Toler Elementary School

We recently moved from an excellent school out of state. I was worried that our new neighborhood school would not be up to par with what I had experienced prior. But...my kids and I have never been happier with a school. The school is very well staffed most teachers have been there for decades and some even went to school at Toler themselves. They are all very dedicated to the learning environment and give it their all every day. The extra curricular activities are extensive and well planned. The principal is amazing and gives personal attention to all children and parents. She knows every child's name and most parents. I cannot believe how welcome we felt on out first day of school. She is also very adept at putting the school's money in the right place. There is an extensive high quality volunteer program. Both of my children are excelling at this school both academically and in extra-curricular activities. I am glad to have discovered this gem and would highly recommend it to anyone as a wonderful neighborhood school with a private feel.

My daughter is a 5th grader and has attended Toler since Kindergarten. Yesterday my son had his first day in Kindergarten at Toler as well. We are so pleased with this school for it's dedication to the high academic success of all of it's students. My daughter has done very well on California Standardized Assessments and has had wonderful opportunites to grow in leadership and social awareness through this school. The Prime Time program at this site is also excellent. We are very appreciative of the quality teachers staff and leadership at Toler and we are so pleased that all three of our children will attain a solid education here.

My daughter is in 2nd grade and absolutely loves this school. She has learned so much and quick the teachers are very helpful too.

My son is in kindergarten at Toler and I couldn't be happier. He is writing full paragraphs and can read books designated for second graders. They also have a lot of scince exposure I wasn't expecting in kindergarten and he will occasionally have science experiments to do as homework. The icing on the cake is there are only 15 students per class in K-2 thanks to a study Toler is in regarding lowering class sizes. This is the level I would expect in an expensive private school!

This was a wonderful school that has a new principal and it turn into a horrible place as of now looking for a new school desperately.

Best teachers/best principal/many volunteers Great programs/Challenge children and are always getting the children to strive for excellence/classwork is taught in enjoyable ways so the child is not bored or overwhelmed .Simply put a perfect school .My child left there ready for Middle School.

I have three sons who attended Toler and they were very successful. The principal teachers staff and parent volunteers are absolutely fabulous. I couldn't have asked for a more supportive environment for my children to to be educated. The campus is really lovely and all of the buildings are in great shape. My husband and I love attending all of the great programs and family fun nights. Our youngest child will be attending kidnergarten at Toler in the Fall. We know that she will be receiving a fantastic education at this school.

I have a first grader attending Toler Elementary and a child that just graduated from Toler. I couldn't have chosen a better school. All the teachers and staff are highly motivated to help anyway they can and the principal is incredible! Toler also has many voluteers which are made up of parents retired teachers and even an ex- principal. People always want to come back to Toler Elementary because of the great atmosphere and caring staff. My sixth grader loved it my first grader loves it and I love it and absolutaly recommend Toler Elementary school to anyone wanting the best for their child.

This is the first year of school of my children. My son was in kindergarden and my daugther was on 4th grade. I'm very proud of them because on this school they have a high level than before. The Toler school is great. The children have the oportunity to express their own way to learn and go foward.

This is my son's first year at Toler and I'm very pleassed to have him here. Toler is a school were kids are always first and they get the attention that they need. Toler is a school that lets kids be and express them selfs by showing the right way to do.

My grandson has been attending Toler for four years now and we're very impressed with the challenging curriculum and dedicated teaching staff. A visit to the school is always a treat because there's always a school event coming up and students are encouraged to participate in as many activities as they have interests. Having helped out during holiday parties field trips etc I can honestly say that alot of the parents participate as much as they can and are always encouraged to visit the campus. I'm also impressed by the level of caring and concern of the administrative staff and principal. Since the school is one of the last small neighborhood schools left in san diego the staff and faculty seem to be on a first-name basis with every child and display a high-level of support and caring.

My two boys attend Toler our neighborhood school. It is our first year and we have been extremely pleased. My other child attends an expensive private school and the teaching at Toler has been every bit as impressive as the private school. My children have received an abundance of individual attention from there kindergarten teacher and have excelled at Toler (they are reading at a second grade level). They have also experienced learning outside the classroom with 3 field trips this year The Old Globe the Zoo and a farm. It is a small school with an intimate atmosphere yet has a very large and spacious campus overlooking the bay. About two-thirds of the students come from the neighborhood or choice in; one-third ride the bus. Toler has a great new principal this year and a brand new media center. I would recommend this school.

As a parent of a son who graduated from Toler and a daughter currently attending kindergarten there I feel very lucky to have Toler Elementary as our neighborhood school. A dedicated and energetic principal and teaching staff communicate well with parents and make learning fun for kids. My children and I have been and continue to be very happy at Toler.

School under new leadership teachers very good; however under a lot of pressure from the district as the school falls in the 'needs improvement' category due to overall low report grade for school large percentage of students bused in. As a result many neighborhood students use the Choice program. School may close fall 2004.