Chula Vista better schools and newer construction

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[quote=Scarlett]Clairemont -I think many are just too old – more than 20 years old, no matter how well patched and updated.[/quote]

HAHAHA 20 years ? That’s spankin’ new ! Our house is now 61 years old !

Of course, we have, over 12 years, remodelled the whole thing so it is far from “outdated” cosmetically.

Really, the biggest “real” issue in the area, other than decor, are the sewer lines. The pipes are just old cast iron and if you disrupt the dirt aruond them, they crack. This is only a $2K-to-$5K issue, though, to re-route them. Not a big deal.

Bedrooms are small,but so are kids.

They are framed with real fir timber, not hemlock. Wood stregthens as it ages so 60 year old fir is some seriously stout stuff. I just like old houses. I think it is because they put smaller houses on bigger lots back then.

That’s what I like the best here – my neighbor’s house is 24 feet from my house. 12′ from the lot line on either side ! It’s a small house, but I don’t feel cramped because of the outdoor space.

Some of the areas above Costco were built on landfill, so you have to be careful there.

You’ll kiss alot of frogs shopping in Clairemont, but there’s princes in there somewhere.

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Interesting the disparity between schools in Clairemont. We know several people at Holmes and John Muir – ranked 8 and 9. Lots of frogs in the school district, too, though, for sure.

John Muir, by the way, is mapped wrong on that site, even though the address is right. I’d rate the site a “2” because of this.

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Interesting the disparity between schools in Clairemont. We know several people at Holmes and John Muir – ranked 8 and 9. Lots of frogs in the school district, too, though, for sure.

John Muir, by the way, is mapped wrong on that site, even though the address is right. I’d rate the site a “2” because of this.

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Interesting the disparity between schools in Clairemont. We know several people at Holmes and John Muir – ranked 8 and 9. Lots of frogs in the school district, too, though, for sure.

John Muir, by the way, is mapped wrong on that site, even though the address is right. I’d rate the site a “2” because of this.

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Interesting the disparity between schools in Clairemont. We know several people at Holmes and John Muir – ranked 8 and 9. Lots of frogs in the school district, too, though, for sure.

John Muir, by the way, is mapped wrong on that site, even though the address is right. I’d rate the site a “2” because of this.

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Interesting the disparity between schools in Clairemont. We know several people at Holmes and John Muir – ranked 8 and 9. Lots of frogs in the school district, too, though, for sure.

John Muir, by the way, is mapped wrong on that site, even though the address is right. I’d rate the site a “2” because of this.

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Tierrasanta may be a great compromise for you …

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Tierrasanta may be a great compromise for you …

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Tierrasanta may be a great compromise for you …

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Tierrasanta may be a great compromise for you …

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Tierrasanta may be a great compromise for you …

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Private elementary schools in East County are much less than the private schools in La Jolla and Del Mar. Out East for a regular elementary private school you would be looking at $300-$400 per month.

If they are highschool age, then kids mostly go to private schools outside of the area. Catholic schools like Saints (all boys), OLP (all girls), or Cathedral (coed). These 3 all cost around $10,000 to $11,000 per year. So, about $1,000 per month.

It all depends on the age of your kids Scarlett.

In my opinion, private school education is much tougher than public school. Kids get much more homework and are more challenged in the private schools. It’s actually more important to get kids into private schools earlier, so they become accustomed to lots of homework. If they transition to a public high school from there, they will be at a much better educational level.

The current problem with public schools is the “no child left behind”. Most teachers now spend more time bringing up the challenged kids than helping the best ones excel more. Plus, you can’t celebrate Christmas, Easter, possibly Halloween, and other standard traditions in public schools because they offend someone/somewhere. Feel free to ask any teacher in a San Diego public school and they will tell you all this is true.

In addition, if you are Christian or Catholic, public schools don’t teach religion, and it is important for them to build these morals and values at a young age to help carry them through life, in my opinion.

There is less drugs and alcohol problems, on average in private schools. Not to say these issues don’t exist, it’s just that they are much less than your regular public schools.

Scarlett, you’ll have to drive up here to Sky Ranch to check it out and talk to the sales office. It’s a nice community, and it’s building as new homes sell. Yes, by the way, you get a brand new home. No problems to mess with like plumbing, roof, electrical, etc.

You can take the 52 straight to La Jolla when it is finished. It is suppossed to be completed by the end of this year. It’s a massive project.

Also, they plan to build a Fast Track lane on the 52, so in a few years when this is complete, the commute should be even faster. Right now, it really isn’t bad. Try driving it during rush hour. I can get to Sorrento Valley from Sky Ranch leaving around 7:05/7:10 arriving at 7:35/7:40!! No joke! And this is without the completion of the 52!

[SkyRanchOwner]

Private elementary schools in East County are much less than the private schools in La Jolla and Del Mar. Out East for a regular elementary private school you would be looking at $300-$400 per month.

If they are highschool age, then kids mostly go to private schools outside of the area. Catholic schools like Saints (all boys), OLP (all girls), or Cathedral (coed). These 3 all cost around $10,000 to $11,000 per year. So, about $1,000 per month.

It all depends on the age of your kids Scarlett.

In my opinion, private school education is much tougher than public school. Kids get much more homework and are more challenged in the private schools. It’s actually more important to get kids into private schools earlier, so they become accustomed to lots of homework. If they transition to a public high school from there, they will be at a much better educational level.

