As a parent, I was disappointed by how concerns were handled at this school. When parents bring…read moreforward problems involving students, the response from administration often seems to focus on suggesting counseling for the child rather than fully investigating the underlying issue or holding students/teachers accountable for their behavior. One of my greatest concerns is the school's handling of racist behavior toward Asian students. In our experience, reports of racist comments were not met with the level of urgency, investigation, or communication that I would expect from a school that values diversity and inclusion. Parents deserve clear information about what occurred, what steps were taken, and how the school plans to prevent similar incidents in the future. Middle school can be challenging, but students should feel safe, respected, and supported regardless of their race or background. I hope the administration takes a more proactive approach to addressing discrimination, communicating with families, and ensuring that all students are treated with dignity and respect. I have heard many complaints about this school from other moms. In all, I would not recommend this school.

Excellent school with excellent teachers. In my experience,…read morethe staff are accomodating, profesional and clearly dedicated to their students.

As I approach my senior year in high school, I think about my time I spent here; I attended from…read morek-5 returned for 7th and 8th grade. When they moved campuses in 2015 that's when it all started going downhill. They had to renovate an office building to be the foundation for the upbringing of kids. We didn't have any real grass; we played kickball on a patch of turf. The hallways and cafeteria felt like that of a hospital's and the classrooms were white walls and brown carpet. When I started struggling with my mental health in middle school, there was no support system, I literally had to tell the Dean all of my problems. Everyone was the same and bland. Also the change in teachers was so frequent and confusing like you'd have a teacher for one year and then they'd leave the school and you'd be taught by another teacher who was just starting their first year. The tuition is expensive for such little resources like the computers we used were from 2005, no yearbooks, discontinued bus services (I had to ride the public bus for 30 minutes everyday), there was no sense of community or understanding for students. Overall if you want your kids to attend school and not an internship, don't send them here.

Went here K-6. Teachers at this school are unnecessarily…read morebrutal on literal children and have obvious favorites. I look back and I'm horrified at how I was treated when I was merely nine years old. Kids are pit against each other at a very young age and are put under extreme stress. If you don't fit the mold - "book-smart", rich, dare I say coddled and self-absorbed - you are going to struggle and come out with a lifetime of self-esteem issues. Don't go to this joke of a school

Lydiksen Elementary School Home of the Lancers…read more The location is nestled in a beautiful neighborhood with towering trees that make you feel like you're on an adventure. The school's front lawn, planters and school garden are nicely manicured. It's a good inviting place for students and their family. My daughter was in TK (transitional kindergarten) with Mrs. Foley and TA Mrs. Kaelin. These wonderful women have gotten my daughter off to the right start. The TK class is gated off since it's the first building closest to the office and is split with a kinder class. It's near the school garden and front entrance and it's really convenient, trust me. The curriculum is awesome too! They learn lots with choice time, fundamentals, numbers/letters and cooking Friday just to name a few. The school community is inviting and welcoming. What better thing to have than moms and dads working together for their family's education. My daughter will be starting kindergarten soon and I'm confident and secure that Lydiksen Elementary has prepared her and will continue to help her grow as a student and person. Mr. Berg is the principal and good with the kids. There isn't a day my daughter doesn't say hi to him and he always returns the hello with a smile! It literally makes my daughter's day and makes her feel important and like she matters, thank you Mr. Berg! Thanks for reading!!

Love this school... My son has gone from K-5 here and it's been really amazing! The front office…read morestaff is superb! Every teacher my son and daughter have had here genuinely cared about them individually and academically! I love the morning music and announcement! It's truly something out of a movie!

teachers are fine but my kid said the science teacher isn't good…read morefor some reason and she said she was getting bullied but lick for the new principal Mr. Britten it's good for her hope you guys upgrade the school

Called twice about my son getting bullied. Recived no call back for the first call.The principal…read more were at a meeting. I called today and they were at a meeting once again. I am done with the racism my son has to encounter.as you can see in the picture there is blood.

