El personal de esta escuela son unos exagerados lo llaman a uno cuando no es una emergencia y…read morecuando en verdad lo es no dicen nada expulsaron a mi hija por defenderse de bullying llamaron a la policía por que según ellos maltrató a mi hija entonces yo no puedo educar y disciplinar a mi hija pero su maestra Ms wampler si puede gritarles y hacerlos llorar ‼no recomiendo esta escuela‼

Nope. Don't send your children here or work here. As someone who worked there (thank God I don't…read moreanymore), I know how this school operates. The teachers may be okay, but office staff are unprofessional. No patience, no acknowledgement, no appreciation. You have no choice but to play their game. If you have benefits, your only hope is to transfer out through your connections or avoid this place entirely!!

This school was decent…read more. My daughter has gone there from Kindergarten-5th grade. The staff were not at a high standard. P.E teachers were not on point, Forced my child to run even with a hurt ankle. Another incident Happened, When my child got pushed down, And She was requesting ice, Mr.E would not accept my child requesting ice, He responded with "You are banned from ice". Was not acceptable in my opinion. My child also came home telling myself of an incident that happened which appeared to be of, "Mr.E was touching my friend _____ and it was very weird". Very inappropriate matter. Miss.E was a very Sassy, inappropriate, And a liar. Explanation: She showed my kid Landray on a app called "Shien" As well as a teacher named as Miss.C. Miss.Myers was a pretty disrespectful lady as well with racism. Mrs.Pine Was very demanding along with ALOT of racism was long towards my child's friends. Was not appreciative. Mr.Moua Was a P.E teachers for The grades of 1-4th grade, I believe he needs to understand the grades of the children he was teachers we very young and he should be a little Non-Demanding. Thank you!

My daughter loves this school. She has been a student since starting Kindergarten during COVID and…read morehas been successful in meeting and exceeding benchmarks every year. I am happy with the staff, and Mr. H is an awesome principal that levels the kids and never pulls punches or gas lights the kids. He is straight forward and respected because he also returns the same respect to the students and parents. All of the teachers, paraeducators, P.E. teachers, etc. truly care about the kids and are open to listening to not only the parents, but our children as well. I have loved every teacher my daughter has had and look forward to seeing her continue her education at Sol Aureus. GO Phoenix!

Bad school I had bad experience one of the teachers put her big legs in my daughter body . They…read moreprotect their teachers and the parents never know what is happening at school. Be careful with your children's

As parents, I think it's fair to say that part of the gig is wondering if you're getting it right…read more Like, constantly. One of the few things I'm certain of on this child-rearing journey is our decision to not only to attend Bergamo, but to stay beyond our initial expectations into the elementary years. We came to Bergamo through a neighbor. After multiple interactions with a young brother and sister that live on our street, I knocked on their door to ask their parent(s) what the secret was. My daughter was a toddler at the time and the conversation went something like this: "Hi. Your kids are AMAZING. What did you do?" Their dad thanked us but quickly passed any credit on to the Bergamo community. We were knocking on their door the following day. Now that I've met many Bergamo children, I know what it was we were looking for with that first knock. Children in this community are confident, aware, curious, generous, kind, thoughtful and, yes, smart. All the things that come with true belonging, which is what you get when you go to this school. (Is it just a school? It feels more like a family that learns and grows together.) Not only do teachers that are not my child's know her name, they know ours. The director (I could write a separate review about Laura alone) knows where my kid is excelling and where she needs extra help--and she is receiving it. When you walk into a Bergamo classroom, you'll notice a few things. First, the teachers are not standing in front of a classroom, they're on the sidelines waiting for the opportune time to engage a student or workgroup. Instead of a teacher-focused environment, you'll see students centered in an all teach, all learn approach. (One example: An older "reading buddy" comes from another class to work with my daughter, my daughter is allowed to visit a class below hers to help with things she loves that ultimately make her feel more confident and allows her to be contributor.) This approach doesn't mean the teachers are an afterthought, of course. My kid LOVES her teachers. I mean loooooves. Second, you'll notice order. The environment is beautiful, clean, warm, clutter-free and designed for the children that interact with it. The children are focused, respectful (to themselves, their peers, parents and teachers), and content. Last, you'll notice this other thing that takes a minute to articulate, at least it did for us. That thing, that sense of true community filled with children that are thriving, is what will make you stay and be grateful you found this special place. If you can swing it, it's the greatest gift you can give your child. I could go on (and on and on and on) about the things that make Bergamo unique and wonderful. I know what it feels like to be that parent searching, so please feel free to email me (mandymarie12@gmail.com) if you'd like to hear my extensive list, or ask any questions that will help with your own decision-making. Or just go knock! You'll be glad you did.

