Lynn J from Burbank, I think someone was seriously pulling your leg…read more LACES isn't perfect, they suffer from a lack of funding and resources like many public schools. However, there are some really dedicated teachers, administrators and counsellors building a community of kids who are inspired to learn. The student body is truly integrated and diverse. If you have a child who struggles, there are resources to help if you get in there and advocate for him or her. If you look past the few bad apples (students and teachers) and take an active role in your child's education LACES can be a wonderful middle and high school. Cons: food is awful, no football team, sports are meh, campus is messy, mascot is a unicorn (no really).

Great campus. Big. Generally teachers are nice and well mannered. But the front of house staff…read more Oh boy. They act and talk to you like you dissed their momma. On the level of the DMV. NO ACCOUNTABILITY. How about try and act a little more friendlier? It's a school for FS.

Came to Turning Point School for my son's basketball game and was very impressed. The facility is…read moreclean and well kept, and everything felt very family-friendly. The parking staff in particular stood out - they were kind, organized, and made sure we had a place to park, even directing us to another lot when needed. It made the whole experience much smoother and less stressful. Between the nice facility and the welcoming attitude, this is an easy 5-star review from me.

A wonderful, enriching environment for children to learn and build true friendships. We can't say…read moreenough good things about Turning Point and what it's meant for our family and what it's done for our daughter.

I love it sm the teachers here are so nice and the staff are amazing just must say this is the best…read more6th grade year here can't wait for 7th grade but I must say the janitor was quite rude one time but other then that it's overall nice here! But one of the 6th grade teachers did mention something about calling the police on us for her safety because the soccer balls would go flying everywhere and I must say they should have done something about that

This school has been absolutely amazing for me, the teachers, staffs, and the counselor are very…read morehelpful when you need help on problems or tell them situations you cant tell other people and also the students are very nice. There hasn't been a problem in this school for a very long time now and I think this is a good school for other kids.

Has to be one of the worst schools in BH district. Teachers unprofessional & unethical, entitled…read moreparents who run the school, students out of control. Their only concern is to beautify the school. Raise money & collect funds for construction. Pick up & drop off is a nightmare. Not a place for any child who is interested in education.

I went to Beverly Vista and loved it. I learned how to speak French and I loved all of my…read moreteachers. I had one teacher that was so good she was my French teacher and she was so kind to me I loved her so much I believe her name was Ms. Levine but I really have a terrible memory when it comes to names. And she was about to be married, the other thing I remember is that she had very very long hair. I was new to the school in 5th grade so I didn't know anyone and that is hard for kids. This is another reason I loved that teacher, besides being an excellent teacher she took extra time with me knowing how I was feeling. I loved Beverly Vista and I think it's a great school I believe I was very lucky to have gone there.

My husband and I attended Hamilton High school back in the 80's and both graduated from UC…read moreBerkeley. Our eldest daughter attended Hamilton and graduated from UC Davis in 2020, and is now graduating from her master's program at Stanford class of 2022. We currently have our youngest daughter graduating this year 2022 in the Hamilton music academy and deciding between Cal Poly San Louis Obispo or UCLA. MY POINT IS: This school has a lot of educational opportunities. You can be successful at Hamilton High school. It is ultimately what you make of it. I agree with some of the other reviews. Hamilton is not without problems (discipline, communication). All schools have problems. The key is navigating around those issues and still finding success. I think being able to thrive in an environment that can be challenging just makes you more resilient and prepared for the real world. Students need to find good peers, a learning community that they feel they belong to at Hamilton and in our experience they will succeed.

My daughter loves Hami. She is in AMPA, the music school. And plays sports. The kids she has met…read moreare nice and fun. Teachers are experienced and involved. School is challenging but not too much homework. Administration cares about the kids and takes safety seriously. Lots of staff on campus. My kid likes the Block class schedule: you take 7 classes rather than standard 6. And it makes the week more interesting/always changing. It's just feels like a fun place ...w lots of student-run clubs and music / bands in the quad at lunch etc. Hami is not close, but the drive is worth it.

