They run a summer camp every year and I decided to give it a try and work for them, little did I…read moreknow what a bad work ethic they would have. They discriminated camp counselors who were older from the younger ones. They got upset if you got any breaks, even though you were outdoors under the heat for long periods of time but were giving extra breaks to those who they favored. It was a toxic environment to work in, I feel sorry for the kids because the camp counselors should be having a great experience while working there, so that kids can also have a good experience. Unfortunately the camp lead was a great example of unprofessionalism and bad manners so definitely don't recommend working there, plus they pay way after the month so good luck trying to enjoy some extra cash during the summer.

After my kids going to school in this district since Kinder they didn't even feel the need to help…read moreus keep our kids( one whom has a valid IEP for 3 years) in their school. The HR person Kimberly something is beyond RUDE. I don't understand how she still works there. Had to deal with her for 5 years and couldn't remember who I was. Oh and btw, South Pas DOES allow kids from out of city to attend their schools. It just so happens that my brother in law Jeffrey Cortinez was viciously attacked by one of the boys attending SPHS when he was living in La Puente. I don't understand this one bit. Like I said my kids are both in elementary and were refused the right to remain at the school atleast till my son finished his IEP. Neither the Principle nor Kimberly did more than an arm reach to try and help us. If I could do minus stars I would!

When i tell you this school is great, trust me it is! Lots of these students who have written…read morenegative reviews are troubled students. I've had my fair share of times getting in trouble school to. Yes some of these teachers may be strict, but here not mean. Also yes, they do separate you into different English and math groups but it's one hundred percent based on ability not biased teachers. Overall in my experience the classrooms, library, auditourium, etc are clean. YEs, sometimes there is trash on the ground but its a middle school!

I hated this school so much. It seriously put me in a depressive state for a prolonged period of…read moretime. So many of the teachers are hard to work with or extremely mean and uncooperative. If you have the money, I would completely recommend a private school because of the cons listed: CONS: -Very dirty -Mean and uncooperative teachers -outdated teaching style -Nasty food -Almost 2 hour long classes -A lot of rude kids -Most classrooms have little to no decorations -Some teachers seem unhappy to be there -Disgusting bathrooms -Very few lunch tables -More that would take too long to name PROS: +Good sports fields +Some nice teachers +Some decorated classrooms +Some nice kids

We have been parishioners at Holy Family since 2010. My oldest had his first year in TK and it has…read morebeen such a wonderful experience! He loves going to school. I am always able to communicate with his teachers. They have such a great variety of classes they offer the kids and I feel so safe having him there. We love holy family and are looking forward to more years to come.

Heartfelt community, but some transparency gaps!…read more I visited Holy Family four times and loved seeing the joyful, engaged students and the peaceful atmosphere of Sunday Mass. There's a lot of heart here, but as a single mom, I want to share a few tips for other parents considering this school: * Ratios vs. Reality: While online stats say 13:1, that's not true. TK class of 20 and class of 35 beginning in 1st grade. There is an aide and teacher per grade level. It's a significant jump from the "official" numbers listed on niche and other sites describing this school with small classroom sizes. * The Assessment: My 3-year-old was interviewed alone in a small room; a tough separation if you aren't expecting it. * Transparency: Between a 3-hour Sunday commitment (Mass plus tour), 2 hr weekday school tour, a weekday interview on a different date than the tour, and the $125 fee, I wish there was more clarity on actual spot availability upfront instead of "we encourage you to apply right away." Ultimately, my child wasn't accepted which was a blessing in disguise (we found a welcoming Catholic school to start his TK adventure in the fall). The rejection letter cited "fit," and while it encouraged us to resubmit next year, I didn't consider this a viable option. It felt a bit dismissive to ask a family to repeat such a time-intensive, costly process without any feedback on what "fit" actually meant or what would change next time. I'm sharing this so other families can ask the right questions before diving in. Wishing the HFCS community all the best!

Good school! My son loves it there and has made so many new friends. Staff and teachers are kind…read moreand helpful. Definitely recommended for Dual language immersion.

Sequoyah School has been an indelible safe space for learning and growing for both of my daughters…read more(two years apart). It's practically impossible to list the pros of what this school has provided by way of positive experience, fruitful knowledge, and open/creative thinking. In so many ways it has prepared both of my children with the tools they need not just for a positive college experience, but for themselves in life, knowing who they each are and how to be the most truthful individuals they can be.

