Both of my kids are attending FHS. My son is in the special…read moreeducation class and he is mainstreamed. His teachers and IA are kind and caring. They have excellent Art, Drama, theater l, music and athletic programs. The teachers and staff are professional and they care about the students. My kids enjoy the school dances and campus activities/festivities. It's a great school with positive environment.

I had a horrific experience at this school during 6th and 7th grade. I suffered with depression and…read moresuicidal thoughts, and since I'm autistic, I was a target of bullying and harassment and when I told school staff and principal about the bullying and harassment targeted towards me, usually by mean popular kids, the school didn't do anything about it they just defended the bullies because they were "popular". Some teachers at this school are disappointed with the lack of discipline at Sutter. I do NOT recommend enrolling your children to Sutter.

One of the things that makes me so upset is that there are no lockers or any place for the kids to…read moreput their books in the classrooms, so they don't have to carry them around. The bags are extremely heavy to carry all day, and now my daughter has severe back issues that are far worse than before she even started school here. Her last middle school did NOT have this issue. This is causing long term, permanent damage because of how heavy the backpacks are! My daughter's back hurts so bad everyday even crying some days from it hurting so badly. This has caused her posture to be very poor because her back hurts so bad to keep it straight! This really infuriates me! The school clearly doesn't care about our kids health or skeletal development otherwise they would have a system for the kids books. I've carried her backpack, and even I would have major issues with it pulling on my neck and causing back aches. These are young children and Their bodies are still growing. We are in Folsom supposed to be better schools. There should be a better solution for this very serious problem!

Had a very pleasant meeting with faculty to enroll my 2 kids. Met with parents and this little…read moreschool in the hill may be it. I especially like the story behind the church on school grounds. Not far from where my grandparents are buried. The parish hall could use a remodel interior wise but staff were so welcoming.

All the reviews are correct. The school is a major money grab. Tuition is one of the highest in the…read moreDiocese for Elementary and what you are getting is nothing to write home about. The school claims to pride itself on its Catholic values and sense of community. This couldn't be further from the truth. While there are families there for the right reasons, the majority are not. There is a huge problem with bullying, and it goes completely unaddressed. The kids are rude and many lack basic manners. Not a far departure from the parents who are simply there for status. This is much more a private school than a Catholic school. This review is 100% towards the school. St. John the Baptist Church is wonderful and unfortunately has very little to do with the school. This year can not be over soon enough, taking my kids to a much better environment.

I really like this school... but a few of the yard duties are rude and inconsiderate. The rallies…read moreare really fun and amazing. I do not like that the school is not allowing us to be on our phones or listen to music in class even if the teacher lets us now. High school is way less strict on dress code and phone polocies so some of the teachers that say, "It's gonna be a lot more strict in high school" have no idea what they are talking about. The amount of lunchtime is good and the classes are short enough that you dont get bored easily. Anyways, I had a relatively good 2 years here despite the ups and downs.

