Hi Jocelyn A. I'm the father of the boy you witnessed that vomited at the school. I can't speak…read moreto how the front desk responded to you, but I will fill you in on my son's condition. I'm only doing this because I do take illnesses seriously and if my son was ill I would have kept him home. He too spent time in the ER last month for RSV so I can understand your concern. My son has asthma and a gag reflex. The gag reflex causes him to easily throw up. This sometimes can be triggered by stuffing his mouth too much or even a heavy cough. His asthma isn't too bad normally, but sometimes when he talks too fast (cold variant asthma). This is what happened on that day, he coughed heavily which triggered his gag reflex. He was sent home due to him throwing up, but we are working with our patrician to get an exemption. Not every sneeze is a cold, not every cough is a virus, and not every throw up is a sign of something contagious. As parents we should look out for each other, I would have appreciated if you asked what happened and expressed your concern in person. God bless.

Our family had a wonderful experience at this school for many years, making our final year's…read moredramatic change especially disappointing. I encourage prospective families to research the school's current leadership, culture, communication, and discipline practices. Ask how discipline is handled in the classroom and how teachers communicate with students--not just what the policies say. During visits, we personally witnessed yelling at kids by teachers. Disciplinary practices that concerned us and felt inconsistent with prior years. Every family's experience may differ, but the changes we experienced were significant enough that we ultimately felt leaving was best for our child.

This school has been a blessing to our family! We discovered the school when my daughter was…read moreentering fifth grade. We were both unhappy with the public school and looking for an alternative. I still remember the day we pulled up to the school. My daughter saw the sign...pre-school to high school...and she said, "That's it. I'm staying here until I graduate from high school." So while we were talking to the principal about fifth grade I also asked about the high school (I plan ahead). Here we are, years later, and I am the parent of a high school senior. She loves the teachers at the school. They are trusted adults. She feels she can talk with them and ask for their advice. The teachers have a wide mix of backgrounds, so there are lots of points of views. This is so important as young adults start to pull away from the family and look for external role models. There is a feeling of trust between students and teachers. Parents are involved in the school. You will feel as if you have an extended family at this school (especially important as a single mom...many willing hands during an emergency!).

Our pre school daughter goes here and she loves it. She's grown in all aspects including her faith,…read morewhich has been a joy to see. It's a loving environment and we are very happy to have here at CCCS.

We have had our girls enrolled at NorthCreek Academy since Kindergarten and TK. We now have an 8th…read moreand 5th grader and we love it as much now as we did on day one. We admire the entire staff, from the administrators, to the teachers, to the playground staff and the grounds team. They are all wonderful people who love the Lord, love the kids and desire to meet them where they are at. Our girls hearts and minds have been shepherded so well by the wonderful team at NorthCreek. It is a blessing to have spent the last nine years at this special school and while I know it will be hard to watch my oldest move on to high school, I am confident in the strong foundation NorthCreek has provided.

If you're looking for the best school in the area for your child, look no further! While the school…read moreis highly academic, they are able to meet every child where they're at academically, while still caring for them, socially and emotionally. They care about each child as a whole and that is the biggest difference I've noticed from other schools. They really do care about each child and their success so much. I have 3 children who have attended this school. One from preschool all the way through 8th grade and we have had the best experience. They are able to offer testing and academic resources for children needing more help. The curriculum and teacher style are excellent. The school feels very safe. The facilities are very nice and clean. The school's online platform and technology are excellent. They also offer sports teams for junior high. The elementary and junior high are a little more separated, both programs and teachers have been absolutely excellent. My 8th graders was Very prepared for high school. This is a happy school! The staff are happy, the children are happy and the parents are happy to be there! It's a wonderful and diverse community. Although it feels a little separate from the church, there is a strong religious component. I tell people all the time, this is the BEST school! I cannot recommend it more highly.