I have three kids at Sequoyah, and they have all been at the school since kindergarten (this is our…read moresixth year at the school). I cannot speak highly enough about this school. It's a place where teachers and administrators fiercely guard the experience of childhood and being a kid, while also challenging kids academically. Our kids deeply love school (they're disappointed when there's a three-day weekend!) - they are engaged in and excited about what they're learning. I've been so impressed with the level of the academics for all the kids - the teachers at Sequoyah expect a high level of achievement from the kids, proportionate to what they know each kid is capable of. Even more importantly, every teacher we've had has truly *seen* each of our kids for who they are - they see what motivates each kid, what their social experience is, and how much they should push versus encourage. The school community is, quite simply, what keeps our family in LA. The families at Sequoyah are diverse, kind, warm, and interesting - exactly the sorts of people I'm thrilled my kids get to grow up around, and I get to have as my friends. Sequoyah is the sort of special place that I truly think is making our corner of the world a better place.

Both of my daughters attend Westridge and are in Lower and Upper School. This school has been…read moreextremely intentional with meeting the needs of my Black daughters and helping them reach their goals. The education is top notch with experienced educators alongside administrators who put the girls first in all that they do. Westridge feels like a warm hug for girls who are independent thinkers, doers and have drive!

At Westridge, you will be surrounded by like-minded families who are devoted to their children's…read moreacademic success while also valuing social-emotional learning. We loved the upper school experience with our oldest and the Lower School, has certainly met--and exceeded--our expectations. Our rising fifth grade daughter loves the all-girls environment, is thriving at Westridge, and enjoys everything the school has to offer. We've been fortunate to connect with a wonderful group of parents and a warm, supportive community.

This is Thanksgiving and I have pledged to thank those who helped me succeed this year…read more I'm an alumna of this school. To be fair, I arrived with a solid academic foundation from Foothill Country Day School. Poly was a great school though. Quite large, so you need to find your people, as they say. But overall, the campus is beautiful, the classes challenging, and the other students were kind and ambitious. I went from Poly to Princeton and now work in a science field in Silicon Valley. I'm grateful to Poly for guiding me on my path.

Administration is full of hypocrisy. This school tries to mold young kids into thinking a certain…read moreway than allowing them to freely learn and critically think. 1/2 the kids in upper school are socially awkward and equal amount of parents are clueless as this school is living off a rep from 20 yrs ago.

I wanted to take a moment to say what an incredible experience we've had with the staff and faulty…read moreat Oneonta Montessori. We put our kiddos there in April 2021 during the pandemic which was a tough decision given the times. However, the staff and Ms. Fiona made us feel at ease and assured us of their safety. They attended Oneonta for three years ending their time their more than ready for first grade. As a result, our kids are more than prepared for first grade. Anytime we had a concern all of the faculty addressed them with care, empathy and concern. I truly felt we had a partnership with everyone there at our school. While every child is different, I know that our kiddos thrived there and are looking forward to coming back for summer camp in 2025! Thank you to everyone for giving our children a strong foundation to start on their academic journey!

We moved from the valley to Alhambra, and this school was the first school I inquired about when…read moreenrolling my kids starting preschool and kindergarten. My kids came from a Montessori school and I wanted to continue the same curriculum. My kids had such an incredible experience at Oneonta and are still there! As a mother of 3 kiddos, I loved that all the teachers knew the kiddos names right away and would communicate frequently via the dojo app, whether they were photos of their activities, classes, and even events when my husband and I couldn't make it to an event at school. From Ms. Theresa to Ms. Vangie, Ms. Carol, and Ms. Maryann, plus Ms. Fiona and Ms. Christina, it's been easy to communicate with them throughout my kids' education. They offer the STEM program and knowing that my kids are being taught these subjects will help them prepare for middle school and up. Coming from a catholic school and public school background, I was impressed by what the school had to offer with the activities/field trips/science fairs/math and spelling bees, plus a fun summer program! It's sad to know that my daughter will be leaving as soon as she finishes 5th grade, but I'm glad my kids have that foundation from Oneonta. :)