I am also a parent of a child attending San Elijo and agree with the statement above - the foul language is very bad and the teachers do nothing about it- my child came home very upset at the way some of her peers were acting although nervous that if she said anything that she would be casted out-- The
... Read more level of class in this school really needs to change - I have been in schools in LA in what people said were bad areas and they had tougher rules So Teachers grow up!!! and Teach and be good role models shame on you!!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/09
I'm a student at San Elijo Middle School. So far, it has been a great school year. They should have lockers though. Anyways, it's a great school, and the trachers are awesome.
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Posted by a student on 12/10/08
While i felt my child was safe at san elijo middle, & impressed w/ the principal running a tight ship as far as no gangs, drugs, or bullying, i heard alot of cussing & saw very inappropriate behavior right in front of the staff who did nothing! it was disturbing. My son doesn't like the way his own
... Read more peers 'speak'. He told me he didn't want to listen to that kind of language and that nobody does anything about it, & we're not that uptight. He's a great kid & some of his teachers were unbelievably mean, blatent about who their favorites were, & shamed several kids in front of the whole class. This is such an important time in these kids' lives. Their bodies are changing, they're forced to see much more than necessary as it is, they still need warmth. This is not a warm & fuzzy school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/30/08
Great parent involvement and fun enviornment for kids. But I'd really like to see more quality academic programs. Compared with our neighbor school Carillo school, we need to be more motivated.
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/07
My son is about to complete his 1st grade year. His teacher Mrs. Anderson has been outstanding. The other teachers I have met and the principal are all very involved and of the highest caliber.
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Posted by a parent on 05/13/07
Absolutely a great start for a new school!There is so much pride that shows on so many levels! Great quality of teachers,(Mrs Goodman, Miss Rockwell and Mrs Vonschlieder are all great!) great arts program, plenty of extra curricular, KOC could be improved, Parent involvement is amazing and it's what
... Read more makes this school special! The principals have been so accomodating on every level and it shows how badly they want to succeed in providing the best education for every child that sets foot on the campus! I feel so blessed to have my daughters in this school! I would like to see more from the GATE program. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/01/06
What can I say besides wow! This has been an incredible year and a half. There are extra-curric activities, fabulous award winning music program, avid for college prep, honors/CJSF, model technology program and so much more. The sports include girls Volleyball, boys and girls basketball, Cross Country
... Read more and Track. The most parental involvement of any school I have ever seen. Awesome and active PTO. I feel so lucky to live in this fabulous community and be a part of this awesome school with amazing administration and teaching staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/06
This school has an amazing parent volunteer base that resinates through the community. You feel good and wish to help out to follow the base.
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San Marcos schools — San Elijo Middle School is located at 1600 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos CA 92078. 1600 Schoolhouse Way is in the San Elijo Hills neighborhood and 92078 ZIP code in San Marcos, CA The school district for San Elijo Middle School is the San Marcos Unified School District. San Elijo Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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