Del Mar Heights Elementary School

Posted: June 4, 2019

We have two children who have been at DMHS for two years and all our teachers have been exceptional educators and

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My son had an issue with bullying and it was immediately identified by staff and dealt with in a caring and effective manner.

Posted: June 4, 2019

Exceptional in every way. The office staff, the teachers the STEAM programs, after-school programs and extracurricular are all beyond expectations. Thank you DMHS.

Posted: January 23, 2019

Terrible. My daughter was being bullied by multiple kids because the color of her skin. I brought this to the attention to the principle, who referred to the racist remarks as a "level one" incident instead of turning it into a teachable moment for the students, he instead just swept it under the rug. He did not reassure my daughter that she belongs at the school and took the side of the bullies. Its appalling in the year 2019,that a nine year old little girl can not feel like she belongs or feels safe at school.

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Del Mar Heights is a jewel! This school educates the whole child!

Posted: January 12, 2017

Teachers at Del Mar Heights are the best! They love children. They really care about each child and treat them like they are their own. The teachers are happy and enjoy being there. Many of them bring their own children to the Heights. Teachers are highly trained and committed to excellence. Del Mar Heights is like a big family!

Posted: January 12, 2017

The social and emotional development of students is very important to the teachers at the Heights. You can see it as they model integrity and compassion and teach and encourage students
to be caring and thoughtful friends. The kids at the Heights are respectful and compassionate!

Posted: January 12, 2017

Mrs Wardlow is a strong leader.
She is responsive to parents and listens! She is a visible presence on campus and the kids love her. Her own grandchildren attend the school.

Posted: January 12, 2017

The staff makes sure to meet the needs of every student from the children needing extra support to work at grade level to those needing more challenging work. Special day class students are seamlessly mainstreamed into general education classrooms.
Teachers and staff frequently meet
to discuss strategies to meet the needs of struggling students.

Posted: January 12, 2017

Teachers and staff are very visible in the playground. Incidents are handled quickly and professionally. Children are taught, starting in kindergarten, how to stand up for themselves and get help.
Students are taught how to deal with someone who might be bullying them and what true bullying is vs a playground disagreement.

Posted: January 12, 2017

You will have a hard time finding a school that loves their students
more that the Heights. From the office staff to the custodians, teachers and aides, these people live what they do and are so good at it! They welcome parents to be a part of the school community.
Parent involvement is high and the parents are so nice! I couldn't ask for a better school!

Posted: January 12, 2017

Teachers make sure homework is not just busywork, but reinforcement of skills learned in the classroom. They differentiate for the needs of students.

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Truly outstanding and a model for the best in education.
As a parent with two very different children going through Del Mar Heights, I can attest that both of my children have had the most wonderful experiences. I knew the school was very high achieving with a long history of quality and loving teachers, but there is so much more. The Heights has a brilliant principal, an inspiring ocean view, gardens, nature trails into Torrey Pines Reserve, loads of resources, all types of clubs, and tons of love. An actual author writes with the kids at a lunch writing club and I can't wait for my child to be in the speech and debate club or the Model UN next year. My other child is loving Spanish, choir, robotics, and everything in-between.

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The experience that our family has had over the past 6 years at Del Mar Heights School has been exceptional. Our children bring two very different learning styles to school each day. The teachers and staff amaze us with their ability to personalize the learning experience for (not only our children) every child. One of our children has a learning disability and receives additional assistance, not once has he felt any different than his peers in this welcoming school community. We feel so blessed that our boys are excited to go to school each day!

Posted: January 11, 2017

As a parent of two children at Del Mar Heights, I feel grateful on a daily basis that my children are able to encounter excellent learning opportunities and engage in thinking beyond the curriculum into civic, social, community, and interpersonal issues. Emphasis on producing students who value learning and each other is very clear. I've been impressed with the ability of leadership and the PTA to create or find programs that offer a whole learning experience for my kids. Second language, music, art, p.e., tech, mindfulness, engineering, robotics, performance.... it is amazing- and all while my kids feel safe and happy each day!

Posted: January 11, 2017

I can't say that I've seen or heard of bullying per se, but I know the kids are held to high standards of personal behavior.

