All I can say is the staff are immature and have been caught throwing parties and providing…read moreprofanity to TEENS, you school is really dirty, the technology is incredibly behind, the kids are incredibly behind making it hard for teamwork to even be imagined, the teachers are overworked because of the fact they're underpaid, and we just barely got a little diversity in our curriculum thanks to the teachers efforts. The school itself operates quite literally like a business which is so pathetic considering you're being funded by the people. If you wanna gamble your education and wellbeing I recommend CVHS!

This school has not been good. Many math teachers here aren't very good at teaching. Other subjects…read moreare relatively average. The curriculum is pretty bad and not well organized. There are many teachers that are great, but many that are bad. My friend nearly failed Integrated 1 in the first semester because of some unhygienic teacher who apparently wore the same exact clothes each day. He also would give you a 0 on a test if you didn't do it his way. I'm so glad I didn't have him. The extracurricular programs are okay. I am in marching band and it was not the best. They didn't let me march one year because they apparently "didn't have any spots left." Which is probably the most dumbest excuse ever because people who were A LOT worse than me got to march, but I didn't. If you don't end up marching, you still need to show up, I have no problem with that, but they treat you like a worthless slave during competitions and you don't feel like you're in the band. Lunch isn't until 1:00pm and there are no short days. If you do 0 period, you are there for 8 hours a day with no early days. Apparently, someone was sexually assaulted in a serious way and the school only suspended the person. They were literally arrested and the school didn't bother to expel them. They don't even bother fixing the bathrooms in 700 hall, which really need to be fixed. There is some things that aren't even our fault. For example, the sinks rarely have running water. Most the school danced are boring and they don't let you leave. Most the school is outdated and has trash all over the place. There are NO FIELD TRIPS besides senior stuff, which is dumb because they lie and say there are plenty more. That is my brutally honest review.

canyon is a really good middle school overall they teacher are nice except a teacher that yelled at…read moremy kid..i did sue but anyway the morning dropping off your kids is a little crazy but easy

As I revisited this treasured middle school (even though i went to high school there) there were…read moremany people giving me bad looks. Including the staff member! I asked a student where the restroom was and he said "right over there big boy."The students were very nice. But the one thing that really bothered me was how big the school was (and only for a middle school). It took me 15 minutes to find the bathroom and finally poo in peace. Amen.

We're really thankful for this school. We have a junior and a senior, and overall, it's been a…read moregreat experience for both of them. The teachers and staff are kind, and the new principal, Mr. Redemer, has been very approachable and easy to talk to. Anytime we've had a concern, it's been taken seriously and addressed. No school is perfect, but for our family, the Christ-centered focus and values have made the extra cost worth it.

For Redwood Christian Middle/High School (San Lorenzo)…read more It is selfish of the school to cause so much traffic by only having one entrance in a highly residential area where it causes Buses to be significantly delayed. It is selfish of Redwood Christian to cause major traffic along a major Bus Route that is used by other students at nearby schools. In comparison to other schools, this car system is the worst of the worst. Although a response may be that allowing students to be dropped off at the back entrance near Via Vista/Neilsen will cause disturbance to the residents in that area, at least that door is not part of a major Bus route (93, which is used by many students: Arroyo High School, KIPP Schools, Bay Elementary, Bohannon Middle School, and even more schools further down). Because cars won't move at all on the one-lane street unless they get into your school, it causes the Bus to be stuck there for 5-10 minutes for such a short distance. The negative impact of such delay is a late bus of regularly 10+ minutes, up to 20 minute delay. It is not simply "take an earlier bus" if the school can decrease traffic.

