Huge five stars people! They are using the school to help the People of the Canyon Fires. This school is part of the relief effort to Help people impacted by the fires. Taking the principals call today made all of us very happy that they are open to first responders / Fire staff...families of the local canyons and towns -Maybe even livestock? Wow. Huge five stars to you. Thank you tons Elmo As a father of a student here...I'm proud. Good news peeps...this place is amazing. read more

stinky and smelly pit did not enjoy my time here heard it's doing better, most staff members are good hearted people the ousd should not exist please stay 6 feet apart from all coaches read more

I want to begin by acknowledging the challenges teachers and school staff face. I appreciate their efforts and understand that working with students is not always easy. However, my concern lies not with the educators broadly, but specifically with the treatment my child received from a counselor at the school. Do not register your child at this school and if you do stay on top of their counselors and teachers and speak up for your child. Had I been aware sooner of the internal emotional and mental struggle my child endured due to this counselor's behavior, I would have addressed it much earlier. Teenagers often don't speak up about these kinds of issues, as they are navigating their own challenges, so I do not blame my child for remaining silent. That said, I strongly believe the school must carefully consider who it hires for such crucial roles. It's essential to thoroughly vet candidates and not simply hire based on tenure, connections, or convenience. This ensures that students receive the support and encouragement they deserve. I am specifically referring to Michelle Parizeau, who, in my experience, has been detrimental to my child's well-being. During the few meetings I attended regarding my child's progress and scheduling, I was struck by her apparent lack of empathy and dismissive attitude towards both me and my child. It felt as though Ms. Parizeau held herself in high regard but showed little regard for the needs or feelings of the students she is meant to support. On multiple occasions, my child shared with me that Ms. Parizeau told her she would never graduate, would not amount to anything, and would need to attend community college instead of a four-year institution. These statements were not only discouraging but deeply damaging. Despite these negative messages, my child graduated on time, earned extra credits, and is now attending college. Teachers and counselors should motivate and uplift students, not tear them down or diminish their potential. The lasting impact of Ms. Parizeau's behavior has been so severe that my child is in therapy sinc she finally started telling me about what really happened and struggles to even talk about her high school experience. I am not surprised they painted the entire campus in prison-like colors--because that's exactly how the students are treated. The atmosphere feels punitive and unwelcoming, which only adds to the stress and challenges students face. This environment is far from what a supportive and nurturing school should provide. I urge the school to thoroughly review appropriate action to ensure that no other student has to endure such harmful treatment in the future. read more

El Modena High School - Elementary Schools Near Me - Orange, California

The staff in room 402 are extremely rude and unwelcoming for no reason. I don't understand why people would choose to work at a school if they are going to treat students this way. Students deserve respect, especially in an educational environment. It is concerning that individuals who choose to work with students act in this manner. If staff are unhappy working with kids, they should not be in this profession. This behavior reflects poorly on the school. I'm truly surprised this behavior is tolerated. In particular, the blonde, curly-haired staff member is so rude and should do better and maybe rethink her profession. read more

The teachers are great, campus is nice, kids seem to like it, surrounding schools are almost all on the same level, just a +- separates them in academics/sports. Sports, it's seems great for boys basketball baseball and football. Girls soccer and softball also seem good. If you have a daughter going here for basketball, don't. Take her to a good program like villa park and Orange high. Coaches have this ego and are ok with losing and not making any type of adjustments, their athletic director is also not the greatest and a hypocrite when it comes to even helping your own kids succeed on the court. It's a good ole boys club for girls basketball, so be prepared to "trust the process" that doesn't get worked on but you'll meet all the friends friends that they choose to hire instead of real coaches . If you want your daughter to have fun, do activities as a team, roast marshmallows and be buddy buddy, then cool this is the place for you , but if you want your daughter to win, i would not suggest bringing her here. You have been warned. read more

As someone who has just graduated a weeks ago from this school. I can say that the best part of the school has to be the teachers. The office staff were friendly from the staff members I've talked to during my four years here at Elmo. I'll miss it most for the friends I made over the years, but it seems like they're unprepared to handle special needs students. They've been pestering my mother to get my younger brother who has special needs to go to this school. From what I've noted this school doesn't seem like the school for him. Oh and no fault to the lunch ladies at all, but man do people keep cutting lines during lunch read more