The current problem with public schools is the “no child left behind”. Most teachers now spend more time bringing up the challenged kids than helping the best ones excel more. Plus, you can’t celebrate Christmas, Easter, possibly Halloween, and other standard traditions in public schools because they offend someone/somewhere. Feel free to ask any teacher in a San Diego public school and they will tell you all this is true.

In addition, if you are Christian or Catholic, public schools don’t teach religion, and it is important for them to build these morals and values at a young age to help carry them through life, in my opinion.

There is less drugs and alcohol problems, on average in private schools. Not to say these issues don’t exist, it’s just that they are much less than your regular public schools.

Scarlett, you’ll have to drive up here to Sky Ranch to check it out and talk to the sales office. It’s a nice community, and it’s building as new homes sell. Yes, by the way, you get a brand new home. No problems to mess with like plumbing, roof, electrical, etc.

You can take the 52 straight to La Jolla when it is finished. It is suppossed to be completed by the end of this year. It’s a massive project.

Also, they plan to build a Fast Track lane on the 52, so in a few years when this is complete, the commute should be even faster. Right now, it really isn’t bad. Try driving it during rush hour. I can get to Sorrento Valley from Sky Ranch leaving around 7:05/7:10 arriving at 7:35/7:40!! No joke! And this is without the completion of the 52!

[SkyRanchOwner]

Private elementary schools in East County are much less than the private schools in La Jolla and Del Mar. Out East for a regular elementary private school you would be looking at $300-$400 per month.

If they are highschool age, then kids mostly go to private schools outside of the area. Catholic schools like Saints (all boys), OLP (all girls), or Cathedral (coed). These 3 all cost around $10,000 to $11,000 per year. So, about $1,000 per month.

It all depends on the age of your kids Scarlett.

In my opinion, private school education is much tougher than public school. Kids get much more homework and are more challenged in the private schools. It’s actually more important to get kids into private schools earlier, so they become accustomed to lots of homework. If they transition to a public high school from there, they will be at a much better educational level.

The current problem with public schools is the “no child left behind”. Most teachers now spend more time bringing up the challenged kids than helping the best ones excel more. Plus, you can’t celebrate Christmas, Easter, possibly Halloween, and other standard traditions in public schools because they offend someone/somewhere. Feel free to ask any teacher in a San Diego public school and they will tell you all this is true.

In addition, if you are Christian or Catholic, public schools don’t teach religion, and it is important for them to build these morals and values at a young age to help carry them through life, in my opinion.

There is less drugs and alcohol problems, on average in private schools. Not to say these issues don’t exist, it’s just that they are much less than your regular public schools.

Scarlett, you’ll have to drive up here to Sky Ranch to check it out and talk to the sales office. It’s a nice community, and it’s building as new homes sell. Yes, by the way, you get a brand new home. No problems to mess with like plumbing, roof, electrical, etc.

You can take the 52 straight to La Jolla when it is finished. It is suppossed to be completed by the end of this year. It’s a massive project.

Also, they plan to build a Fast Track lane on the 52, so in a few years when this is complete, the commute should be even faster. Right now, it really isn’t bad. Try driving it during rush hour. I can get to Sorrento Valley from Sky Ranch leaving around 7:05/7:10 arriving at 7:35/7:40!! No joke! And this is without the completion of the 52!

[SkyRanchOwner]

Private elementary schools in East County are much less than the private schools in La Jolla and Del Mar. Out East for a regular elementary private school you would be looking at $300-$400 per month.

If they are highschool age, then kids mostly go to private schools outside of the area. Catholic schools like Saints (all boys), OLP (all girls), or Cathedral (coed). These 3 all cost around $10,000 to $11,000 per year. So, about $1,000 per month.

It all depends on the age of your kids Scarlett.

In my opinion, private school education is much tougher than public school. Kids get much more homework and are more challenged in the private schools. It’s actually more important to get kids into private schools earlier, so they become accustomed to lots of homework. If they transition to a public high school from there, they will be at a much better educational level.

The current problem with public schools is the “no child left behind”. Most teachers now spend more time bringing up the challenged kids than helping the best ones excel more. Plus, you can’t celebrate Christmas, Easter, possibly Halloween, and other standard traditions in public schools because they offend someone/somewhere. Feel free to ask any teacher in a San Diego public school and they will tell you all this is true.

In addition, if you are Christian or Catholic, public schools don’t teach religion, and it is important for them to build these morals and values at a young age to help carry them through life, in my opinion.

There is less drugs and alcohol problems, on average in private schools. Not to say these issues don’t exist, it’s just that they are much less than your regular public schools.

Scarlett, you’ll have to drive up here to Sky Ranch to check it out and talk to the sales office. It’s a nice community, and it’s building as new homes sell. Yes, by the way, you get a brand new home. No problems to mess with like plumbing, roof, electrical, etc.

You can take the 52 straight to La Jolla when it is finished. It is suppossed to be completed by the end of this year. It’s a massive project.

Also, they plan to build a Fast Track lane on the 52, so in a few years when this is complete, the commute should be even faster. Right now, it really isn’t bad. Try driving it during rush hour. I can get to Sorrento Valley from Sky Ranch leaving around 7:05/7:10 arriving at 7:35/7:40!! No joke! And this is without the completion of the 52!

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