Del Mar Pines School

FAQs
What grades do you serve?
Since 1978, Del Mar Pines Elementary School has served students from kindergarten through sixth grade.

Where are you located?
Del Mar Pines’ gated campus is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Carmel Valley, one-half mile east of Del Mar. The School offers convenient access to all North County coastal communities, including San Diego, La Jolla, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Carlsbad and Rancho Santa Fe, as well as inland locales such as Poway, Rancho Bernardo and Scripps Ranch.

How much is tuition?
Tuition for the 2008/2009 school year is $11,100. There is also a $400 fee that covers all books and materials. Families with multiple students at Del Mar Pines receive a $500 per child discount for each enrolled sibling.
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How many children attend Del Mar Pines?
Del Mar Pines enrolls a maximum of 154 children during any given school year.

How many children are there per class?
Classes are limited to 22 students, with two teachers per class. Additionally, small group instruction is offered in both language arts and mathematics, with no more than eight students in each group (five per group in kindergarten). Specialist instructors teach fine arts, Spanish, music and computer science.

What are your school hours?
Classes begin at 8:30 a.m., and students are dismissed at 3:05 p.m. Children may arrive at the supervised campus as early as 8:00 a.m.

Do you have an after school program?
Del Mar Pines’ AfterCare program is available from 3:15-5:30 p.m. throughout the academic year. Students can do their homework, work on individual or group projects, use the computer lab and/or enjoy a number of recreational activities. Children may also sign up for a variety of after school enrichment classes.

Do you have a summer program?
For the past sixteen years, Del Mar Pines has offered an exciting six-week Summer Program that has become one of the area’s most popular. Over a dozen classes focus on both personal and academic enrichment. Children develop and refine basic skills while expanding their horizons through creativity and innovation. Most of all, it shows students that learning can be fun!

Are you a religious school?
A non-sectarian institution, Del Mar Pines School emphasizes religious tolerance and understanding. However, the School does not ignore the symbols, expressions and spirit of major religions. Instead, through sharing and celebrating major holidays together, students become familiar with major religions’ similarities, including hope, peace, faith and good will.

Does your curriculum conform to California State standards?
Del Mar Pines offers a standards-based curriculum that far exceeds California requirements. The typical student measures significantly above the national average on all standardized tests, with over 96% of children performing up to their quantifiable ability level. Del Mar Pines graduates are motivated, self-confident, well-organized students who are prepared for the personal and academic challenges that lie ahead.

Do you offer art and music classes?
Art and music are essential parts of the Del Mar Pines curriculum. Following a sequential K-6 progression of musical objectives, students study expression, melody, rhythm, harmony, timbre, texture and form. In addition, special attention is given to musical traditions of other cultures, study of classical composers and instruments of the orchestra. The art program is based on a system developed at the Getty Center for Education in the Arts. It is designed to bring a sense of accomplishment, joy and creativity using a wide variety of materials and artistic expression.

Do students study a foreign language? Do they learn about computers?
Del Mar Pines believes that the effective use of computers and a foreign language are academic imperatives. Starting in kindergarten, every student receives weekly Spanish language instruction, beginning with simple phonetics, and progressing through vocabulary building and correct syntax. The objective of the computer continuum is to ensure that all graduates are able to utilize technology to most effectively help them learn, explore and communicate with others.

How can I learn more about Del Mar Pines?
First, explore our web site, where you can get a taste for what we do and why we do it. Then, send an email, give us a call, or just drop by! We’d love to hear from you, send you a brochure, schedule an appointment with one of our directors, and offer you a tour of our campus.

When and how do I apply?
Campus tours and inquiries regarding enrollment are welcome at any time. The admission process typically begins during the November preceding the child’s target enrollment date. For example, parents of children who are interested in enrolling for the 2008/2009 school year should begin the application process in November 2007. In addition to the completion of appropriate forms and payment of an application fee, the process involves interviews with parents and children, as well as a comprehensive evaluation of each prospective student’s unique academic and social capabilities. Siblings of current students are given priority status for upcoming enrollment. Please understand that space is extremely limited, and Del Mar Pines cannot enroll all of the outstanding candidates who apply for admission.

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