I thought Taylor was a good school. Nice facilities, and mostly nice teachers. There was one…read moreexception to the nice facilities...that dark dungeon of lockers in the A-Hall. Ahaha, I'm glad I didn't have a locker in there. I didn't buy school food much, but what I had wasn't bad. Pizza sticks and ice cream cups with wooden spoons bring me back... Most of the teachers cared about us. Ms. Fiore (science) and Mrs. Seffens (math) were great, my favorites. Ms. Costantino (English) was cool too. Ms. Alvarado (math) was not so great...she didn't seem to like kids much. I don't know why she became a teacher. I asked her one time, but I don't remember what she said. Ms. Bald (math, computer science) was nice and her computer class was so easy. Mr. Enevoldson was a pretty bad teacher, but I think he left a couple years ago. And Mr. Ewing (science, core) had a bit of a creepy vibe...you know those people who are friendly and nice, but still seem a little off and creepy? I thought Mr. Milch (P.E.) was an asshole. Anyway, I felt like I got a good education. In my opinion, I had too much homework for a sixth grader though. There was a ton of drama in middle school, but I guess that's inevitable. All in all, I think Taylor was a good school and look back fondly on it.

Horrible teachers, horrible assistant Mr romer he should get fired. He was very rude and impatient…read morealso getting mad at very small problems . This school doesn't care if your kid gets hurt or bullied. Rather go to Parkside .

Go Vikings! I…read moregraduated from Mills High School and was one of the few (2-4) Asian girls in the Class of '68. My father was George Yin-Shou Che, who served as General Consul of the Republic of China in the Bay Area from 1961-1968. Later, the Republic of China was referred to as Taiwan, when the People's Republic of China (Mainland) bumped Taiwan out of the UN. I remember my 4 years at Mills High School with great fondness. Though I was always in the minority - e.g., my Latin class had 25 white boys and 1 Chinese girl (me) - I never felt isolated or alone since my 5 close girlfriends were independent thinkers who focused on the wackier side of life. I credit the students and teachers of Mills High (1964-1968) for instilling in me the traits of hard work, good health, good humor and love of people. At Mills High in the 1960's, I learned the BIG lesson that anything is possible if I wanted it and didn't give up! So after Mills, I went on to major in Chemistry, get a Ph.D., have a family, start a US pharmaceutical company (OPTR) and bring a life-saving drug (DIFICID) to the world. This summary of my life and career is short, but the journey was very long one. This year, I'm a member of the MHS Class of '68 2013 Reunion Committee and in my search for MHS info, I found this "Yelp MHS Review" page, and I could not resist giving my Mills High School a five-star rating! Tessie Che

Mills has been the venue for our child's extracurriculars. This high school is big with very modern…read moreand clean facilities - they have done a great job maintaining it throughout the years. Parking is limited in the lots, especially on Sundays when they are having a big church event, but it is relatively easy to find parking in the surrounding neighborhood.

It's been 5 years since my review and I now have an 8th grader and a 4th grader at St. Dunstan's…read more We have been at the school since 2015 and still love it. The principal, faculty, and staff truly care about each student and it shows. If you are considering private high school, I highly recommend St. Dunstan's to lay the academic foundation. My daughter loves her teachers and said that the high school entrance exam was relatively easy compared to what they are learning at St. Dunstan's. I've spoken to many parents who transferred their kids in for middle school who've said they wished they had started at St. Dunstan's sooner because it is such a welcoming and warm environment. They have a ton of extracurriculars and events. Sports intramurals for K-3 and competitive sports for 4-8th. We have musical theater classes and performances. As well as Spanish classes and technology. Every month there are family friendly events- from family movie night, Casino Night, Lobster Feed, the father/daughter dance, family bingo night, lady knights and men clubs events, and so many fun events. We have the spring festival and middle school dances. Fun Day with games and an end of year school wide picnic. The kids are kind, respectful, and inclusive. The parent community is amazing and we have made lifelong friendships with other families. Choosing St. Dunstan's for our kids is probably one of the best decisions we have made for their academic, emotional, and social well being. We are grateful to Dr. Sandoval and her team for creating an environment where our children are thriving!

We are new transplant to St Dustan families. We were at different school before. My son transferred…read morein at 4th grade. We originally were very worried about his transition and leaving all his friends and his known environment. It has been smooth transition so far. The Families in St Dunstan are very welcoming to our family. My son doesn't normally play team sports that involved balls, he made an exception with the baseball team in St Dunstan. He has thrived so much over the last few months we transitioned. Not only his grades are excellent but also his mental wellbeing has improved so much. He was encouraged to participate more in the class and he did, which he didn't do in the previous school. He participated in the class Spelling Bee that required him to speak and spell in front of everyone which was impossible for him to do before. The school staffs are very nice. They are very attentive of my son and our families. The teachers that he has, have been so accommodating and supportive in making him thrive in school. The school has Science, technology, Spanish, Art in Action and Creative Art. I was allowed to teach how to plant tulips and vegetables in their school plots that the Science teacher incorporated it to his lesson. There are many Non Catholic families as well and you wouldn't feel that they weren't part of the community. In terms of education, I observe that some of the teachers are willing to give extra help to those that need help which they do outside of the school hours. They also have resource teachers for reading and mental health. I also see that there will be accelerated Math for those who are advanced in Math. This will start in 5th grade.