As a product of the Orange Unified School District, I must say this gym was embarrassing. I was here to watch a basketball game and the kids were slipping all over the court because it was so dirty. You could see dust all over the court. It was a liability. The bleachers were shaking when anyone walked up them. The amount of trash and dust underneath has clearly been collecting for months (or years). I appreciate old/historic gyms, but this was just neglected and a poor reflection to what I believe is a good school. read more

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Although I know and understand being a teacher is a hard and thankless job, I have a not-so-nice comment about an English teacher at this school. Mr. Widdall is not a good teacher. He is disorganized, rude, and sexist. It really bothers me that he is even teaching here. I have heard that he is flirtatious with female students. WTH???? What's more, he blatantly puts his political viewpoints out there and makes students feel less than for having different viewpoints. I've made my complaints vocal to other teachers and administrative staff at this school, but I get more of a "Oh, yeah, we know" attitude than one that ever says they will do anything about it. I am well aware that this teacher has been at this school for a long time. Can you say "early retirement", please??? You, sir, have NO place teaching our kids!!!! read more

I regret enrolling my student at this school. The staff was not helpful. If your child requires accommodations or assessments this is not the school for your child. Dr. Preciado and Ms. Jimenez did not pay attention to my child's needs despite my communication. They had him like a fetching dog, if you come to school we might do this and nothing ever happened. Dr.Preciado had the nerve to schedule an appointment with me regarding my child's truancies. It was almost laughable. I really sat there and thought you are wasting my time and your time when this has been an ongoing issue. Prior to the meeting, I thought hey they might have a plan of action for him to be able to succeed and move forward but I was wrong. Dr. Preciado could have reviewed my child's file before scheduling this pointless meeting. Dr. Preciado and Ms. Jimenez should get fired for the lack of compassion they show towards special education kids. Do not enroll your student at this school if your child requires additional assistance. These two monsters will set your child for failure. read more

I think the band needs to learn some new songs. They only play two songs during the game, Bad Romance by lady Gaga and one song when Elmo scores a touchdown. The halftime is always the same song. Learn some new songs to get the crowd going during the football games!!!! read more

They have Gatorade at their water polo events. That's a plus in my book. But here for my niece's water polo game against El Modena...so go Villa Park! ;) read more

El Modena High School - Villa Park against El Modena- ladies water polo. - Elementary Schools Near Me - Orange, California

I've been a vanguard for almost three years and I've only had one teacher during my experience there who's taught be enough material to retain through the years. Except Mrs. Acondilado the staff at El Modena is poorly trained, at least the teachers I've had, and the school is extremely disrespected. About 20% of the Vangaurds have school spirit and its not a fun place to be. The office staff completely ignores you except for Mrs. Lamb who's extremely sympathetic and smiley! Basically I wouldn't say I like it here at all. read more

The campus is not up to date but the staff and facility are extremely caring of the students

I'm very excited to be able to rate my old school, I had a great time Class of 2003, I strongly recommend this school if you want a decent education, it's like all things in life you will reap what you sow. I hope this helps but it was a great school read more

I didn't have any problems with the school mainly because i only went to school for my friends and the choir program. I always had a blast in Mrs. Solis class, that would be my favorite place to be after school. I had a great history teacher my jr. year and he was the only teacher who really cared to get to know me that year besides Mrs. Martin, she was awesome. I think i had a lot of great teachers at Elmo but many teachers their don't know how to encourage their students to strive after their goals and dreams. I was never encouraged by anyone besides the two teachers mentioned. unfortunately i don't remember the name of my history teacher but he was cool. I don't think the school had much school spirit at all when i was going their, and i think this is the fault of the school, not the students, because the staff game the students no desire to strive after anything, and if the students ever did have spirit it was because of there up bringing. I have to say that most teenagers like to listen to other adults more then they like to listen to their own parents and sense the teachers didn't teach enthusiasm, they failed at their attempts to make the school a better school. If they attempted at all that is. One of my teachers, one of my math teachers was also the girls soccer coach and he sucked at teaching math. he never even collected our homework so it was almost impossible to get a good grade and when we had a test we never new until the day off so we had no time to study for it. Thanks to that teacher, I never got to algebra 2 read more