This place is great!!! My kids love it and the teachers are always so supportive of whatever the…read morestudents are doing. The education is great my kids are always learning new things.

Attended this hellhole couple years ago have to say it was probably if not the worst experience a…read moreschool can give. Principals and yard staff are so obviously biased about punishing kids it's funny. The school does educate kids on academics but not to ever use a single ounce of their brain to clean up after themself. Some examples: 1. Bathroom had the fattest turd in it that a snobby kid left to not flush 2. Little gremlin kids slob around all the lunch tables I swear to whatever god is up there these kids cannot fathom how to actually be hygienic and keep the campus clean. Also, the school kind of looks like a prison. Theres barely any grass most of the campus is just asphalt it's so depressing. My favorite experiences were Science School (which you have to wait the entire time you are at the school for) and the teachers that are chill. To a student currently attending this school, I hope you enjoy or enjoyed pre-k to 3rd grade because everything in your life will crumble down to dust before meaninglessly blowing away into the wind. Kids will discover trends or stereotypes one way or another. And to the teachers that are actually chill I wish you the best in everything that comes to this school.

Think twice about sending your children to this school. Weigh your options…read more Rude staff and administration is even worse. Lack of empathy. When my son was seriously injured on campus (during a prior school year) there was no show of concern for his well-being. His recovery was months long and the principal did not reach out nor return my calls. When I went in the office to speak with her, I was told she was unavailable and in a meeting. Sadly, her office door was wide open and she was sitting in there alone not looking occupied whatsoever. There is heavy emphasis placed on the magnet program but unfortunately, not all students are given the same opportunities or attention. Our family learned that over the years. My three children attended this school. My daughter's 4th grade teacher lacked emotional intelligence as did the school psychologist. The teacher made me wait in the hall 20 minutes for our scheduled teacher/parent conference. She took a personal call during our session which cut into my time. She seemed to be screaming on the phone in a foreign language so I don't know what was being said but the tone was very uncomfortable/inappropriate. She was late and ended early not allowing me my allotted time. She did make time to accuse me of not having my kid study enough. The psychologist insulted me and suggested my child was below grade level because I worked until 7:00 pm and served dinner too late. She proceeded to ask me personal questions about my job and my educational background. It felt like an interrogation. My son's 5th grade teacher mocked my son for clearing his throat too often. She was a bully and kids fed off this behavior. There is no accountability from their end and no supportive services were offered to help enrich my children's education. Any deficiencies were blamed on me, the parent. Anti-bullying rules are not enforced. Major concern.

My two girls had Miss Wong in 3rd Grade. My youngest had Miss Miller in 6th grade. Miss Miller and…read moreMiss Wong are the best! They made a positive difference in my kids' life. They treat kids fairly and nicely. They handle different kinds of students accordingly depending on a situation. They teach really good and make sure kids will learn. I want to thank them both, especially Miss Miller who helped my youngest gained self confidence and believe in herself. She is the coolest and funniest teacher. My family loves Miss Wong and Miss Miller!

My son went to school at MWE, and he had a great positive experience. Not sure about all the lower…read moreratings, but I found the teachers to be awesome, and the atmosphere pleasant. In fact, I believe the school is in fact one of the draws of living in the area if you have elementary aged children. All in all, I am happy my son went to MWE, and he loved his experience there with his teachers and friends he met there. We never had any big issues there while we were there.

My son has been at MWE since TK. He's had some amazing teachers and some just average teachers. But…read moreoverall I can honestly say that this is a truly exceptional school. The parents are involved and they truly care - they volunteer at events, donate to the annual fundraiser (which pays for all the extras at this school that help make it so wonderful). There is a genuine sense of community here that goes a long way, and the kids can feel it too. Academically I'd say it's average, not too much homework but not soft on academics by any means. Most learning is done in classroom with light homework (mostly reviewing the days lesson) in upper grades. We've never had a bullying problem or anything that some other reviews mention. I've never doubted my son's safety at this school. He's made many wonderful friends here. We're sad to be moving on to middle school next year. We will miss you MWE!! Go Wolves!

My daughter had started here about 1 month before pandemic closures. Although we all had a…read moredifficult time getting situated with online learning, the staff was so amazing and helpful were excited to see how this new year will turn out! My little 2nd grader will now be a 4th grader! Thank you Rockdale for always being helpful and showing love to the students. Go Rockets!!

Overall the school is good, they offer a good mix of studies. Classes are great and majority of…read morethe teachers are good. The issue that we're having is that my daughter and her friends have shared with me multiple times that lunch time seems to be a problem. My daughter has come home starving because she has been fed two pieces of sliced bread and a slice of cold cheese. Not a grilled cheese but a nasty cold cheese sandwich or she's been handed a yogurt and a piece of fruit because they have run out of food. Pretty sad for a Magnet school.

