this may be one of the worst schools I've went to. They preach about not tolerating bullying of any…read morekind then go on to side with the perpetrators while the victim gets a "you'll be okay, we've talked to them." the principal is extremely rude and yelled at my mother over the phone because we were trying to fix a bullying issue that I was facing. The teachers here are also horrible and do not care about bullying either, sometimes they'll even jump in on it. Definitely do NOT send your kids here.

This school sucks they fired the BEST teacher there and the best vice principal retired…read more Additionally the food sucks my chicken was pink.

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.

We love this school. My son has thrived here. He loves the extracurriculars and also the emphasis…read moreon whole child learning. We love the community and the special events that make this school such a special place to be a part of. Lots of great field trips and hands-on learning!

My child was at Golden Valley River for 2 years. After recently going back through his 2024 IEP,…read moremeeting notes, and the emails from that time, I decided other parents of children with IEPs deserve to know about our experience. In 2024, during our first experience with the IEP process, a Special Day Class was presented to us as the recommended placement for our son for first grade. We were told to research our options and decide how we wanted to proceed. We signed the IEP believing we had options. What was never clearly communicated to us was that GV would later treat that signature as meaning our son could no longer return to River. When I realized that was their position, I objected immediately and in writing. I explained that the SDC had been presented to us as a recommendation, that we had been told to research and decide, and that neither my husband nor I had agreed our son could not return. I specifically asked them to show me where the IEP said that. I never received a direct answer to that question. Instead, GVs Director of Special Education responded in writing that River was "unable to meet [our son's] needs," that he had been "recommended for a special day class," and that because we had signed the offer, we needed to contact our district of residence. But that wasn't what I was asking. I knew an SDC had been recommended. I was asking when and where we had been clearly told that signing the IEP meant our child would no longer be allowed to attend the school he had been at for 2 years. Had someone looked us in the eye during that meeting and said, "If you sign this, Golden Valley's position will be that your son cannot return to River," we would never have signed it. And this wasn't something I suddenly decided I misunderstood months or years later. I raised it immediately. I asked for clarification. I demanded answers. I put our disagreement in writing. I asked them to show me where we had agreed to this. We had another meeting because we wanted to revisit the decision and discuss our son remaining at River. We still did not receive a straightforward answer to the questions we raised. Instead, our signature was treated as though it settled the issue. Looking back at GVs own documentation makes the experience even more upsetting. The IEP notes list multiple options the team considered, including continued enrollment at the charter school with accommodations, general education with accommodations, etc. Yet the documentation we received does not explain why the options that could have allowed our son to remain at River were rejected. His IEP also states that academic interventions had not been tried because Golden Valley's kindergarten program was play-based and formal academics were not introduced until first grade. We were never provided a separate Prior Written Notice explaining that Golden Valley's position was that our son could no longer attend River or why alternatives that could have allowed him to remain were being rejected. I still have the IEP. I still have the meeting notes. I still have the emails. Two years later, I don't have to rely on my memory of what happened. I can read what I wrote while it was happening. We were parents navigating our first IEP. We trusted the professionals sitting across from us to explain our options clearly and make sure we understood the consequences of what we were signing. They did not. But what I find even harder to accept is that once I explicitly told them there had been a serious misunderstanding and demanded clarification, we still couldn't get a direct answer about when or where we had supposedly agreed that our son could no longer return. Looking back, I feel manipulated by a process we did not yet understand. We felt pushed out of a school our child had attended, and we felt that our lack of knowledge about the IEP process worked against us once our signatures were on the document. Parents should not have to become experts in special education law before they can trust that the professionals sitting across the table are being completely transparent about what they are signing and what it means for their child's education. If your child has an IEP or may require accommodations, ask everything. Ask exactly what every signature means. Ask whether your child can continue attending the school if you accept a placement recommendation. Ask what supports and accommodations have been considered. Ask why other options were rejected. If something doesn't make sense, say so. If the answer isn't clear, ask again. And get everything in writing. I can't change what happened to our family, but I can make sure another parent walks into their first IEP meeting knowing the questions I didn't know to ask. I wish someone had done that for us. We trusted GV with our child. When he needed additional support, we were told they didn't have the resources for him. That is how our two years at Golden Valley River ended.

Mr. Edward's is hands down the worst teacher I've ever had. Do NOT get him, you will learn nothing…read moreand if you get a bad grade you can barely get it up in his class

Best high school in the Sacramento area! What a hidden gem tucked into a caring and supportive…read morecommunity!

This school is absolutely amazing!! 3 of my kids have attended,1 is still enrolled and 2 have sense…read moregraduated, 1 a year early. The faculty is incredibly knowledgeable and really care about the student's success. On top of typical curriculum, they teach them life skills, like how to stay within a budget at the grocery store. They also teach them music, art, and go on field trips monthly. Additionally, they do not give homework but encourage family reading time. And more importantly, during parent-teacher conferences they not only discuss areas of improvement but also what they plan to do to help your child succeed. I can't say enough about the school. I definitely recommend coming by to do a tour and see all of the amazing things they have to offer.

