I am disappointed with how the school year ended for my daughter…read more She started the year with excellent grades. Midway through the year, she became very ill, and her grades began to suffer. I worked closely with her to help bring them back up, and she was able to improve significantly. While not every grade returned to an A, she was no longer receiving failing grades in her academic classes. The exception was Physical Education. I was unaware that my daughter was struggling with feeling comfortable changing clothes in front of other students for PE. I regularly asked her about her PE grade, whether she was changing for class, and whether she was participating. She consistently told me that she was. When I eventually reached out to her PE teacher, Mr. Jones, to better understand the situation, I was informed that she was not changing for class and was only partially participating. After speaking with my daughter, she explained that she was participating in PE activities but was only partially changing because she felt insecure about changing in front of other girls. I immediately contacted the school and spoke with the principal to address the issue. While a solution was eventually arranged for her to change in the nurse's office, I was disappointed by the interaction. I felt that the conversation was rushed, and the principal's tone came across as irritated and lacking empathy for a situation that was clearly causing my daughter distress. As a parent seeking help for my child, I had hoped for more understanding and support. What concerns me most is that despite identifying the issue and putting a solution in place, my daughter still ended the class with an F. As a parent, there is only so much I can do when I am not physically present at school. I rely on teachers and school staff to communicate concerns when they arise so that we can work together to support students. I believe there were several missed opportunities for intervention. Why was I not contacted earlier when it became clear there was an ongoing issue? Why wasn't my daughter pulled aside to discuss what was preventing her from fully participating? Why weren't counseling resources or additional support offered if staff recognized that she was struggling? If lunch detention was being considered as a consequence, why wasn't parent communication considered as a solution? My daughter is a good student and not a troublemaker. This situation appears to have been driven by insecurity and discomfort, not defiance. I am disappointed that more effort was not made to understand the root cause of the problem and involve me sooner in finding a solution. I also cannot ignore the concern that my daughter may have been overlooked. As a parent, it is difficult not to question whether every student is receiving the same level of attention, support, and advocacy when struggles arise. Regardless of the reason, I believe my daughter deserved earlier intervention and better communication from the school. Parents and schools should be partners in helping students succeed. In this case, I feel that communication, empathy, and support from the school fell short, and I hope future students facing similar challenges receive earlier assistance and understanding.

My daughter transferred to Mesa View at the end of her 8th grade year. Middle school can be a…read moretough place, especially when you are the new kid. The staff and students all were so kind and caring. After promotion I asked her what her favorite thing was about Mesa View and she, without hesitation, spoke of how inclusive and kind everyone was. She made some wonderful friends in her short time there and was able to get involved and make new friends. I am so impressed with the administration and staff. The communication to parents was also very positive and consistent. Loved the experience for my daughter at Mesa.

I came to this school since 3rd grade and this is the best school! Everybody was so nice and I made…read morea lot of friends at this school! The principal is so nice! My teachers were the best! Harbour view is my favorite school!

Fantastic teachers and supportive staff, my kiddos love coming to school here! Dual language…read moreimmersion in Spanish is offered for K thru 5th grade!

Is the school perfect? No. Are the teachers perfect? No. My kids and I are definitely not perfect…read moreeither! But honestly, the school does a great job taking care of our kids and getting them ready for what's ahead. And as parents, we've got to pitch in too and help our kids excel. The staff (teachers, office folks, field crew) are great with my kids. I get regular updates from their teachers , and if one decides to act up, the teachers let me know so we can figure things out together. Plus, the school offers tons of programs(Love and Logic, School Smart, etc) for parents. It's a fun way to get involved, meet other parents, and feel more at home on campus. It really helps you get to know the staff and other families. At the end of the day, I know my kids are being taught properly and in a safe environment Dad of 3 girls at Hayden

School is located in a safe neighborhood and not directly on a major congested street. Their…read moreprincipal and staffs are very approachable and will listing to your concern about the school. The school regularly (at least once a week) on upcoming events so we can get an idea of what our little ones will be facing. My son does get excited to go to school every day... what more can a parent ask for ?!?! Thank you staffs and everyone at this school for making the school such a welcoming and fun place to be for my child!

