My son transferred to this school from Bobier almost in the middle of his second grade year. Although I like that they integrate the arts in with educational learning, because of the recent budget cuts, there are more children in the classrooms now. They recently hired a wonderful security guard abd
... Read more got a new principle. I love the new word on Fridays with the pep rally and Bull dog boogie. I only wish that the children there, who are mostly hispanic, are taught to be more cultured and accepting of the other children who are not hispanic. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/25/08
I have great memories of this school. The teachers were very attentative and kept us engaged with what they were teaching.
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Posted by a other on 10/21/08
this school is so cool becouse you get to study a lot of stuff dance,history,drama,vocal music,instrametalmusic ,art,math,science, yearbook,and they have their own news they call it kwn kids web knew, and tey have language arts
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/08
OK. Here's the deal with VAPA. It's a pretty good school, not the best, but definitely above par. The arts are important. I think it's bull that so many school are eliminating them from the curriculum. Think about it, how many studies show that artistic involvement improves a child s academic work? When
... Read more I first got to high school, an English teacher asked the students if they knew the difference between fiction and non-fiction, only the VAPA students raised their hands. They didn't know even basic literary genres. And another thing, kids from VAPA are just all around nicer people. Why? Because it's K-8. I have heard horrible stories from some of my new friends about their time in middle school. Such problems were practically nonexistent at VAPA because middle schoolers have to watch themselves around the younger kids. It may not have been the best, but I'm glad I went there. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/01/08
This school is one which instills equality among the chidlren and give them a sense of importance and meaning which I feel is lost in many schools as they are very overcrowded. The staff is extremely caring and sensitive towards the childrens needs along with great communication with the parents.
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Posted by a parent on 03/02/08
Despite the talk about improving campus security, the security guard hired by the school has disappeared. Our child's class was broken into, and police were not called. Safety of our kids is NUMBER ONE. The principal is retiring after this school year. We are hopeful that Mr. D. will replace her.
... Read more Under her leadership, the arts have become watered down, and there has been too much drama (I'm not referring to performing arts here) between her, the current superintendent and the teachers. For heaven's sake, she outlawed class parties. This is our child's last year at VAPA and while we adore her teachers, they are frustrated by the interference of the principal and the lack of leadership and vision that has pervaded our dear VAPA for the last 4 years. The school definitely took a turn for the worse when Rodney G. left. Teachers, we love and support you. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/28/08
My daughter is in her second year at this school. She has had wonderful teachers thus far. I am happy that they offer extended activities after school. I would like to see more opportunities for the young ones as far as performances, etc. I would also like to see more diversity in the students rather
... Read more than what it is noe. (my daughter being a minority) Having said this I truly believe in the arts and the importance of the TOTAL child being taught as opposed to most schools who take this away. I am a primary teacher and know this to be a true gift to any elementary school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/08
The safety of the kids at the school is a major priority for the Principal and the Assitant Principal. They have very recently hired a campus supervisor who is in charge of security at the school. The PTA has started a Parent Involvment Committee that is focusing on increasing parent participation in
... Read more this effort. The issue is being addressed as I write this email and I am confident it will improve very soon with all of these programs in place. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/07
Safety awareness is lacking. Staff *must* remain vigilant at all times, from traffic concerns to campus security. Staff should wear photo ID badges. Parents and visitors should be given a temporary, visible pass while on campus. The current principal seems very unhappy, and this has been allowed
... Read more to spill over onto the teaching staff. Ultimately, the children feel the tension and react to it. This needs to be addressed. It has gone on far too long. Parents, we do need more support. It's easy to turn our backs and say 'many more students are Spanish-speakers'. Well, it is what it is. All students deserve the best we as parents can give. Our teachers need all the support in the world. After all, they are taking care of our most precious commodity. Let's offer to help in any way possible. Ultimately, the future of VAPA is in our hands. Read less
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Vista schools — Vista Academy Of The Arts is located at 600 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista CA 92083. 600 N Santa Fe Ave is in the 92083 ZIP code in Vista, CA The school district for Vista Academy Of The Arts is the Vista Unified School District. Vista Academy Of The Arts is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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