Background: We are a family of 5 with 3 elementary aged students (4th grade, 3rd grade and 1st…read moregrade). We live in Orinda which is known for top rated public schools. Unfortunately during COVID, public schools moved to a distanced learning program and was unable to quickly pivot to a safe in person learning environment. We switched to Queen of All Saints in the middle of the school year and have been very happy to see the care the school has put into COVID safety (plexiglass desks, masks, etc). Review: We have been incredibly impressed with the staff (everyone from front office to teachers) and the beautiful way the school interweaves the importance of being a good person is into the curriculum. Starting with the front office - when you talk into the building you are greeted with the warmest smile from Patricia Francisco. She is genuinely happy to answer all your detailed questions from what school uniform day it is to which form is needed for enrollment. 4th grade - Mr. Santana. My eldest daughter consistently comes home excited to educate us on the really fun things (e.g. anatomy of eye, California gold rush, etc) she is learning in class. In 4th grade the students do a mission project and we were given the Santa Cruz Mission which was really cool because we were able to go to the mission and see it live - a very fun covid safe activity. Lastly I have emailed Mr. Santana after hours with questions about school work, etc and he always responds incredibly warmly with a lot of detail. 3rd grade - Ms. McMillian. I should also note that as a family we do not practice religion. This school has really inspired us to get more involved in religion and I love that our kids have been introduced to religion through the school. During lent, the kids were asked to do "nice things" - in this case, write a letter to a lonely person. An elderly neighbor had passed away during COVID. Inspired by the lent choice board, we thought it would be a good idea to send a card and flowers to the spouse. She was incredibly touched by this gesture. 1st grade - Ms. Pacheco. Along the same theme of being a good, outstanding human, Ms. Pacheco's class room put together Easter baskets for a local nonprofit.

I sent/sending all my kids here from TK-8th. & YES it's not FREE, We worked hard for their tuition…read morefees & expect the best for them! First, my daughter graduated at QAS, she didn't do well academically, most of her classmates are unfriendly. It's OK.. I thought it was OK! now she's in high school she finally had the courage to tell me on why she wasn't doing well. It is because of bullying, she wasn't happy with the MEAN GIRLS, then boys on their batch are misbehaving too much to the point they missed out too much activities. No one can tame them. They didn't do much out-of-school activities. NO CARITAS on their batch. Bullying are mishandle and no resolution at all. NO GUIDANCE COUNCILLOR/ Counseling. Some classes are taken out slowly.. NO MUSIC, NO LANGUAGE & ART CLASS/ Spanish, they took out the MOTIVATIONAL Speaker (Principal said no budget/ they are very expensive) School gatherings are taken out too. Good thing they kept the BOO BASH because that the only big event in school which families can use their MANDATORY HOURS. I just never liked some PACE STAFF who acts like an employers during volunteering hours. They acted like they are inheriting QAS... like literally.. EVENTS supposed to be fun were parents happily working together building haunted house / cooking & not monitoring them if they are doing something or NOT. To be there instead of going to work is something , don't make it hard for parents to volunteer. It used to be fun years ago when parents meet-up during events. We laugh , we enjoy , we are building good relationships & always looking forward for the next events. Now they have this tactless PACE which I don't know for some reason she is always screaming.. so to me, just go to work if your boss is better than the PACE President.. or else these PACE STAFF eyes will be on you during the whole time. Now my daughter is doing great at Carondelet , she's making friends , she's happy , she's loud & doing great academics. Currently, I still have 2 boys in QAS, & hopefully the new Principal will do better with the BULLIES. Treating evryone fairly & handles issues carefully... I heard someone said that it's becoming to look like POLITICAL DYNASTY... if you know what I meant by that. some parents complaining about the standard of education is not what it used to 5-8yrs ago.. kids struggles in High School? I hear that a lot lately. MATH teacher Miss V , is good she gave my daughter D grade thanks to that! gave the boys A, fair enough because YES the boys are smarter. Mrs. SURA, my son said she is a good teacher Mrs Clark... very nice & caring teacher We missed Miss.GILMAN we need more teachers like her. She's tough & caring to her students. PE COACH? He must be doing something great to still be there after 5yrs. Secretary Francisco, very helpful & her smile puts her where she's at right now... FRONT DESK OFFICER you will always be greeted with a smile. 4-6yrs ago.. best teachers MISS BUTLER MISS GILMAN MR. O MISS MACMILLAN who inspired Kirsten to go on... Mrs. GRAY Secretary MUSIC Mrs. Davis who handles ALL PLAY. & PACE best President Christine NACA!

