Dailard Elementary School

6425 Cibola Road

School District

San Diego Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 24, 2024

Honestly. This school is one of the best around. Especially in the San Carlos area. These teachers and staff TRULY care about the students. My daughter loves this school. We been around since kindergarten and have 0 desire to leave. They hopped immediately on her iep needs and take the steps to ensure she gets the help she needs.Parent involvement is out of this world! We have a D.A.D program where the dads are extremely involved in almost all activities and raising money for the kids. Moms can participate too and other family members. The new principal is outstanding and friendly just like the old one. They truly are for the kids and how to make everyone feel safe and welcomed.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2024

This school teaches mostly for standardized tests and results. Hence, the high ratings in this and other websites. Don’t get me wrong, your child will definitely learn how to read, write, add and subtract, but that is about it. The curriculum of this school is clearly from the 1980’s if not from before. They have never integrated the DEI standards of California schools. In fact, they only celebrate white students, they don’t even make an effort to celebrate MLK, and they don’t even know who Cesar Chavez is. I have clearly witnessed racism and sexism inside and outside the classroom (San Diego Unified should investigate). Minority students have only one way to survive in this school: to accept the values of the “anglo” white leadership of the school.The school is run by a “clique” of white parents that are in cahoots with the principal. I never heard the principal speak about pedagogy, learning, education or anything like that. All the messaging is about fund raising. At times I felt, we were in a TV contest: donate here, go have dinner there for 2 dollars, buy books in the fair for the school…Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the funds they raised for the school, but if the focus is only in raising money, what kind of values are they teaching our kids?All the previous comments about bullying ring true to me. In sum, this is a parochial school, they are literarily buried in a canyon. They don’t instill curiosity, imagination, and critical thinking in our kids. We moved our child to a new school after two years.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2024

If you are a guardian or parent who is interested in an education that focuses on standardized tests, this is your school. On the other hand, for those who seek a holistic, diverse education that is consistent with the contemporary pedagogical debate, please look elsewhere for your child. This school does not have an educational project that transcends testing. Furthermore, and most seriously, the school has grave problems of racism and bullying in its classrooms. Its teachers are not trained to address issues of racial diversity, gender, and sexuality. For example, in an activity to commemorate October 12, called “the living museum,” a child impersonated Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo and, in his speech, he boasted about “having killed many Aztecs before coming to San Diego” (sic). Or, in that same activity, a girl “dressed up” as Pocahontas. These types of situations are recurrent in this school. If this is happening in an event that is consciously planned to be performed in front of the entire school community, imagine what daily life is like in the classrooms at Dailard. As you have probably seen in other reviews, this school does not know how to deal with bullying; they always try to cover it up.I was shocked for two years by the type of education my child was receiving until I finally decided to move her to a new school.
Submitted by other on June 14, 2024

I coached Soccer at Dailard after school and felt so supported by all of the staff. The teachers and families are wonderful, and the children seem excited about what they are learning. Dailard is one of my favorite schools I’ve coached at!
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2024

We started our journey at Dailard Elementary in the fall of 2023 with the UTK grade. Dailard Elementary School is a wonderful place for young students to thrive. The school boasts a dedicated and caring faculty who go above and beyond to ensure each child receives a quality education. With a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both academic excellence and creative development, students are encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential. The inclusive community and supportive environment make Dailard Elementary a standout choice for families seeking a nurturing and enriching educational experience for their children. We have felt welcomed, included, and encouraged by all of the staff and families here!
Submitted by other on May 24, 2024

If your child has an IEP or a 504, this is the LAST place you want to send them. They will punish your child instead of helping them. They only want advanced students who have parents that can volunteer 4 days a week. Bullying is out of control and it's from students and teachers.
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2023

I was pleasantly surprised at how much the staff and teachers were engaged with the children, I excited to watch all the kids develop here.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2023

We love Dailard. Our daughter is a 4th grader now and our experience has been blessed with fabulous teachers since her first day of kinder. I volunteer regularly (at least 3 times a week), been a Room Parent, an active member of the Dailard School Foundation, and part of the SSC (school site council.) My child has faced bullying and the entire staff from Principal, Counselors, and Teacher was very quick to resolve the problem using open communication between the families and supportive counseling. Not only will your child have a great experience, but you will as well. The school site is very welcoming. They encourage and support parent engagement. Volunteer in your student's class (give them a hug before they take off for lunch and recess), attend and volunteer for school events. Your child will love it. I highly recommend getting involved and you will make some great friends among staff and parents, but you will ensure that your child is having the best experience.
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2022

Horrible school, the administration is unprofessional, the principal needs to retire she is a poor excuse of a principal. Some teachers are great others are unprofessional and have poor leadership. Under staff like one teacher is taking care of 80 students during lunch time and they don’t care or listen to their students. The principal is a bully to students and to parents that have any concerns for their kids. Definitely NOT RECOMMEND the school.
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2022

Maaaaan we love this school! They treat my daughter with so much love and respect! They treat us with upmost respect and have a good job in all communications.
Submitted by parent on December 04, 2021

Terrible administration, basic learning, outdated facilities and materials.
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2020

The wonderful teachers are outweighed with poor leadership. This school is unsafe and uncaring.
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2020

Excellent experienceI highly recommend this school All the teachers really care about the students. Great activities and good family involvement
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2020

Great teachers that care about the students. Strong focus on kindness and character. Happy to have my children in Dailard.
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2019

Horrendous. Many, many families over the last few years have chosen to pull their kids and send them elsewhere due to poor leadership.
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2019

Great teachers, events and community involvement. Fosters learning, friendship, and character development.
Submitted by parent on February 18, 2019

Excellent in all areas with teachers and scholastics.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2019

Wretched. The principal at this school has no business in her job.
Submitted by parent on November 24, 2018

Great. My kids have developed strong friend groups. They feel safe and happy about going to school.
Submitted by parent on October 08, 2018

Terrible. I read all the glowing reviews of the school but notice that all of them are from 2011 or earlier, when the school had an effective, likeable administrator who made the school a positive environment. That is no longer the case.