​Both of my children attended Village View from 1st through 5th grade, and we have had a wonderful…read moreexperience. While there was a brief transition period a few years ago with a couple of short-term principals, the school completely found its stride two years ago when our permanent--and absolutely amazing--principal took the helm. ​Village View truly feels like a family where everyone knows everyone. The teachers are incredible, and the PTO is deeply supportive, backed by a fantastic community of involved parents. When one of my children qualified for the GATE program, we had the option to transfer to the district's magnet school, but we ultimately chose to stay. The welcoming environment and tight-knit community at Village View were simply the perfect fit for our family.

Dolphin family here- currently for my children and as a former student myself. Our numbers are…read moresmall but our dolphin pod is strong. It's almost like a private school feel. PTO families, teachers, and administrators work together to create fun events, traditions, and opportunities for students to feel connected. From multiple themed festivals per year, spirit days and marine science expos to volunteer opportunities and after school programs, there is always something that brings everyone together. The staff and teachers truly go above and beyond daily. So grateful my kids get to build so many childhood memories here.

I went to this elementary school. I made great friends that are still my friends currently my…read moreteachers were always there for me and helped me a lot. I made a lot of great memories this a really great school! I am currently in high school now which is crazy Hope View helped me with my journey when I was younger. Thank you so much!!!

We have been at Hope View for the past 5 years, and it's been a great experience so far. There is a…read morelarge amount of parent involvement which I personally love. The teachers our son has had have been caring,patient and have his best interest at heart. I would recommend Hope View to any parent.

They don't follow their own policies. Breaking labor law, they provided applicants' drivers…read morelicenses to entire interview boards for positions that didn't require them, and when it was reported to the superintendent he assigned the HR director who had been the one in charge of that interview to investigate their own malfeasance. When this was pointed out, they stopped responding completely. When kids had medical emergencies at one of their middle schools because some kid brought dosed candies, they lied to the public when they were called about the ambulances at the site. Enroll at your own risk.

My son and I really enjoyed the school campus at the Westmont Location. The parking can become…read morecongested but overall it's not bad if you give yourself plenty of time. It was my first time trying to register for the summer program and while I didn't expect it to be seamless, there were a lot of setbacks that I encountered during this time. Ms Adriana Boyer is in charge of the summer program yet she is also out of the office a lot in the summer, the school should consider delegating some tasks to others to make this process better for parent enrollment. The teachers here are also really nice and that's another pro!

I just want to say say that this school is good. My son goes…read morehere and the staff is good. The Custodian that works there looks like he is in a Gang. I saw another Man working there who takes his place and dresses very nice. I forget his name, I think it is Ron or something like that. He dresses more professional.

Everyone knows the buddy bench, you sit there and you make friends, only if someone accepts you…read more They always say when two or more people sit on the buddy bench they automatically become friends, I did that with a kid there, he did not like me. We didn't even make eye contact until the end of recess. ESP there is cool too, we got free food and had like a 2nd recess. But when it gets late in the day, there will be homework help, I usually pretend that I forgot I had homework and read the books. Whenever we did a lesson I'll just listen and wait for me to get home so I can ask my mum what should I do for homework. Overall great school, and screw you Quinto

We have 2 kids who have completed 2nd grade and kindergarten at Smith. We have been so happy with…read morethe leadership, administration, and most importantly the teachers which our children have been assigned. We are half-way through and have really felt a strong sense of community with very little of the politics that goes on at so many schools these days. The curriculum has been excellent, and my kids are learning as much if not more than our friends at private schools. There is also a lot of parent support in each class, which makes a world of difference in public schools where there is so little funding for the number of kids. I do agree that the layout of the school is less than desirable, but being that it is such an old school I'm not sure how they can fix it. Once you get used to accessing the school from either side, the school itself is run very well and has exceeded my expectations for a public elementary school.

Smith has been the Best experience for our daughter! Our teachers have been amazing! We love Smith!read more