Terrible !!!! How they can vote on something as a yes then change it at the last minute affecting…read morea child's feelings is terrible!

It's my home skillet!!!…read more I went to school here. That is why I am so smartest like of the universe. We's learn lots here. We learn did the reading, the math a matix, we be draws purdy picturs and we play skills like red Rover come in over and watch yo head for the rubber ball -- i know as dodge ball. love you Bayshore! you are the bestest in the ever had school!! ps Big ups to Ms. Webb and my kindergarten teacher Mrs. Robinson for makin' them bomb ass latkes! =D

I can't tell you what it's like for when your children are in this school, but I can tell you that…read morebased on how they present themselves, I don't think they would be doing a good job at that. To start with, you're asked to message them on their website or email. Cool. And then they'll tell you over email to call and make appointment to tour the facility....why can't you just tell me over email? I took a tour and I wasn't sure about it, so I wanted to arrange another time to come back with my wife. So I called them again, and guess what they told me? "Call back in January." No explanation. Why would you give me a tour just two days ago in September, and then say that I can't have another one until the next year? "That's when the waiting list opens"....got it. I was promptly hung up on. So now it comes time to tour again. We come back and make an appointment over the phone. The school is a school but...the people just don't seem like they care at all. The tour was so lackluster. It took all but like 15 minutes. I've spent more time looking through a grocery store. I don't think they're paid enough to give tours, let alone look after your kids. I've seen high schoolers give better tours at the children's museums. I could have been guided around with a lifeless robot. Hell, if robots could critically think, then they would be like, "...Damn. You're making me look bad." The ratio is 7-8:1, at the toddler age. It's ideally supposed to be 5-6:1. I guess the school is affordable, but it seems too good to be true. It's too affordable for something that's supposed to be Montessori, so I'm suspicious. RESPONSE: "...genuinely wonder if your review may have been intended for a different school." Does your version of Montessori teach children to deflect and gaslight to protect a narcissistic ego?

--With a half-eaten chicken nugget in one tiny palm and a fistful of buttered pasta squeezed into…read morethe other, our then three-year-old turned to us mid-meal and said, in the sweetest, most innocent little voice: "Mommy... Daddy... I think I really love my school." () That was the moment we knew, meeting with Ms. Simin and enrolling our child at Mills Montessori was the right decision. From day one, Mills felt like a place filled with genuine warmth and care. Over the 2.5 years our child attended, we experienced a close-knit, family-like environment that helped shape the foundation of his social, emotional, and academic growth. It's a school we've confidently recommended to family, friends, and coworkers looking for a loving first school experience for their children. His final year at Mills was especially impactful and played a big role in how prepared and confident he was starting his new school. Ms. Jen and Ms. Kaytlin provided incredible attention, nurturing, and encouragement, leaving a lasting impression we know he'll always carry. Ms. Helen is truly a gem--her dedication to phonics and early literacy made a huge difference in his reading and penmanship, and we credit her greatly for his progress. We also loved the variety of extracurricular programs offered. Our child participated in soccer, ceramics, art, dance, Spanish, and piano, all of which he genuinely enjoyed. One standout experience was the Messy Hands sensory class led by Ms. Ineca. We were amazed at how much he loved it and how quickly we saw growth in his sensory confidence and cognitive development--major shoutout to Messy Hands. The teachers, the playground, the programs, and most of all, the warmth and care make Mills Montessori truly special. We're so grateful we walked in for that first tour, and after our experience, we couldn't agree more with our son's words. We really love this school too. -Bryan

This review is only based on attending one of their school performances. I was lucky to be invited…read moreto watch my friends daughter perform last night 5/23/24 at Bret Harte. Big "UPS" to the Program Director and the staff/parents that put on the showcase together. I felt it was very well organized and the auditorium was full of great energy; it was a wonderful way to showcase the kids talents and their beauty. You can see the children really enjoying themselves and how great it made them feel; it's so important for kids to feel special and be recognized. The energy from the parents was so great. The parents showed up and showed out for their kids. Fave part of the evening is that the host would call out on the mic if someone's car was gonna be towed for double parking. LOVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT!!!!

Afterschool programs here keep the students occupied and stimulated. Wish I had more time to be…read moreinvolved. They need more volunteers!!

My daughter graduated in 1999. Twelve Years on, and we still miss being Lick parents, and our…read moredaughter, through her Stanford and Harvard years, still hangs out with her Lick pals... The place has the highest median SAT scores in the state, but not the highest average, because they keep about 25% of the slots for students with "different talents". The mottos tell it all: "Head, Heart and Hands" and "A Private School with a Public Purpose"... EVERY student takes a shop class every semester, and that only makes them better students, and humans.

Being a brother of a current student and having applied here back when I was considering high…read moreschools, I must admit that Lick Wilmerding is a fine institution to send your child, sibling, or other loved one. When I applied in 1996, the school was dark, dank and was not a warm place where you would want your kids to go. But since then they've renovated the physical building, maintained a commitment to diversity, athletics, and the arts, and really created a great balance in the student body. According to my sister, the teaching is first rate and graduates go on to great universities. When it comes to private high schools in the city, you really can't go wrong with many of the schools (University, Urban, Lick, etc.). The only school I would consider a strong alternative is Lowell, widely considered one of the finest public schools in America. But that being said, LWHS is a great place to spend four years.

