately, we moved this summer and thus have to move the twins to a different school. I am greatly regret that we moved school. Madison&Nicole Pham's mother. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/09
I have a son who gradated from this school and one in 3rd, my little one is just atarting. I have been nothing but happy with the staff, the teachers and the coriculum!
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Posted by a parent on 09/03/09
This was my son's first year at Melinda Heights. He was in the SDC program in First Grade. I was happy to see the amount of inclusion the Special Education class is given from P.E. to assemblies and class performances. The code of conduct is taught well and consistently enforced for all students.
... Read more This is a large, overpopulated school. It will interesting to see how the school is affected by the state budget crisis next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/11/08
Melinda Heights has been a great school. Mrs. Stone is a fabulous teacher (4th grade). The only issue I see is that Kindergarten has too many students in each class in my opinion. They really rely on paren support or Kindegarten. However, the school as a whole welcomes parents and has tremendous
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Posted by a parent on 01/17/08
When my husband & I bought our home here almost five years ago I was not even really thinking of education, I know, I know! But, lucky me! This school is the best! The Principal, Mr. Rawlings, is always out walking around, the teachers phone home to talk to you, they know you by name, it's like a dream
... Read more come true! It could not be better, and it shows in my two brilliant girls, ages 7 1/2 & 6. They both read, do math, speak french, can spell, you name it. Thanks Melinda Heights! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/01/06
Pros: Truly outstanding teachers & staff, wonderful parent involvement and support Cons: Way too many kids for an elementary school, classrooms often so small it is difficult to move around and upper grades have too many kids in a class, ridiculously tiny library. Music program is minimal and art
... Read more is strictly the PTA supported Meet the Masters program. Lunch food served is of poor quality. Unfortunately many of these issues can't be dealt with at the school level. There will be a new principal this year so we will see how that goes. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/19/05
This school is of a superb caliber. My child has excelled in all ares due to quality of teachers, and overall support and morale enhancement. The parents are very involved and this is truly a neighborhood school, with all administration, teachers and many parent involvement in both academic areas and
... Read more extracurricular activities... I would highly recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/12/05
This is a terrific school, we moved a year ago and have missed it dearly. The teachers are terrific and create a fun and exciting learning experiment
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Posted by a teacher on 04/16/05
My daughter has attended Melinda Heights during 4th, 5th and 6th grade. I have been extremely impressed with all of her teachers' level of concern and true care for their students. I've also enjoyed the thoughtful, learning based field trips that have been planned for the students during the school
... Read more year. All three of her teachers have been readily available to answer questions and/or offer advice on how to manage her education and maximize her success during her elementary school years. It's been a pleasure for her to attend Melinda Heights. Read less
School Profile for Melinda Heights Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
1,224
Students per teacher:
21
Full-time teachers:
57
Number of classrooms:
45
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
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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Rcho Sta Marg schools — Melinda Heights Elementary School is located at 21001 Rancho Trabuco Rd, Rcho Sta Marg CA 92688. 21001 Rancho Trabuco Rd is in the 92688 ZIP code in Rcho Sta Marg, CA The school district for Melinda Heights Elementary School is the Saddleback Valley Unified Sd. Melinda Heights Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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