During this pandemic I couldn't have asked for a better school to be at. Ms Eagles and Ms Wolfe…read moresupported staff and students as much as they could've. They worked really hard to address questions or concerns. I am truly grateful for all of staff and students this year. I still can't believe I was able to pull through the 2020-2021 school year. I made it through the last last of school. I am also thankful for all the help I got from the other teachers. Yesterday I didn't know how to do something. I saw Mr. Sutton who helped me finish it all up. I had a very good experience with the staff especially during distance learning/teaching. The office staff is also great! I am grateful to be with such an awesome group.

this school is not good many of the teachers are evil and push us hard, especially the P.E…read moreteachers, they want us to run the mile every single week or sometimes everyday, i even saw a P.E teacher that was eating Little Caesars pizza, and they force us to eat healthy. The worst part is their temper and behavior, many teachers from Creekside are not good, they gives us a lot of homework which thats a lot of stress for us. So yea thats it....

Best school ever!…read more The teachers care about their students! Far better then CVHS, Smaller class sizes and great teachers.

Seriously...Redwood has a yelp? I am a2008 graduate and…read morealthough when I was forced into this HS my only goal was to get the grades required to go back to the main HS (CVHS) but after my 1st year I knew this school was different and therefore right for me . At CVHS the teachers (more than one and on numerouse occasions) had said "do your homework or not I get paid all the same" the teachers at Redwood are STILL paying their student loans and are further commited to excellence than any school in this state. My best friend started her first year teaching at this school during my first year attendance and I feel we 'learned the ropes' together. Although most students were 'challenging' having their social/personal lives conflicting with academics, I honestly do NOT think half my graduating class would have even made it to that day if it were not for the debunking of the rumors that coexisted with this school by the teachers I had the oppertunity of knowing. Yeah this all sounds wierd even now being 2013, five years after graduation, but if I could go back to when I was at the 'main high school' I would STILL choose Redwood. Also if Hoffman and Schooley are still teaching...they are bitchin. (positive sense) Also, I havn't been around campus in a few years so if they are no longer a bunch of portables on a parking lot good for them!

Mission Hills School is definitely a hidden gem for private schools. We have two daughters going…read moreto the school and they definitely seem to be ahead of their peers of similar age. Not only do they emphasize academic progress, they also balance the curriculum out with fun, play, music, foreign language (Spanish) and teach to make sure the students become well rounded citizens of the Earth. The student body is already very well diversified! The school is very well organized under the school principal Ms. Kaya. Staff of whom we have interacted with are extremely nice and responsive to any concerns. Tuition is one of the most reasonable you can find in the whole Bay Area, the value each student get is tremendous! The tuition even includes extended care which in already pays for itself! Especially for busy family with both full time working parents. Public schools usually ends around 2:30, but your tuition includes extended care until 6:00! I think my husband and I are both in awe, every month, on how little we are paying for a "private school" education. In fact the tuition is very similar to our local public schools after school program, and that program was suppose to already run by a registered non profit organization! Our family is extremely grateful that we have found this school. And grateful for all the teachers and staff our children have had so far. Big shout out to Ms. Mary (which my children talk about everyday, even if they have already moved on from her class), Ms Divine, and Ms. Contreras. Special thanks to all the administrative staff: Ms. Maria, Ms. Hernandez, Mr. Hawkins, Ms. Mary-Ann and countless others! I am surprised that not more people know about this hidden gem! Maybe the parents of students going to the school wants it to stay that way! The way we found out about this school was a referral by our friend. I heard that the Union City campus is already at full capacity every grade and is baffled why the CV campus is not yet. But don't take my word for it! Contact the school and take a tour yourself. You don't know what your kids are missing!

MHS in Castro Valley is a small private school that opened in 2015 and is the second campus of MHMS…read morein Union City. This school started with 22 students and has grown to over 100. I am beyond pleased with the teachers and administrators at this campus as they help students build a strong foundation in vital subjects and enforce proper classroom rules to aid behavioral issues. This staff here is first-class and always goes above and beyond. Never had I had a question go unanswered.

Excellent school that promotes the development of children both academics and religon. We had…read morevisited 4 other Catholic schools in the Hayward and San Lorenzo areas and this was the clear choice. We've been very happy with the faculty, staff, and wonderful community of fellow parents.