This is a great elementary school in a wonderful neighborhood. The teachers are great and invested…read morein the students' progress. The parents are invested in the students and involved. there is never a shortage of parent volunteers for activities and field trips. The PTA is very involved and is made of parents from all of the grade levels. They did a great job with hybrid classrooms during COVID pandemic. They ensured that students had Chromebooks to use and there was a huge learning curve for teachers and students during the virtual learning period, but teachers and principal were transparent with communication during such a trying time. There was a recent principal change because Ms. Farina retired. However, Mr. Stovall comes from a long dedicated tenure to education. I do wish there were more attention to the landscaping.

Eugene Stovall and Marisol Cruz lack the accountability to be educators. Marisol Cruz ignored my…read moredaughter's pleas for help when faced with bullying and she also ignored her request for medical attention. When initially informed by my daughter of a bullying situation at school, I notified Mrs. Cruz; her idea of accountability was to have a class discussion with no disciplinary action taken. The kids never even had to apologize to my daughter. When a kid kicked a ball at my daughter's head she asked for an ice pack, my daughter was ignored. I brought this to Principal Stovall's attention and he tried to flip it on me for being upset, rather than rectifying the situation. Beware of keeping your kids at this school or as a student in this teacher's class.

I call Brookfield a unicorn school. We are parents of three children and I wish we had found out…read moreabout Brookfield for our older son who needed a more challenging educational atmosphere. He is now thriving in high school, but I do wish that we had the experience we are having now with him when he was in elementary and middle school. My middle son is a transfer student to Brookfield and my youngest is starting out at the Preschool. About our experience: First, touring the school my husband and I were so impressed by the diversity, the ideology of the school, the atmosphere and the attentive nature of staff and teachers. Second, the fact that they have a preschool/elementary/middle school in one space is dream for us and the way that each grade level has their own space is also incredible. Finally, we were beyond thrilled that our children are not only learning the standard subjects, but they are also have Spanish, Music, P.E and computers almost everyday. This is above and beyond the majority of schools we have toured and researched. Why I highly recommend Brookfield to families: + Education + Testing prior to acceptance to ensure your child/family will be a good fit for the school and assurance that they will thrive at the appropriate grade level +Diversity + Child care before and after school included in tuition + Spanish, Music, Technology and Physical Education classes almost daily +Teachers and staff have a true interest in your child's best interest + Option to have extracurricular activities before and after school + Caters to children who are in preschool-8th grade + Great playground and outdoor seating + Vibrant student culture + Safe and secure + Excellent communication and online access for parents to teachers and administration The list goes on and on...I am thankful to Dr. Jo and all of the staff for creating such an amazing space. Our children are so happy when they get home and look forward to going back to school each day.

Let's start with the good--small classes, some strong teachers, and a good community where my kiddo…read moremade friends. But we have to be honest with the downsides. Since ISP took over and Dr. Jo left, the school has changed. My sense is they will take any child who can pay. There is also less accountability when there are behavioral issues and the school does not feel like a safe place to send a child any longer. Kids are getting hurt, and there is inappropriate conduct. The teacher professionalism and turnover is an issue especially given the price of the school. They've hired some folks who don't have experience or a credential. And folks have left mid-year which is really hard on the kids. The school bills itself as accelerated--sometimes this ended up as a positive, but other times it felt too fast and mastery was lost in the process. I also think parents should know that some of these reviews were incentivized by the administration. I think the real picture is more of a mixed one.

