This was our family's first year at this school, and it ended up meaning so much to us…read more My son who just turned 3, had Ms. Orozco, and at the beginning of the year he was very shy and had a hard time adjusting. Ms. Orozco was so patient, warm, and encouraging that she made him feel comfortable right away. Over time, we watched him slowly open up, and before long he was actually excited to go to school. He would come home talking about her and everything he was learning, and it was such a joy to see how much confidence she helped him build. She truly helped him break out of his shell, and we are amazed by how much he learned this year. Ms. Orozco is truly an exceptional teacher. My daughter had Ms. Hernandez and Ms. Tan as she entered 2nd grade, and she was also a little shy because she didn't know anyone. They were so kind and supportive and really encouraged her to make new friends and feel like she belonged. We saw such wonderful growth in her throughout the year, both emotionally and academically, and that means so much to us as parents. It was clear that they truly care about their students and want to see them succeed. We also want to thank the front office staff, who were always great and made communication easy throughout the year. They were helpful, welcoming, and always pleasant to work with. The principal is also very attentive and approachable, which made us feel even more confident in the school. Overall, we are so grateful for the love, support, and dedication shown to our children this year. It was a wonderful first year, and we truly appreciate everyone who played a part in helping our kids grow and feel happy at school. We can't wait to see the kids continue to grow in this school system over the years to come

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.

Our two children have been attending Arborland for about two years, and we could not be happier…read morewith our decision to enroll them. Our youngest started in the Toddler classroom with Ms. Karla, while our oldest has been in the Preschool classroom with Ms. Salzman. Watching both of them grow, develop confidence, and genuinely enjoy going to school has been incredibly rewarding and affirms our decision. As a school, Arborland is exceptionally well organized. The campus is clean, secure, and well maintained, and the staff consistently demonstrate professionalism, kindness, and a genuine commitment to the children. Our kids also participate in the extended childcare program, which has been a wonderful experience. They genuinely enjoy that time with their friends and teachers, so much so that there are days when they do not want to leave. One of the main reasons we chose Arborland was because we wanted a more structured Montessori toddler program than what we found at many other nearby schools serving children 18 months and older. Ms. Karla created exactly the environment we were hoping for. She is warm, patient, and incredibly caring, while also setting clear expectations and consistent boundaries that the children understand and respect. We truly appreciated the balance she brings to her classroom. Another aspect we especially valued was that Ms. Karla and her assistant teachers spoke Spanish with our daughter throughout the day. As parents raising bilingual children, having that support reinforced what we practice at home and has been a meaningful part of her early education. The Montessori approach has been an excellent fit for our independent, curious, and strong-willed daughter. She has now transitioned into the Preschool program, and we can already see how well prepared she is thanks to the strong foundation built in the Toddler classroom. We are incredibly grateful to Ms. Karla and her assistant teachers for giving our daughter such a positive start to her educational journey. We also appreciate Ms. Salzman and the entire Arborland team for creating an environment where both of our children continue to learn, grow, and thrive. We wholeheartedly recommend Arborland to families looking for a nurturing, structured, and high-quality Montessori education.

We are so fortunate to have found Arborland Montessori. We love all the school programs, especially…read morethe dual language program. And the staffs are even more outstanding! My oldest is now in the Primary class with Maestra Michelle and Maestra Aurora, and my second is finishing the toddler class with Ms Karla and her assistants, Ms Melissa, Ms Ally, and Ms Marissa. The most comforting part for me is to know that my kids are in great care with their teachers. I randomly received personal messages from Ms Karla and Maestra Michelle about my kids' day, their accomplishments, or just something silly they did, with a picture! I cannot express how lucky we are to have teachers that genuinely love the kids so much. It has been such joy to see our kids thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and in every way! I remember when they first started school, they were little people that barely knew how to talk. Day after day, month after month, they started to put words together, making sentences, then started to tell stories about their day at school. One day they surprised me with putting away their own toy! Then another surprise, putting on their own shoes! They learned independence, and courtesy, and so much more! We are so happy that our kids are at Arborland, thriving under lots of love and care. Thank you Arborland! Especially to the teachers and staffs!!

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!

Worst school ever. This school prioritizes the multi age program kids a crazy amount. My kid was…read morepunched by one of the kids in the program and my kid scratched his arm, my kid got a pink slip and the kid from multi age program got nothing because since hes "in the program they need different accommodations" ?? Which i find mind blowing. This school as well lets the teachers wrongfully yell at students which is backed up by the principals. The vice principal yells at staff and humiliates them. The 6th grade teacher Cardenas yells at her students then demands a apology. She as well never lets parents know of any incidents because she knows she is in the wrong. This is a horrible school mainly because of the staff but also because of the cleanliness the bathrooms are in horrible condition as well as denying feminine trash bins which leaves female students in a awkward position having to throw away pads/tampons in the main trash bins. Office ladies as well talk bad about students in Spanish in the office because the principals aren't bilingual which is extremely unprofessional. This school favoritism is out of hand which is unfair to students. Staff and principals never get in touch with parents when a student incident happens then they blame everything on the student with no explanation when confronted. Please do not send your kids here.

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.

My child attended 2 schools in this district…read more Pros - They do provide a lot of expeRiences for the children and there are many very dedicated teachers. They also have a devoted GATE program within the district. Cons - high class sizes, young and inexperienced administration, not equipped to handle behavior issues very well. The traveling school psych is not suitable for her job. The 504/IEP process what a nightmare. If you have a neurotypical child, their schools may work fine for you.

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

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.

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!

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.