I do not agree with the parent posting of May 21, 2009. Money is not spent to teach children in a language other than English. Another language may be used for clarification of concepts for students who are new or recent arrivals to the US, as well as with students who are low in their grade level
... Read more and need the extra assistance. This may be used in their Lang. Arts 'Block' group, as the students are grouped by level of ability in English. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/09
This school offers no education for the 'English' speaking children. If Spanish is your primary language than this school is great for you. It really upsets me that as an 'English' speaking parent, my taxes are being spent to teach the non-english speaking children in a forgein language. The needs
... Read more of the children who speak english are completely over looked at this school. They are not challenged in anyway. Just look at the schools test scores the the ethnic ratio chart you can see how terrible of a school it is. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
I have had children at Foothill Oak since the first year it opened. My children have been very happy here and so have I. It is a friendly atmosphere and teachers care very much about their students. This school has high expectations and there are many ways for me to be involved. This year there is
... Read more a new principal and everything is running smoothly. Some parents had a hard time adjusting to the change but are now happy with the changes the new principal has brought. We get many phone messages from the school letting us know about school activities and the new principal's focus on safety and strong academics is refreshing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/26/09
Foothill Oak has had a complete turn around. In the past year this school has gone from not meeting state standards to moving its kids forward by leaps and bounds. The majority of the school is English language students and that is reflective of the local area in Vista. New programs to connect to parents
... Read more by the school's new principal began rough but have turned positive as people can see the principals vision and desire for student success. The teachers are wonderful and supportive of kids and this school has a bright future. I am glad I have my 2 daughters enrolled here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/13/09
This school offers a remedial education for english language students. The principle is unapproachable. The teachers are wonderful but limited because of the constrants placed on them by the district as far as curriculum. If your family is spanish speaking, then this may work for you, as 80% of the
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Posted by a parent on 03/07/09
I think a few of the teachers do a poor job,I talk to paretns that have kids in the same grade as my child and there kids seem to be doing bigger and better things.(they also are in a better school district)My son has struggled so much this year and seems to get no help until he gets home.H egoes to
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Posted by a parent on 03/05/09
My daughter has ben in this school for a year. I am very dissapoitment with the education. No extracurricular activities and education is to poor. I will move my daughter to another school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/22/08
my daughter just graduated fifth grade there and she loved all her teachers and the teachers worked very hard for their kids.
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Posted by a parent on 06/17/08
I am a very disappointed parent,I feel the teachers and principal could do a much better job. My kids have have always been eager to learn, until now.This is there 2nd year at Foothill and will be there last.
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Posted by a parent on 01/29/08
I have 3 students newly enrolled this year at Foothill, and I think the teachers and principal are doing a wonderful job. They are all very involved with me. We communicate all of the time. I know the whole staff is very attentive. You just need to talk with them, and they will help you however they
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Vista schools — Foothill Oak Elementary School is located at 1370 Oak Drive, Vista CA 92084. 1370 Oak Drive is in the 92084 ZIP code in Vista, CA The school district for Foothill Oak Elementary School is the Vista Unified School District. Foothill Oak Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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