They say it takes a village...what better village than Arborland Montesorri!…read more Dr Chen and Ms Chen have created a wonderful place where kids can thrive and really come into their own. It's been a pleasure watching our kids grow under the tutelage of Ms Cole (and Ms Rokosz) and Ms Villaruel and her aides. Admin staff Ms Bree and Ms Kristine are great as well. One thing that stands out is the emphasis on public speaking and developing self-confidence through a variety of performances, events and daily tasks. Academically, expect your kids to reach higher (national) grade equivalency due to their strong course curriculum. Some things that we've grown to appreciate: - Variety of after school activities - Amazing teachers and staff - Convenient location for pickup/dropoff - Involved community via engaged students and parents - Lunch menu that kids actually look forward to eating - Annual events and performances It's unfortunate reading some of the negative reviews. What I've encountered has been nothing but positive feedback and a tribe of dedicated individuals who truly want to see your child succeed.

I'm leaving this review because my child's experience in the primary classroom run by Ms. Cole was…read moredeeply concerning, and the school's response felt unsupportive and not emotionally safe for young children. From the time my son started in Ms. Cole's classroom, we saw a major shift in his wellbeing and behavior. He became anxious about school, and at home we began dealing with behaviors we had not experienced before. Most alarming: when Ms. Cole's name is mentioned, my son becomes visibly distressed. A child being that upset at the mention of an adult at school is a serious red flag and should be taken extremely seriously. Which, they did not. To make sure we were being fair and objective, we observed the classroom via the school's camera for nearly two hours with Dr. Chen, the former school principal. During that time, our concerns were not subtle, they were very clear. The overall tone felt cold and emotionally disconnected, and we did not observe warmth or affection toward the children. In our experience, Ms. Cole and Ms. Rokosz were far from affectionate, especially compared to educators like Ms. Ashley, who demonstrated a noticeably warmer and more nurturing presence. We had the chance to address this to them in person during a meeting. When my husband and I raised concerns, I did not feel the school approached the situation with openness, empathy, or a child-centered mindset. The environment did not feel emotionally supportive, and it did not feel like they were willing to thoughtfully adapt or collaborate to meet a child's needs. For a program that promotes Montessori values, the lack of emotional attunement and support was disappointing. The clearest proof for our family is what happened next: we moved our son to a new Montessori program, and within just five days all of the "bad behavior" stopped. That change was immediate and dramatic. The new school is truly night and day, teachers are warm, affectionate, responsive, and supportive, and the children there genuinely seem happier and more at ease. I don't write negative reviews lightly, but parents deserve to know that this primary classroom setting did not work for our child and the school did not handle our concerns in a way that felt supportive or emotionally safe. I strongly encourage leadership to take a hard look at classroom culture, communication with parents, and how children's emotional needs are being handled, because for us, the impact was significant. I cannot in good conscience recommend enrolling any child in this school.

Arborland Montessori School has been an amazing foundation for my child's success. The school…read moreoffers so many enriching experiences--from cultural events to academic competitions--that truly build confidence and character. Because of Arborland, my child is now a strong public speaker, excels academically, and has formed lasting friendships. She's currently in Junior Honor Society, taking dual-enrollment classes, and still receives guidance from her former Montessori teachers. Choosing Arborland was one of the best decisions our family has ever made.

We've had a wonderful experience with the infant teachers. Our son has been in the infant classroom…read moresince August, and we've seen so much growth in his independence. It's been amazing to watch him become more confident in exploring and doing things on his own. He loves books and story time, and we love all the cute crafts he does. We get photos sent to us of fun activities they do during the day. The teachers create such an engaging and nurturing environment for the kids. A huge thank you to Ms. Norilen, Ms. Kimberly, and Ms. Dulce for their dedication. We're so grateful to have such caring teachers supporting our son's early development.