I came here once a week at lunch time to volunteer for a program called Young Storytellers and…read moreCrescent Heights seems like a great PUBLIC elementary school in the area. Obviously LAUSD schools have their benefits and liabilities, but as a product of the school system who went on to graduate from UC Berkeley and USC Law, I have faith in the system and believe that each student has the potential to succeed if they take advantage of all the resources available to them, even if their parents aren't able or willing to be at home tutors. Their are some great teachers and programs at this school and even though I can't comment on the academic performance, I can say that the staff and teachers that I did come into contact with through my volunteer program were all good faith actors who put their heart and soul into educating the youth and I look forward to returning to the community next semester!!!!

My kid attends this school, the school is excellent, the teachers are motivating and wonderful…read morespecifically Mrs Owen the second grade teacher she is a sweetheart. Mrs Owen is so into helping the kids she actually searches for ways to get money for the kids to go on field trips. Thank you Mrs Owen!! Mr. Dillon is a wonderful caring First grade teach and cool...Thank you Mr. Dillon. The principal is new and I am going to wait to write a review on her. Today I am ready to write a review for the blot so new principal Mrs. Misdukes, twice I had incidents where this principal is not responsible for the well beign of my child who attends this school. The latest incident was enough for me, my child third grader was punched and bullied by a 5th grader, when my husband and I approached the principal to address the issue she would not even come out of her office to address our concerns regarding our child's safety, she brushed us off and stated that the incident happened at the Youthservices so she is not responsible, I will post the pics if how this 5th grader left my kid's leg and the not so new principal did not address the issue took responsibility for my child's safety. I would not recommend this principal to run ANY school.

I am only commenting on the facilities my kids play football NFL Flag football here and my daughter…read morewent to track meets here as well. Lacrosse track is in solid shape can't complain. Bathroom need some attention and improvement of overall it good for my kids.

I recently attended a CCUSD Board Meeting to see why I heard so much negativity about the…read morerelationship between the administration, parents and staff in local newspapers and through word of mouth. I was appalled at how disrespectful parents were towards the teachers. Regardless of one's opinions about the curriculum, which has been quite an issue these last few years, some parents spoke so negatively to and about the teachers and their opinions. Not once did the administrators or school board members intervene on behalf of their teachers which seemed to give permission to this disgusting display of disrespect and humiliation. Certainly there must have been a way to support these teachers and these parents. I left feeling that this kind of discord trickles into every phase of a school's performance and reputation. CCHS is not how I remember it to be. I'm glad my kids graduated when there was an amicable relationship between the administrators, staff and parents.

Our two girls have been in city kids for four years and we are so thrilled with the school and…read morecommunity. Having a school that goes till 6pm is so helpful for us as a family with two working parents. We also really appreciate the bilingual education the school provides. We've seen such tremendous strides in our kids comprehension and use of Spanish over the last few years in this program. The teachers at city kids really really care about our girls and we have had lasting relationships with them over the years. They are passionate, hard working, and so dedicated. We have personally had incidents where our kids have needed special considerations, such as dietary restrictions or sleep and nap schedule changes and we have been so touched by the way the school did their absolute best to accommodate those concerns and issues to the best of their ability. They consulted a sleep specialist to find the best solution for one daughter who needed to end naps earlier than usual, and worked with the other daughter's changing dietary restrictions gracefully when we were trying to find out which foods were causing her problems. We have also seen numerous sensitive issues over the years handled with a measured and deft response that secured our confidence in the priorities , abilities, and mission of the school. In parent teacher conferences, we get a thorough written evaluation and ILP ( individualized learning plan) for our child's performance in both Spanish and English programs and can see in detail where our kids are thriving or could use additional assistance. It includes specific recommendations on things to work on for them, such as which numbers they skip in counting , or reverse in writing, or social emotional issues the teachers see while watching the kids play. We are so grateful that the school has such an incredible level of attention to each child's needs. As a family we consider ourselves so lucky to have found this school and couldn't be happier.

Our daughter has attended Argo preschool for the last two years and it has been an incredible…read moreexperience for her and our family. The preschool director and the teachers are incredible, they love the kids so deeply and get to know all the families so well. The kids are challenged academically and it's been incredible to see how much our 4 year old has learned. They go on fun and exciting field trips, have access to extracurriculars and have a nice rotation of activities depending on the season (water play in summer, areal class in the fall etc). The hours are great for working parents and the kids are fed very healthy and interesting foods, helping to expand their palates. Each month they focus on a different global destination and they also learn about social issues in an age-appropriate way. I can't imagine a better preschool experience for our daughter and I'm so thankful for everything she has learned in such a short period of time!

