I love it here. I'm currently an 11th grade student graduating in 2020 it's the best. They have…read morebasketball and a softball team. They play in the capses sports league against other special needs schools in San Diego like Sierra and springall academ. Campus is getting upgrades like new furniture,pool table foosball table, ping pong table. Parents can pre order kids lunches form Ki's restaurant with Ki's school lunches. Go Bulldogs!!!!!!!

Winston has elevated my child's educational experience. Responsive leadership, engaged…read moreadministration and curious and supportive educators.

Was here for alumni weekend (I and my sister are TBS graduates), which in itself was fantastic to…read moreview all the improvements and new structures on campus, including the new library, and new to me pool, Ellen Browning Scripps building alterations and science center. In all, I feel that Bishop's (where I graduated) and La Jolla Country Day School (which I attended for junior high school) are the two best private schools in town. A Bishop's education unlocks the doors to a superior college education (coming from Bishop's, I was accepted at every college I applied to, including Harvard, Amherst College (which I attended), Brown, Dartmouth, Univ. of Pennsylvania, Princeton and U.C.S.D. My calculus book that I used at Bishop's was the same I used (at a higher level in college, of course) at Amherst College. Today, at Bishop's students have all the usual liberal arts classes - chemistry, biology, physics,math up to and including Advanced Placement AB and BC Calculus, English, history, art history, music, voice, studio art, painting, pottery, and languages (Today they may choose Chinese in addition to the usual Spanish, French, Latin), but nowadays they have advanced computer classes, even virtual reality programming classes. Bishop's prepares you for Advanced Placement (AP) classes - I took and receives 5s (the highest score possible) in seven subjects, and they also have International Baccalaureate (IB) classes. These classes give you college credit and may allow you to skip your freshman year in college. Bishop's produces National Merit Scholars (I was one) and semifinalists regularly. The atmosphere is positive, liberal, free spirited and serious, all at once. Students are prepared at a minimum for college (even at a place like Amherst College I was still a better writer than anyone in my college class), but also for success in life in general by teaching or instilling values of education, ethics, patience, healthy competitiveness, ambition, etiquette and much more. Seniors enjoy their own special "rec room" that they paint each year in a lively fashion. A yearly tradition is the theft and hiding by the junior class of the senior bench which is on the lawn in front of the rec room. Class spirit is encouraged with class mascots and division of each class into the Mighty Golds (I was one) and the Royal Purples. Although Bishop's is technically Episcopalian, and we do attend chapel weekly, all faiths are embraced and the chaplain himself often speaks privately to students who are not Christian, such as Muslims, exchanging religious views with them. If you'd like your child to enjoy one of the best high school educations money may buy, consider Bishop's. Bishop's is now 6th through 12th grades. Full and partial scholarships are available for select students.

This is a strange school, don't waste your money on this school…read more They say that they are selective with high standards and choose smart students, but no. Legacies are so important for them. Grades and talents are not important for them at all. They accept students with B or C grades. They choose students because of their physical appearances such as height with bad grades which is ridiculous. This is a high standard school or classes.

Performing Arts Center review. I recently attended a student…read moreperformance at their Performing Arts Center. When viewing the campus map online it appeared much larger and much more confusing than it actually was. The PA Center was immediately to my left as I pulled onto campus, very easy to find and parking was extremely close too! I also viewed the theater seating chart online to pick my seat. I really loved that it showed me which seats would have a blocked view, encouraging me to pick another one. The theater seemed much larger online than it actually was. So when I chose a front row seat, I had no idea I would be "kick up my feet onto the stage" close. It was still a great seat and I could see the entire performance. The acoustics were good as was the lighting. They could definitely use another bathroom, one is not enough!

I attended here between 2012 and 2015, and I think this is a great school for a serious student…read more You will struggle at this school if you are not a 4.0 student already; I wasn't very studious when I came here, but then I graduated and felt (slightly) more prepared for college. The 4 by 4 system (4 classes in fall, 4 classes in spring) moves extremely fast, and you are expected to be on top of everything. This was definitely an asset for college, and being able to focus on fewer subjects at a time helped me with studying, while being able to explore the vast array of excellent courses this school offers. Many of the teachers here are top-notch, and you can attain an education that rivals many colleges. The Counseling Services at CCA are usually very helpful and will help you determine what college/academic goals you want to pursue. Also, the students very accepting and friendly, they celebrate "weirdness", and many are extremely invested into the arts and their passions. Put short, the students that attend CCA are very talented. However, if you are insecure and have a hard time dealing with competitive and cutthroat enviornments, you will hate it. This is one of the best public schools in the country, and students here are extremely studious and ambitious (In fact, they offer Calculus III and Linear Algebra, along with over 80% of the student population taking at least one Advanced Placement class according to USNWR); There was even a student who won the Intel and Siemens Science Prize for research on treating influenza. And you will feel like a failure at times since you are surrounded by more ambitious and motivated students than yourself; From your typical high school, attending a community college is perfectly normal after High School and only the best go onto college, but at this school, its considered below average, and even having a 3.0-3.25 GPA from this school is sometimes seen as slacking off. Although I felt somewhat insecure of myself and anxious about me not being as dedicated and motivated as some of my fellow classmates, I think that I wouldn't be as academically suitable without the rigorous education and encouraging student body here. The only real drawback i can think of is that because the student population at CCA is very affluent and live relatively sheltered lifes, going to college and dealing with other socioeconomic classes will be quite a culture shock, and also many parents pay thousands of dollars for their students SAT prep, which is meaningless in the real world.

