Most teachers here do not know what they are doing, they don't care about our mental health. The…read moreadministration lets teachers insult students. Most of the funding only funds the robotics and cinema teams. Teachers do not teach and fail students on purpose and the administration has not done anything to fix the problem since they don't hear anyone out. We told the counselors about the issues they're having with teachers but they don't care at all and never do anything about it. I told my teachers before hand that I had a competition to go to and needed extra time to do the homework, I finished it and showed it to them and they said that apparently it's too late, it was impossible to finish all the homework they assigned, plus the extra homework they gave in one day so they gave me a zero. Kortoshian and Landisi ruined this school and they don't know how to run a school. They give you a ton of homework and tests which take away all your free time. No one deserves to go to this school.

I was originally intending for this to be a humorous review, but Andy O. has done a fine job…read moreoutlining the funnier points of the mess that is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School. Clark touts recognition at the state and national levels for being a top school, and likes to promote its GUSD-leading API ranking, but let's be honest here, the bar is low. There are a few staff members and teachers who care about and do their jobs well, but on the whole, Clark is a case study on academic mismanagement and why many students in the American educational system succeed in spite of the schools they attend rather than because of them. As I sit here at 27 years of age writing this, I'm fairly happy with where I am in my life. I graduated from a top university and work at a job I love, which just happens to be with one of the most successful companies in history. I'm not trying to come off sounding like a tool here, but I want to make it clear that my success in these two areas commonly associated with a quality high school education came as a result of my own hard work, talent, and determination rather than anything Clark can take credit for. Thank you, Clark, for the 'innovative' curriculum that ended up being completely misaligned with the first-year prerequisites at nearly every U.S. university, the lack of any *quality* extracurricular activities, and your Draconian code-of-conduct which sought to stifle any sort of self-expression and created a culture hell-bent on breeding America's next group of mindless followers rather than its future innovators, thinkers, and leaders. On a more personal note, thanks for the 4 or 5 (?) suspensions as well. Like Andy Oh, I guess I too am a gangster. This review is getting too long and angsty already, so I think I'll end here. I will leave you with one last funnier memory, though. During one of its first years in operation, Clark was extremely excited to field a team for the district-wide academic bowl. Expectations were set high since, you know, Clark was full of nothing but the brightest students being coached by the best staff. End result? Last place finish.

Coming from a supposed "top-tier/high academic" pre-school in La Canada that clearly didnt work for…read moreour child, we were overjoyed the moment we stepped foot in Tufenkian. Over the course of 5 years, our experience has been nothing short of enjoyable, pleasant, and lots of progress. In short, when your child attends Tufenkian, you turn into family. Although the academics have been excellent, it wasn't our top priority for our children given their age. Rather, we wanted a nurturing environment where the school attends to your childs being all the while dancing, learning, and making memories they'll always remember. We are incredibly grateful for everything they have done and continue to do.

During the tour, while we liked certain aspects (such as availability of teachers with our…read morepreferred dialect, the spacious lunch room, etc.) it soon became apparent that the overall school philosophy and leadership mentality was far removed from ours. Apparently, based on latest studies on pre-school education techniques (in Italy, no less!) "We don't have a set curriculum. We let the kids decide what they want to learn about each week." I'm sorry?! Talk about the inmates running the asylum! Then we were treated to a series of truly bizarre answers by the director to our questions - none of which were as outrageous as the surprised nonsensical responses would seem to suggest! Let me give you a sample... Thinking about different potential horror scenarios, such as earthquakes etc. we asked: what is the school's emergency plan like? Only to be confronted with a blank stare and a confused pause, as if this is the first time anyone has ever asked anything remotely similar, and then: "Emergency? Well we call 911!" Genius. Okay, how about this one: some schools have webcams in the classrooms that only parents can access and see their kids - do you? Sounding less than pleased, she replies: "no, we trust our teachers and don't see the need for cameras!". Good grief! The school building consists of horrible tiny messy classrooms with too much crap all over the place - hippy style approach to education during formative years when kids actually need a degree of structure and discipline. Atmosphere during recess can only be described as zoo- like. The yard, if you can call it that, is sad and underwhelming, with too many uneven surfaces, obstacles and turns, making it generally unsuitable and unsafe for kids of most ages. There is no field as far as we could tell - no clear open spaces for students to enjoy running around in and exploring nature and their surroundings. The whole place just looks like what it basically is: a series of small, claustrophobic old houses and their equally unexciting front or back yards, brought together over time and forced into becoming an educational institution - located deep in the heart of a residential area, and with prison-like walls and fences all around. Imagine something as cramped and busy as Times Square in NY, without all the glitz and glamour! I don't even want to think about what drop off and pick up would be like at this place. The main entrance is unbelievably uninviting, especially for the target age group - where typically a happy-clappy environment is created to minimize the separation anxiety and endless sobbing which usually ensues. It just had a very off-putting atmosphere - and coupled with the thoroughly unprofessional responses the director provided to what I believe were very reasonable questions, giving us zero sense of comfort, we decided it just wasn't for us. Two stars because we know people whose kids went there and they seemed satisfied so clearly it works for some.

