Excellent school, great teachers, families are very nice and environment is outstanding for students. New principal is doing a great job with the school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/19/09
Super, super school! There is a real focus on kids here. So many good things. Very strong and caring leadership. My kids love school - the technology in the classroom is very high tech. The teachers care about how the students are doing. One of my children has special needs and the team works to truly
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/09
I am so pleased with everything at the school. The new principal has added a very nice touch. He is very accessible and is passionate about his work. The teachers are excellent and so committed to their work. My daughter loves coming to school. I feel so lucky to have our child at Monterey Ridge. Her
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Posted by a parent on 01/22/09
Monterey Ridge Elementary is an excellent school with great teachers. We couldn't be happier with very fine staff and teachers. The new principal is outstanding. The PTA is exactly what the review posted on March 26, 2008 described, very sad.
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Posted by a parent on 01/21/09
I am extremely pleased with how this school year has begun. The new principal is very nice. He is very present on campus. I attended the Coffee with the Principal he held for us parents and it was fantastic. I left with a lot of ideas on how to work with my child and feeling very lucky that he is
... Read more so knowledgeable and accessible. This is definitely going to be a great year with the enthusiasm he brings. The staff is top notch and my daughter s teacher is very caring and welcoming. She is loving school and is anxious to head to school each morning. Monterey Ridge is a great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/08
We are very pleased with the leadership, staff and curriculum at MRES. Ms. Merein is a loving, kind and knowledgeable teacher. My daughter started Kindergarten this year and loves learning. The activities and curriculum help foster my daughter s love of learning and she is excited to learn more!
... Read more The children learn so much and I am very pleased with how my daughter s educational development. The staff is so caring and thoughtful to each child s needs. Thank you to Ms. Wardlow and Ms. Merein, I am very happy with my daughter s development. I have 2 more children who will be attending MRES and I look forward to spending more time at MRES! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/02/08
We've had our kids in two other very good elementary schools in San Diego, and Monterey Ridge is far and away the best. We bought a house in 4S Ranch primarily to have our girls in the neighborhood schools. Both the teachers and the administration in MR are superb. Our kids love this school and so
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Posted by a parent on 05/10/08
Please dont base your decision on the school, because of the PTA. We can not forget these Woman are strictly Volunteer and voted in. Im sure they do the best they can. All schools have their flaws, as NO one is perfect. MRE is a five star school since grand opening. Who is learning day by day. How to
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Posted by a parent on 04/30/08
MRES is an exceptional school with a superb staff and a down-to-earth approachable and proactive principal, who sets a wonderful, upbeat tone to the entire school. The teachers are very competent and approachable and I feel like individual care is given to a child's needs. As far as the other parent's
... Read more comments about PTA, every PTA goes through its ups and downs and one should try not to feel bitter and instead focus on how to help make things better, if possible. I certainly don't think the PTAs weaknesses should take away anything from this school's overall success, great atmosphere & staff and finally the principal's strong leadership. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/30/08
I am so impressed with the preschool program at the grade school and how very well prepared my daughter is for Kindergarten next year. This school is an amazing find in San Diego!
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School Profile for Monterey Ridge Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
745
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
43
Number of classrooms:
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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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
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.
Homes for sale near Monterey Ridge Elementary School
San Diego schools — Monterey Ridge Elementary School is located at 17117 4s Ranch Pkwy, San Diego CA 92127. 17117 4s Ranch Pkwy is in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood and 92127 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Monterey Ridge Elementary School is the Poway Unified School District. Monterey Ridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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