If I could give this 0 stars, I absolutely would. This school is atrocious. I did sixth, seventh,…read moreand eighth grade here. All years were pretty bad. Especially seventh and eighth, when the school truly began going downhill. Starting off with the 8th grade trip--Terri Daniels is honestly one of the worst principals I've had. Not sure how she got that Principal Of The Year state award smh. The 8th graders were supposed to go on the Great America trip -- but Daniels messed up the buses (the buses thought they were going to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, not Great America) and once they were already about 20 minutes into the trip, they turned the buses around and went BACK to the school. Once they got back to the school, Daniels began yelling at the kids, saying that they did not deserve to graduate and that they were extremely disrespectful and rude, when SHE was the one who messed up the communication with the buses. Like, WTH???! What kind of principal messes up a graduating class's final middle school trip and then yells at THEM saying that they don't deserve to graduate??? Seriously???!! However on a more personal note, all-in-all, a friend of mine was basically mistreated in a disgusting way in the school, and she was too scared to report it. When she did (only TWO DAYS later mind you), one of the principals (cant remember which one) said that she should have reported it the day it happened, and that they can't do anything about it now. The person that did it to her got absolutely no punishment!!!! like WHAT is going on at this school??? And to name the absolute worst teachers: Dr Daniels - reasons mentioned above Ms Walters - did NOT teach the class at all and instead sat at her desk all day Ms Agles - just retired this year i believe, but is extremely rude and always picking and yelling at kids in front of the whole class Ms Passovoy - not the worst but still bad, she is constantly judging student's choice of clothing and rude in general, although she is a good TEACHER Ms Campos - absolutely one of the worst teachers I've recieved, she is terrible at teaching, extremely, EXTREMELY disorganized, once I did an extra credit assignment in class and I had to ask her EVERY DAY for around three whole weeks to add it into the grade book. She initally said it was worth 2 extra credit points but only but in 0.2 points, and at that point i was just done. I'm probably missing some but I can't quite remember... The best teachers, on a more positive note: Ms Flowers Mr Von Mr Olsen All in all, i do not recommend!

AP Physics teacher Lisa Moore is the worst teacher, She teaches almost nothing, and her grading is…read moreextremely unfair. So many good students perform poorly in her class, She said to the students, If you guys do bad nothing good for me, If you do good nothing good for me either. School can't do anything about it. Feel bad for our kids.

Sister played a volleyball game there, students from this high school were making inappropriate…read morenoises after being told to stop numerous times, being disrespectful to the parents, when the head person was informed he laughed about it. when a parent was walking past a group of boys to go in the lobby the boys made inappropriate comments about her and when AD was told about it he didn't do anything, they where told to stop acting the way they were, and mouthed off to the ref, AD was told and went to "talk to the boys". but instead laughed with them and they continued to make inappropriate noises. these kids are unmannered and give a bad look to there school and it just shows with the way admin handled the situation.

No more playing tag? I guess more dumbing down the kids and turning them into sissies…read more Let's see the proof it's harmful, I myself and many others are doing just fine in life.

Awesome teachers who genuinely care and out in extra effort for the kids, great staff, and the…read morefamilies truly have a sense of community. My two nieces and sons all had a wonderful experience with nothing but positive memories. Highly recommend!

Exceptional, child-centered, high expectation administration and teachers. A highly collaborative…read moreschool with parents. Your child will love it at MVA - and, so will the parents.

My daughter attended Marble Valley Academy for 3 years. It was such a special place and I feel like…read moreit helped shape her into a more confident young lady! I really appreciate what Marble Valley gave to our family, so many fond memories!

Both my boys are high achievers, however being a student athlete, the academics can get…read morechallenging. Especially when you start to miss several days of school. Finding First Choice Tutors, Joe Vargas and Linda Lawliss has been a God send for my family. It's almost like having on call tutors who come to your house! As mentioned before, both my boys play several sports on competitive levels. So our time is limited, Joe and Linda find ways to make it work (even on Skype, video, or phone) and the boys benefit tremendously! First Choice Tutoring is definitely my first choice!

Joe Vargas and his Tutoring company have been tutoring my son for almost two years. They have done…read morea Fantastic job. My son applied to 5 major Universities throughout the United States and was accepted to all of them. Joe and his tutors came to our house at mutually agreeable days and times with extra days before Finals. He also has a Skype program available. I would highly recommend Joe and his company for all tutoring needs, Grade School through High School.

Graduated from this "fine" public institution over thirty years ago as a student. Looks like the…read moreschool continues to provide the same educational support and emotional safety to their students today as it did decades ago. I grieve for the child who wanted nothing more but to learn and was continually hamstrung by subpar, below average teachers who resented being there and a reflective administration. Leadership seems to always rot at the head. I recall there was one legendary teacher, Mr. Begg, who passed away over a decade ago. I'm grateful I was able to be his student. Incredible. RIP. Some things never change.

