I love that my child is learning a different language then what we speak at home. His teacher is phenomenal. My concern is with the way the school is run. The parent pick up is a mess and an acident waiting to happen. I even had an experience where my child, a kindergartener, was waiting for me by
... Read more himself, by the road, after I called the office staff letting them know of an emergency that didn't allow me to be at school right on time to pick my child up. I was very upset by this! They didn't even know who pick him up or when he was picked up. I never see the principal and don't think she mingles with the children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/09
As a Kindergarten parent I am in awe of this amazing program and the teacher commitment to all of the students and their passion to make every student bilingual and bi-cultural in every grade. You only need to step onto the campus of this great school to experience the family atmosphere here. I am
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Posted by a parent on 05/23/09
After much controversy & debate about the significance of Language Immersion, the efficacy of immersion-education producing English language competent students, the quality of education received at the Language Academy itself, among many, many other potentially program-ending battles against the San
... Read more Diego Unified School District's School Board, I am only more decisively convinced that the not only is the program worthwhile, but the quality of education there is absolutely top notch. And I say that from the experience of having to enroll one of my daughters elsewhere for a while, and having her return to the school, and seeing the huge difference in her standardized test scores from both schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/04/09
This school was one of the worst schools that prepare you for high school and some what of college
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Posted by a other on 12/30/08
Im 19 now and I went to the Language academy when it first opened. I think it is a very great school. It prepared me for life and was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. It over prepared me for college and continues to help me throughout life. I recommand this school to everyone. All
... Read more my little brothers go there now and it's pretty much the same teachers. In the future my kids may even go there. Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/12/07
I love this school my child is now a 4th grader. Teachers are great so are the children and the parents.
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
My son attended kindergarten this year 2006-2007 and I volunteered at the school so I was able to see everything firsthand. The class had 19 students and the teacher was wonderful. She taught the children well and while she is very nice, she did teach them manners and respect. After 4 months of my
... Read more son attending kindergarten, he came home with some beginning books in French and had actually started reading them to me. Quite impressive! There were 4 performances by the kindergarten class for the parents and 3 fieldtrips offsite. On a side note, the principal left the school and a replacement is being hired. The employees at the school are very nice and I really enjoyed volunteering. The only negative that I can think of is that sometimes events seem a little disorganized but with I believe 800 children at the school nothing can ever be perfect. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/16/07
I'm not so sure that many of the parents are aware of the gift the kids at the Language Academy are receiving. They are all learning a second language by highly qualified teachers. All of the teachers have spent a great part of their lives learning a second language. It's too bad that our teachers
... Read more aren't more highly esteemed. I believe our media and politicians are to blame. Why is there not a category for rating politicians? Why is there not a category for rating the media? Why is there not a category for rating the testing companies? Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/16/07
This School could excel if it had better leadership. Also the children seem to be out of control and the teachers seem not to care. Fine teachers but poor administration. This school needs a change in leadership.
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Posted by a parent on 02/18/07
They do not inspire kids to be respectful, caring, trustworthiness. They don't embrace students' achievements. Unfortunately this school has a lot to offer and needs a good leader with positive attitude.
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San Diego schools — Language Academy Magnet School is located at 4961 64th St, San Diego CA 92115. 4961 64th St is in the College East neighborhood and 92115 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Language Academy Magnet School is the San Diego Unified School District. Language Academy Magnet School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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