We love it at JMSG! Our sixth grader is thriving. She receives so much personal attention and help…read moreto become a confident student. She struggles in math and is becoming a confident math learner. She absolutely loves the emphasis on women's empowerment. This is helping her grow into the kind of woman we want her to be. She participates in musical theater after school and is looking forward to playing basketball next season. What a gorgeous campus, dedicated teachers, and unparalleled curriculum! I'm so glad we found JMSG for our girl!

My 6th grader loves JMSG because "all the classes are really fun and engaging. It is a forest…read morelearning environment with positive teachers and nice friends." The Head of School and the school counselor / wellness teacher welcomes every student at the curb as they arrive every morning! They ask them how they're doing and they answer parent questions. All the teachers are incredibly kind, generous with their time, enthusiastic about their subjects and about teaching middle school girls, engaging, and well qualified. They arrive an hour before school starts in the morning for "cornerstone" when the students can come in and get extra help From them, ask questions, and look over homework. Every week they have special guests and special events, like a whole day dedicated to "words" last Friday, where 3 different authors came in and spoke to the students, and then students got to pick from a variety of literacy-themed electives to attend for the rest of the day. Pi Day was also very fun, with many activities centered around understanding pi and eating homemade pies. At the end of the year, the whole 6th grade class produces a musical. And this year the musical is an original score written by the school's very talented music teacher and a Berkeley Playhouse Children's theater educator and director! We feel very lucky that our daughter was accepted into JMSG and gets to have such a magical middle school experience. She is enjoying learning and is enthusiastic about all subjects. She is excited to go to school every day and takes pride in being completely independent and confident about all her homework assignments.

Sport L.'s experience doesn't reflect the Redwood Day School that I send my kids to. Redwood Day is…read moregreat in so many ways, from the teachers, administration, the beautiful campus, and a true sense of community. I have two kids at the school, and I am grateful that I made the decision to send them here for these very important years of their education. For math, the school uses a hybrid form of Singapore Math, which for most parents seems very different from what we learned, but it works (and has success metrics - students in Singapore have one of the highest math mastery in the world). They use a different model in the Middle School for the 6-8th span that equally prepares students for higher level math in High School. Redwood Day has ways for kids who need or seek more in math - my kids are always challenged. They also have a Math Olympiad program and programs/staff to help students who may need additional support. I have never found Redwood Day to be lacking in helping my kids learn, grow, and master math. Culture and celebrations are also very integrated at the school - which celebrates everything from Latin, African American, Asian American, and Jewish Heritage months to Women's History. The school is having something for Ramadan, and I know they have also hosted a Shabbat dinner in addition to other cultural celebrations. All to say, Redwood Day is super inclusive, and my kids come home learning a lot about their friends' cultural traditions - just a couple weeks ago, they did a Holi event. No school is perfect, but I believe that Redwood Day is always evolving, changing, and listening to the parent community. For discipline, I'm thankful for the social and emotional learning that starts in K and goes through 8th. Even as 5 year olds, kids learn about choices, options for dealing with conflict, and what and how to make different (and better) choices when there is conflict. I don't know what the prior post means about authoritative discipline, but long gone are the days of that type of discipline model. My kids (and these next generations) need to learn self-awareness, self-regulation, critical thinking, and agency in working out their own differences - with the guidance and oversight of teachers, coaches, mentors, and role models. Personally, I much prefer that my children talk through issues with their friends, take accountability, practice humility, and have the support of trusted adults to help them navigate challenges. Not everyone is the right fit for any school - and as a parent, it is absolutely on us to ensure that we find mutual synergy with the school, teachers, faculty, and community. For me, Redwood Day was the absolute right choice for my kids - and I know they are more because of it.

Sometimes I get parents who reach out and ask me more about redwood day school to them I say we…read moreleft here and went to Berkwood Hedge School in Berkeley where my daughter thrived. We made it though covid with an amazing pivot to outdoor classrooms and my child didn't miss a beat. She's now in a public middle school: wise, self assured, kind. confident and getting straight A's. I believe her courage and strong sense of self come from the education she received at Berkwood Hedge School. If you're looking for a truly inspiring progressive independent education check them out. Not as many Bells and whistles but what matters is there the heart and the academics.