My son has been attending Almondale Academy for a little over a year. One of the first things we…read morenoticed about the campus is how spacious and serene it is. It has so much outdoor space for the kids to play and explore, and the fact that there are visiting peacocks and chickens wandering around just adds to the charm. My son loves bringing home little nature "souvenirs" like feathers and cool rocks and sticks he finds at school, and they've become prized possessions in his room. The atmosphere is really calm and peaceful, which makes it a wonderful learning environment. The small class sizes are another huge plus and allow the teachers to give each student the attention they need. The staff here genuinely care about the kids, both academically and emotionally. I've been amazed at how the teachers, staff and even the other students have really helped my son come out of his shell. Despite being previously enrolled in preschool, he was quite shy and introverted when he first started kindergarten. He's now really flourishing and every day I can see the positive impact everybody at Almondale is having on him. I can't say enough good things about the staff and teachers. They're kind, attentive, and genuinely care about each student. My son isn't just another kid in a classroom; the staff and teachers truly take the time to understand his strengths and challenges and work with him every day to help him thrive, which is something I really value. Almondale Academy has been a perfect fit for our son, and I'm so glad we made the choice to enroll him here. If you're looking for a nurturing, supportive, and academically solid school, I highly recommend checking it out.

Wonderful school! Amazing amazing parents, teachers, and staff!…read moreIf I could change one thing, I'd make it Kindergarten-12th grade so my son didn't have to leave for middle and high school.

My daughter has been attending Pershing Elementary since kindergarten. She had her ups and downs…read morewith the teachers but the staff overall seems professional. My youngest daughter might attend in three years. Fingers crossed!

This was our first choice to take our daughter for her first year of public school, we know some…read morekids who currently attend and not to mention it's close by! Her Kindergarten teacher was Mrs. Broaddus and the teacher's helper was Miss Amy, who is probably the sweetest woman you'll ever meet! Instead of the usual school supply list, we were asked to bring donations for the classroom. For school lunch she was given the option of a school lunch or to bring her own and we love packing her lunch! Her class of 26 students had so many fun themed days, our daughter's favorite, jammie and stuffed animal day! Always lots of art work brought home and I have them to thank for helping our daughter make so many great friends, encouraging her to read, count and write! And of course you cannot forget music time, PE, recess and free time! They even went on a field trip to the Sacramento Zoo! You cannot give less than 5 stars for schools who are giving your child the gift of an education! Yesterday was the last day of school and we're so proud of our soon to be first grader! Moms reading I hope your children have a great summer vacation and we'll see you in August!

This school had the potential of being a great educational experience, however I had a teacher who…read morelegitimately belittled his students. I thought it was just me but now it's been almost two years since I left and from talking to friends I now know that he did it to them, too. He made sure to make a point of getting the attention from everyone before his public humiliation performance towards his victim of the day. I'd HIGHLY recommend Visions in Education if you're looking for a home school, but if you want to go to options get any other teacher except Artin. He didn't track my work and scores properly, which resulted in being short on credits. Please research who your child is placed with here & proceed cautiously!

From the owner: Options For Youth (OFY) is a network of free public charter high schools in Southern California…read moreoffering students a flexible, personalized approach to education. Whether you're behind on credits, disconnected from school, want to graduate early, need to tend to responsibilities outside of school, or simply desire a non-traditional learning environment, OFY's dedicated staff want to help you reach your academic goals. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to the development of a young person's social, emotional, and academic well-being. When you visit one of our centers, you'll find students working one-on-one with highly qualified, passionate teachers and advisors. OFY also offers students the opportunity to engage in a variety of learning styles, creating what we call a 'blended' learning model. This innovative approach to education allows students to learn with great flexibility through: independent study, small group (SGI) classes, online courses, single-subject tutoring, and hands-on experiential activities, trips, and cultural excursions. Many OFY schools are Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners. From enrollment to graduation, these partnerships empower OFY students to prepare for success in today's economy through career exposure, networking events, college and career entry planning, critical skill building, and certificate and internship opportunities.

Unfortunate that this is the best school in the area. I've attended 7 different schools throughout…read moreK-12 and this one was easily the worst. Old, OSHA violations in the cafeteria & stage, bland, food that is very easily the worst out of any school I've ever seen, unappealing visuals, confusing layout, unregulated racism and bigotry among students, and a lack of school spirit. The school staff are alright, not bad. Generally helpful. Some have passion. Don't take the painting class, the teacher is notoriously rude and unhelpful. It gets the job done, but if you're looking to move to the Sacramento area, I would consider looking into adjacent cities with better schools.

I have a business down the street on the corner of Madison and Kenneth and have called several…read moretimes about 20-30 of your students trashing our parking lot every Thursday they are let out early. They ride bikes around playing chicken with cars, fighting and throw trash everywhere for hours. My husband is a principal and I know that you are responsible for your students until they get home, so when I call to have you send someone down to get them out of here and you do nothing and shrug me off, I can only guess that you don't care about your students safety or your community. If and when one of these kids gets killed by a car in this parking lot...you will be responsible! Take care of it!

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!