Yes the test scores are high. That seems to be a huge emphasis. The principal is in denial about the burned out, tenured teachers. Most teachers are excellent with only x2 bad apples, which is very good for a public school. They took a week off in observance of presidents day. Parental progress
... Read more is measured in fundraising dollars generated. Overall a good school, not a great school, with some obvious flaws. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/17/09
Both my children attended this great school, and I can say that I miss it a lot! from high academic expectations and very qualified teachers, they even have a school psychologist, and hold SST meetings with great concern for challenged kids. Star testing scores are way obove state average.Big thumbs
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Posted by a parent on 03/16/09
My child has ADHD and is gifted. This school has developed behavioral programs with incentives for my child and helped her achieve in every way. They really bent over backwards to help me and her without judgement. Standards are high as they should be. My only complaint is the pressure on kids to sell
... Read more giftwrap to earn money for the school. Especially so early in the school year. I'd rather make a donation and be done with it. More PE would be good as well. Some teachers are young with only a few years experience but seem to be really good, so I think the principal knows how to hire quality staff. Everyone from the teachers, principal, guidance counselor, nurse, and front office staff are truly exceptional. The after school child development program is pretty good and the enrichment classes cost money but are convenient, especially for working parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/07
Carmel Creek Elementary is a very good school when it comes to basic learning. There are only 3-4 male teachers in the entire school. There is not much emphasis on PE (15 minutes per day I think?). Tag is banned before school and possibly at recess. Parental involvement is excellent.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/07
Great facility and devoted teachers. The discipline method a bit rigid and too much time spent on worksheet
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'Carmel Creek as a California School is slightly above the national average! It is not a great school especially coming from another state where education is given top priority. It is easy to see that this school has a way to go. Music, art, science, computer science and PE classes are shockingly
... Read more poor. The computers in the classroom are outdated and often don't work. The principal, kind and warm, has a very limited ability to lead the teachers in change and growth. The curriculum is geared toward the state testing and not overall educational foundations little year over year improvement is seen. There are many ESL students that require special attention. Significant funds are diverted to help increase the teacher s compensation package; taking the teachers out of the classroom much too often. Without the heavy parent involvement and the few experienced teachers, the school ranking would decline in short order. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/05
Quality of academic programs: Good Availability of extracurricular activities: Good Level of parent involvement: Good
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Carmel Creek is an excellent school overall. This year they have moved the 5th and 6th graders to a new school so that it is no longer crowded. The principal has a philosophy that is developmental - not one size fits all. The teachers are very good at differentiating each child and his/her particular
... Read more need. The faciities are excellent, new and clean. The school could be stronger in music and art. There is no stage. The computers in the classroom are outdated and often don't work. The curriculum is very challenging, but the homework is not overwhelming. There are many ESL students. Some are very transient in that their parents transfer jobs abroad frequently. This makes it difficult on the children. The teachers are terrific and take a personal interest in the children. Read less
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San Diego schools — Carmel Creek Elementary School is located at 4210 Carmel Center Rd, San Diego CA 92130. 4210 Carmel Center Rd is in the Carmel Valley neighborhood and 92130 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Carmel Creek Elementary School is the Solana Beach School District. Carmel Creek Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 4.
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