My family has been a part of the Camellia community for nine years. We have two children who…read morestarted in preschool and are working their way through their prospective grades now. The community is unmatched- loving, thoughtful, supportive. A lot of family members don't understand the Waldorf method of teaching and make jokes, but my kids are both strong readers with curious minds about every subject. They offer Spanish, choir, strings, and band as part of their regular curriculum along with gardening, movement, etc. The students are taught in a way that offers a depth of understanding that other schools simply don't have the time to teach. Rather than doing a written project about catapults, for example, they actually build one. We love this school and community and are confident our kids will be very well prepared for what comes next.

I chose Camellia Waldorf very intentionally for my daughter. I loved the Waldorf philosophy and…read moretruly thought this would be a school and community we would be part of for years. It was also a significant financial investment for our family, one I was willing to make because I believed in what the school represented. Unfortunately, our kindergarten year ended in a way I never expected. The turning point was when I witnessed my daughter's teacher, Ms. Olga, physically pull/drag my daughter by her legs out of the classroom and leave her in the hallway. After talking with my daughter afterward, she told me this was not the first time Ms. Olga had pulled her out of the classroom that way and left her in the hallway. As a parent, that was extremely upsetting to learn. The school told me they investigated the incident. When I later asked about the outcome of that investigation, I was told the details were private information, but that Ms. Olga would no longer do that. I understand there may be privacy limitations regarding an employee, but being told essentially that it wouldn't happen again left me with more questions than reassurance, especially after learning from my daughter that it had happened before. I wasn't asking for anyone to be fired or trying to create a huge issue. I simply asked that my daughter be moved to another kindergarten classroom for the last six weeks of school. They offered Ms. Haley's class, but that class still shared time and activities with Ms. Olga's class. I asked for the other kindergarten classroom so my daughter could actually be separated from the situation, and the school would not accommodate that. My daughter ultimately stayed home for the remainder of kindergarten. What disappointed me even more was what happened afterward. My daughter and I were initially invited to the Fly Away Ceremony. After I emailed the school expressing my disappointment that they couldn't find another classroom for her, I was told it would be best if I did not attend. As a parent, I should be able to respectfully question a school's decision and advocate for my child without feeling like that makes me unwelcome. There are things about Waldorf education that I still love, and I know other families may have completely different experiences. I can only speak about ours. I just wish that when something this serious happened, there had been more accountability and more effort to find a solution for my daughter instead of her losing the last weeks of her kindergarten year.

This was a fantastic, empathetic, and engaging school and I wish SCUSD would have let my child stay…read morethere another year.

All of the food was excellent. We started with nachos, which came with fresh and crispy chips…read more The food was hot, had a lot of flavor, and it is open until midnight. The staff was friendly, the drink tastes great, we will be back.

We love Montessori Country Day! Our daughter started at five months in the infant room and attended…read moreuntil she was two. We would have stayed all the way through kindergarten had we not left Sacramento for a job opportunity. I toured other schools and Montessori Country Day is the only place that felt like a true community--a place my daughter would be loved and nurtured while my husband and I were at work, and she was! MCD will always be a very special part of our story and close to our hearts!

Excellent school thanks to the amazing staff and culture here. My daughter has attended from 3…read moremonths old and now she is 4. Carmen, Delya, Laura, Joanna, and of course Martha have such an obvious love for children and it's so heartwarming. Also the assistants are great and add an amazing language component! Martina, who speaks in Spanish to the toddlers, and Xiao Li, who speaks Mandarin and teaches the kids Chinese songs, are absolute gems! The vibe is so family-like and you will feel safe leaving your child there for the day. They have plenty of outdoors time, singing, stories, and activities and I appreciate the parent conferences to give an update on progress. The kids seem to learn naturally, discovering gradually on their own. I love that snacks are included. They have a meeting for parents every month that helps you learn more about child development within the Montessori context. Our kids are thriving here and we'd recommend it to anyone.

My kids have attended this school for 5 years so far and I haven't had any real complaints. The…read morestaff work with the parents. The principal is amazing. The teachers, principal, and even non-educating staff members remember the names of each student and even parents. They test their students for GATE as well as placement levels, and actually help work with the parents and teachers to get curriculum that best suits that student. The teachers here understand that each student is just a child, and that each one is different. They even have their own teacher-run after school enrichment programs and tutoring that fill up quickly. There is also an after school program that runs til 6pm I believe. We did have one issue with one teacher being a little demanding but we had some mediation and got everything worked out.