As both an alum of El Camino High School and a current parent, I've been thrilled to see the…read moreamazing progress this school has made! My kids genuinely enjoy coming to school and taking part in the wide variety of activities offered--there really is something for everyone. It's been incredible watching them come out of their shells so quickly. The teachers are relatable and approachable--seriously, how cool is that?! My kids are involved in cheer, track & field, and my freshman had the incredible opportunity to travel to Greece for spring break with the school. Of course, everyone's experience is unique, but for us, everything has been nothing short of fantastic so far. Highly recommend!

The new councelors are out standing it feels like I can actually talk to them and be heard even if…read morei only go for just a few minutes, they are really welcoming and feel more like your friends instead of teachers. So many of the teachers extremely good at their job and need so much more praise than what they get. The student life is amazing there are so many groups and i feel like there is most definitely someone you could find with similar interests. The fine arts program is fantastic the band has sounded amazing and the dance program is popping off. The sports programs have been doing amazing recently basketball is being coached extremely well soccer aswell. The main problem i have with this school is the administrators. Ive never seen them happy literally ever and they always hating for no reason except the principle hes mysterious but hes cool. I havent even seen the one of the vice principals which is crazy. I feel so bad for Dr.McDonald because she is literally carrying this school on her back she puts in so much effort and has to take up so many classes and all of this because no one else wants to. The admins who barely do anything always taking credit for everything that the students and she does.

I was not treated well in my visit to this site. Look elsewhere if you want your kids to have an…read moreactual education that will allow them to succeed in life.

I rate this a one star bc people get bullied at lot here the teachers are terrible the cheer staff…read moreare very rude and disrespectful the basketball team is disrespectful so I don't think that u should allow your child to go here

Went to school here around 1975 to 1978. Got into lots of trouble. Visitation Valley was still a…read morerough area. The Sunnydale projects were just around the corner from us. As well as the Geneva towers. We lived in one of the brick houses there. Almost quitting school during my second eighth grade, Mr. Celeste save me by pulling me into his ESL class. Even though I spoke English very well. Thank you sir.

News and Calendar Photos and Videos…read morePartners and Supporters Jobs In the News 1.jpeg Highlights from 2016-2017 details here About Our School VVMS Mission Background Background Education has not changed much in the last 100 years, however our society has changed incredibly. We are now in a technology revolution and we cannot afford for our community to be left behind. Historically, many students of color, students from low income backgrounds, and new immigrants have not been fully served by our educational system. Visitación Valley Middle School exists to break that cycle, to interrupt forms of systemic oppression, and to empower our students to realize their dreams. We believe that all our students are capable of excellence and success. We support our students to take flight, through a vision of Love, Literacy, and Liberation. Mission Statement Our diverse and unique students will develop strong, long-lasting academic knowledge along with the social and emotional skills, that will allow all to be successful in high school and beyond.

I think compared to the other schools in the area, Alta Loma is a good school. There are bullies…read morebut also there are bullies in every school. There are girls who wear too much makeup and smoke already- same as other schools. My daughter learns to deal with these problems and this makes her more able to deal with pressures and injustices of the real world.

This school is absolutely horrible. Kids are nice but ALWAYSS talk bad behind your back, disgusting…read morebathrooms because clearly no one learns how to flush, and there is drama EVERYDAY. Clearly, every time there is a fight, no counselor OR teacher doesn't seem to care. The time I saw a fight video, it lasted for 3 minutes before an actual staff member came to break it up. The principal is so rude and the assistant principal is very problematic, they say they care for students but they really are controlling. I would also like to add that no one CARES about your mental health--meaning if you put in a request to see your counselor it would take you WEEKS to meet with them. I know that they're busy and they have other things to do but it doesn't make sense how it takes them weeks to meet with you. The clubs are decent, but they aren't as fun. The only clubs I think upcoming middle schoolers would enjoy are drama, cooking/baking, and super smash club. The teachers that host those clubs are nice, funny, and care for students. Meanwhile, the elective teachers are so rude. Take leadership for an example, i applied last year and I worked absolutely so hard on the packet that they give you that makes you write a whole ESSAY. Second, the interview isn't even professional. The eighth graders are so mean and the second you say you're response they look at each other in THAT way and just write down on their paper. Not to mention their tone, absolutely not--so if you ever think of applying to leadership, I prefer not to. The teacher is unfair and chooses the WRONG people, meaning that the people they choose are petty and are self-absorbed. The leadership students are mean, disrespectful, inconsiderate, and only care about themselves. Also, squad the elective is so not worth it. This elective is basically a free period and doesn't let students to learn anything. This elective is supposed to help people with your problems or conflicts when really it's just a bunch of selfish students put together for a free period. And plus, the people they also choose are SO MEAN and when you talk about you're problems they snicker and don't even comfort you. The campus and bathrooms are disgusting, chaotic, and absolute mess, and feels unsafe meaning no one really enforces rules. So, if you care about your child and their mental health, or move to the city, do NOT consider this school as you're first choice because its an absolute disaster. I would prefer going to Westborough middle school because it may be very ghetto, but at least the teachers actually care.

Dedicated teachers, friendly community, excellent sports teams, fun clubs, supportive staff. :) My…read morefamily loves Denman! (Current 6th grader and 9th grade alum.)

My review about Denman is positive and mostly nostalgic. It was the era of 'bussing' and I was…read moreassigned to Denman for 7th grade in 1973. I was not pleased at first, but I ended up making friends with so many great classmates. Back in those days the arts were encouraged and funded so I also have very fond memories of being taught to draw and to have the opportunity to learn to play a string instrument courtesy of some dedicated teachers.