My daughter attended Kindergarten last year at Los Pen, and the program is exceptional, as is the school and staff. I volunteered in the classroom each week and saw firsthand the strong academic-based program, which emphasizes reading, writing and math skills and helps each child to strive to do their
... Read more best in every way. The program includes a lot of arts/crafts which often incorporate math/counting, reading/writing skills so that the kids learn that learn in a creative, fun way. The before and after-school program (ESS) has responsible, fun-loving and friendly staff who foster a creative, caring environment for the kids. The co-principals were very well-respected in their success at making this school the 'No Excuses University'. Each class adopted a college for the year and wore their college t-shirts each Friday. This is a 1st-rate elementary school that holds high expectations of each of their students regardless of their socio-economic status. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/17/08
Los Pen is diligent in dedicating resources to continuously enhance and challenge students' capabilities, both in academics and in social interaction. The Academy program, a unique magnet program known as the 'school within a school' is perhaps the best thing in elementary education. My older son
... Read more completed the program last year and I have a 4th grader who is currently in the program. I've seen how my sons integrate themselves into the goals of the Academy and truly embrace its purpose (they are serious about this). They not only grew their academic skills (both boys are GATE identified students) but in addition, they also learn the value of community relationships. More importantly, the boys learned responsibility and accountability for their actions. Los Pen's principal is an educator with a vision and a mission to get there. He is relentless in pursuing the best for the students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
Mr. Griffen is the best educator I have come in contact with in many years! My daughter Kaleigh has had the best year ever! Mr. Lopez the 'Guy in Charge' has my daughter telling me every morning that she is going to San Marcos State University! No excuses is working!
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Posted by a parent on 05/07/06
'No Excuses University' elemenatary school serving K-5th grades with focus on high educational standards (test scores indicate school at a level 10 - the highest possible), college readiness (goal contract signed and reviewed weekly with kids and parents have goals, too!), and family involvement (volunteerism,
... Read more PTA, free parenting classes, and community informational meetings with Police Department). 5 days/week school counselor on-site, Title I school, multicultural population, and optional 'academy' program offerred to 3rd-5th grades based on lottery (program offers school for longer hours than traditional with one extra month of school and parents sign contract that kids will not miss any school except for illness). Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/24/06
Los Pen staff is incredibly dedicated to helping kids succeed, no matter what their background or situation. Their 'no excuses' approach is implemented with flexibility and consideration for each child, no small task in an elementary school with such a diverse population.
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Posted by a staff on 03/27/06
the upper grade teachers are not just wonderful educators but also wonderful people for the students at this campus.
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Posted by a parent on 04/30/05
My son has attended kindergarten through 5th grade at this school. K/1 combo class was great because kinders went home at lunch and class size for 1st grade all afternoon was just 10 kids! Never a 'bad year' at this school. Great depth in talented teachers. I echo the comments of other Academy parents
... Read more about the superb opportunity for kids ... a private school education without the elitism or the expense. Truly remarkable! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/05
I love the 'Character Counts' program that is intergrated into the school curriculum. This program teaches honesty, integrity, and other moral characteristics that have been intentially ommited from most schools in modern education. The teachers, students, parents, and faculty seem to be more respectful
... Read more toward each other with the application of this program. My children are pushed academically and expected not only to meet their academic goals, but to exceed them. We are still adjusting to such high standards, since this is our first year at this school. My children love this school, their teachers, and their educations. They thrive on learning and are proud of their accomplishments. So far, I am very impressed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/03/05
This school is a disgrace to the Poway Unified School District, I am disappointed in the Prinicipal and the staff for how uninformed they are regarding new or even ongoing programs. They 'pass the buck' quite often. They don't keep parents 'in the know' for what is truly going on in their school, such
... Read more as information on coach's or other important people who interact with your children. They look good on the surface but that's where it stops. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/25/04
The Los Pen Academy is the best program for anyone willing to put in the extra effort! The students are always eager to go to school and learn. Because of the extra time spent by the teacher with the students, they are able to do more things than a regular school. This is a great school for learning
... Read more and we owe it all to the Principal, for his support and the wonderful teachers that are dedicated to their students. Read less
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English as Second Language
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San Diego schools — Los Penasquitos Elementary School is located at 14125 Cuca St, San Diego CA 92129. 14125 Cuca St is in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood and 92129 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Los Penasquitos Elementary School is the Poway Unified School District. Los Penasquitos Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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