Posted: January 11, 2017

My little one has some serious anxiety issues and accommodations were made to help deal with the associated challenges. My oldest is a super students and enriching extras that challenge to be collaborative and creative were given.

Posted: January 11, 2017

Mrs. Wardlow always impresses as a professional but with personality and purpose.

Posted: January 11, 2017

I love programs like peacebuilders and understanding differences! There is a heart for developing good people at dm Heights.

Posted: January 11, 2017

It is clear that the teachers know what they are doing and why they are there- for the kids.

Posted: January 11, 2017

Fantastically pragmatic homework policy with flexibility and accountability in place.

Posted: January 11, 2017

Del Mar Heights is everything you want in a school. It has top-notch academics, great leadership, community involvement, and programs. The art, technology, and P.E. teachers are phenomenal. They provide so many "extras" that make students interested in their days. Oh, and you can't beat an ocean view from the playground.

Posted: January 11, 2017

Honestly haven't been aware of any bullying.

Posted: January 11, 2017

I have seen teachers in several grades use all kinds of support strategies to make learning accessible or enriching to students throughout the range of learners.

Posted: January 11, 2017

Mrs. Wardlow knows and moves wisely within the community, making choices that are to the benefit of the schoolchildren.

Posted: January 11, 2017

This is a school with a vision for its students as leaders and citizens.

Posted: January 11, 2017

Dedicated and passionate teachers who have both minds and hearts for kids.

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Always in line with learning goals and flexible teachers to adjust for needs.

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The Principal is outstanding. She is incredibly involved, knows the students well, and has been very involved in getting some amazing programs for the students. I have LOVED my child's teachers, they are some of the very best!

Posted: January 11, 2017

I can't say enough great things about Del Mar Heights. It is a high achieving school with phenomenal teachers, but more importantly, it's a place your kids will feel at home. The school prides itself on its sense of community and caring for each and every child. They have so many programs during school, at lunch and after school that I can't possibly name them all. Whatever your child is passionate about-- there's a place to explore that passion. Whether it's robotics, drama, music, Spanish, writing, or running, there is something for your child. Oh, and let's not forget that their test scores are out of this world. A private school education with public accessibility.

Posted: January 11, 2017

Not only with the classroom teachers, but also through supplemental programs supported by the PTA, Heights provides a very well-rounded experience.

Posted: January 11, 2017

We love Mrs. Wardlow! She's one of the reasons we decided to attend Heights!

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My son has been at Heights for 4 years and so far, I've always felt the amount of homework was appropriate for his age.

Posted: January 11, 2017

My son's experience with each teacher has been stellar! Of course he likes some more than others, but never disliked or didn't get along with any of them.

Posted: December 16, 2016

Principal caters to favorite donor families. Staff is very inclusive and disconnected to the world outside of this very privileged community. No academic support for grade-level students, or students needing more academic support. It is assumed that all families will provide private tutoring or something. My kids are smart, and at grade-level... they are not "behind!"

Posted: December 16, 2016

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District strongly discourages any extended learning opportunities unless they fit with their very limited agenda. There is a lot of catering to the latest trends. There is a lot of teaching to the test.

Posted: December 16, 2016

Principal treats this school community like a private institution. It's a public school, and should be run as such - inclusive of all not catering to the wealthy minority.

Posted: December 16, 2016

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Some are strong and impressive. Others should not be there. A resource teacher who has not taught in the classroom for many years should not be suddenly made a classroom teacher because of seniority.

Posted: December 16, 2016

Homework should be to practice and support lessons, not done to extend the school day.

Posted: October 16, 2016

Simply a superior school. So many extras it is unbelievable and the core academics are stellar. The emphasis on mindfulness and personal and community responsibility are a nice touch as well.

Posted: March 17, 2015

As a senior in high school, I have had many academic experiences and been part of multiple schools. I can definitely say that my experiences at Del Mar Heights Elementary School have had the largest impact on my life and have been the most memorable and happiest years of schooling. Even though I graduated from Del Mar Heights Elementary School 6 years ago, Del Mar Heights has continued to have a positive effect on my life. I am currently enrolled in Child Development and come twice a week to Del Mar Heights to work with the kindergartners in Mrs. Polivka s class. Not only have I maintained enduring friendships, but the knowledge I gained in elementary school highly prepared me for future education. Elementary school years were some of the best years of my life. Del Mar Heights is like my family and coming back is like a reunion.

