Wonderful school. We love that they offer pre-K through high school, so the kids aren't losing all…read morethe friend's they make between elementary, middle, & high school. The kiddo has also really been enjoying the additional Elementary classes outside of the regular classroom, such as music, art, P.E., & chapel. The elementary school has a fun new playground. The kids also enjoy checking out what's growing in the garden! Highly recommend for Christian families!

I went to Calvin from 6th grade up to 10th grade, before finally opting to transfer to a nearby…read morecharter school. Calvin is a small school. It has grown, but it's still small. There are benefits, of course, such as small class sizes, individualized attention, and open dialogue between teachers and students. However, it also has its downsides. Please look at this list of criteria (created by me): Is your child considered "troublesome"? Is your child struggling with any sort of mental health issue? Is your child not Dutch/Caucasian? Is your child not a teacher's pet? Is your child not often a popular kid? If you answered yes to any of those questions, Calvin is not the place for you. I am not a troublesome student. I graduated high school with a 4.11 GPA. I got A's in almost all my classes no matter what school. However, I did struggle with my mental health starting freshman year, which is ultimately the reason I left the school. I received the label of being a "depressed kid" and was never able to shake it, and I ended up taking that on as my identity. I transferred to get a fresh start from the teachers and the students, and I did much better once I didn't have that label following me. There isn't blatant racism at this school, but in my class all the Dutch girls sat together, and all the non-Dutch girls sat elsewhere during lunch. I am not Dutch, so I sat elsewhere. The Dutch girls didn't say you couldn't sit with them but weren't welcoming to any newcomers in their group. There were no other friend groups in that grade. That's also pretty much how it went for every grade. Calvin has diversified since then, but the saying "if you ain't Dutch, you ain't much" is well-known and I would say it is true. All the Dutch students were favorited by the teachers as well, but that's because most of the Dutch kids had their parents go to school there, so they were really just "legacy" students who were automatically favorited. The trick for getting good grades is to be a teacher's pet. If the teacher doesn't like you, you're screwed. I was a teacher's pet, and I was able to finagle my way out of several bad grades by gaining sympathy from the teachers. If you're not a teacher's pet, Dutch, or a popular kid, you're going to have to do a LOT of hard work to get good grades that other kids get simply by having parents who went to the school. Most of the teachers were amazing. Shout-out to Mr. Marriott, Mr. Bakker, Mr. VDP, Mr. Beutlich, Mrs. Lapka, and Mrs. Lundgren. They made learning fun and were genuinely such kind-hearted people. I always felt safe around them. However, as with every school, there are teachers that aren't great. The history teacher, when I was trying to explain my ADHD to him in regard to the accommodations plan I had, just kept telling me, "Oh, it's like my tinnitus". He also refused to accept my accommodations plan to break up a 100-question test into two parts. When my mom reached out, he told her that the class has a B average, she's never taken the class, and would I be receiving a modified diploma? I took an incomplete for this class and retook it my senior year at my new school. I got an A+. Also, they do present that 100% of their students go off to college. However, that's not actually true. I had a friend who ended up faking that she was going to go to college (she wasn't) so that it would look like she was in the graduation ceremonies. They even got her college merch from the college she was supposedly going to attend. I would have never known had I not been close friends with her. This school has its secrets. Teachers were quietly removed from the school for reasons that were pretty big deals, such as inappropriate communication with students and emotional outbursts at students. As for the principal. I thought he was great... because my beliefs aligned with his and he took pity on me. Yes, he does meet with students with the blinds open for all to see. We once all saw a student get his backpack searched for drugs in the office. Whether or not he had drugs, the blinds should have been closed. His office is in a common passing place so everybody can and will see. The principal seemed to like me a lot, so we got along and I liked him, but I can see how others wouldn't like him. He is adamantly anti-LGBTQ+, which can be expected at a Christian school, but he expressed this in an unkind way. God still loves those that are LGBTQ+ and this principal did not express that. Last thing! I hope your kid loves public speaking. My class had to give 7-10 minute speeches with no notes... apparently, this is not a thing in public schools, and my class was graded quite harshly. Anxiety was not tolerated. It's good to learn public speaking, but 10 minute speeches without notes on subjects kids aren't passionate about? That's harsh, especially for sophmores. This was for sophmore year. I am ultimately glad I left this school, but I believe others can thrive here... just check that checklist!

This school is amazing! The teachers and principal are wonderful. They are all very caring. PTA is…read moreback at this school and ready to have more parents involved. If you have questions stop by the school and ask away. Our students are very smart and motivated. Love Rose Elementary.

Unfortunately, the quality of this school is dependent on who's the principal. Under the Hoff…read moreadministration, it was one of the best schools in the district. Unfortunately, principals in this district are rotated around to different schools every few years. Needless to say, everyone missed Mr. Hoff. North Broadway is a California public elementary school, which means very large class sizes and a curriculum that's focused only on getting a high school diploma. If you're looking for future college admissions, you're probably going to have to enroll your kids into a private school or charter school.. Teachers are fine but are completely overwhelmed. Often, problem children are kept in a classroom, and teachers have to deal with them along with 30 other students. Tip - Don't procrastinate on getting your kids on a waiting list for a Charter School. You don't want to send your kids to Rincon Middle School (that's where they'll be assigned after North Broadway).

