PHS is amazing. There is nothing of its caliber in the area. The staff is awesome. Our children…read morehave been part of the PHS family for many years. We're excited for middle school. We are truly blessed to have found such a safe, loving environment for our children. The campus is beautiful and the equipment is new. Kids can really be just kids. They run around and play. We love watching our kids actually moving their bodies and working out. They plead to go to afterschool camp every day. The class sizes are amazing. There are assistant teachers in each classroom. If a student needs more assistance they can easily get it, instead of struggling alone. Dr. Chun is an amazing Principal and runs the school like a well oiled machine. The character values they instill Caring Attitude Respect Gratitude Perseverance Self Control are amazing. I wish they had a high school too.

This school is probably best for people who have artistic children (think of theater or drama kids)…read moreor kids who have special needs (developmental impediments which require them to need an aide physically with them or need smaller group sizes). This school does not focus on academic rigor. There is no homework or grades until 4th grade. The amount of regression in education we witnessed was sad, anger inducing, and extremely upsetting. We wasted a year of tuition and our child's time and would NEVER recommend this school for children who are not special needs or have other socialization issues.

Awesome, School love that it is a small school. My kid has definitely done better with his reading…read moreand writing. Thanks to wonderful teachers. We love the large field for him to play. Definitely recommend the school.

The institution refused to enroll my son citing his placement within the autism spectrum as the…read morereason, despite their attempt to justify the decision with additional explanations that ultimately proved insufficient.

As a therapist, I work with many families who feel overwhelmed navigating the school system. It…read moreoften shows up as anxiety, frustration, and even self-doubt, parents wondering if they're missing something or not advocating "correctly." Most just aren't given clear guidance on what to ask for or what their child is actually entitled to. What stands out to me about Rise is how parents are supported in really understanding what's happening and how to advocate in a way that feels realistic and manageable. Having a clear plan and next steps takes a process that can feel chaotic and makes it more actionable. Another strength working with Rise is that April has firsthand experience working within the school system, meaning she understands how things actually function behind the scenes and can guide families in a way that's well-informed and practical. If you're feeling stuck or unsure where to begin with the IEP and 504 process, Rise provides the kind of support that can help you feel more confident and less alone in navigating it.

April is exceptionally kind and highly knowledgeable. The consultation was well worth it. It is…read morerare to find someone who truly understands a child's condition without making you feel as though you are exaggerating the symptoms or the situation. I felt complexity heard, and she followed with clear, practical recommendations for the next steps. I recommend her consultation services without hesitation.

I attended this school & had a great experience here. Manny & Joseph were very knowledgeable in the…read moreprocess of what the DMV expects so you have the best chance of passing your CDL. I had no experience in driving manual transmission, let alone a tractor-trailer. I learned both within a few months. They gave me the tools I needed & was able to get my class A.

I recently acquired my CDL A after attending this trucking school this summer. Manny was very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful, he knows his stuff! I recommend choosing this school if you are on the search for one, they will arm you with the tools necessary to get your CDL! Im so glad I came across this program, I cant thank you guys enough for helping me succeed! Also, its more affordable compared to other trucking schools in the surrounding area.

We've had two nieces graduate from Vistamar and our daughter is currently a junior. We have been…read morethrilled with the experience that all three kids have had at the school. The school has an excellent academic program. The curriculum was carefully researched and designed based on best-of-breed programs from private high schools and universities across the country. Classes are rigorous and the faculty is knowledgeable and very focused on the learning environment. We've observed how our daughter has quickly become comfortable seeking out her teachers when she has questions, attending office hours, and becoming a strong self-advocate. Great skills to have for both college and life. One of the most amazing things about the school is the strong culture that Vistamar has created. While the pressure of academics is part of the experience, much of it is neutralized by the strong sense of community and support across both faculty and students. It's an environment that has been really beneficial to our daughter, because it's one that encourages kids to take risks and try new things. She's discovered areas of passion that she may never have found had she not been at Vistamar. Again, something that we want our kids to find at this age so that they can have it for the rest of their lives. The school also does an excellent job bringing students together from different backgrounds and points of view and, through the culture they've created, enable them to build relationships and work together. Group learning and group activities are a big part of the learning culture which help develop skills that will last a long time. The actual school building can be a bit surprising when you look at it from the outside. It's much more of the converted-warehouse-tech-company sort of look than the green-campus-boarding-school. But step inside and watch how the kids work and interact with the environment. It's designed in a way where students and faculty are constantly interacting and creates a comfortable environment where you will often see students lingering well into the evening.