Orangethorpe Elementary is a fantastic school with caring staff and teachers, wonderful facilities…read moresuch as a "Sherwood Forest" dedicated to outdoor learning and a robotics lab, and great socio-emotional support for my kids. We are part of the unique Orangethorpe Multiage Program on campus, and my kids have thrived! When I found the Orangethorpe Multiage Program I was overwhelmed with relief and gratitude. The Multiage's individualized curriculum has let my kids work grade levels ahead even since Kindergarten. They come to me after school so excited about a "hard" math problem they solved or that they used a new "juicy" word in their writing. Their learning has never had to slow down. Their curious minds are always fed with hands-on learning and monthly field trips. One of my kids has always wanted to be an engineer and he got to develop all those skills with an amazing roller coaster project. He learned to cooperate with his team, trouble shoot and struggle through failures, and help other kids with their projects too. At the end, we had a field trip to Knott's Berry Farm and we stayed from opening to close because we have so much fun with the other Multiage families. Another kid is a talented artist and loves that art is always in the classroom, but most especially when they get to draw nature from the class garden and on field trips to the Arboretum. The classroom itself is beautiful and inspiring. It is covered with artwork, writing, and giant math problems that kids work on over days. The primary class is huge and filled with a library of books, all of which any child of any grade can read. It is always warm and friendly with smiling kids and parents. The teachers know exactly what my kids need academically and support them emotionally with understanding, patience, and kind words. So grateful to have found the Orangethorpe Multiage Program!

Orangethorpe Elementary is a hidden gem of a school. We are…read morepart of the Multiage Program (K-3rd) and it is truly a unique and amazing part of this wonderful school. Parents are involved and kids learn at their pace. All the teachers we've experienced are great. The Multiage teachers are especially fantastic. The program works only because the teachers and schools are commitment to it. It is a fun and engaging classroom. TAKE A TOUR!! We walked in to the classroom and immediately knew we wanted our children to attend. I wish I could have attended! We come from out of district just to go to this school, oh and we drive 30 minutes each way. Check it out, it is that special!

My son in 5th grade and first trimester he didn't do well but this trimester he did very good…read morebecause the teacher and I believed in my son.

My daughter attends Pac Drive. She had the best 4th grade teacher this past year and learned a lot,…read moreeven though it was Covid time. The principal and vice principal are nice and you can tell they care about the students. Office staff is helpful.

Rolling hills elementary! Child has had a very horrible experience bullying miss treated by 3…read moreteachers one very Horrible was the assistant principal first I was told the child needed to be put on medication by the assistant principal then she was very mean to child and the last draw physically pushed and pulled child to chair blocked door so child could not go to her teacher cried to call mother. Child is now traumatized emotionally and physically. When child was picked up from school no teacher was there to tell parent what happened there was no phone call letting the parent know what had happened to the child. When parent made report all that was said was that not happened then to find out that the office assistant was no longer working there. So who is protecting who the staff protect the school who is protecting the child Justice needs to be done. ROLLING HILLS ELEMENTARY is not a good school

We've had a great experience with Fullerton School District. Friendly and prompt with questions and…read morepaperwork. Our kids love the schools and we've had a wonderful teacher/parent/child experience.

Fern has changed my children's lives. We switched from Richman to Fern in 2017 and my kids have…read morebeen so happy here. They've made a lot of new friends and have been doing well academically. The teachers and staff are amazing. Dr Brandon is a wonderful principal who cares very deeply for her students, parents, and staff. I love the diversity and all the events and classes for the kids. I highly recommend this amazing school!

Mrs. Drew is the reason why I had to pull my kids out of school. She is extremely condescending in…read morethe way she talks to parents. She has her favorites and it's definitely not the Asian kids. The ones she doesn't like, she will target and belittle. She is the biggest bully. She sends home massive amounts of schoolwork because the kids are not being taught in class. Also, Fern Drive does nothing about bullying.