Tabernacle Christian School is THE best! The students are extremely well-educated and…read morewell-adjusted. Parents here are so supportive.

We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our children to Tabernacle. All three of our kids…read morecurrently attend, and it has been such a blessing to watch each of them grow, thrive, and truly love going to school every day. From the moment you walk through the doors, you're greeted with warmth and kindness--Lesley in the front office is especially wonderful, always welcoming us with a smile and genuine care. The teachers are equally exceptional: dedicated, nurturing, and committed to helping every child succeed not just academically, but socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Our kids are receiving a top-notch Christian private school education at a price that is refreshingly affordable. They're challenged in the classroom, supported by a strong community, and encouraged in their faith--all of which is exactly what we hoped for when choosing a school. We are so thankful for Tabernacle and everything it has provided for our family. It's more than just a school--it truly feels like home.

We are 13 days in to the school year and my sons first year at Gregory Gardens! He is a…read morekindergartener. We live close by and are able to walk to school which is great! It is clear the staff at Gregory Gardens cares about their students. My husband and I love how they put an emphasis on inclusion and kindness! The energy is undeniable(pop music in the morning during drop off) and fun! The volunteer program for parents is great! My son is thriving and comes home everyday to show us what he's learned!! He has Mrs. Conneely as his teacher and she is so gentle and sweet and we've heard from other parents she's the best at teaching kids how to read! We are excited to continue the school year at Gregory Gardens!

Did you ever wonder how the streets of Gregory Gardens got their names? The Developer who built…read morethis area used the naming rights as a way to reward his best workers. He ran an employee of the month contest and the winner was allowed to pick the name of the street. The only condition was that it had to be a woman's name. The workers usually picked their wife's, daughter's, or mother's name. And that's why the streets have names like Belva, Marta, Luella, and Doray that were popular back in the 1950s.

We love this school. Ever since we arrived, the staff has been incredibly warm and welcoming…read more They provide a loving and nurturing environment for children and my son is so happy here. Academically, it's accredited and offers so much. In kindergarten, my son had a full array of subjects: reading, social studies, science, mathematics, music, Spanish, library, and computers. There are 2 kindergarten classrooms and each has its own potty, which is really nice. We LOVED Mrs. Fustukjian! She was the biggest blessing of a kindergarten teacher we could have ever hoped for. She's super organized, firm, but ultra loving to each child. My son thrives in a structured environment and she really helped him to grow. The thing I liked the most was that whenever there was conflict between students, she always took the time to collect the facts and then addressed the issues accordingly. She made my son feel significant and important because he always felt heard and understood. She made our first year at WCCA great and put all our concerns at ease. The PTF (parent/teacher fellowship...their version of PTA) is very involved and supportive. There are a ton of events they put on throughout the year that gives parents an opportunity to volunteer to support the school. They're amazing and as my kids get older, I can't wait to get more involved. Needless to say, all my babies will attend. We've checked out Christian schools between Dublin/Pleasanton all the way up through to Walnut Creek, and we weren't able to find a comparable school that's both Christ centered and academically excellent. It's an awesome reflection of the church (First Baptist of Walnut Creek) and together, it's a great family oriented community to be a part of. I totally recommend checking them out for your littles if this is what you're looking for.