I have two daughters, one who chose to attend Vistamar School. It was the best decision we made…read morefor her. (My other daughter attended a different high school that was the perfect fit for her.) Vistamar is a unique and special school. Its most important characteristic is their intentionality. They have carefully thought through each part of a high school and made intentional choices to build a different and excellent small high school that allows each child to bring their individuality to school every day. The intentionality comes up in both large (why they offer Spanish and Chinese in their language program and require students to pass an oral proficiency language exam in order to graduate) and small (the temperature in the building) ways. You will not find a more enthusiastic and dedicated faculty. Their math program is incredibly strong that is joyfully brought to life by amazing teachers. Their high-level Humanities curriculum requires engagement with great and challenging literature like The Odyssey. My daughter, who wants to be a doctor, has taken advantage of the robust science offerings. All of this is wrapped by two key principals: (a) small class sizes that allow the faculty to know your student and (b) the idea that "there are no spectators" in learning. Your students will be challenged and engaged. As for extracurricular activities, this small school has a number of great opportunities for students. On their sports program, you are not going to have Friday Night Lights football. But what I appreciate about their program is that students are encouraged to try new activities. They have a "no cut" policy when it comes to sports. Their program is built to inspire students to build good, long-term, healthy lifestyle habits and find opportunities to go outside their comfort zone, as well as make new friends. On college prep, the school has built a system that prepares students to be successful in college, while not making the students feel pressurized by the college application process. The school does not want to have students focus their entire high school time on getting into college. The counseling team works closely with each student to ensure that they get into the college that is the best fit for them. As someone who has worked in education for most of my career and as someone who has seen the joy in my daughter's eyes when she talks about her school, I cannot recommend this excellent and innovative high school strongly enough.

The autism program they offer here is far from reality. The school looks good on outside but inside…read morehorrible. This school is nothing to write home. My child attended here just 6 months . We have to change his school and the special education teacher and the principal don't seem to know what they are doing. The cleaning standard for the school is zero or nothing to write home about.

As a parent of a former Switzer student I would recommend this school to any parent with a child…read more that struggles with learn issues, socialization problems, or are neurodivergent. This school turned my child's life around and got them through some very tough life lessons. Because of the support they received at Switzer my child is now a college graduate and a well balanced functioning adult. I couldn't be prouder of my child and its all thanks to the staff and teachers at Switzer.

We love Learning Tree! My two year old son has been coming here for about four months for OT,…read morespeech, and physical therapy, and the progress he's made in such a short time has been amazing to see. He genuinely enjoys coming to his sessions. The therapists are incredibly kind, patient, and caring. They always make therapy fun and engaging, and they've done such a great job building a connection with my son. A special shout-out to Ms. Marjorie, Ms. Jen, and Mr. Ernie. We are so thankful for all the time, effort, and heart they put into helping our son! I highly recommend Learning Tree to any family looking for a supportive and dedicated therapy team.

We have been coming to Learning Tree for almost two years and my son has made such amazing…read moreimprovements with speech and OT! He is speaking a lot more and he is able to tolerate a haircut which was unheard of for us. His OT teacher Ms. KJ really went over and beyond to prepare him for a successful haircut and we are so happy - she even gave him a certificate. Ms Jenn is his speech therapist and she is so sweet and patient with him and always thinking of ways to build his vocabulary. He had a therapist, Ms Leen that was truly amazing in helping us get out of the speech plateau that we had previously hit. The Director Ms Melissa is always available to talk about goals and check in's frequently which makes us feel very supported. The staff all around is so sweet very responsive and accommodating - they are always a text away if there are any changes in either schedule, they also send weekly reminders which is very helpful. This place has been heaven sent for us. We love you guys and THANK you for all you do for all the kiddos!!