I have been a parent at Sundance for 4 years and I have been very impressed with the school and the ESS program. I can not say enough about the ESS program. My child walks over to ESS everyday afterschool and I know he will be greeted by Marissa (Supervisor) and her staff. They make sure my son gets
... Read more his homework done everyday and are mentors for him and all the children. I am very thankful for the ESS program. The only negative thing I have to say about Sundance is some parents that are against ESS because they feel that all children should be home with their parents. I would not have my child anywhere else. My child tells me to pick him up later when I come to pick him up after work. He love Marissa and her wonderful staff. It is a great school with a great ESS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/16/08
I have been a parent of a student at Sundance going on 6 years. I have been nothing but impressed with the caring, family-like environment at the school. I was a teacher for a number of years and have worked on many different elementary campuses and this is one of the best I have seen. The families
... Read more seem to really take an interest and get involved in the school as well. I feel everyone does what they can and there are many opportunities to get involved, either during school hours or after hours. I have been very impressed in what the school's foundation has been able to do in 3 short years. The school now has a new computer lab., running track, and art program. I am very pleased with the school and would highly recommend it. Kudos to Sundance. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/07
I am a proud parent of Sundance and what they offer and require of my children. The teachers at Sundance are a team of professionals that work hard and it shows with the API scores. Music, art, and extra activities enrich our kids and it shows! As for parent support - we've got a lot of volunteers!
... Read more It bothers me to see a parent judging those who volunteer and talk bad about them. I personally believe the parents as a whole are one family in the community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/07
I agree with the writer who said there was a problem with cliquishness. There are some stay-at-home volunteer 'mommies' who have a weird sense of ownership of the school. But if you can avoid them and, unfortunately, their kids who pick up on the weirdness, it's a really great school with great teachers
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Posted by a parent on 06/10/07
Academically the school is good, my daughter transferred in 1st grade and had trouble with reading, because of a reading program in which senior tutored came in and help her she is now reading at an advanced level. The teachers are more or less great at their ability to teach and encourage children
... Read more characteristic growth. We transferred out after 3rd grade because we moved, and my daughter has no desire to return to the district because of some of the cattiness that she experienced during her time there, very clickish amongst the parents and carried into the kids. While my daughter was part of the 'in' crowd, she didn't care for the drama that came with it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/20/07
Outstanding public school with dedicated teachers who are using research to guide their teaching!
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Posted by a parent on 03/29/06
The teachers my chilren have had are wonderful...they are kind but firm, responsive to parent inquiries, and take genuine interest in each child as individuals. There is some music and art, I would like more. I do think more physical education is needed.
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Posted by a parent on 03/21/06
I think the academic programas are good enough for our children. Needs improvement in music classes time. They have had classes last year and they enjoy them very much.
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Posted by a parent on 09/15/05
I went to Sundance went it first opened in 1979. It's a great school. My son is in kindergarten and loves it. He is already reading upper grade level books. He is also advanced in his math skills for his age group. The school offers Extended School Service(ESS), a before and after school program
... Read more for the students. My son is enrolled in this program and has made many friends in other grade levels. ESS engages the kids in sports, reading, drawing and other skills. The school also offers extracurricular activities in conjunction with an outside service for a small fee. My son is enrolled in karate and chess. My son looks forward to going to school everyday. Sundance provides a safe and fun atmosphere for him to learn. The school is part of the best school district in San Diego. Feel fortunate if your child attends this school. Read less
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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English as Second Language
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San Diego schools — Sundance Elementary School is located at 8944 Twin Trails Dr, San Diego CA 92129. 8944 Twin Trails Dr is in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood and 92129 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Sundance Elementary School is the Poway Unified School District. Sundance Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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