Posted: March 12, 2015

Fantastic school with so much to offer. My son is challenged and inspired everyday. He has made great friends and our whole family feels welcome. We love the balinese instruments he is learning in world music class and the neat activities he has been doing in science lab. Great activities from the PTA, too.

Posted: March 5, 2015

I competed in the Olympics and heard the crowd cheering for me as I crossed the finish line. I was the mayor of a self-reliant community. I built a 5-story building and watched it hold up in a 9.0 earthquake. I am not an Olympian, an elected official or an architectural engineer yet... I wore all these hats as a STUDENT at Del Mar Heights. Not only was I fortunate enough to live these experiences there, I also benefitted from the strong sense of community I felt while attending the school. At Del Mar Heights, kindness is actively practiced. Peers cheer on peers and delight in each other s accomplishments. Del Mar Heights is like one big happy family. Our big family was watched over by our dedicated teachers who challenged us with engaging academic coursework. Even though I ve moved on to middle school, I feel confident about the future, armed with my solid educational foundation and Principal Wardlow s inspiring, unforgettable words, Have a great learning day!

Posted: February 5, 2015

An amazing academic school that allows children to flourish in all areas. Led by an incomparable principal, Wendy Was slow who has been there 16+ years. Outstanding faculty. Gorgeous campus with ocean views.

Posted: March 19, 2014

What a gem! My kids thrive here and love going to school. It's a really strong community of teachers and parents working together to provide the best possible educational experience for our kids (despite ongoing funding challenges at the state level). It has a small school feel and is "old fashioned" in all the best ways, and yet cutting edge in terms of technology and teacher practices to deliver best in class education. I can't imagine getting higher quality at a private school.

Posted: March 1, 2014

This has been a fabulous school for my child. Each year she continues to tell me how much her teachers care about her and take the time to listen. With some of the new programs they have during lunch, she has found an interest in the arts. I am highly impressed by the principle who seems to know every child as she greets them every morning outside the school. We feel fortunate to attend such a wonderful small school that focuses on developing the whole child and not just academically prepared but socially responsible children.

Posted: January 31, 2014

My child was bullied in this school. Snotty cliques between parents especially mom groups. If you do not have your lululemon complete workout gear and stepford wife attitude, you are immediately ignored. I can't say much for the students here either. A lot of spoiled brats and entitled children. My daughter was bullied and teased relentlessly because she was held back. Her teacher at that time was very unsympathetic and told us that our daughter lacked social skills and compared her to one of her classmates who was also a new student. I am so glad we pulled her out of this mess of a school. Heavy weight lifted out of our family's shoulders, that's for sure.

Posted: November 26, 2013

I went to this school and was not impressed. Staff was not able to handle kids of more gifted measures, and the kids there were mean and rowdy.

Posted: October 9, 2013

Del Mar Heights School. My granddaughters were a year behind when they enrolled in Del Mar Heights coming from schools back east. Instead of holding both of them back for a year, they got them special help and brought them up to speed. The teachers and staff are "The Best"

Posted: November 19, 2011

amazing school community where every child is valued and the approach is to educate the whole child through academics and social raising ethical, inquisitive creative learners. The school includes a full PE, art, technology program with lab based science, Spanish and music. The school has a rich tradition with yearly events and teachers who are independent thinkers, who value their principal but always focus on the child. This school lead the way with professional learning communities and is the district champion for second language. This school has 2 special day classes with many children with learning issues fully integrated - created their own Understanding Differences - award winning program. Amazing.

Posted: April 20, 2011

This school is just outstanding. We have been doing intradistrict transfers from a another school zone in the district with marginally better schools, but 3 times the student population. This school has the feel of a private school with all the benefits of a highly dedicated/involved community. We are moving this summer and will be enrolling our kids in private school to compensate for what we are leaving; a well rounded educational institution that focuses on competency (not just teaching to the test). I have loved the "Peace builders" program that helps kids work through any conflicts that arise. This is a Zero-tolerance anti-bullying school, it simply isn't allowed. If you are looking for a safe, nurturing, inclusive place where your child(ren) can flourish, this is the place! 5 stars all the way!