I am the father of 2 children at this school. They both started at Kindergarten and one is…read morecurrently in 5th grade. After seeing the full cycle from K-5 I can confidently say this school is terrific. My biggest fear was that because I don't speak Spanish that I would struggle to help my children but the interesting part is that my kids picked up Spanish quickly enough that they were able to translate the homework for me so I could help them with Math, Social Studies, etc. And with web tools like Google translate I can check their vocabulary pretty easily. If having a 2nd language is important to you (or just having a rock solid elementary school) then I highly recommend this school. I had to transfer my kids to this school since we live outside their boundaries and it has been worth the extra miles back and forth. I have also been there through 2 different principals / leadership teams and although they are different from each other in many ways their commitment to the children and the program is remarkable and felt through every part of the school. No, it is not a magical place with rainbows and unicorns all the time, it is a real school with real students and real teachers and the challenges that go along with elementary school but the focus is always on teaching and preparing children. The bonus: The on-campus ESS program - Love! Love! Love! their leader and team. They give me complete comfort that my children are cared for and their management of the children after school and during summer break is wonderful. They are well organized and good communicators and help with homework as well.

I wanted to take a moment to share my experience as the parent of child at the school. This school…read moreis one of the few schools in San Diego that offers a Spanish immersion program, and they take it SERIOUSLY. There is an application, and parents truck their kids in from all over to get their children involved in the school. It is amazing. There is a traditional track that struggles now and then with test scores, but the immersion program is like a little private school tucked inside a public school. The kids are accepted in Kindergarten, and stay with the same group of students all the way through 5th grade. The best part is these students are fluent in Spanish, and can move on with a special skill.

This school was recommended to me by a close friend when we were searching for my sons kindergarten…read moreclass a few years back. Now we have been with ECS for 3 years and our family loves this school. The staff is absolutely wonderful with the children and we couldn't wish for a better school. Every aspect of this school has been superb from teachers to volunteers and staff. The school does a wonderful job hosting activities and functions for the whole family to enjoy and feel welcome and part of the ECS family. Since deciding to join this school, my family has also joined the Escondido Christian Church family and we have been accepted and loved with open arms. We are so grateful that God has introduced us to the ECS/ECC family and couldn't be happier here. If you're looking for a Christ based education and a clean, safe school with wonderful and friendly staff and families, ECS is it!

Very disappointed. Very. Suggestions: In Mother's Prayer Group, pray earnestly and honestly, not…read morerepeat from a piece of paper what your requests are to Jesus. And when a student is struggling, please train your teacher, in this case on teacher, Pinckney, to offer the tutoring he has done for years. And most of all, dont listen to a child over an adult, when you have rumors and character defamation. The principal, is untrustworthy. My daughter was so distressed from things, false accusations, she was vomiting and had PTSD. Because the Principle decided to take the child's fabricated stories due to length of time there. Disgustingly, he believed the child when the child accused me, of harassment. I am a strong Christian and have been an educator(now retired) for years. This was so telling. Please pray, seek out your Pastor, before considering this school.

I feel lucky that my son is at thas school ! They have a lot of activities and projects !read more

The staff is sweet a the teachers are very funny. They also have a lot of activities to do that are…read morevery fun

I go here on Saturdays for soccer games. The field is in very good shape, compared to other PUSD…read moreschools. The bathrooms are a bit of a walk, but at least they're not porta-potties. The parking lot gets full sometimes, but that's to be expected. The only other thing I'd add is that it's been very windy there. If feels as if their field is on a sort of plateau, and it gets windswept a lot.

My time here has been quite miserable. Disabled students are mistreated by peers and staff alike…read moreand little care is given to improving their skills. Teachers often tell me that as long as I am in school and in class, my grades and work don't matter. I was punished with having multiple grades lowered despite doing work because I was in the hospital. Drug use and bullying is extremely common here, little is done to stop it. Kids are reckless on bikes and motorbikes. Suspension and detention policies are too loose. My entire time here, 6th to 8th, was very depressing and filled with bullying. Students can be forced to go no contact with others rather than have civil conversations. I wish I never attended.