Daily Academic Support Systems (DASS) has worked out really well for my 8 year-old son, Aiden. He…read morestarted when he was in first grade. He will be returning for the 3rd year in the fall, and I will be enrolling my daughter who will be six. Initially, I had reservations about enrolling my son in DASS. The program has ~40 kids with many of them older - up to high school age. I was concerned that my 1st grader was too young, may not get enough attention, and would be bored spending all afternoon doing homework from 2:30 until 6pm. My concerns quickly went away because Marian Kong, the program director, is great. I would recommend DASS to parents who want affordable after-school homework support. And here's why: 1) My son gets help from a tutor for his homework. I don't have to spend time helping him with homework after a long day at work. It's done. 2) He is learning Chinese. A Chinese tutor comes in 2X a week and he is picking up some basic Chinese. (And he seems to enjoy it!) 3). Marian communicates well with the parents and keeps a close eye on the kids. I can either ask her to help Aiden focus on an area that needs work, or she would proactively let me know what he needs to work on or how he is progressing. They also provide additional worksheets for the kids to work on if they are done with their homework. I like her approach - with a Chinese academic focus but also balanced with the American individualized learning. She works with kids based on their individual needs. My son loves to read. So not only did she encourage him to read on his own, she had him read with other kids to help them develop more interest in reading. It also helped him build his self-confidence. 4) They are located across from the library - easy access to books (more reading). 5) There are actually many kids his age there. Aiden loves the free play time, and enjoys playing a variety of games including chess, puzzles and hide and seek.

We feel incredibly lucky to have Ms. Chakraverty as our son's (4th grade teacher). She creates such…read morea warm and welcoming classroom where every child feels seen, understood, and encouraged. What stands out most is how attentive she is to the little details , she truly takes the time to understand each student and bring out their strengths. Since being in her class, my son has improved tremendously, not only academically but also socially and emotionally. His confidence, participation, and love for learning have all grown so much. Ms. Chakraverty has a special ability to motivate her students and get the very best out of them while making learning enjoyable and meaningful. Thank you for your dedication, patience, and care Ms Chakraverty!

We started in the pre-K program last year, and our experience has been extremely satisfying. We…read morewill be continuing to Kindergarten this fall and highly recommend this campus. We always felt this campus wasn't very well-known, but once you get to know it, you'll discover it's a real hidden gem. The school's curriculum is very well-balanced. In addition to solid academic programs, it offers rich courses like Art, Music, Science, and Spanish. Children not only learn knowledge but also have the opportunity to develop their interests and creativity. This year, my child's academic progress has been remarkable. What surprised us even more was his personal growth. I used to think he was quite introverted and hesitant to perform in front of others, but with the encouragement of his teachers, he was fantastic at the Winter Performance. He confidently performed on stage, which was incredibly moving. His progress in social skills has also been a wonderful surprise. Many parents think Stratford is only about academics and lacks SEL (Social-Emotional Learning). In fact, the school integrates values like respect, responsibility, integrity, and care into daily teaching through the Character Counts! program, helping children learn to communicate, collaborate, and solve problems. Additionally, I really love the communication between the school leadership and parents. The principal, director and teachers are very willing to listen to parent feedback and respond proactively to issues, making us feel that the school and family are working together to support the child's growth. The school also offers abundant after-school resources. We've participated in Music Together, Chess, and Science, and my child loved them. For Kindergarten, there are also options like basketball, soccer, tennis, Cooking, and Gardening. Starting in K, you can sign up for the after-school Chinese program, which we did. We feel it's an incredible value for the price. Overall, this is a school that gives parents great peace of mind. The integrated schedule from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm means children can complete their studies and extracurricular activities at school without needing to rush to different places every day. It's very friendly for dual-income families. This year, we've seen our child grow in academics, self-confidence, and expressive skills, and we are excited for him to continue his journey at Stratford Crestmoor.

Dad of 3 boys (11, 9, 6). Boys have been with Happy Hall Meadows' afterschool program since 1st,…read moreK, and TK, respectively. The staff, environment, and structure are all excellent. The staff developed excellent relationships with all our boys. There is some cross-over with their summer program as well, so that familiarity served as an added benefit. Most importantly, I've seen them handle higher needs children and tough parenting situations with extreme grace and adaptability, always aiming for the best outcome for the children.

We send our little TK for their after school program and he absolutely loves it. The staff is very…read morefriendly and accommodating. It is so helpful they are open until 6PM for working parents. I love that it's onsite at the school and they are very familiar with the school schedule so I never have to worry about which days are early dismissal because they will just take care of it. Communication is constant, the activities are great to get all their energy out. Highly recommended.

encounter the mercy high service van in westlake. the driver is blocking the disabled parking space…read morein front of starbuck. I asked driver kindly, but refuse to move. I called the school to complain about the driver. The driver instead mock me with making funny faces. the attitude and personality of the driver doesn't align with the teaching and mission statement of the school. More over he sets a bad example for the passenger student he picked up this morning.I wouldn't want my sons and daughter riding with this driver.

Great environment for learning! The school provides a safe place for every young woman to branch…read moreout and find their passion. My family and I are so grateful for what they have given us.

We had to move our child to a new school during her 7th grade year and "Dr" Patrick Sullivan…read morerefused to even discuss with us the idea of her transferring to St. Roberts, stating incoming students are never prepared for the st. Roberts curriculum. What kind of principal/educator is that? I was shocked by the schools response to our inquiry.

Teachers often assign way too much work. Kids need time to grow in other aspects of life besides…read moreeducation such as in sleep, sports, and social life. The rules are extremely strict regarding dress code. Such as nail polish, leggings, hair accessories, etc.

My family has been going to this parish for many years. Before we immigrated here to the states, my…read moregrandparents,uncles,aunts etc have had their baptisms/weddings, all their religous celebrations here. Saint Dunstan's seems to be part of our history and will be part of our future for a very long time. Today, i should have checked if they have a lunch break... yep, they have a lunch break. I was going to ask for a mass card to a loved one. I posted the office hours here on yelp, hoping someone doesnt make the same mistake i did :)