I am sharing our recent experience to help other families who value clear communication, accurate…read moreenrollment information, and active safety protocols: First, student safety is completely minimized. My child is being repeatedly bullied by the same boy, pushed from behind and had tan bark thrown at them. When I brought this to the director, she completely dismissed it, claiming the boy just "doesn't know how to express himself," and offered absolutely no solution to keep my child safe. Second, the management is incredibly dishonest and unorganized. They cut the fall schedule from 5 classes to 4 because a teacher is pregnant. They knew this when we enrolled in February, yet the director hid it from us and just copy pasted her weekly emails without mentioning the cut. We only found out two months later because we asked. When we brought up our concerns, the director simply offered to refund our last couple of weeks and send us on our way, showing they do not care about a child's stability. Furthermore, they gave us contradictory stories about enrollment, telling me in person that we were first on the waitlist, but telling my husband we were fifth. Every family deserves to feel completely safe, informed, and supported in their preschool community. I hope sharing these facts helps you find the right, transparent fit for your little one.

Seven Hills is a fantastic school and we couldn't ask for anything more! This is our third year -…read moreour son started in 4th grade and is now in the 6th grade Middle School. Initially, we thought our son liked the school because it was a new experience. However, it was/is much more than that. The teachers and staff take a proactive approach to helping each student grow and thrive, believing in the educating of the "whole child." Some kids need more encouragement to take risks in sports or public speaking, while other kids need more encouragement to focus on creative writing or story telling. As an example, the school doesn't just focus on reading or memorizing US history, but the students study the events and then dress up and act out the Civil War in a variety of roles. Also, the school is very engaged and supportive of efforts to create a diverse and equity inclusive culture. Many of the families receive some financial assistance and students come from all over the East Bay representing many ethnicities and cultures. Lastly, kudos to the new head of school who is on her third year at the Seven Hills School. She has extensive educational and independent school management experience along with a strong track record working with teachers, staff, parents, and students/alums to get everyone reaching toward a common goal of creating the best school possible. I would encourage any interested parents to visit the school for a tour.

We've been a Seven Hills family for over five years, and I truly can't speak highly enough of this…read moreincredible school. Our daughter started in 4th grade and is now thriving in 8th; our son began in Kindergarten and is currently in 4th, and both of them have grown in such distinct, beautiful ways thanks to this school's Whole Child approach. What stands out most is how deeply seen and known my kids are. Teachers and faculty don't just know their names, they know their learning styles, personalities, quirks, and strengths. There's a genuine warmth and intentionality that permeates every interaction, from the classroom to the carline. Our daughter was always more cautious and slow to warm up (nothing wrong with that!), but over time, Seven Hills helped her find her voice. She's now confidently volunteering for public speaking opportunities and participating in leadership roles like the Student Ambassador program. The Middle School program has been phenomenal and it's given her a strong academic foundation and the confidence to advocate for herself. One of her favorite subjects has been science, thanks to their incredible Middle School lab and interactive curriculum. She'll often tell us about the experiments they're doing, and it's clear she's not just learning science, she's experiencing it. One of our favorite traditions is the Buddies Program, where older and younger students are paired up for the year (think: 4th graders with Kindergartners). Watching my kids grow into both the mentee and the mentor role has been incredibly touching. They read together, do projects, and genuinely form bonds that span grades and years. We also love the family-friendly events that bring everyone together, from community dinners to beginning-of-year teacher phone calls. These touch points make us, as parents, feel like we're part of something bigger, not just dropping our kids off, but truly participating in their educational journey. The curriculum is rich and thoughtfully designed. My daughter learned about World War II in history class -- and then walked through the beaches of Normandy during the school's immersive Europe trip. It's the kind of education that sticks for a lifetime. The arts are equally valued: my son is learning ukulele in 4th grade, and my daughter is playing guitar in 8th. The annual plays, music programs, and outdoor educational trips -- it's all there. My only complaint? I just wish Seven Hills went through 12th grade. The transition out is going to be tough, not because she isn't ready, but because the bar has been set so high. After five years of academic growth, rich leadership experiences, and meaningful social-emotional development, my daughter is heading into high school capable, and deeply grounded. Honestly, I'd keep my kids here forever if I could, but alas, even magical places like this have to end at 8th grade!