Parents, if you care about your child's academic performance, this is not the school. In 2022 -…read more2023 school year, over 60% didn't meet the English proficiency. For Math, it's nearly 80%. For the district, the average for both English and Math is ~60%. This is not acceptable. How can a school like this continue to operate? To make matters worse, the principal won't release your child to attend another school in the district such as Delevan Drive, Eagle Rock, Mt Washington Elementary, etc. But there is an option for you, you can try to get into a charter school or if you have the resources, put them in a private school to avoid the nonsense. For more information, here's the link to the LAUSD site: https://explore.lausd.org/school/1717801/Toland-Way-Elementary

I wish I can give this school no star at all…read more... The teachers can barely speak english...everytime you ask them something they always say they don't know anything. My kid used to cry everyday begging me not to leave her there. She would come home and tell me stories of how the teachers would mistreat her. She only lasted 2 weeks there and I pulled her out. I should have listened to my instinct when I first came by to get an application.... worst school in the district to have your kid in....

We feel SO lucky to have Buchanan St. Elementary in our backyard. Our son is thriving in the Dual…read moreLanguage program and the staff, teachers, and community are second to none. Go Bobcats!

My experience with Buchanan was not so great. I wouldn't recommend anyone putting their child(ren)…read morehere. Every 2 years or so the Principal gets replaced, vice Principal changes, or teachers leave. Major red flags. My child was bullied. I reported it to the teacher. Teacher was great and relayed the message to the Principal and other appropriate staff. They however, sometimes did not follow up with me in a timely manner. There were several incidents reported. Apparently the bully is given a "self reflection" sheet to fill out and their parents are informed. No apologies are given, no good old fashioned standards like when I was in Elementary school, no consequences. So basically, bullying temporarily stops for a week? Then starts all over again. This is a huge issue in todays schools and Buchanan definitely is not taking care of it. My child was given therapy resources but my question is, if the bullies are the root of it why not give them resources for therapy or family therapy as well? Also, recently my child told me she had a bloody nose at school during lunch. Not only was I not informed but my child skipped out on lunch since the bleeding took up her lunch time. No one asked my child if they were hungry and wanted to get lunch and eat in the nurses office instead they starved all day. Very disappointed.

I love this school and how it has taught my children to be part of a community. They have been…read moreengaged in learning, both socially and academically. The arts specialists and teachers have integrated the arts into the curriculum which spurs creative thinking, imagination and new ideas from all of the children. My son is now in a public Middle School and doing so well, despite the jump in the amount of students and the different teaching approaches. LFCSA did him well. The teachers, staff and administration are incredibly hard working and wonderful at their jobs. And I think the front desk does an amazing job of guiding parents without over-engaging and getting distracted from their jobs helping run the school. While there are sound issues, the administration and school board have found some fairly good temporary solutions while working towards the (more expensive) permanent ones. But the space itself is wonderful and inspiring. I see in other reviews a complaint about the need to constantly raise money for the school. In no way is anyone ever required to donate anything towards the school. But the special things about this school (not including a parking lot and and amazing building), including programs such as the Artists in Residence, Professional Development for the teachers, Aides to help on the playground and in the classrooms, supplies, field trips, other special programs and more all cost a LOT OF MONEY and are not supported by LAUSD, the City, County or State.. So if you do not or can not help in fundraising, I plead you to contact your City Councilperson, your State Representatives, your Governor, and your President and let them know that public schools like Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts need much more monetary support. I am happy to say that my children love to learn and love to go to school, and I give LFCSA the credit for that.

My child was having a difficult time at his previous school where there were 36 kids in his…read moreclassroom. He wasn't receiving challenging materials, nor the support when children were bullying him. I have to say from day one CalCreative offered an amazing 180 degree difference from the traditional setting. He made friends the first day and has been eager to come to school every day. I'm kicking myself for taking so long to move him. I wish I had done it earlier in his education.

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I went to this school when I was 4 years old til I was 8. Then was when I moved to Torrance. I'm 24…read morenow as of this review. I was an above average student here but a below average student in Torrance schools.....This place could of done better. Anyways, I remember the teachers were nice and did care about your learning. And that I was like 1 of 3 Asians out of the class of 40ish students. Books wasn't beat up, though we had to bring paper bags to use as book covers. When i pass by here when I go take the long LONG route, this place has changed since I came here.

Pulled directly from my text with a friend: Hi! Ok, I looove their school. I love how tiny and cozy…read moreit is, I love the teachers and the community of it. I love how they're able to work with kids on an individual level cause it's so small. It's very much a micro school which is great cause I feel like we matter and I can make an impact, etc. but that's totally not for everyone, of course. There's a tiny bit of religious stuff which has been ok for us. It's mostly sweet and filtered through the female, mother, pastor. It's not fancy, very much a back to basics school. But you should go visit. Just set up a tour. Take a look. You can go whenever. The school director is a mom/woman named Irma Luna, she'll meet you and give you the scoop.

We are so grateful to have found this amazing school for our children! The nurturing environment,…read morestrong values, and dedicated staff have truly exceeded our expectations. The school not only focuses on academic excellence but also instills important life lessons rooted in faith, kindness, and community. Our kids are thriving, both academically and personally, in a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and respect for others. If you're looking for a place that prioritizes both education and character, this is the perfect school! We love Good Shepherd School !!