As a stay at home mom, I was apprehensive about sending my first kiddo to preschool. MCMS has been…read morean incredibly nurturing place. My preschool aged son has been attending MCMS for 1.5 years and the school has been nothing but a dream! Love that they are a faith-based school and adhere to Christian values. The teachers are so incredibly attentive, warm, and genuinely kind. My son is thriving in his class and literally asks me on weekends to go to school. I could not think of a better environment for little ones to flourish and lay the foundation for their educational growth and personal & social development!

Sent three kids here from 2-5. Absolutely adore ROOM A and our kids are happy, healthy, and have…read moreall thrived in Kinder after moving from here to their public school. Mrs. Hufanga, and Ms. Ana and Annie are like extensions of family. Please dont hesitate about sending your kids here, they will be cared for as if they are their own. So grateful for MCMS

School got hacked, student information was reportedly leaked, and the whole situation was handled…read moreterribly. Overall, this was a messed-up place and I wouldn't recommend it to anybody.

Man this school is by far the worst school I've ever been to AND THAT SAYS ALOT. The staff makes it…read morefeel like if having a front office is completely unnecessary... But what really has me bent out of shape is their security.... their security is a WHOLE FUCKEN JOKE. I've never seen school security that has no control over their "bad apples". In my opinion They really need just hire A WHOLE NEW STAFF FOR EVERY DEPARTMENT...

The school has dramatically gone downhill and it's truly sad because it was one of the best schools…read morein town before Covid shut down, they say no backpacks due to kids bringing in stuff they are not allowed to but they allow tote bags which kids can still bring the stuff they're not supposed to, the principal is LAZY and he should not be a principal at all, the school is going down hill because of the PRINCIPAL and that's really sad, the principal does not care about the kids, he only cares about his title and his paycheck

A great school. All the school staff are nice. A very safe public school for your children if you…read moreconsider it. Thanks Plainview for be the best school for my son this 3 years.

We have 3 kids currently attending VCS and will hopefully be adding our twins to the roster this…read moreyear. Our children are thriving at Village; academically, emotionally, and spiritually. All of our kids love the campus and the teachers. The curriculum is challenging but the school is always finding new ways to make learning fun. VCS encourage family unity and there are many social events for families. We feel like VCS is our second home and we have made many friends there, friends that we actually like to hang out with outside of school. As a parent I am always worried if the curriculum isn't challenging enough so when other kids come to Village I ask the parents if their children find the work too easy or more challenging. I have yet to hear of one parent tell me it is easier than their previous school. The teachers and staff alike truly care about these kids and love God. It is evident the moment you set foot on campus. VCS promotes college at an early age and will guide your children through the entire process and hold their hand every step of the way. They focus on what the children like and what they want to study. VCS is a wonderful school and we are so thankful our children have the opportunity to attend.

If there was an option to pick 0 stars I would. These teachers are terrible. They also don't…read moreconnect to families like they should. Nobody should send their kids here.

If you are attracted by how clean and organized the school appears to be, think it twice! Our…read moreexperience with this business is one of worst in our life time. The school is rather cold. People are distant. Communication is poor. We sent in enrollment application online after a phone call. For two weeks, no response at all and we had to call in to follow up. Parents are not allowed to get into the classroom, even before COVID. The program director Angie was OK but the owner REALLY loves money. They forced all students to go back to school in the middle of the pandemic, after abruptly reducing care hours for almost three hours per day. In that case, the school gave only four days' notice. They sent out the email on June 27 2020 (Saturday) and asked all kids to go back school on July 1, with much reduced care hours. We asked to stay home longer until we felt more comfortable about COVID. The school rejected. Their position was: "if you don't like it, you can leave but we would have to keep your deposit because the contract asks for 30 days notice in advance". If you want to talk about contract, the school altered the contract in the first place, by reducing care hours for almost 3 hours! It's clear the school cares more about their money than the health of the kids and concerns of the parents. Now, they don't even want to follow the arbitration agreement they included in the tuition contract themselves, i.e. they refused to do arbitration after we filed complaint with AAA. Consequently, AAA sent them a letter, prohibiting the business to reference AAA in their contract. The school can no longer use AAA services either. I am going to upload the AAA letter. Parents, do you really want to let your child be educated by these cold-blooded, money loving, dishonest people?

Clean, organized, and academic excellence! The Director, Mrs. Angie and the entire staff are heaven…read moresent. The love and care our children receive is unmeasurable. Communication is crystal clear. This school deserves more than 5 stars. They really go above and beyond.

Little Angels is the best school, whether it is regarding discipline, education, environment, or…read moreteachers. As a 7-8 year alumn of this school, there has not been a single day of my life where I haven't felt nostalgic of my days at Little Angels. The education is incomparable to other schools; Any student in Little Angels will automatically have an upperhand compared to other students in different schools and will definitely have a head start in their educational career. The teachers are amazing. We often hear the word family implemented in schools, but how often do you actually see family values in schools? My 7-8 year graduating class continues to keep in touch and are close friends. If someone is interested in taking their child to this amazing and one of a kind school, without a doubt, this school should be the best option for your child! Can't wait to visit soon!, Alumn

Worst preschool you can take your kids... Fake faces, fake promises , and bad discipline... It's…read morebetter to leave your kids at home then take them to that horrible place. I can't believe they call themselves an academy and charge $300 registration fee...