San Altos Elementary School

Don't bring your kids here. The school does not care for its students. My niece was bullied out of school she was being harassed by a male student for a year. School did not do anything about it. Teachers and staff knew they proceeded on punishing her multiple times they switched her out of class where the bully stayed with no consequences for him and kept on harassing her during recess and lunch alongside with other kids. Still the school did not do anything about it, the staff seems friendly. It's all a face. It's about their image and how they proceed to the parents of the students but behind the curtains. They really don't care about your kids I went to the school when I was in elementary school and none of this would have been tolerated. Audubon elementary School does not care about your kids safety. DONT BRING YOUR KIDS HERE SCHOOL DOES NOT DO ANYTHING FOR BULLYING!

My son is in Kindergarten and we have had a wonderful experience with excellent, caring teachers and staff. His school classes include reading/writing & math in the main classroom, then separate classes for science, music, & art. Also included are free play and wellness breaks, breakfast & lunch, and separate socio-emotional growth learning with the Incredible Years Dinosaur School. Additionally, my child enjoys the after school care with Primetime. We've experienced very great communication with the teachers & we've found that there are lots of opportunities for family engagement. It's been a great experience at Encanto Elementary.

Totally agree with post below from April 2015. Fulton has had issues for YEARS!! The teachers are mean, really nasty....it's one thing to be firm but another to have this 'take it or leave it' attitude. It's disgraceful that San Diego Unified and the community hasn't come together to address the various issues at this school and fix them (too numerous to list here). Superintendent Martin continues to ignore the issues in many of the South East San Diego schools as have numerous other school officials. Deplorable!

The secondary academic director does NOTHING for bullying. Many students have been bullied relentlessly yet only teachers try to change. When brought to the directors attention she claims there is no bullying and victims are the ones who are wrong! Parents are never informed about conflicts with students and the secondary director Ms. S only brings it up when parents confront her.

Monterey Heights STEAM Academy is an exceptional school that prioritizes both students and their families. The dedicated and compassionate staff is committed to ensuring that every child thrives academically and socially. With a focus on STEAM education, learning becomes an engaging, hands-on experience that encourages students to think creatively, tackle problems, and pursue their interests in meaningful ways.The school cultivates a warm and inclusive community where families feel appreciated and actively involved. Teachers consistently go the extra mile to support their students, maintaining clear and regular communication with families. Additionally, there are fantastic enrichment opportunities available through various events, activities, and family engagement initiatives.

The school has a new principal who seems to be trying to make changes that will improve teacher support and parent concerns. The next couple of years will tell how effective those changes are. The school is IB and dual immersion so they do not fall under the normal guidelines. There is a group of parents who fell there is a lack of communication however this could be from the principal being “new” and waiting to communicate due to due diligence and I am okay with that.

We are a new family to San Miguel Elementary and have been blown away with our experience since day one! Every level of interaction has been purposeful, energetic, and informative. I am overwhelmed with the opportunities for parent and family engagement. We began the school year with a goal to get involved and did not truly know what to expect. The strive for synergy and desire to create meaningful parent partnerships immediately caught our attention. Ms. Tonya, Secretary, plays an instrumental role as the first line of communication during registration. She is kind, knowledgeable, and prompt in her response leaving a wonderful first impression of the school and truly foreshadowing the greatness to come. Our teacher, Ms. Virgin, is an absolute rockstar with communication and her knowledge of students. Her pedagogy is developmentally appropriate and our son is thriving. Mrs. Jones (Principal) and Mr. J (AP) make a stellar admin duo and their passion is evident in all they do. We feel a sense of family and community as soon as we enter the parking lot each day. We are beyond thankful to be at SME and we can’t wait to see what the future brings!