As a parent, I cannot recommend this school for students who are in general education but also…read morerequire additional support through an IEP. Our experience this year was extremely disappointing. When my son's mental health began to decline, I reached out repeatedly for support. Emails often went unanswered, requests for assistance were delayed, and an emergency IEP meeting I requested was never scheduled. During a very serious crisis, I felt abandoned by the very people who were supposed to help. My son experienced ongoing bullying from peers regarding his appearance and weight. Despite our concerns, he felt isolated, unheard, and unsupported. Over time, he began to believe that he was failing both academically and socially. Rather than feeling encouraged, he felt ridiculed and invisible. The most heartbreaking part is that my son experienced a mental health crisis on school grounds and later required extensive therapy and medical treatment. During that time, not a single staff member reached out to check on his wellbeing. The lack of compassion was shocking. Because of missed communication and lack of support during his recovery, my son was also unable to participate in important end-of-year activities, including the promotion walk. Thankfully, my son received the care he needed through private medical providers and is doing much better today. His recovery is due to the dedication of his therapists, doctors, and family. I hope the school takes a hard look at how it supports vulnerable students. Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported, especially when they are struggling. Parents of students who require additional support should ask detailed questions about how the school handles bullying, mental health concerns, and IEP accommodations before enrolling.

My children have gone to JAA EDH since 2018 and I feel truly blessed that my kids have recieved a…read moreClassical American Education that teaches to the whole child. I don't have to worry about my children being influenced by society and culture that have the opposite values of the traditional American family. The sports program is a huge plus. My two high school girls have been able to play basketball, soccer, volleyball, and cross country. The sports program is still growing, giving my 5th grader chances to play football, soccer, cross country, and basketball. Whether you are looking for a school for the Arts, Sports, or Classical Eduation, you won't be dissapointed.

We are deeply angry, disappointed, and shocked by our family's experience at John Adams Academy…read more(JAA). Like many parents, we were initially drawn in by their polished mission statement and strong community reviews. The reality behind closed doors, however, was a completely different story--we were shown the door almost as quickly as we arrived. As someone who grew up in predominantly white communities, I understand the demographics of the area. However, JAA severely lacks diversity--not just in the ethnic backgrounds of its scholars and staff, but in cultural upbringing and diversity of thought. The school is quick to label and judge families whose cultural background or parenting style doesn't fit their rigid mold. If you are a person of color, be warned: this is not a welcoming environment. For example, there's an expectation placed on young children that are completely unrealistic. Expecting preschoolers and kindergarteners to stand perfectly still and follow strict routines for a flag ceremony after just two weeks--with no room to move, explore, or get their wiggles out--is developmental absurdity. When children act like actual human beings instead of obedient robots, they are immediately targeted as "the problem." When we met with teaching staff to discuss normal, age-appropriate transitional behaviors, we were stunned by their complete lack of professionalism and expertise. There was zero long-term action plan, no strategy to mitigate challenges over time, and no willingness to help our child adapt to a new environment. They acted as if they had never encountered a child acting out during a major life transition before. Instead of partnering with us, the administration played the victim, framing our child as a burden until we felt forced to leave. The teaching staff lacks the experience and engagement needed for early childhood education. During my time observing, storytime was so flat and monotone that even I was bored. If educators don't know how to meet children at their level or honor their individuality, it's no surprise young kids lose focus. After consulting with multiple outside educators, it became abundantly clear that JAA operates on unfair assumptions and flawed developmental goals. To make matters worse, throughout orientation, interviews, and even during our withdrawal process, JAA repeatedly pushed us to rate them, asking if we "loved" the school and how we heard about them. It is transparently clear they are more focused on harvesting positive quotes for their website and social media than actually supporting the students in their care. If you won't even let a child stay and thrive, asking for a glowing review is insulting. Parents, please do your research. If your child tells you their teacher yelled or wasn't kind, believe them and run. We strongly discourage families of color (or anyone) from enrolling here.