Great school I went here for one year a lot Of good teachers…read morea couple creepy staff as well, you may get you meet when you befriend them and make them talk about themselfs my siblings come here all 4 played football ball when my first 2 came they were in varsity and JR both got a lot of player time and each especially my heavier brother going onto 2023-2024-25 my brother played and the coach seems a bit more in the favoritism did both his sons play some are young and are freshmen who play varsity, they may qualify but I see he has more of a favoritism towards a dna and anyone mans crouch he has shown favoritism between the young men and has despite Asians Mexicans and Hindus who aren't always to him

11/17 kids are currently on lockdown And no one has called…read moreus to notify on the situation. We have to find out by our kids calling us . Not to mention nobody is answering phones or returns any calls !

My kid has been going to Bancroft for three years now. My youngest just joined…read more Not sure what the low ratings are for, but they are untrue: the school is as safe as a middle school can be. Teachers are invested and passionate. There are hardly any fights. As far as smoking and vaping... well, someone can always hide and do these things, but when discovered by the administration, there is a zero-tolerance policy. Highly recommended.

this school and entire district suck horrible teachers that talk down to students don't teach and…read moreare just incompetent i was called a disappointment by the vice principal and called lazy while I was struggling with mental health

Visited this school for a high school band competition…read more The campus is vast, well-maintained and offers easy in and out. All the school employees and volunteers were very gracious and friendly. The seating in the bleachers offers spectators a clear view of the field Restrooms were clean and very large and parking is available on campus and throughout the surround neighborhood.

I normally wouldn't write a review like this, but this is something that has stayed with me for…read moreyears. When I was in 8th grade at Mayfair Middle & High School, on my very first day, I was accused of being a potential school shooter simply because graffiti on campus contained the same name as mine. There was no evidence connecting me to the situation, yet law enforcement was called, my parents were contacted, and I was treated as a suspect. As a minor, that experience was extremely overwhelming and inappropriate. Instead of being protected, I was singled out without proper verification. The impact this had on me was significant. I experienced embarrassment, isolation, and social stigma for the rest of the school year. Other students avoided me, and it affected my ability to feel safe and comfortable in that environment. Now that I am an adult, I still reflect on how this situation was handled and believe it was a serious failure in judgment and student care. I have recently reached out to the district seeking answers and accountability. I hope the district takes situations like this more seriously moving forward and ensures that no student is ever wrongfully identified or treated this way again.

I attended St. Joseph High School from 2002-2006…read more Maybe it was luck, or maybe it was me, but I had the best experience. I met my best friends here, not only friends but a core group of sisters. A bond we will forever hold. There's a saying, "tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are". This sisterhood bond, I share amongst- Insurance business Owners(LMU grad), HR Directors(LMU grad), Field Managers(ASU grad), Boeing Representatives(CSUF grad), School principals( UCLA masters) and Doctors( USC). We have all pushed each other to become as the post below me says, "All of which woman is capable". SJ provided that structure through academics, athletics, and a true foundation of sisterhood. This structure allowed for me to lead with confidence into college. Through my years at SJ taught me, to grow as an individual, discover my true identity and the ability to find my voice. I have now embraced success as a college graduate and government agency specialist. I have Saint Joseph High School to thank; I can't wait to send my daughter here one day. I always thank my parents for the sacrifices they made during my time at SJ. They now say, look where you are now- it was worth every penny! If you are a parent reading this post: I am sure you are making the comparison between other Catholic schools. You will not be disappointed by sending your daughter to Saint Joseph High School. I am one voice to the thousands of women who have graduated from SJ. Your daughter may not appreciate the sacrifices you make now, but when they are searching for their future career- she'll run into a future Alumnae and THAT WILL MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE!