The Willows is the best elementary school in Los Angeles! It is academically challenging while…read morebeing so warm and supportive.

I was the typical Westside mom with a Microsoft excel spreadsheet of all the private elementary…read moreschools that we were interested in for our son. The Willows was the only school on my list that wasn't on the "Westside" and I was hesitant to even go to the tour because of that very reason, but I am so glad I did. Touring private schools is like being on the Bachelor. You get to know each other by going on dates (tours), spend money (applications), and one magical day (in March) you get a rose or not. Usually the process is very one sided being that there are way more applications than availability, but Willows never made me feel like they were dating anyone else. I toured a total of 5 schools, but Willows was the only school that sent me a thank you note for the time I spent on my tour. I'm sorry, but a gesture like that goes a long way. We as parents are expected to send follow up notes (hello beyondthebrochure), but to receive one- made me get butterflies. Who wants to date someone and not feel special? When I toured Willows, we lucked out and had Kim Feldman as our tour guide. She is not only the director of enrollment for the school, but she started there as a parent. I toured the school and was just in awe of their progressive approach. They recognize that every child learns differently- so they offer different approaches and strategies when it comes to teaching. This was the only school that I toured that left me wishing that I went to a school like this as a child. The school is warm and beautiful, but what makes the school stand out the most are the teachers and support staff. You can tell that everyone that works there loves their job and love what they represent. They genuinely care about you and your children. They are known throughout the community for hosting some exceptional parent education events - Besty Brown Braun, Dan Siegel, Frank Bruni, and etc were all speakers this year. They have a wonderful WPA and there's always events going on that promotes community and unity. If you are looking for a haven where your child will grow and thrive. Willows is it. My son has grown immensely not only intelligently, but emotionally as well. I credit them because they use the RULER approach which really resonated with him (so much that he wanted to make our very own "mood meter" at home). He has gained so much confidence and found his voice in such a short period of time here and I'll be forever grateful to the Willows because of it.

So far so good. My son is entering 6th grade You can find…read morethe principal: outside! Managing traffic!! Thumbs up for that one! Uniforms, early dismissal Tuesdays And that's it so far, they've started on the new program Misis, which for now is not at it's 100% but it's expected to be soon. Do parents can have more access to what's going on with their child in the classroom.

I agree with the majority of the other reviews. There is a lot of bullying and fighting. They…read moretalk a good game about their expectations but it's all talk. Nothing changes. There are a handful of great teachers, but so many others that ruin the bunch. There are fist fights weekly, if not more often. It's not just the admin but there are some really awful families there too. It's every person for themselves at the valet line. People actually park in the street with their hazards on, or not, and block traffic until their kid comes out. And you have both sides of traffic doing this so the streets surrounding the school are gridlocked. The school has no power to do anything about it. There is no community within the school. I went to back to school night and one parent was asleep on the desk, another was taking calls loudly as the teacher tried to give her presentation, and other families that were letting their little ones run wild. It was a mess. Parents were eating fast food during the presentations. I was in disbelief at how grown people were behaving. I had a serious issue and called the principal 3 times and emailed him several times as well. He never got back to me. The coffee with the principal meetings are a waste of time. He umms and ahh's through most of it and literally reads what's on the power point. It took him months to figure out how to share his screen. It doesn't feel like there are professionals running the school. And the Nurse Kim is as mean as a honey badger. The kids are all afraid of her. Nurse White tries really hard to make up for it. The music program is amazing. Mr. Kaplan is dedicated to the kids and really cares. It's amazing how he takes kids with no musical experience and has them playing music that actually sounds like something. I hope he stays. He does so much to improve the school. They lost our registration paperwork twice. They put my son in the wrong program for the first two weeks of school and now he's still not in the right program. Sadly this is one of the better middle schools in LAUSD. It seems like most of the teachers are unhappy and don't like their jobs and therefore take it out on the kids. There is a lot of communication and god forbid you actually want to message them. I can't believe they just ignore emails. They call incessantly with their robo calls. They call you so much you have no idea what to pay attention to. Ms. Eschaveria and Ms. Roque are incredible but they are in the minority. If you have choices, go elsewhere. If not, hold your nose and power through and stay in conversation with your child to ensure they are safe.