The last two years at this school have been a real disappointment. If you're able to break into the…read moreparent community, you'll probably enjoy it. It's nice becoming friends with the parents of your child's classmates, but unfortunately, that wasn't enough to make up for the issues we experienced. The teacher turnover has been hard to ignore. Several amazing teachers left, leaving those who stayed with even more responsibilities and less support. At times, it was obvious how overwhelmed some teachers were. As a parent, that's difficult to watch. One of our biggest concerns was technology and student safety online. Despite schools knowing what children can access on the internet, my child told me students were visiting sites like TikTok, YouTube, and Amazon during school. Even more concerning, my child was exposed to inappropriate images shown by another student. It left us wondering what safeguards were actually in place. Communication with administration was another frustration. Good luck reaching someone by phone without calling multiple times or leaving messages. When concerns were raised, we often felt gaslit rather than supported. What the school does seem to do well is fundraising. There is no shortage of requests for donations or encouragement to ask family and friends to contribute. At times, it felt like fundraising received more attention than addressing parent concerns. I've noticed more parents speaking up and sharing their experiences recently, and unfortunately our experience this year was no better than last year. We wish the school luck and hope for the best but they need to get their priorities straight. Do your research, ask current and former families questions, and look beyond the marketing before deciding if this school is right for your child.

We were beyond disappointed with CWC West Valley. It's a desolate, depressive educational landscape…read morewith a completely absent administration. My husband used to joke and call it kid jail. Sadly, not much laughing was done in the year all three of my kids were at this charter school. After starting in August 2023, by September I was already researching new schools. If I'm being honest, I had red flags simple touring the school, but I dismissed them because the social emotional focus really resonated with us. Turns out that was all performative as well. Classes were brimming and teachers overextended and under supported. The school takes on more IEP students than it can responsibly handle, simply to gain more state funding. It's icky. It feels irresponsible at best and exploitative at worst. So much for a school that prioritizes the social emotional. It's interesting to me how many parents who have never experienced a wonderful school environment (we have been fortunate to have ONLY experienced wonderful school communities outside of this one year at CWC WV) make excuses for the bad behavior at CWC. I can only assume they do this because they have only really ever experienced a school as subpar as CWC. If you're a parent at CWC with reservations, I'm here to tell you that wonderful schools do exist outside of this sad, little bubble. We are at an amazing school this year and we love it. My kids current principal is the figure head of their school, funny and outgoing, accessible to all parents at all times. The principal at CWC hid from us parents and would only come out of hiding to chastise us via email when we had complaints about the school. We were told essentially "good vibes only" in public forums (like parent WhatsApp threads, etc.) about the school and to bring any direct concerns to the administration. Which we would then do and those concerns would go unaddressed and admin was negligently unresponsive. It was a HOT MESS. The lack of transparency felt (again) icky. I can't trust any institution to care for my children that squashes dissent and eschews transparency. Which is hilarious being that their brand is "social emotional." Nahhhh. It's performative. The school does not live up to or implement the values it espouses. A number of Kindergarteners were sent to the principal and VP last year for acting out. Which is wild to me and feels ridiculously punitive for a bunch of five/six-year-olds. It certainly does not align with the philosophy the school promoted to us. The kids were shamed for misbehavior when the teachers and kids alike are not set up for success by the administration jam packing classes. I do not blame the teachers, all three of ours really tried. I fully hold the admin responsible for the chaos at the school. As Dr. Becky would say, if kids are acting up, do you hold the jr. employees responsible or the CEOs? This lack of structure, order and real-life implementation of social emotional values rests squarely on the shoulders of the ineffective admin. There is no nurse on staff. My six-year-old came back to me one day with blood all over the front of her shirt. She had a bloody nose at lunchtime, and the supervision is so lackluster no one was there to support her. Finally she did get to the office but not before she had bled all over herself. The office called and said she needed a change of clothes. Once I got there and she was changed, they dismissively told me to "get the blood out of her hair" before she could return to class. That's a direct quote. Bonkers. In no world is any of this ok. The final cherry on top is they literally shame caregivers into donating and volunteering. Fun times. We were so underwhelmed by the school and yet daily they would solicit our money and time in really shame-y ways. "If we don't meet X donations threshold your kids will lose their amazing access to art/music/etc. If you don't volunteer, we won't have XYZ." The one time my husband and I volunteered for the carpool drop, my husband was yelled at by a lead volunteer. Love these good time social emotional vibes, baby! The school is a mess. Their philosophy sounds good on paper, but their execution of those ideals leaves little to be desired. I remember complaining on a WhatsApp thread (and being silenced by admin) and a bunch of other parents privately DMing me to say they completely agreed with my concerns. We just couldn't complain in any public forums, or we would be shut down which is super shady. What do they have to hide? There was a mass exodus of families our year, and turnover of both families and teachers alike at CWC WV was very high last year. If you're a potential parent, I would advise you to really think this school through. And if you're a parent with a kid at CWC WV, trust your gut if things feel off. Don't let the community gaslight you into believing it's a great school. It's not. Full stop. Your kids deserve better and better absolutely does exist.

