05/09/2023 Ah, Taco…read moreTuesday. The pinnacle of every mediocre, sluggish, monotonous second day of the repetitive nature of school. Today in particular I did not have a club meeting for Illumination Foundation, as I usually do every Tuesday. Immediately when the bell rang indicating fourth period ended, I sped-walked to the outdoor lunch lines, hoping to snatch whatever was left of the infamous tacos. Thankfully, nowadays, there are always still a handful left even halfway into lunch. I frantically searched for my ID screenshot in the depths of my photos and thanked the cafeteria worker for the box of tacos as I quickly grabbed an apple juice carton. Finally, I am seated and can enjoy these bad boys. Sometime 10/08/2024 Woah. I never finished this review. I think it tasted good? Idk I lost the photo of this but imagine a black plastic container with two pieces of tortilla holding together ground beef mixed in with the cheapest American Cheddar cheese. Go Barons! (i hated high school.)

PLEASE READ!!! Many…read morepeople refer to this school as the "asian school" due to its high standards and the rigorous competition. Despite this "honor", there is at least one kid everyday sobbing their eyes out over a class rank, and during finals seasons, surges of low self-esteem and severe mental crises. Here, there is no such thing as student well-being- it is there but doesn't serve any realistic benefit for the student body. Out of all schools in the HBHS district, this school definitely ranks last for student morale and mental health. There is no support for low-income students - they pour all of the school budget on the most preposterous things, rather than a successful place for students to learn. The staff are there to monitor activity around the school but to students' eyes, are the biggest interference. The counselors do not work like counselors, at least one of my child's friends was behind on graduation because of the counselor's advice. It is best if you do your own research rather than taking advice from the counselors. My son has gotten food poisoning from the food in the lunch lines and has stated many problems with the lunch lines: poor supervision, crowded, and overall terrible food quality. I've already pulled my son out of this school and toward a private school for a better experience before he graduates. Please reconsider when selecting your next high school- it's the most important last 4 years and it is crucial you select the school that best fits you.

I don't even know where to begin, but the school does a lot of favoritism too much of that…read moreespecially when it comes to sports and the fact that they let returners they used to go there coaches it's just so crazy to me because they know how the system works. I emailed so many teachers already and no response so I'm taking matters on my own hands and taking this to the district with the proof that I have. Maybe we can work as a team and get more proof for this to stop

I attend this high school and I just want to say how horrible this school is. I don't have any…read moreproblems with the teachers and the students it's just how horrible the attendance people and nurses are. Honestly one of the worst times I've had at this school is up there in the office. Nothing but rude women who hate their lives so they put their feelings out on us students. The nurses could care less for their job and don't care for their students. Tell me why do they do everything in their power to stop students from going home because they don't feel well but won't even help the students to begin with. Not to mention how horrible the attendance people are. They're nothing but rude and they play favorites, the students they like they treat well but for everyone else they treat them like dog poop. I have only been to the office at least 6 times through out the 4 years of being here and each time it's been nothing but trash. As I get older I would never let my kids attend a school with these horrible women who are horrible at their jobs.

Vista View has been absolutely life changing for my son. We come from a charter school and had a…read moremind set that public school was somehow lesser. The staff and teachers at Vista View have ABSOLUTELY changed my opinion!! The consideration, attention, and care that have been shown to my son has improved his outlook on school, behaviors at school, and home, as well as his future plans for himself. I have been included and involved in every academic and social choice that affects my son and 100% could not be happier and more confident that this school is the best thing for my child's education and future.

This school has an awesome staff that cares for its students and provides a very high level of…read morecurriculum. The teachers are amazing and my daughter felt a connection at each grade level . The PRIDE program rewards the students who excel with a movie and lunch and so much more . Their new dance team and STEAM program has definitely put them on the map,

Yelp is no place to rate schools. However our experience here has been delightful. My daughter is…read moresped and my son in general ed. We love the administration and most teachers.

This school is an excellent place-there are some bad reviews here, but they aren't representative…read moreof what's been going on lately. The teachers and staff do their very best to support the students here, and electives like ASB and PAL give us a voice. The school's welcoming environment and numerous clubs ensure that everyone can find their place. If anyone is considering transferring to this school in the future like I did, I would very much recommend it.

at least it's close to good places to eat...that has to mean something :/ it's telling me to write…read moremore so i'll just say i'm glad to go to fvhs. thanks guys for listening to my review of my middle school. i'll see u guys at school on monday haha. ok i still have to write more

I've always heard great things about PLAVAN and the entire Fountain Valley School District. All of…read morethe positive reviews are absolutely true. Plavan does have some of the finest educators in the country. The teachers here are passionate about what they do and always give it their most. I can certainly tell if teachers are burnt out by just observing them. I do not feel that vibe here at Plavan. The teachers here are smart, attentive, and genuinely care about the students and families that they work with. They are very direct and always open for communication. If you have problems they will try to work with you personally until the issues are resolved. Kudos to the Principal, Dr. Ham. He is truly an exceptional boss. He takes good care of his staff. In return, they take good care of the students. Dr. Ham is always out directing traffic in the morning. He knows the name of every student at Plavan and makes an effort to chat with all the parents. This man is very hands-on and leads by example. Shout out to Ms. Jill Summerhays who is the current district teacher of the year. I mean wow, my middle son got to be in her class for 2 years. He was taught by the best. And it shows with all the progress he has made. She has a very unique teaching style and deep understanding of my son's educational needs. She proactively communicates with us and promptly addresses any concerns that we have. Her aides, Ms. Roberta, Ms. Patsy and Ms. Jennifer are so patient and sweet. My son loves going to school. We really enjoy seeing pictures of him doing fun and creative learning activities throughout the year. From the very first day my son started school here, she was so sweet and made us feel comfortable. We felt the love and knew this was the right place for him to learn and thrive. Also shout out to Ms. Jenn Andrews. My oldest son has her this year and it has been wonderful. She would meet with us throughout the school year to discuss his progress and offer ideas and different ways we can help him improve his skills at home. She is an amazing teacher with a lot of compassion and a big heart. You can tell she really loves teaching Kindergarten and helping her students succeed. Her classroom aide, Mrs. Williams is so sweet and great with the kids. In general, Plavan has really set the bar for how a school should be. The front office staff is warm, welcoming and respectful to all the parents who come in. I feel that we get first-class treatment like at a private school. They also try to get the parents involved with the PTO as much as possible. Great job Plavan!