The school has improved tremendously under the direction of the new principal Dr Hilda Flores. The…read moreschool services pre-k through 6th grade, with a 1:1 iPad program for all students, an after school program which is lead through 'The Boys and Girls Club' various other clubs including journalism, science group, band, and some peer assistance club. They also have a whole special education department on campus with several highly trained teachers and support staff with 20 plus years serving kids with special needs. The school has recently been gated due to many homeless people that used to be in the surrounding areas. The gate is "okay" there are always several missing bars in some areas of the school where hoodlums have broken through. Mostly to get access to the basket ball court during the weekends. The office staff is cordial and some what efficient. They have a health clerk on site, under the supervision of a credentialed nurse. They also employ several other support staff, such as play ground supervisors and morning parent volunteers that greet your child in the morning as they enter the main gates. The principal is friendly. She is always there when you need to speak to her, she has a great open door policy and will return any phone calls the same day. The teachers are all nice. They have recently hired some newbies which are very talented in teaching, bringing a fresh face to education. The PTA has also improved recently, bringing more family activities to the school such as the Father daughter dance, the Mother son dance, and various other special events that bring the community together. Overall I am content with Woodcrest and the quality of public education they render.

My daughter hasn't even started school here yet and I'm already extremely impressed. The principal…read morehere is amazing, she seems to genuinely care for her students staff and school. School is clean and well kept. Safety appears to be a priority along with technology driven focus. Will update as needed - very happy to have my daughter here.

I went here and I really regret it, but I had no free will in this situation. Food is mediocre at…read morebest, why were there always green beans that no one ate yet they kept on buying them. The teachers were nice, which has saved this review. One of my old teachers had a dog. It was adorable. You also removed the one good thing as far as I've seen: the playground. What do the kids do there now? Overall: mediocre food and learning, very nice staff 8/10, rip the playground.

My grandsons first year attending Beechwood Elementary. We are pleased w/ the school as well as the…read morestaff not to mention the overall organization of the school programs and teaching methods. The teachers are themselves are Great!!

Special mention to Mrs. Prado for the love, patience, and care you gave my son, Jayden, throughout…read morehis kindergarten year. You made such a positive impact on him during such an important stage of his life, and I'll always be grateful for the kindness, encouragement, and safe space you created for your students every single day. Watching how much he's grown this year has been so emotional as a parent, and I know a big part of that is because of you. Thank you for loving and guiding our babies like they were your own. We're so sad that we had to move and that Jayden won't be continuing at the school, because we truly loved how safe, welcoming, and caring everyone has been. If we could've kept him there, we absolutely would have. If you're thinking about enrolling your child here, I truly couldn't recommend this school enough.

My niece attends Valencia Park elementary. I feel compelled to share my experience with others, in…read morethe hopes of sparing others from similar distress. While initially promising, the reality of this institution fell far short of expectations, leaving a trail of disillusionment and concern in its wake. From the outset, the school boasts an impressive roster of teachers who purportedly excel in connecting with their students. However, this is untrue and unfortunately there is an alarming lack of professionalism and boundaries. Rather than fostering a safe and conducive learning environment, the unchecked familiarity between teachers and students creates an atmosphere ripe for exploitation and misconduct. Such behavior not only undermines the integrity of the educational system but also puts students at risk of emotional and psychological harm. Moreover, attempts to address these concerns were met with dismissiveness and defensiveness from school administration, further exacerbating the sense of unease among parents and students alike. It became increasingly clear that the prioritization of maintaining appearances outweighed any genuine commitment to safeguarding the well-being of those within the school community. In conclusion, while Valencia Park Elementary may tout its personalized approach to education, it is imperative for prospective parents and students to exercise caution. The allure of close teacher-student relationships should not come at the expense of safety and professionalism. Until meaningful reforms are enacted to address these systemic issues, I cannot in good conscience recommend Valencia Park as a viable option for quality education. I rated this school 1 start because there is no option for 0.