It has taken me over a year to gather the courage to write this review, and my motivation is not…read moreborn out of anger alone, but from a place of profound disappointment and a broken heart. My journey with this school, which spanned nearly five years, was full of moments that initially filled us with hope but ultimately left us deeply disillusioned. When my daughter and I were first accepted, we were elated. I remember the tears of joy as we shared the news with family, and we even brought a cake to the staff to express our appreciation. We believed we had found a safe, nurturing Christian environment where my daughter could thrive academically and spiritually, and where she would form lasting, meaningful relationships under the guidance of a Christian curriculum and staff. Unfortunately, as the years went by, our experience was consistently marred by disappointments, particularly with the behavior of some of the teachers. What was even more troubling, however, was the principal's response--or lack thereof. Time after time, when issues were brought to her attention, Miss Westgate, the principal, would dismiss concerns or, worse, turn the situation around, making the staff out to be the victims despite undeniable evidence to the contrary. This lack of accountability was heartbreaking, but I continued to hope that my daughter was still receiving a good education. One of the more distressing events during our time at the school involved a teacher who submitted a letter to CPS, claiming that I was unsafe with my daughter because she sat in the front seat of the car. The car in question was a two-seater, and the airbag had been turned off--perfectly legal. CPS, when contacted, dismissed the claim as frivolous, noting they often receive baseless reports from this school. This was just one example of many, where the school staff overstepped, and yet no action was taken to address the behavior. Another shocking incident involved the leaking of private information from a live scan to parents who were not authorized to see it. Despite my attempts to bring this to Miss Westgate's attention, there was no explanation, just a shrug and an admission of ignorance. I had nothing to hide, but the idea that such sensitive information was handled so carelessly was inexcusable. As time passed, my daughter's emotional well-being became a growing concern. She was bullied by a former close friend, and after repeatedly addressing the situation with the staff, I was forced to take matters into my own hands. I spoke politely with the child involved, reminding her of their past friendship and encouraging her to reconcile. I even communicated this to the child's father and Miss Westgate, who assured me she would look into it. The following day, however, Miss Westgate informed me that I was no longer allowed on school property, that my behavior was deemed inappropriate. I was barred from participating in school activities I had been a part of for years, including chapel and father-daughter events. Despite my efforts to resolve the matter amicably, the school took an aggressive stance, forcing me to withdraw my daughter. When I made the decision to pull my daughter from the school, it wasn't out of spite but out of necessity. I needed to protect her, and unfortunately, staying at this school was no longer in her best interest. The final blow came when we enrolled her in a local public school, only to discover that she was a year behind academically, despite having been told that private education would provide a better foundation. This gap in her education, combined with the emotional toll of her experience at this school, has been incredibly difficult to navigate. We've had to hire a tutor to catch her up, a process that has added more stress to an already challenging situation. As I reflect on this experience, it is clear to me that the principal, Miss Westgate, failed to hold her staff accountable for their actions. Despite providing her with ample evidence of their misconduct, she chose to defend them and, in the end, made it impossible for us to continue our relationship with the school. It's with a heavy heart that I share this review, but I feel compelled to speak out. My daughter's experience, our family's experience, was far from the Christian, nurturing environment we had hoped for. I would caution any parent considering this school to carefully weigh these factors and consider whether this is the right place for their child.

I'd give this school no stars if I could. If you don't live in Danville or Alamo, find another…read moreschool. I reside in Walnut Creek, and everyone looked at me like I was poor or would question why I'd consider going there (even though my house in Walnut Creek is upwards of 3m and theirs in 1.5-2). My daughter went to the preschool for two years. Poor communication with teachers (they only communicate at pick up in front of other parents, while other schools have apps for communication. No focus on whole child, sit, read, write mentality. If you question anything they will slowly push you out. Was told after testing that she wouldn't do well at the school (she was four). They tested her multiple times without communicating that. There was no communication all year that she had been struggling (shows they don't care about how the kids are doing until testing). Ms. Kalina is awful. Very fake (most of the staff and other moms are). Shows favoritism and said "we will see how this baby turns out" while I was pregnant. Wasn't a good fit. Don't waste your time and send your child to Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church or Contra Costa Christian (some of the teachers at SRVCA said they heard great things about it). My kids now go to those two schools, are thriving and so happy. My daughter told me "I like my new school because they don't put me in time out" (a which we knew nothing of-go figure). Older facilities but genuine and loving community-everything you want for your baby and at least they have real grass. Oh yeah, we donated over 1k to have a buck with our name put on it for their upgraded outdoor area.

I went to this school in second grade in the early 90's. I'm 38 now and remember being bullied…read morethere. It was horrible! Shame on them! I hope it's not like that today, but I remember the teachers were not friendly and the students were mean. Don't send your kids there.... Maybe something changed over the years? I doubt it though

I was at this school in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades. I had Vanetti, Baker, Argyropolus, and…read moreMacintosh. I absolutely loved it and I miss all the teachers and my friends from this school and it was so sad to move.

Thank you Fallon Middle School for helping create such good memories for my daughter last three…read moreyears! My daughter has such positive memories during her time here...I know as a parent that those memories will help her thru life. What more can I ask for as a parent...NOTHING! Thank you so, so much! I do not understand the need of some individuals to give a bad rating (1 star) to an entire group of dedicated teachers because they feel some one staff member was rude to them or mishandled their paperwork. It's not a restaurant you IDIOTS! Yes, I'm talking to you knuckle daggers...you know who you are!

Good: Nice friends mostly, good academic system, Nice bathrooms, Nice buildings, Some teachers…read moreunderstand better than others ngl Bad: Some people repeated their past mistakes even though they should have learned from them, the counselors sometimes don't help to stop some incidents (I.e A kid who was in my course 3 grade math class (name initials with a B.S.W. (same grade as me) who troubled me, my teacher tried to stop this but as time went on, he punched me in the back) You guys need to be more serious about bullying ngl. One of my PE teachers was so condescending that it annoyed me. She could not understand me that well. Miss Bhatia is also very condescending, whenever I try to speak to her, she always raises her voice at me. You guys should implement a policy where everyone should be included and treated equally. Also make sure that the teachers are suitable and respectful to the school people and the environment. This school needs to change a bit. This school is getting there somehow. Just in general some people are nicer and others imo. Please make this school a one tribe by making it a fairer place for all and actually do something about these students problems please. Overall I might give 3.8 stars

Wonderful school with great staff, students are rude & bully each-other without repercussions.read more

Great School! They fixed their parking problem. Teachers and faculty are nice. Overall, an amazing…read moreenvironment for everyone.