Hola mi nombre es Ana y soy mamá de 3 estudiantes de 5g 6g y 12g aquí en Lighthouse…read more Estoy muy orgullosa de pertenecer a esta comunidad, aquí mis hijos están seguros y an aprendido mucho, La ayuda de oficina es 10 de 10 y los Maestros excelentes!!

This is my kids first year at Lighthouse TK, 4th & 7th grade & I must say...Lighthouse has the most…read morewelcoming community on campus...with lots of great, supportive staffs & teachers...I have seen the growth in my kid's academic since they started Lighthouse...my kids love their new school & feels safe...what I love about Lighthouse is that they are BIG on partnership, collaboration with families coming together to support each other in our kids learning...we all want the best for our kids in helping them grow that will shape their future for success...Lighthouse is the perfect school for my kids!

Yeah, I read the other, very negative reviews, and I disagree!…read more First, I've been a teacher there for 31 years but I also graduated from OHS in 1981. My parents graduated from Fremont High School (but, hey, we can't all be perfect! Lol!) When I was a student at Oakland High, it was in the old building & I kinda miss it but I also thought it could've been better. The counselors were unavailable, there was a focus on the students who would go to University and not so much on "the rest"... and the food was gross. Luckily, I had friends and a little support group of other students who I ran around with. High school life is sometimes rough, especially if you don't have any groups to hang with. Not everyone gets into social clubs and school activities but as an adult, I see how many other opportunities there are at many high schools, but especially at Oakland High. There is a lot of student support and daily student access to teachers outside of class time. There is also a student health center with many other ways that students can engage. Oakland High School cannot be blamed by the other reviewers for the problems with society but in a way that's what they are doing. There is a LOT of violence, bullying, racism, inequity, sexism, homophobia throughout our city, our state and our country but it is NOT the fault of schools. Many teachers and schools, including Oakland High, are trying to do our part to help students think and cope with these issues. If there are not enough counselors then the solution would be to get more counselors but we are told there is not enough money. Therefore it behooves tax payers and all thinking adults to speak up and get involved about how the money a school district IS spent. Join PTA, visit the school to observe teaching and learning, run for school board. Sure, it is easier to just "move away" or to "go to a different school" or to just leave the area but you will never be able to escape the issues that drive the overarching societal problems which school district are always trying to address: racism, classism, homophobia and sexism. Sometimes the public schools are the ONLY places where these issues are openly discussed and solutions are lifted up by our students. Students minds are not vessels to be filled but individuals who can be educated to take responsibility for their actions and meet their futures head on. THAT is what Oakland High School is good at and I sincerely am glad to be part of that community. I hope folks reading this will feel that way too and join Oakland High School. Go Wildcats!!!

This school is the reason why I quit my job in Oakland and moved to another city so my kids can go…read moreto a better school. From the information above, that from that what ever you want and how ever you read it. Just saying.

I would give this school a zero star rating but I have to do at least one star but the dean of the…read moreschool aka director of education took my water for no reason and earlier today she took my Ipad when it was free time and they said I can use my Ipad and she took another kids Ipad at the same time for no reason and she took my water bottle when I was drinking water.

THE WORST MIDDLE SCHOOL im a student of aurum prep if any parents are reading this do not enroll…read moreyour child the teachers dont know how to do their job and the principle and vice principle dont care about the students and dont take any action when theres fights and even the teachers just give up and quit SO DONT ENROLL YOUR KID TO AURUM -Ricardo

I don't really see a friendly atmosphere as the previous comment implies. The principal is quite…read moreintense. Not in a, I think he is here to get things done kind of way. It's more of a elitist attitude that I couldn't possibly see benefiting a school. My child was considering going here until he felt extremely uncomfortable by the atmosphere here. Didn't seem welcoming at all.

Baytech school is a stem focus, technology school. One of the safest schools in Oakland…read more Neighboorhood is great as well. Being a small school also has advantages. Teachers have time available for one on one education. There is a friendly atmosphere here as well.

This review is for the auditorium...it is a great venue! The production you can do there is 2nd to…read morenone. The parking was easily accessible. Restrooms were clean. I did not know what to expect. I will admit it is one of the better Oakland schools auditoriums.