At Saint Joseph high school, it looks a lot like they care more about your uniform than your…read moreacademics. It will feel like your daughter will be consistently stared down each time she walks outside of class and get told something about her stupid polo not being tucked in or about her skirt. It's funny because it seems that they play favorites especially when it comes to cheer and song. They rarely include a lot of girls in their instagram post, always being the same girls every time. They consistently have very short skirts and somehow only other girls get told something about their skirt that is not even close to how those other girls wear it. They want you to have the expensive vicki marsha uniform, even if simple amazon products are almost the exact same and save you money because YOU ALREADY PAY TUITION. They care about the logo. They care about what sweaters you're wearing for the day, no matter if you bought it and it is from SJ. They are consistently yelling at the students, sending emails upon emails in all capitals telling them something about their uniform that isn't allowed and how they will do something if students don't abide. It always will end with " If students dont abide, {insert punishment". They will hunt people down from class to class or even stand outside to catch someone with a simple uniform problem and give them detentions with a smile on their face. They will send students home if they're out of uniform, even something as simple as colored shoes, give detentions to students who ever have their phone, will stare at students each time they step foot near the deans that watch them, but as soon as it comes to an academic concern that students have such as a teacher not doing a great job, they will ignore it. Thats when it suddenly becomes the students fault, even if there are multiple complaints. They barely do things to accommodate the student's academic concerns and student's have to deal with it most of the time. Students are left to figure out the problem and that could even mean lower grades. The only way you succeed is it the teachers like you or if you have a good teacher that teaches and will test you exactly on what was taught. Academics are extremely important in high school, yet somehow uniforms and disciplining students is their priority. Don't send your girl.

Well we are fans of some of the teachers. Mrs. McClellan really stands out. As a resource teacher…read moreshe exhibited kindness, passion and patience with our son--and other students. Even when we were not hearing from the administration as much as we would have liked, she volunteered to keep us informed of our student's progress. In a short amount of time, he made great strides and even won some awards in his final days of 8th grade. No child is perfect. And it's tough for new kids or kids with disabilities or other struggles. A great school will keep fighters like Mrs. McClellan around. Some other great and caring teachers include Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Crabtree, Mr. Widman and Mr. Crockett. Why call out teachers? Because that's what makes a school. The campus is neat, and in a nice area too, which sets it apart from some of the other district schools. The school also takes advantage of a great WRAP after school program and of a local mentoring group called BLAST.

the way they treat us is bad and the students in detention don't get to eat before detention…read more That's 15 minutes that everyone else can eat but not them.

I remember great times at Gahr High School. It was all really because of the staff here. These…read moreteachers really cared about students progressing and a lot of the are still here. Teachers such as Patrick Gordon, Steve Alfi and Jackie Burneson. Hats of to you guys. I remember starting a badminton club. It was the first year of its kind back in 2005. I believe it still is around. Oh, how reminiscent and nostalgic! I might sound crazy, but going back to high school would be nice. Miss you Gahr! Your Gladiator - Class of 2006. Man, that was a long time ago!

Dropped off my daughter for an away game. They made the entry so unnecessary difficult. She had to…read morebuy tickets twice. The schools were separated so the first ticket allowed her to be with her school. If she wanted to hang out with Gahr students then she had to buy a second ticket. That is such a scam. Worst experience for a high school game. Very disappointed.

From my understanding, before this school switched to total dual immersion, it was the best. Many…read moreparents flocked to get their kids to ILC. Since the switch, it has gone downhill. My kid suffered serious bullying daily and the teachers and staff made excuses for the bully given that he was of their culture. If you are looking for a school whose focus is: pro-bullying, far progressive, and all things foreign focused, this is your school. The only reason I'm giving an extra star is because the after-school program is the only thing this school has going for them. I heard they recently got a new principal last year so hopefully things will change.

Just wanted to say that this school was real disappointment. My child went from preschool to 6th…read moregrade, was bullied for 2 years, never learned about American US history, never learned about historical and political figures that weren't democrats, never learned about capitalism and the benefits we have reaped under it. My kid saw pandering to non-traditional foreign values that have nothing to do with our our American heritage or experience. I found out by talking to other kids' parents that ILC was unique for indoctrinating kids with worthless social justice and leftist thinking. Except for the few teachers and staff that actually cared about the kids the administrative staff was ineffective and weak... especially from 2023-2024. If you want your kid to receive a mediocre education send them to the school.

