This is a well run public elementary school, and the new principal, Linda Parker, has the energy and enthusiasm to address and tackle the challenges. As with any school, the quality of the teacher(s) has the most direct impact on each student's learning. The location is beautiful, the student body
... Read more is very positive + overall well behaved. Lots of the extra programs + activities to enhance students' experience. Very solid PTA and SSV Foundation that fund and staff extra and needed programs to enhance the educational experience. A plus in art, PE and basics= math and language arts. Awesome garden at the school, but overall the science curriculum is lacking. The 'Everyone a Reader' program is helping low performing students. Unfortunately SSV is a very good public school that has yet to address the unmet needs of each individual student--teaching 'at the grade level' in many cases is still 'old school' Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/09
My child is currently attending Sunset View and is having a great school experience. Many parents do volunteer, and it is much appreciated. With the budget shortfalls, it's nice that so many parents come in and offer their own 'class enrichment'. This school is what you make it - you can either sit
... Read more on the side lines and hope for the best, or get in there, contribute, donate and help when needed to make it a great experience for every child in that classroom. The PTA & Foundation have really contributed a lot to this school, especially this year - saving the library, new grass for the Kindergarten play area, and much more. This is, in my opinion, one of the last great 'neighborhood' schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/13/09
This is the public school solution for those who can not afford or do not want to incur the cost of a private education. A great location..... Understandably, there are parents who are involved and those who are not; The results are most noticable in the behavior of the children, level of respect for
... Read more themselves, others and somewhat lagging social skills of the students being 'raised' by the public education system. The limitations of the state funded school system preclude ( or excuse ) teacher involvement in anything other than approved lesson plans for the day. Disruptive students seem to, ' have a right' to express themselves with little or no regard for the others they affect in the classroom. Private education is recommended unless you like the view. You'll get little else. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/16/08
All three of my children have or are attending Sunset View. It is a wonderful school. Every teacher we have had, has made a life impact on my children. The parent involvement and support enables the school to provide 30 minutes of Spanish a day for every child (with full-time spanish faculty), monthly
... Read more Art curriculum, an up to date computer lab, music, wonderful activities, environment and community. It has been the place where memories are made for each of my children. Because of the school's location on the cliffs overlooking the ocean, and the excellent academic environment, the school attracts some of the best teachers and administration in the district. It truly has been a privilege for my children to attend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/04/07
I have two children. One is going there and one went through 2-4 grade. The teachers we have had have been wonderful. They are very much into parent participation, which is great, unless you are a single parent and trying to make a living. I felt stressed out with tons of requests to volunteer. I did
... Read more what I could. Also, 6-6 program caters to the wealthy Point Loma residents. Last yr they changed it into a licensed childcare. The disadvantaged parents who really need type of care simply can not afford it. On the brighter side, many opportunities for your child to be enriched with Art Corp, science, field trips, PE, etc. The campus view is stunning. Overall, this place can not be beat. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/06
A mediocre at best school. This is why: Administration/Staff does not do a good job with addressing the problem of rowdy / obnoxious / disruptive students in the classroom and on the campus. The 'problem behavior' kids are not dealt with effectively. Their rowdy / obnoxious / disruptive
... Read more behavior continues. The teachers are competent are caring, but how effective can an instructor be when s/he is constantly interrupting their lesson plan to address misbehaving students? Fortunately, this school ends at 4th grade. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/23/06
Sunset View offers many good teachers and great parent involvement. My daughter has enjoyed each of her teachers and they've been caring and nurturing which is what she has needed. Their Spanish Program is a wonderful benefit as is their Art Corp program. They also have a wonderful PE coach which
... Read more all of the children love. A somewhat unique approach taken by Sunset View in the K-1 grades is the rotation the kids experience. I was concerned at first that my daughter would feel uncomfortable leaving her primary teacher to learn with each of the other K or 1st grade teachers, but she loved it. It's a great way for the children to get to know everyone in their grade level and to benefit from the strengths of each teacher. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
Good teachers. Good cafeteria food. Extra-curricular activites are not affordable to lower-income families. Too much parent involvement - the students don't need their parents at school every day, as some are. Not all, but some High-maintenance, snobby parents. Unresponsive office staff.
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Posted by a parent on 04/04/06
Sunset View has very caring teachers. The resouces teachers are wonderful. There is wonderful parent involvement. The school grounds are beautiful.
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Posted by a parent on 10/24/05
My opinion is that this is one of the best elementary schools in San Diego, whether public or private. The thing that makes the difference is heavy parent involvement. Every child is cared for by the parent volunteerrs and there is a lot of extra funding for important programs.
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San Diego schools — Sunset View Elementary School is located at 4365 Hill St, San Diego CA 92107. 4365 Hill St is in the Sunset Cliffs neighborhood and 92107 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Sunset View Elementary School is the San Diego Unified School District. Sunset View Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 4.
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