Just as another reviewer mentioned, last school year we also had a big issue with Mrs. Ballesteros…read morehandling of bullying and had to submit report to the district. She failed to contact us when our son was punched unprovoked on the playground and cried. She also did not contact the punching kid's parents. My son was not checked by a nurse. Both kids were promptly released back to class when the recess aid brought them in. When I found out about it through his little sister I asked the principal about it and she completely lied. She said that the other parents were notified and there has been discipline. Little does she know, I know of the parents. Mrs. Ballesteros said that the kids were daring each other and the nurse checked on my son. None of that happened. I had evidence of texts messages between me and the other parent confirming my son's account of what happened and that the school did not notify them either. Long story short. I presented this to the district and Mrs. Ballesteros had me come in and she totally admitted to lying about everything and that "the situation is just rotten and will never happen again." With a new principal at Plavan this year we feel more confident and optimistic. We see him out there directing traffic and being incredibly involved. Our kids tell us he is out there watching the kids during play everyday. This change is very nice. Also, the new added front office staffs helping Kathy are both wonderful. We are very happy.

I came to pickup chromebook for my son. The lady at frontdesk was very friendly and helpful when I…read moreasked so many questions. The office is very nice and clean. The process were very smooth and quickly.

Clean + well-kept building with plenty of parking spots up front…read more I mainly stop by here for the SchoolsFirst FCU Image-ATM that's sitting right outside the main entrance. For those who don't know, the Image-ATMs will actually "read" and scan your checks on the spot. You can then have the machine print out a image copy of your check(s) on your receipt. You do not need a envelope for any types of deposits here. Your checks and cash go straight into the machine. Oh and it'll also verify the different types of denominations of cash you have to deposit too. So you can feed the machine your wad of cash, and it'll count, verify and deposit your cash for you - and then print on your receipt the number of each denomination of cash you deposited. Nifty little device. The ATM is fee-free to members of the Credit Union "CO-OP" network (look for that triangle/COOP symbol on the back of your debit/credit card. The ATM area faces the Fountain Valley Police Department HQ - and with police cars always heading in and out, I do feel safe making deposits/using this ATM (although its always good to practice common sense and be aware of your surroundings).

No Yelp pg for LQHS proper, so guess the review goes here. +…read moreGrateful for the AP classes offered here to kickstart my college career. Saved me time and $ to help pursue higher (under)graduate studies sooner and more productively. - Never realized how much the workout cage resembled a prison yard. - No pickleball courts. Qué lástima. - The literature teachers weren't good at teaching logical students how to excel in the arts. + The sciences teachers were excellent at teaching us the sciences and maths. Glad they were passionate about their fields too. - Their dance club organization was poorly executed. For every assembly performance, you were required to show up to practice 4am the day of or else you wouldn't be allowed to participate, even if you had been loyally attending all weekly practices prior. Since their 2025 remodeling, nothing's recognizable to us old alumni anymore. Fresh new grounds and buildings. Revitalized look.

To the mom wearing "Vietnamese student association la Quinta high school" shirt who smacked her…read moredaughter and embarrassed her in front of people Costco, way to show your narcissistic traits. Smacked her daughter so loud you could hear it with all the noise inside. I watched as the daughter was about to eat a sample only to be smacked! The daughter just looked straight ahead and took the verbal lashing her mom gave her. A teenage boy soon arrived to say only a few words only to be loudly scolded by the narcissistic mom, boy looked down in silence. I am familiar with those behaviors, looking down as it's a familiar feeling by my own mother. Neither child said a word. Why? Because they are used to being berated and if you even dare attempt to defend yourself, well be ready to be beat or unjustly accused of attitude for speaking up. Dear mom, I can only imagine who you treat your child in private if you so boldly assault your child in public. Seeing your face with that heavy eyeliner and trashy fake lashes brings back unpleasant memories of my own mother. Your behavior represents that high school simply by wearing it. DO BETTER.

My son attends here and it has a great atmosphere teachers care about the students graduatingread more

This is such a great High school. My Grandson and Granddaughter started going here after Fountain…read moreValley High School, they were not doing well over there Then they came to this School, my other granddaughter graduated from this School and she loved it. A special thanks to Mrs Maciel, the school psychologist, who has been such a wonderful person to my grandchildren, all three of them. This school cares about the Students. I love this School

My old alma mater as well…read more I hate all the ASB/Leadership kiddos and their need for attention. This place used to be mediocre at best, but then they changed it by adding "healthier" alternatives to what they had before.

HAHA my alma mater. Good during Junior year, fail Senior year. Beef jerky and Gardetto's can only…read moresustain you for so long. Still better than the cafeteria food.