Heritage Digital Academy is affliated with Heritage K-8, where USC ranked as the #1 charter school…read morein California. The staff is friendly, and there is great efforts that is put forth to keep the parents and teachers as partners in the education of the children. Recent grants and funding has helped HDA to expand their program to provide the best and newest technology available to enhance the learning environment. HDA has two programs: DCP or Digital Classroom Program and the DILP or Digital Individual Learning Program. Contact the office for more details. Lottery system in place for class enrollment. The school uses previous office buildings as their classrooms, so, the parking was not designed for school purposes. Flexibility and patience is a must to adjust to this arrangement. The director has complete trust and support from the parents and has designed a curriculum that is challenging and in preparation in attending the High School (across the street). Currently grades 6th thru 8th, but, there are possible plans to add the 9th as well. Education is their business.

I remember going to this school a long time ago. I remember how the teachers, faculty, and…read moreprinciple made me feel. They made me feel unwanted, and like an outcast. The teachers and faculty accused me of doing things I never did - such as masturbating in the classroom. They accused me of cheating, when I never did. The faculty at OGHS accused me of being high on drugs - when I was never once high on drugs. Eventually I was expelled for something I didn't do, and I had no way of proving that I didn't do it. I was so young - I was only 12. I felt bullied by the students - sure... That's normal. But I felt more bullied by the faculty at this school than I ever did by the students. That's what really hurt. Orange Glen High School made me hate school. OGHS made me hate learning. OGHS made me hate teachers. It wasn't until after I was expelled from this school that I started to love learning. I studied on my own, with no one to accuse me of cheating, or of masturbating in front of other students. I studied on my own, and worked hard... And today, I'm successful, have a degree, am becoming an astrophysicist, and make more money than most of the faculty there. Thanks for the memories, OGHS. Thanks for nothing.

Parking is a challenge especially during pop warner playoffs. There are several parking structures…read morebut it's difficult to see if you haven't been to the school. Football field is nice and school looks big. Campus looks clean.

St. Michael's School, which has North Campus (K to 3rd) and South Campus (4th to 8th) is a…read morefantastic school full of dedicated teachers and staff. We have been going here since 2009 and we loved every moment of it. The classes are not overcrowded and the curriculum will get them ready for AP classes in high school. The school is a bit old and has been around for several decades but it brings much character. The sports programs available are great for both boys and girls like soccer, volleyball, basketball, flag football and track. The school has great festival each year during the holiday season and during the fall. The Fall festival is a one of a kind cozy festival full of performances, beer gardens, food from all nations and games for the kids to play. Overall this school has been fantastic with our two kids. We wouldn't change a single thing. We love St. Mikes.

We have been with St. Michael's for 9 years and no issue. Great School has a good academic…read morecurriculum.

They're amazing. There was an issue with registration, and they handled it in less than 3 hours…read more Thank you, twin peaks!!

So I have been holding back from writing a review about this place as I don't want other people to…read moreknow. But after coming here for such a while, I decided to do it. I do not come here for school - nor for kids - but for badminton and a great time with friends and what I would like to call my badminton family. Hah, I totally broke out in a smile while writing that. Every Friday and Saturday they have the gym open for badminton excluding some holidays. They have a schedule out front. Badminton is what a lot of people will consider very Asian BUT for your information it actually was played in European countries as well. Used to be known as Battledore and Shuttlecock and was simply two people hitting a shuttlecock backwards and forwards with a simple bat as many times as they could without allowing it to hit the ground. It was a upper class pastime in England and many European countries (Here's a site if you were interested in the brief history - http://www.bwfbadminton.org/page.aspx?id=14887). So just shedding some light on the history. Parking is pretty ample. Courts open up eventually and people play in twos against each other. Would say there are about 6 courts. If you are a beginner like me, you would want to stick around for when the court becomes free to hit the birdie around a bit. Practice makes perfect! And yes, you might want to bring a racket and mark your birdies. The courts are not as big as the badminton courts at Balboa but they are my favorite place to go on Friday and Saturday nights. If you do end up dropping by, do be respectful and make sure not to step onto the courts when a game is ongoing.