Great innovative place for the kids to learn biology, chemistry, Computer science, engineering,…read moregeology, graphic arts, health Science, environmental science, and photography. Very affordable they have after school programs and spring as well as summer camp. I dont know about winter camp.

I'm very excited about the opportunity this facility has to offer our children in the community…read moresecurity is very good and important to the staff and that makes me feel better about this organization my child is an amazing student and this facility always makes me feel comfortable and they create such a warm loving environment for all the children I would definitely recommend this facility to anyone with children the staff are always friendly loving and most respectful and responsible I am very satisfied and grateful for all the experience we have received

I worked at this school as a PrimeTime staff for 2 months from January to February of 2023. This…read moreschool is wonderful! They have amazing school staff and faculty and this school has a lot of good programs for the kids! It's honestly a hidden gem. I really enjoyed working with kids so much before and after school during primetime. The kids were so wonderful!

Shame on that then 4th grade teacher, embarrassing an 8 year old for crying after having fractured…read morehis shoulder. Declining his requests to see a school nurse despite being in obvious pain. How could a grown man dare mock a hurting child, in front of his classmates too. To not stop there, but to also continue to manipulate the child into giving up personal info and act as if he was a friend of the child to cover up his awful behavior. I speak now--for a decade earlier I had no voice; something you took advantage of. I urge you, get help M. Don't mistake this review for being misplaced, a school that permits such treatment of its students is no school you wish your kids to attend.

As someone who attended here, basically a lifetime ago, I have to say that this is not a place you…read morewould want to send your kids to (assuming the principal I know still works here). I probably should've wrote this review a long time ago but this school's principal plays favorites and does not care for every child the same. Admittedly, I know I was a problem child during my time in this school and I have caused issues here and there, but the principal here just doesn't treat every child the same and basically gave me little to no respect as a kid. I really did want to try and be better, but her attitude and "under her breath" responses did not help me, whatsoever. She would give me side eyes and attitude with tone and she clearly had it for me and some of my classmates at the time I was here. For a school principal, she really lacks respect for the kids who attend this school, especially since their parents pay her salary. Students, on the other hand, it is a very mixed bag. For me, I just do not think the classroom environment a lot of the time felt welcoming at all. A good portion of my time here, I did not feel welcome nor did I ever feel like I belonged, no matter how hard I tried, especially if your child is a very hyper individual. The school, itself, is just fine and during my time here, the only real positive I have for the school are the teachers. The teachers were basically the main highlight and made me want to continue my education and a lot of their words and lessons still impact me to this day. I do think the staff of the school care deeply for the students, except for the principal. Parents, you are better off sending your child elsewhere if you don't want your child feeling like they don't belong somewhere. Honestly, I just wish my time and memories of this school was just a lot more pleasant.

3rd great teacher is amazing…read more.. Expected alittle more step up, for promises made though.

Counselors (Welch & Jojo) are unresponsive to emails and voicemails. The school does not answer the…read morephone after 3pm which is unfortunate because the school bus is so unreliable. I've spoken to the front office lady, she's very nice.

Mr Gutierrez sucks and Mr smith they are so rude and told my kid to shut the f**k up and said they…read morewere be nothing more n life

As an overprotective parent whose daughter was previously homeschooled, I was incredibly nervous…read moreabout making the transition. But every single staff member I've spoken to at this school has been nothing short of amazing. From day one, they've made me feel supported and reassured that my daughter is in good hands. She genuinely looks forward to going to school every day, which is a huge relief. She used to struggle with social skills, but now she's growing more confident and comfortable--and it shows. If you're looking for a school where your child can truly thrive, I absolutely recommend this one. Special thanks to the incredible staff members Mrs. Rainey, Juan, and Cassandra--it's been a pleasure working with you!

My friends kid goes to that school the school is not too big it is a good school the teachers are…read morevery nice and friendly

O'Farrell Isn't as well diverse in staffing as it should be . They definitely could use more Black…read moreStaff such as teachers through out the entire charter school ( only the best teachers will do ). The office most definitely need to be more diverse it's all Hispanic ( not good when you see no diversity in the office their the first point of contact and that speaks volumes when you enter a public arena and you see the diversity at first sight). My child has been in the school from kindergarten to current (9 years). The school does offer high standards of teaching, ( academic standards are high) zero tolerance is the standard and kept . Testing is accurate , behavioral standards are required at a high performance. Overall O'Farrell is a High performing school . TOP OF THE LINE IN EDUCATION IS PROVIDED at O'Farrell . Mrs Anderson is the best Principal she's involved and easy to communicate with. Very hands on and involved in the students and keeps the staff sharp on there toes . Awesome listener to the students and there parents needs. I'm not a fan of the lottery either for existing students, I strongly believe they should have a guaranteed spot if they've been Excellent students with Dean List and Honor roll awards. Through out there years at O'Farrell and there not a problem . Work ethic , Grades, behavior speaks volumes( all this should be a major consideration for existing students going to high school at O'FArrell) . My daughter is a high performer while navigating through the crisis we face from the COVID-19 epidemic. Mrs Anderson has hired responsible teachers that are going above and beyond to make sure the students are reaching there academic Goals. When a problem arises it's resolved immediately. Suggestions are implemented into lessons . Mr Vose is an awesome Home Base instructor who makes sure he's reachable at all times while keeping up with the students academics . I pray the high school instructors are hands on, involved mentally and I'm emotionally just as the elementary and middle school instructors. Navigating Through the crisis isn't just a word but a mission to sink or swim perish or survive while in the crisis.

