This is an extraordinary elementary school. Every single teacher is outstanding: dedicated to the students, talented and well-trained. The prinicpal sets a very high standard of excellence coupled with high responsiveness and genuine thoughtfulness. The parent body is committed, engaged and raises
... Read more a large amount of funds to support the school. We've been here for 6 years with two children and another one entering next year. We still pinch ourselves that our children get to experience this outstanding learning environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/09
I attended a Grandparents and friends day at the school several months ago and listened to the principal tell a little about the school and its objectivives then we joined our special (grand nephews)one's class room and watched the interaction with teachers and studints. A very caring and warm enviorment.
... Read more One of goals the principal discussed was conflict resolution. To teach students how to get along with each other and handle conflicts amicably. Hopefully reducing both bulling and anger. Later that afternoon the studints, a nine year old and five year old were shooting baskets in the driveway while I observed. The nine year old kept raising the basket so the younger boys balls did not reach the basket. They seemed to be handling the situation, so I said little. Finally frustration over took the five year old and he held onto the ball and called his brother by name and said 'didn't you learn anything in school, they teach how to be nice to each other'. The school is concerned with exposing the childred to the arts as well as the regular subjects giving opportunities to the individual stunedts to learn and excell. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/09
Incredible teachers, staff, principal. High academic standards, cutting edge teaching techniques, social-emotional curriculum (i.e., 'Emotional IQ school of thought'). One in a million school,literally.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
Our school is filled with a kind, caring, and committed staff and student body. There are programs for everyone (including parents!) ... to help each of us become more positive and mindful in our lives and in our interactions with others. This is truly the most amazing school around!
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I had four kids go through this school and feel truly blessed that they started their education at Explorer. Jill has done a fabulous job assembling a faculty that is not only highly competent, but truly care about teaching. This is quite simply the best primary school in San Diego, public or private.
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Posted by a parent on 10/29/08
May look good 'on paper' or 'in the paper' but not in reality from my experience! Principle is shockingly unprofessional in her dealings with children and parents. I caution the last two posters to be careful if your child is still in this school. If you question her behavior, decisions, curriculum or
... Read more have anything to say other than praises of the school or her personally, she will take it out on your child. Since I have pulled my child from the school, I have been contacted by other parents that have left this school for the same reason. On a positive note, she has hired a good teaching staff and is quite successful with the fund raising. Parent participation is high. I was going to praise the music program, as it was excellent when my child was there, sorry to see it is no longer part of the curriculum. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/17/08
Ditto last review. Why is the Principal who is wonderful with the kids, afraid of making staffing changes? If we are going to have art and spanish and music, let's have them in ways that children can retain and grow. Why is it okay to a=talk about our uniqueness when we accept curriculum that is not
... Read more effective? The reputation can't continue if issues of after school programs, art, and music and language aren't working. It is wonderful that we have parents who volunteer, but does that make a program great, or academics at par?We could have stayed with our local public school adn had more opportunities for these things. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
While Explorer has a waiting list indicative of a school that has it all, this is a school that has it's strong suits and shortcomings, like any other! Most staff members are amazing, smart & committed. Fundraising is ongoing. Social curriculum is unique and wonderful . Strong volunteer participation
... Read more is appreciated, but can make working parents feel like they aren't contributing. Music removed from the curriculum this year without communication to parents, but an ineffective Spanish program remains? Although the school has an art teacher-- there is no art program to speak of. After school programs lacking. While many of the children at Explorer choose to advance to the High Tech System of schools, where there are no booksi There is no computer instruction/prep in the higher grades to prepare them for the middle school ahead. Hopefully, Explorer will pay attention and get back to their Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/08
Quality education, dedicated teachers, very involved parent body.
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Posted by a parent on 03/20/06
Great school, great teachers, very progressive curriculum that fosters independent thinking.
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School Profile for Explorer Elementary Charter School
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Student enrollment:
294
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
22
Number of classrooms:
14
Arts
Art
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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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San Diego schools — Explorer Elementary Charter School is located at 2230 Truxton Rd, San Diego CA 92106. 2230 Truxton Rd is in the Loma Portal neighborhood and 92106 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Explorer Elementary Charter School is the San Diego Unified School District. Explorer Elementary Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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