Del Lago is an amazing school! Small, but mighty! Great admin, teachers, kids, and families.

My granddaughter made good progress here ar DelLargo School. She attended another school for Kgn but was so upset we pulled her and started here. Good progress and she enjoys her teacher and her new friends. Thank you teachers. read more

Coward Principal who lets kids with disabilities get beat up. When you ask for help he talks about how great him and his school is. Look at the grounds. The playground has had plywood covering the slide that is destroyed for over a year.My son has disabilities and we asked for her and they did nothing. He was assaulted every day by older kids on the playground and the worthless school recess staff watched as it happened and did nothing. The other kids had to stop it. This happened Every day but onez my kids where there and to both kids. I called the principal and he just talked over me because he's such an arrogant jerk he barely let me get a word in edgewise. My son with disabilities was put in general education 1st grade and the teacher told the kids because of his disabilities, if he hurts or touches you you come to me. This led to kids hitting him in the back of the head and antagonizing him until he would react and then he'd get in trouble for reacting. The teacher. Felt it was important to tell her about his difficulties because of his disabilities in front of my wife in front of all three parents, embarrassing both her and my son. The next day when dropping off my so I heard a kid say about my son say "that's the weird causes trouble" to his dad. When I brought this up to the principal he dismissed it and then said I'll keep an eye out. The last day my son was there the big kid twisted his ankle trying to break it, threw him off the slide and kids helped him again. No adults helped. My other son cooperated this story with me and cries to this day because he was so ashamed for not helping his brother out and told us how when his brother walked back to class another kid punched him in the stomach and finally a real jerk of an employee blew a whistle and yelled at my son to get up. After discussing this with the principal this incentive, jerk of an human being who should not be working at school said well that's a kids point of view. You have a ton of cameras look at them..the principal should resign, be investigated or be fired. The school treats disabled kids like a problem and as a parent I'm still furious. You should all be ashamed of yourselves just pathetic. Anyone reading this should consider long and hard if you want to bring your kid here.m.especially if your kid has ADHD or on the spectrum. The school does not have the resources and made it clear they do not care. I really hope the principal can sleep at night knowing how much damage and disservice he's doing to these poor kids read more

I have had my own adult children go through schools in SVUSD, but have to say I have been so impressed with this little school! My granddaughter attended this school for Kindergarten. I am grateful for teachers here. They care so much about each student and their families. My granddaughter is so happy and can't wait to go to school each day. I enjoy going to their family nights as well. read more

I used to think the school was a very good school, until i had a conversation with the principal. The principal Jennifer televik is very unprofessional when talking to and dealing with parents and family of the children. Her young age herself shows on how she approaches situations. This school needs to choose a more wise and respectful knowledgeable principle before it will move forward. read more

This is an awesome school, with wonderful teachers and school workers. My kids are proud to be Del Lago Dolphins! read more

Del Lago Elementary School - Home of the Del Lago Dolphins! - Elementary Schools Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

My daughter came from foothill elementary and her teacher was strict but cared. my daughter is in 2nd grade now and is struggling. I have asked the teacher several times to keep me posted and she never does. I dont even get a returned email. I am hoping to get my daughter out of this school by the school transfer lottery, if not I will have no choice but to move. I have asked for help, suggestions but the staff so far including the principal there is no follow through. I gave this school 2 stars because things could always be worse. I would never ever recommend this school to anyone. It seems the teachers just want a pay check and can care less how the child is doing. read more

We love Del Lago! We are about to finish our fourth year here and I have zero complaints. Every teacher has contributed to our children's growth in different ways. When our son was accepted into the GATE program this year we had the opportunity to transfer to a different school. When weighing the options we chose to stick with Del Lago. We have had teachers who show individual care for each student and have been willing to connect with us when we felt the need. Our teacher this year, Mrs. Corlett, uses the Class Dojo app which has been AMAZING. We feel like we are in the class with the students... we see photos, we can comment on what they're doing during the day, see how the teacher is holding the students accountable and then connect with our kids about specific behaviors after school. It has really made us feel like their education is a team effort and we don't have to wait until parent/teacher conferences to know what is going on. Thanks Mrs. Corlett and I really hope that more of the teachers utilize this awesome tool! All in all, I love our little school and all that every member of the staff, from principal to office staff, Mr. Jeff and of course, the teachers contribute to our community. Looking forward to the next 6 years there! read more

The teachers and staff are helpful and caring. We have been here for 3 years and are very pleased so far.

We're coming to a close on the school year and my husband and I couldn't be more pleased with Del Lago. Our son attended kindergarten in Mrs. Constantine's class; she's done a truly wonderful job with him. We're extremely happy with her as well as Mrs. Spurgeon who has a class of her own in the afternoon, but sits in during Mrs. Constantine's class to work one on one or in small groups with children who benefit from further instruction. It is not the 32 kid to 1 teacher environment I was expecting. I am a working Mom but was able to volunteer in class several times throughout the year. Seeing all the children stand to recite the pledge of allegiance and sing "Yankee Doodle Dandy" is so heartwarming. Aside from getting the smarts and social skills they need, the children are being taught to love our country and to be proud Americans. Del Lago and Mrs. Constantine's class delivered on everything I was hoping for in my little guy's kindergarten experience. He is really excited to go into first grade. A successful start to build on! Thank You! read more