We've been part of this school community since 2016-2017, and it's heartbreaking to see how much…read morethings have declined over the years. Many of the great teachers, staff, and families who once made this place special are gone. Unfortunately, morale among both parents and teachers seems very low due to poor leadership. This year was the final straw -- my son, a 6th grader in middle school, was physically attacked, and the response from staff was minimal. There was no real accountability or support. We've made the difficult decision to withdraw and move to homeschooling. Parents, please be aware: if your child is being bullied, don't expect much help here. Sadly, it now feels like this school is becoming a safe haven for bullies instead of a safe place for students. Teacher pay is low, class sizes are overcrowded (some with more than 40 students!), and children with disabilities aren't getting the support they deserve. And now, with the departure of our amazing principal, Dr. Ann Matthews, things seem to be getting even worse. The only positive is that all three schools share one campus, which is convenient -- but that alone doesn't make up for the serious issues, especially when it comes to student safety and bullying. Hemos sido parte de esta comunidad escolar desde 2016-2017, y es desgarrador ver cuánto ha decaído con los años. Muchos de los excelentes maestros, personal y familias que antes hacían de esta escuela un lugar especial ya se han ido. Lamentablemente, tanto los padres como los maestros parecen muy desmotivados debido al mal liderazgo. Este año fue la gota que colmó el vaso: mi hijo, estudiante de sexto grado en la secundaria, fue agredido físicamente, y la respuesta del personal fue mínima. No hubo verdadera rendición de cuentas ni apoyo. Tomamos la difícil decisión de retirarlo y comenzar la educación en casa. Padres, tengan cuidado: si su hijo sufre acoso, no esperen mucha ayuda aquí. Tristemente, esta escuela parece haberse convertido en un refugio para los acosadores en lugar de un lugar seguro para los estudiantes. Los maestros ganan poco, las clases están saturadas (algunas con más de 40 alumnos), y los niños con discapacidades no reciben el apoyo que necesitan. Y ahora, con la salida de nuestra excelente directora, la Dra. Ann Matthews, las cosas parecen empeorar aún más. Lo único positivo es que las tres escuelas están en el mismo campus, lo cual es conveniente, pero eso no compensa los graves problemas, especialmente en cuanto a la seguridad y el acoso escolar.

As a current parent, I love hearing from the school, but it would help a lot if we could save…read morenon-urgent announcements for after school or after work hours. When I get. Various calls during the day on a daily basis, I worry it might be an emergency, which can be a very distracting. So, unless it's really important, please save announcement calls for after work and school hours. Or send out an email instead.

Mrs. Palmer was my son's Special Education teacher at this school. She really takes the time to…read moreknow her students individually and their needs. She is really nice and understanding towards my son. She's really concerned for everyone's welfare. My son misses her truly. She's the best!

This review is not from first hand experience but from a former student. The teaching staff isn't…read morealways fair across the board. Students voices are not always heard. There are good point to Oak Park such as the music classes and the after school program. I personally appreciate Prime Times efforts to keep the kids safe after school. Though I did not attend Oak Park I have been to the school many times for relatives. I like it but as I said before their are pros and cons as there are in most areas of life.

Summer school staff July 2019 Rocks!!! Great, Super great!!…read moreThey get on our buses and make sure the children are in the seats !! Harnesses and car seats , are in place , they make sure we know who's who on our bus !! I love this !!! !! Perfect job!! Thank-you for an easy pick up this week !!!!!! This week July 29 !!!!!!!!

I used to go to this school years ago! I loved it every bit of it. Just one missing parts were lack…read moreof communication with teachers. When I got bullied they didn't really do much. But otherwise some other teachers were so nice! Loved them. ! Si ustedes tienen otra escuela para sus hijos los recomiendo que vayan a la escuela que originalmente te recomendaron, Esta escuela no tiene buena comunicación. Si sus hijos sufren de bullying no recomiendo esta escuela. No ayudan con mucho.

Teachers lack communication I feel there's too much sneakiness going on behind doors didn't feel…read moresafe for my child so I pulled her out