We had such a wonderful experience with Minjoo and Lukas at Mo Prep! They were knowledgeable,…read morepatient, and encouraging, and we're so grateful for the support they gave our daughter throughout her test prep. Preparing for these tests can be stressful, and having such a supportive team made a real difference. We couldn't be happier with our experience and would highly recommend them to any family looking for excellent test prep!

We had a wonderful experience at Mo Prep. My son worked mainly with Lukas on ACT preparation his…read morescore went from a 28 to 33. his original English Score was 21 after working with Lukas it jumped to 33 (a 12 point improvement!!) many thx to Lukas & Mo Prep.

I know nothing about this school itself...except MANY of my friends kids will eventually go here…read more.. i come here for the fireworks show on the July 3rd =) it is walking distance from my friends house ...so we grab our blankets and walk over. the fireworks are a good 15 minutes long and definitely no skimping on them! the place is PACKED! if you can avoid driving to this...don't even think about it... either UBER or walk ...and if you want a seat in the bleachers...arrive really early..otherwise there are outskirting areas where you can find a good view of the show (but then you will miss the cheerleaders) if you have never seen this show...check it out one year

My family and I went here to watch my niece's recital. Parking is easy and the auditorium is easy…read moreto find but OMG... FIX YOUR AC! It was not an ideal experience.

I am very pleased with the services at Elite Prep - San Diego - Pacific Highlands Ranch location…read more There are many sample tests my son has been able to take to prepare. Another great part of the center is the front desk workers. Zubeda has always assisted us and provide value feedback to all of our questions. She makes sure to take care of any question we have. I would definitely recommend Elite Prep Pacific Highlands Ranch location.

I found this place better than Hamilton college counseling. Anh Nguyen, who I sporkis very sincere…read moreand considerate. I have to change 4 to 5. I can tell you that any SAT tests results are depending on how much your kids put their time and effort, classes or tutors can only assist them. This place is very honest business. We took summer boot camp but needed to be off for 2 weeks. They gave us a credit for fall extension program. Initially I thought we still had to pay a couple hundred dollars but they changed me only $20 ( $700 value) Staff is very responsive and teachers are great. They had a Pizza party at the end of the summer boot camp to celebrate all hard work. I thought it was a nice gesture.

When people ask me why SFC, my simple answer is the teachers. Expanding upon that answer, I would…read moresay that SFC teachers care about their students, provide mentorship, are role models, and prepare the students both academically and spiritually for college. My daughter just graduated from SFC and I'm 100% confident that she will thrive in a large public university in part because of the foundation laid by SFC.

It's been years in the making for this review as our child has long since graduated, but after…read morereflection I feel it necessary to reveal our experience at SFC Schools. Our child attended this " Christian place of learning" from 3rd-10th grade and the end result was us removing him from a very bad situation. The lower and middle schools were ok, although their academic standards are so low, it's actually a misleading misnomer to call it a Blue Ribbon School. However, the upper school is a cauldron of ugly, political, elitist, bullying poison that is condoned and promoted by unqualified teachers and administrators concerned only with the largest donors' kids. Our child was subjected to incessant bullying and verbal abuse by unchecked peers and was ostracized by faculty, administrators and coaches when it was brought to their attention. The best move we ever made was to remove our child from that place and return them to public school - where they flourished. But there was one ugly surprise during the transition - the academic level was so poor at SFC that our child had to take extra courses to catch up to the other students. Thankfully the new counselors guided us through this and by the start of Senior year, it was reconciled completely. DO NOT ever consider sending your child to this school past the lower levels unless you want them to be harassed or to turn out like the students who are harassing good kids out of spite and meanness. Our child was marred by it for many years and it feels good to finally write this after years of silence.

Meadowbrook Middle School has been such a positive experience for our family. The teachers are…read moretruly passionate and know how to ignite a genuine love of learning in their students. Because the school is small enough for teachers and staff to really know each child as a person, kids feel supported, encouraged, and seen every day. The leadership team is thoughtful, competent, and deeply committed to both academics and student well-being. There's also a strong sense of community among families, teachers, and students that makes Meadowbrook feel welcoming and connected. Most importantly, students leave Meadowbrook confident, well-prepared, and ready for the next step into high school. We're incredibly grateful for this school and highly recommend it.

Our experience at Meadowbrook Middle School left me with serious concerns about communication,…read morefollow-through, and the integrity of leadership. My son experienced issues that required repeated parent advocacy, including bullying-related concerns and an incident where his belongings were damaged. What bothered me most was not just the incidents themselves, but how hard I had to push to get clear answers, accountability, and follow-through. When administrators and adult staff are involved, families should be able to trust that concerns are handled honestly, documented properly, and followed up on without parents having to repeatedly escalate. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. One of my biggest concerns was the lack of honesty and consistency in communication with students. There were situations where adult staff told my son one thing, but when I followed up as the parent, the explanation changed or the responsibility was shifted back onto the student. That is extremely frustrating because children are already at a disadvantage when speaking up to adults in authority. Adults should not be able to rely on their position to avoid accountability or assume a student's word will matter less. There were individual staff members who tried to help, and I do appreciate that. But the overall system did not feel dependable. My biggest disappointment is with the leadership culture and the lack of accountability when parents raise serious concerns in good faith. Parents should not have to fight this hard to make sure their child is safe, seen, and fairly supported.