I started by sending my first child (who has now graduated), my middle, and now my youngest will…read morestart at OLG TK in 2023. Every school has its issues and qualms, but at the end of the day, the school is solid, the curriculum is sound, and the community is loving. You get what you put in; if you're an involved parent who attends meetings, chats at drop off/pick up, and signs up to be on the boards and play in the CYO sports, you'll feel the incredible sense of the OLG community. If you only drop off and read the emails, you'll feel excluded, and the love will be lacking. Writing a negative review about your and your child's experience is very easy, but you must give a complete and truthful review. Pieces are missing, and no one is a victim in the situation. I love OLG and the foundation that it has built for my children. It's disheartening to see negative reviews that bring down a score for a lovely school whose staff and students work very hard to build a community filled with Truth, Unity, and Love. In the end, experience it for yourself. If interested, please attend the open house or welcome day. All are invited to tour the classes, meet the teachers and staff, talk with other parents, and, most importantly, meet some students. Don't let negative reviews impact your decision without experiencing all of OLG's excellent qualities firsthand.

My interactions with Principal Rogers have been really positive. I appreciate the staff and…read moreteachers. The school has a wonderful garden project. This is a wonderful school and I'm glad for it in Castro Valley.

I loved Marshall elementary for my children! it's a great school, great teachers! The only thing I…read morereally hate about this school is that god awful Libby Hendricks that works up in the office. She is disgustingly disrespectful. I hated dealing with her and her funky attitude.

I personally went to independent elementary starting all the way back in 2008 all the way until I…read moregraduated my brother and I. I can honestly say I have nothing but the best things to say about this amazing school I unfortunately had my mother passed away at a very young age in 2008 when I was five years old and this school recognized date and helped me grow as a student and a person the amazing staff I can't even talk enough about at independent. They were nothing but exceptional and making sure I was always OK both my brother and I and making sure we were at our best mental headspace. I learned to just become a very independent well-rounded person and I can't think independent enough for that if I could name names I'm not sure if they still work there, but Miss Pietro in many others, such as Miss Guito and more changed my whole well-being, an aspect on life, even though I was very young, they helped me mature and understand life when I was in the dark I felt as if they really understood my learning methods and my learning skills and made sure that I took special reading classes and much more to get me to where I needed to be considering my struggles. I can't think independent enough for everything they ever did for me and my family so when you're thinking of a school in cash Valley to send your kids, this would be the first place that I check forget all the other ratings. They were parents not students. That's all I have to say.

this school is bad I can say because i was a student. They don't have nice staff expect the teachersread more

My daughter went hayward high her freshman year in 2017. Hayward high has good staff members, and…read moremy daughter has only told me good things about some of the teachers. Hayward high also has many extracurricular activities such as Photography, Sports Medicine, BioMed, Engineering and etc. They also have college prep classes such as Avid and Puente, which not all schools have these classes. My daughter is a Junior and plays volleyball. Few months ago she has went against Hayward High's varsity volleyball team. They're volleyball team wasn't the best, but the one thing I loved about them was that even though the score was 7-16 they would still have smiles on they're faces and they all would hype each other up ! Hayward High has their school spirit and good sportsmanship!

i do not recommended this school what so ever, most times you see kids in the bathroom smoking it…read moreup and the security gaurds do nothing about it, teachers are helpful but will mark you absent if you don't say your name to them (only if your a new student like i am), i went to classes on monday and tuesday and they still marked me absent and it makes me mad because i was there and present. most kids are disrespectful, rude, and don't help out. i asked someone for help because i was new on campus and i couldn't find my class and they told me to, "f off and go away", and honestly they could've just said i don't know instead of that. and honestly hayward high school isn't a school where you wanna send your kids if you want them to get a good education, teachers are helpful to an extent but most of them not really, they try to be nice but afterwards they aren't. overall i don't recommend this school if you want your kids to have a good education, and i am a freshman here and i don't even recommend it. (i've been here for less than a week and it was the worst few days of my life.) DO NOT CHOOSE THIS SCHOOL.