Sessions Elementary School

Posted: March 4, 2019

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Posted: March 4, 2019

I’m impressed in every way. It’s a gift to see a public school deliver such an excellent education. IB deserves some credit here.

Posted: January 29, 2019

They will if you press it otherwise they try to avoid this issue.

Posted: January 29, 2019

I use to love having my children here but they are always asking for money via fundraising. There is a fundraiser happening every Wednesday (Pizza Sales) or some other event. I feel like they are always asking me for money in some way shape or form. If you can’t afford the school shirt your child will be left out once a week when they are supposed to wear the school shirt. If you can’t afford $5 for pizza on Wednesday after school your child leaves disappointed...and so forth

Posted: January 29, 2019

They never keep in mind children may have two households and never communicate homework to both homes...ie send two homework logs so each home can have a copy or post homework assignments somewhere to allow all children to have access no matter what.

Posted: January 29, 2019

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Posted: January 29, 2019

Too many people organizing school functions, dress up days, fundraisers etc.

Posted: January 29, 2019

Posted: July 2, 2018

Great learning environment and educational approach from the IB program.

Posted: July 2, 2018

The IB approach makes students think about, and research, to find answers. We love this approach as it is more interactive then the "here's the when/why/how" we grew up with. Our daughter is learning how to be an independent problem solver and gets to understand the world through research and not 1 teachers opinion or view.

Posted: July 2, 2018

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Posted: October 12, 2015

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Posted: October 12, 2015

I am so impressed with every aspect of this school. It breaks my heart to be moving soon. Military families, you will love it here and feel right at home and respected. Thank you sessions!!!!

Posted: June 1, 2014

We are a Military family who has had the luxury of our son attending the same Elementary school from Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Our son has only studied in the IB program, and it really suits his academic needs. I feel that the inquiry based learning, with the group project skills he has gained while studying has helped prepare him for his secondary education and beyond. Every teacher we have had has been dedicated, supportive and gone the extra mile to ensure that those who were willing to work hard succeeded. We have had an excellent experience with the staff and the school so far, and our youngest son will be entering third grade in the fall. We look forward to continuing to support Sessions Elementary as long as we live in the San Diego area.

Posted: September 22, 2013

We're off to another great year! The new principal is working hard to have a good connection with the parents and teachers. We love this school!

Posted: July 25, 2013

Looking forward to a new principal. Last year was a disaster with Divicarris. We need someone to unify parents and teachers.

Posted: July 22, 2013

We are looking forward to the 2013-14 school year as a new principal is on the way!

Posted: July 11, 2013

I've had kids at this school for 10 years. Good little school and the additional of the International Baccelaureate program was just what this neighborhood needed! Kids learn critical thinking and it will help them in middle and high school. Love that this school has art, music, library. Even PE every week.

Posted: August 31, 2012

Sessions is an incredible school! The teachers work long hours, spend their own money on classroom needs, and teach like their hair is on fire! Presently, 7 teachers have or have had, their own children attending Kate Sessions. I feel that my child is receiving a first-rate education there. I choose to send my "seminar" child to this school, even though they don't have a "seminar" program. They are using an incredible critical literacy program which is resulting in sky rocketing test scores. This is just plain and simple...one of the best schools in the entire city. Previous reviews sound as if they are based on a personality conflict with one or two people. It is unfair and inappropriate to base a review of an entire school, on the interactions with one individual! Just saying! Sessions is a beautiful, beachy, neighborhood school! The parents, teachers, and children love being there and working together...and the newest test scores speak for themselves....A+++!

Posted: August 28, 2012

Worst School Ever! They are not kind and thoughtfu pepole. They are very mean and selfish. They don't care about children. They care own business. I am so glad I pullled out my kid. I don't recommend this school at all.

Posted: August 9, 2012

The worst school ever. The principal Susan DeVicariis has been one of the most difficult people to work with I have ever met. Too much preferences here. Don't go to this school!!

Posted: May 16, 2011

We have been at this school for many years and I am really disappointed with the education my children have received. It may be all CA schools, or just IB schools, but instead of teaching the basics, this school wastes so much time teaching about things that are way over the heads of most 8 year olds. Why have a child present a report on Anne Frank when children haven't even learned about the history of the war or even where Germany is? And last year my children sat through several hours of presentations about how t save our oceans. Really? The school day is short enough as it is. I don't think a 6 year old needs to suffer through 5 hours of "don't litter." This school has some good teachers, but under the current leadership, the focus on IB has prevented the children from learning basic facts needed to excel at school. Also, there is a huge push for the teachers to teach what is on the CSAT test, so don't be fooled by this schools high ranking. In San Diego, we all have a choice on where are children go to school. I am choosing elsewhere next year.

Posted: January 17, 2011

Getting more frustrated by the day having my children at this school. The principal has been one of the most difficult people to work with I have ever met. Unless it involves the IB Program, she doesn't seem interested. She wasted money on sending teachers to Hawaii for IB training this year and now the district is not even going to be funding the IB program. All that money wasted, and we parents are suppose to believe she didn't see the budget cuts coming? Selfish, just selfish!

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