My wife had issues especially with one old teacher who cursed at the students one about his weight…read more Someone needs to do a evaluation on the teachers and how many complaints they received

I personally never thought I would be writing a review on our experience at Riley Elementary. But I…read morefeel the need to address our reason for transferring our children to a new school site. My reason for this review is to alert parents that there has been bullying on campus and cyber bullying from a child that is possibly gang affiliated. My 5th grade boys were victims of bullying on campus and off (tic tok) Jan. 13th 2020 it was brought to my attention from my boys in which another child informed them of a video uploaded to Tic Tok(social media) per the student the video disclaimed harassment, talked about their disability and possible assault. Aside from the cyber bullying video this student has verbally abused my boys on a daily. It has happened in/out of their 5th grade classroom. He has harassed, intimidated, made remarks on their sexual orientation and has talked about their skin color. I wish I would have been aware of this ongoing abuse but my boys were to quiet, and embarrassed to say anything. I lament not taking action sooner. My first reaction to the video was "I need to see what has been said before notifying school officials" I asked my boys to get in contact with the student that gave them this information. Luckily I was able to attain the (Tic Tok acct) and take a look for myself. By the time I was able to view the Tic Tok acct it appears that the video had been taken down. But what was more shocking to see were videos gang affiliated on a child of only 10yrs old. The child is throwing up gang signs and claiming were he comes from. (((SHOCKING))) I investigated more asking questions and to my surprise my son was showing me the gang signs that happen on the school playground. Immediately I became concerned. My husband began viewing it and we took videos of what we were seeing as evidence. Call it overly protective but we immediately decided our boys cannot return to an unsafe school zone. It is not clear what this students actions or motives were but as parents we should Not Gamble the LIVES of my children our yours! I have been in contact with the principal of Riley and district officials. I was made aware of the protocol and action they have begun to implement. Sadly for us it's a bit to late because all Long Beach schools should already have an anti bullying prevention policy in place!!!!!! I discussed what guarantee or protection against harm to my boys would be implemented and she was unable to promise me any. I was granted a safe return back to Riley and the accommodation of that student being removed out of the same classroom but nothing was promised or guaranteed that the other student wouldn't use retaliation. I cannot and will not jeopardize my children. This incident has left us extremely disappointed, has caused detrimental effects, has impacted my boys learning. This was not how I or my husband envisioned my boys last year of Elementary school. I encourage all parents at Riley Elementary to investigate and advocate for the safety of all our children that attend.. we need to speak to our kids be more aware of who their peers are. I hadn't mentioned this as it happened weeks ago but my boys along with several other boys found a vape pipe in the boys bathroom. I believe it was brought to school officials on campus. I can't stress enough to all parents that we are a great community and we can maintain it if we all unite together. Inform yourselves on what happens on school grounds because as of right now the school is undergoing Anti-bullying policies with our children but it's shocking to find out from some parents that they are unaware that the children are being given this intervention or as to even why? And lastly, please speak and encourage your child/children to report any form off bullying. Schools need to provide a safe environment for them. I'm proud of myself for taking action on this matter and for being the voice for my boys that were victims. "Yesterday it was my child tomorrow it could be yours. " Let's keep our children ALIVE and SAFE! My children are my world and I will always fight for their safety and well being.

This school has been such a blessing, my son has Ms.Talamante this year and she's the definition of…read morea great teacher. My son has grown sooo much in the last 4 months, he went from not writing a full sentence to building ideas and completing paragraphs. It's hard work but with the positivity and encouraging school he has really come a long way.

This school has amazing teachers and a caring atmosphere. We LOVE the 3 1/2 day a week CORE program…read morewhich enables us to complete all the FUN science and social studies experiments and projects at home. My daughter is blossoming here. AMAZING! This is an alternative education, public school.