Vista Grande is an outstanding school. The school offers all GATE-certified teachers 3rd and up, a Science Lab, Running Club, participation in Science Field Day and History Day, Family Science Night/Star Party, a computer lab, Fine Artists program, Country Fair, Spaghetti Dinner (served by teachers),
... Read more and many other opportunities for academic and social growth. Vista Grande has an outstanding resource staff, if your child is in need of special education services, but the school also has many opportunities for gifted and high-performing students. With the district focusing on budgetary problems, increasing class size, and a barrage of testing to satisfy state requirements, the teachers remain dedicated and enthusiastic about academic rigor and social-emotional development of each child. In addition, VG has a new principal who has innovative ideas and puts children first. I am very happy with my children attending Vista Grande. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
This is a great school full of dedicated teachers. We have had a great experience and I say don't waste your time trying to get into other schools in the area. This school stands out. It is smaller because everyone thinks Kumeyaay is so great and don't give Vista Grande a thought. Works out great and
... Read more keeps class size down too!! All the teachers at this school have been there over 10 years (most anyway) and it shows. They are a small school and that makes for more one on one attention. A great school through and through!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/19/09
We have had an excellent experience at this school. My son enjoys the art and running programs. His second grade teacher is phenomenal and has given so much of her own time to make sure her class is recieving quality education. The only reason I give it 4 stars is that with his first grade teacher,
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Posted by a parent on 06/05/09
My child spent Kinder through 2nd grade here because it's our boundry school. I was impressed with the teachers and felt they were very aware of my childs unique learning style. As it turns out, my child was identified as GATE seminar and we decided to enroll her in a school that offered that program.
... Read more The library is beautiful, my child got to use the computer lab quite a bit. The front office staf is very friendly too. My only hesetation was that the principal implied that he didn't believe in gifted education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/09
Everyone raves about Vista Grande, but to me it has little to be desired. Unless your child is an outstanding student don't expect them to go the extra mile. The only time they will is if there is a severe learning issue and even then it takes up to a year to get any kind of help. The principal has
... Read more no spine. If you plan on staying in the area I really recomend Kumeyey elemen. They are the best. Don't waste your time here! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/07/08
The school's environment is safe and welcoming. The teachers are proactive about approaching the individual needs of each student. I volunteer in my son's 1st grade class weekly and it is clear that each student is being approached differently, from diferent homework assignments to additional classroom
... Read more responsibilities to one-on-one tutoring. My son received his IEP this year and I was blown away by the IEP team. They offered us many more services than expected and were way ahead of schedule actively soliticing the school district for a one-on-one aid for my son--I felt this was needed, but they'd already started the battle before I brought it up. The diversity is wonderful. The kids who are choiced-in have parents who really want their kids here and it shows in their kid's performance. Mr. Richmond knows the kids names and works hard to keep the atmosphere at the school positive. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/05/07
Vista Grande has been a good school for my son. He is in the non-severe special ed. program. He has come so far in the 3 years he's been there. The teachers are great!
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Posted by a parent on 10/02/06
I have had children at Vista Grande for over 10 years (3 kids), and I have never had a complaint. It is a great school. The PTA provides many extra programs. My children all love going to school, and I feel it is because of this school. The art program is fantastic. We do have bussed kids, but it is
... Read more not a bad thing...people from all over SD want their kids to go here, because they know it is good. It also makes the school more diverse..something I appreciate and enjoy. This diversity is something that is lacking in the other schools in this area. The teachers and staff are great and have the best interest of the children in mind. We would recommend this school to anyone! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/06
Good Stats. Very high parent involement. Good environment, friendly and helpful teachers communicate well with parents. Fine Artists program is great for the students to learn basic art skills. A good challeging place for good readers, to become even better. Overall a great school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/08/06
The teachers are overwhelmed by the especially spirited children. If your kid isn't an independent learner with zero behavioral problems I would try to steer clear of Vista Grande.
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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.
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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San Diego schools — Vista Grande Elementary School is located at 5606 Antigua Blvd, San Diego CA 92124. 5606 Antigua Blvd is in the Tierrasanta neighborhood and 92124 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Vista Grande Elementary School is the San Diego Unified School District. Vista Grande Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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