Best school I've ever I love it so much and never going to…read moreanother school I recommend it for a lot of more kids to go to this school because it's such a great school Plus they have the best teacher

I really wanted to love the program, but I had a poor experience with the 2 year old classroom…read more There were several red flags with the teacher, including refusing to take my son to go potty when he asked. I was also uncomfortable with feedback about my son being shared in front of other parents, and my emails asking for more context went unanswered. Ultimately, the program wasn't the right fit for our family, and we ended our contract after one month.

There's definitely something different about this place-in the most positive of ways. When you step…read moreon campus, the presence of the Holy Spirit is evident. Having been a part of this community for over 8 years-can't imagine returning to a public school setting. Strong academics, small class sizes, lots of AP options, strength in athletics, an amazing theater program...that's just the start of it! Safe, beautiful location. Staff so welcoming. Check them out-you won't regret it.

I started working here Nov 1st as a Sub for Mr Porfirio. Dec 21st will be my last day ill truly…read moremiss all the students at LR Green ill miss eating breakfast and lunch with them and listening to what they have to say. Working here I've gained alot of experience from learning sign language to be able to communicate with the deaf kids to fixing the Air conditioner. I had alot of fun working here and the kids say I'm the greatest custodian they've ever had. Ill miss you LR Green...

Linda, the "office manager" is horribly rude EVERY SINGLE TIME she opens her mouth…read more Please find a nicer woman to represent your school.

This is the first year my son who's in the second grade has attended this school…read more He has encountered bullying from one individual. As usual the vice principal read me the standard " we have taken this incident script". I take my son to school everyday and the behavior of most of the at the before recess is atrocious. I did volunteered for a times but his 2nd class could barely read at a 1st grade level and it was frustrating for me as I was just wasting time. The playground supervisor can barely control those undisciplined students. This school will set your child back immensely if they can read at grade level they will be forced to wait for the students who cannot. I have gotten a report that the same boy has continued his bullying agenda.

This school is fabulous as it has undergone many changes and offers programs not found at other…read moreelementary schools in the area. It is an International baccalaureate and one to one tech. They have art, Spanish and tech programs. The teachers and admin are very supportive. The staff is highly trained and if you check out site it is evident that there are cool things happening there. The negative review by one parent where he felt he was wasting time volunteering was funny, because if there were a lot of low readers than it would be very valuable to volunteer for. Don't let one negative comment fool you! There are tours offered to parents to find out about the program and to see for themselves.

This is our first school year at Juniper by already feel like part of the family. My son receives…read morespeech therapy and is a full time student with necessary aid and safety. The teachers that we have encountered have been so sweet along with the safety patrol team and cross guards. I can tell they put the safety of the students first. They are very aware and alert and modify protocols as needed. I'm just a parent looking from the outside in but I've seen the principal help during drop off and pickup. That speaks volumes ! She could be in her AC office but instead helps and fills the gaps. Looking forward to seeing my son grow and learn here.

Juniper Primary is North County's hidden treasure. My daughter loves her first year here. She has…read morelots of sweet friends around her when I pick her up. She loves her teacher Mrs. De Young. The staff is noticeably caring. The Principal is visibly involved. My daughter is learning as much here as her friends at the more expensive private schools. She's way ahead of the curve. There is a noticeable sense of community spirit. I've never seen more enthusiastic Christmas caroling than when the faculty, the students and their families sang together in the morning in the school yard last year before Christmas break. I'm really happy my 6 year old goes to this school. Whenever we drive by it she rolls down the window and yells "I love my school!" What more could I ask for.

Our kids have been going to DTD RB for quite some time. We are so incredibly lucky to have found…read moresuch loving, supportive, patient and experienced educators to help guide our children through these crucial formative years, as well as allow them to flourish intuitively and organically. Our type of parenting and values align very much with the Reggio approach and the way it is being implemented at Dot to Dot. We admire the amount of sheer time and work the educators put in towards not only actively engaging with the kids during the day but also the time spent documenting their adventures and inquisitive behavior every single day via Kaymbu. These educators deserve all the recognition in the world and in all forms: from sincere acknowledgements to compassion to (most importantly) solid compensations. The way we like to gauge if something is working for our kids and that they are happy, is by evaluating their propensity to go back to an activity, or a play date, or in this case a school. Well, they are eager to go every single day, and they miss DTD when they are on vaca. (I only take this a little bit personally) This alone instills faith and reassurance in our decision for them to attend this particular school. Finally, I'll get off my soapbox and end with: These are incredibly draining times but you wouldn't know it when you observe the interactions between our kids and their DTD family. Thank you so much for all that you do, bc there is no way we could do it as well as you.

While we had a great experience with the educators, we cannot recommend this school because of the…read moreadministration. They have lofty ideals but are not able to implement it. Ms. Angela, the social-emotional support specialist is especially incompetent at her job. My advice is to never share with her any difficulty your child is going through because she will use it to define your child for the rest of their time at Dot to Dot, even after the difficulty has long been overcome. They claim to work with parents but the truth is that they are deaf to what parents have to say and just want a one way communication. Dot to Dot is also closed for many more days than other preschools and this makes it hard for working parents.