Crown Point Junior Music Academy 4033 Ingraham Street, San Diego, CA 92109

"We have 2 sons at Crown Point Junior Music Academy - we have been so pleased with all the teachers our kids have had. Ms. Mai, Ms. Macker, Ms. Tessaro-Love, and Ms. Sor. They are ALL first rate. We love the size of the school and the emphasis on music. Kids don't have to participate in the music programs but there are so many great options - why not? Both of our boys now play violin and recorder and one is starting to learn to play guitar. The other one wants to start piano this year. They even have an after school rock band. We have also been very pleased with the after school program, Connect the World, which focuses on other cultures. It's reasonably priced and our kids love it. It's our neighborhood school and we were hesitant at first to try CPJMA but decided to take a chance - so glad we did. We have made lifelong friends, along with our kids! Hope you give it a chance too."

"Difficult Location for Poll Site Voting This elementary school agreed to open its auditorium for California's Super Tuesday Presidential Primary voting. The restrooms were made nearly impossible to use conveniently, as poll workers needed to do during lulls in voter attendance. Better, more mannerly voting locations also allow voters access to restrooms. One office staffer made an insulting ageist comment to a senior poll worker, "Aren't you wearing Depends?""

"Our family chose to live in the Crown Point neighborhood for this school and we are so happy! This small magnet music school serves grades Pre K-5. My son has been attending this school for two years now and loves it. He especially loved his first grade teacher this year, Mrs. Tessaro-Love, who has been teaching at this school for many years and sends her own children to this school. The unique violin music program offered to every student was a life changing experience for our family this year. My first grader can play multiple songs after just one year, that is amazing to me. Mr Luchs, the violin instructor, is an expert at teaching these young minds to play the suzuki method. The school has a family feel to it and all the staff and teachers treat my child as their own. The principal Mr. Lopez is very invested and dedicated to making this school great. The rearranging of classes this past year caused some unsettled parents and he took the time to listen to each parent, including myself, and was thoughtful and kind in response. The Three Treasures after school program that my son has been in for two years has taught him life skills as well as meditation, patience and is passionate about teaching the kids about developing good character. We can't say enough good things about this school!"

"We have moved elementary schools a couple times and landed here at crown point. I’m so happy we did!! Each year gets better and better. Each year we have had the kindest most dedicated teachers. The Principal, Mr. Lopez and the office staff is always kind, considerate and caring. The after school program is also really great. My son has truly thrived at this school and I cannot say enough good things! Very impressed! Thank You for doing what you do!"

"We are a local new family(3 kids) coming from private school. New principal, experienced teachers, clean and updated grounds, lots of technology and great menu options made the transition easy:)."