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    Explorer Elementary Charter School

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    Silver Gate Elementary School - Parents keeping the kids cool at the Gator Run

    Silver Gate Elementary School

    5.0(3 reviews)
    1.4 miOcean Beach, Point Loma

    Silver Gate Elementary is a wonderful school! It is inconspicuously placed in the middle of a…read moreresidential area right between Ocean Beach and Point Loma. At one time when my son was younger, it was a science magnet school but I don't think it is anymore. My brothers and I are all alumni of Silver Gate so of course, there will be a soft spot in my heart for this school. I haven't been to Silver Gate in a while but I dropped my neighbor's daughter off there for school not too long ago. The campus is still the same. The big auditorium next to the cafeteria; the large play field sandwiched right in the middle of the school. The Kindergarten located right above it all and the very convenient drive-thru alley that goes right down the side of the school. That alley is perfectly adapted for parents to just cruise down and drop their kids off at the end. No hassles with traffic or crosswalks or school cops! Simple and clean. As for the academics of Silver Gate, I think the school is just a few points behind nearby Sunset View Elementary School when it comes to test scores. I read that it is among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. I also know there is a lot of community spirit around the school. The parents are very supportive and turn out in large numbers for school events.Silver Gate Elementary School hosted a inaugural Holiday Tree Sale on Dec. 4 of last year to raise money for the Silver Gate Foundation. The Silver Gate website is full of notices for jog-a-thons, bake sales, restaurant fund-raisers, and silent auctions-all to raise money and benefit the school. With the School Choices program that San Diego Unified allows parents to take part in, there is absolutely no reason that any parent should shy away from placing their children in the best possible educational environment. Even if you are not as prosperous economically as some of the fine folks whose kids go to Silver Gate, it is not a snobby school by any means of the imagination. 5 YELP STARS (and not just cuz I went there!)

    It's universally felt by students, parents, and staff, "School is Great at Silver Gate." If you…read morelive in Point Loma, do your best to choice into this wonderful school. You and your kids will feel an immediate sense of community and school pride. The education is way better than I expected from the public school system. The parental fundraising provides an enhanced computer, science, PE program, plus a brand new sports field. The after-school activities are varied (Spanish, sports, STEM, etc). There is also after-school "Character Builders" program hosted by YMCA until 6pm. My one and only complaint is that the 7:40am is too early of a start for my family-this originally had me more interested in Sunset View for the 9am start time, but now that we feel the love of Silver Gate, we would never switch schools.

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    Dana Middle School - A school

    Dana Middle School

    2.6(22 reviews)
    0.8 miFleetridge, Point Loma

    ok going to some things people do and wear is CRAZY. the staff and some food are a win but some…read morethings just are a MESS! (again nothing about the staff they are nice.) boys sag which is weird and girls are wearing stuff that some HIGH SCHOOL girls do not wear. but I do not want a uniform, nuh-uh. but here are some teachers that are HIGH LITE! 1) Mr. Rielan. he is an awesome music teacher that find good pieces. I went to jazz and was great. my trumpet was broken though, but he is a great teacher. 2) Mr. S. Mr.S is the journalism teacher and english. I have him for english and he is a goat. he is also the owner of the BEST popcorn ever. W popcorn king. also is a student favorite and is nice. cannot forget about the BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR. 3) Mr.Q. he is the only math and social studies teacher who is great and also runs that big event. room 120 and is really funny. 4) Mrs. Reardon. Mrs reardon is a really good tech teacher and is also nice. she does fun projects and will accept late work. get your work done for Friday free time! tech tool box is fun and over all is really good.

    I'm absolutely disgusted with this school! My child attended both years! His fifth grade year was…read moreokay teachers were very communicative and cared about my child's education. 6th grade year was an absolute mess. Beside one or two teachers I was very disappointed in how some of them handled situations. I hardly had any communication with any of his teachers regardless how many times I reached out to find out assignments or any thing regarding my child's education! Also your child will not be able to attend any dances or have a chance at extra "special events" if they have an I in any class. I think it's absolutely ridiculous and separates the "good kids from the bad kids!" This is how my child felt! You do not treat children this way and exclude them from events with their friends. Middle school is hard enough. I will not name the teachers names but I've had to help my child with certain classes because the teacher refused to help let alone teach them! Some homework that was brought home was not discussed in class, and lots of assignments making my child feel overwhelmed. It was a constant fight every night because my child was mentally drained! I have read reviews about Dana and heard by a number of people who have attended there or had their child go there that this place is a mess! I also agree! I'm so glad to be almost done with this school! I can't count how many times my child came home upset from that school and because of its TEACHERS! Good luck if your child has to go here. I would really recommend going somewhere else if you have the means!

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    The Rock Academy - Study Hall

    The Rock Academy

    4.2(48 reviews)
    0.1 miLiberty Station, Point Loma

    My son has been a student at the Rock Academy since 1st grade. He is currently a 9th grade student…read more there. He has forged great friendships since attending the school and has gained so much confidence. The smaller class size foster the ability for teachers, staff & faculty to really get to know their students. Your child is not just a name. They really do care about their students and come alongside them and support them not only academically, or in sports, but also with their Faith. Their academics are on par with other schools. They offer a good variety of sports, and extra curricular activities and clubs. Also a plus is that the school offers a safe environment, the school takes safety very seriously. & We love the Rock Academy and feel blessed to be a part of this great community. Go check them out!

    We moved to San Diego in the summer. Our daughter has been in a few different faith based schools…read more She is no stranger to starting all over again in a new school. She was going through anxiety about starting a new grade , new school and a whole new group of kids. Not only, did she come home after her first day beaming about how much she loves the new school, but she had made 3 new friends. We felt the love too. The teachers, the whole staff and the Church are incredible. We are so grateful to have found this place. I can't recommend this school enough.

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    Dewey Elementary School

    Dewey Elementary School

    4.0(4 reviews)
    1.1 miLoma Portal

    Dewey Elementary is a school squeezed into the Midway area, educating students from military…read moredependent housing at Liberty Station and Gateway Village. The school is close to the many commercial and government facilities in the area and right next to a Starbucks. On the weekend, I like to park in the roomy Dewey parking lot, if all the parking spots are taken--as they usually are-- near Starbucks. Dewey has class levels from preschool through fourth grade and the very best thing: FREE after-school childcare. In the Peninsula area, there are people who look down on Dewey because the students are always transitioning in and out, due to frequent moves by their military families. Dewey was (and still might be) a year-round school and I actually knew people where I live that would enroll their kids there to keep them in school during the long, hot summer months. Dewey Elementary is kind of long in the tooth but I have noticed that they have been making some improvements lately. Best of all, a new security gate has been installed, where before the school was wide open for anybody to traipse right in. This school has a very specific purpose: it is to educate the children of military dependents and others who enroll there. I guess I have to say Yay! I'm a fan.

    my first - third class are great and the teachers are great, but my 4th grade teacher was CHEEKS…read more she got mad at me and called my parents for do a EARTHQUAKE DRILL wrong. like bro ur joking. she also got mad at me for putting a Slim Jim in my friends face as a joke. parent email.

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