About a year ago, my sister went to this school, and she was bullied and harassed the entire time…read moreshe was there. Kids would touch her without her consent and use her as a scapegoat for things she didn't even do. She was also hit in the head multiple times. When she tried to get help, the teachers and the principal didn't take it seriously and literally told her, "You're not being bullied, you just call it that." On top of all of this, her grandma had just died. Instead of being supportive, one of her teachers made sarcastic "apologies" about it, like it wasn't a big deal at all. There were also a lot of other really messed up things happening at that school that were completely ignored. My sister only had about two friends, but they were genuinely kind to her, and that's honestly what helped her get through it. Having a couple of good friends matters, but it doesn't excuse what happened. No one should be treated like this at school or made to feel unsafe, especially when the adults who are supposed to protect students are the ones failing them.

I have not even have had 1 year of my kid a going to this school amdnthey get bullied and hit and…read morenothing gets resolved they are about to leave the school to a new one because im tired of dealing with the bullying in the school

I told my 9 year old to bring lunch from the school and see what they were serving and as I was…read morelooking really close at food, I saw a tiny worm on the food. And when I looked at the milk, I poured it in a cup and it was gooey and slimly. So disgusting. Don't ever bring your kid here.

The ladies in the office - principal - nurse - everyone there worthless. they don't help, if you're…read morea young parent i don't recommend this school as they are always looking down on you. Today my daughter was in class where they made her play a game which involved running. she fell on her face/head, they called me 1 time told me she had a small scratch on her face. when i pick up my 6-year-old daughter she couldn't walk, very dizzy, her head was hurting, i went to the office to get answers, i was mad i cussed 1 time. they decided that me cussing was more than my daughter getting hurt, threatened me with calling police if i didn't leave. Came home just to call 911 because she felt a lot worse. Mr. Barbara was the only one who cared about the kids and helped everyone. Ms. Ratner or whatever her name is doesn't do anything. completely trash no wonder she looks like a dam mouse/rat. take your kids out of school for their safety. as mine don't feel safe in that school any more .

Today April 16 at 756 am , I am trying to drop off my special needs kid . When ms Carter tries to…read moreclose the gate with my body half way through the gate . SHE SAID I WASNT ALLOWED TO GO IN CAUSE IT WAS PASSED 755 it was only 1 minute 1 simple minute but she decided to try to close the gate with my body half way through .... Are you serious???? . I felt the antena of her wacki tacki on my chin cause thats how close she got to me . I wanted to cry how can Ms Carter be principal when she is just so awful Slamming a gate on a parent for trying to drop off a special needs kid is just beyond hurtful. I have cried from anger that Lausd Doesn't do nothing to stop her from not being a good principal she takes from our kids , she is disrespectful but yet she is principal.. MS CARTER MUST BE REPLACED . . . .She isnt a good fit for lausd and she needs to learn how to be a human. And treat others with respect . Dana Carter has been known to steal from the school, hide information from parents and even on class dojo they removed the comment section cause of how much she was being accused . And thats a good fit for Sunnybrea ???? Really really she should be in jail .

hai! student from sunnybrae here, if you are thinking of enrolling ur children here DONT unless you…read morewanna make ur kids life a living hell. there's mold everywhere, and the kids constantly getting sick from it,rude staff, and mean kids . whatever you do, DO NOT let ur kids step foot into this school . and I mean it. bye!

We've had a wonderful experience at MLC. The teachers truly care about the students and it's clear…read morethey love what they do. The school also does a great job providing emotional and academic support through counselors and staff, which creates a very positive environment for the kids. The Spanish immersion program has been amazing for our family. Spanish isn't the dominant language in our home, yet our son (currently in second grade) comes home speaking and reading Spanish with confidence. We've even had native Spanish speakers compliment how well he speaks. We're incredibly grateful for the education and encouragement he receives at MLC and highly recommend the school to other families.

it has been amazing having my now 2nd grader & Kinder children at this amazing community school. I…read morelove the way the attention each child gets based on their individual style of learning and level they are at in every subject. I also appreciate the focus on socialemotional learning and resources. My kids love the teachers and how much fun they have while learning. I'm so lucky to have found this amazing school.

Unfortunately, I couldn't agree more with the previous negative comments, bullying has been the…read morebiggest problem and no talks or psychological support for the children were ever implemented. The favoritism is obvious, as is how they ignore the problems.

This school was honestly one of the worst experiences I've had. The staff are unbelievably rude and…read moreact like basic kindness is too much to ask for. It feels like no matter what you do, they're ready to snap at you or talk down to you for no reason. Even simple questions get met with attitude, eye rolls, or straight-up disrespect. The organization of school activities and academics can feel messy and inconsistent, which makes it harder for students to stay on track. It also feels like favoritism plays a role in how certain students are treated, which creates an unfair atmosphere. I've never been around a group of staff that seem so uninterested in being kind or understanding. I expected a more supportive and structured environment, but unfortunately, this school did not meet those expectations.

My son has learned a lot and is very happy. They also offer different types of after school…read moreprograms .

We have been part of this school community since my daughter was in TK, and she is now in…read morekindergarten. I couldn't be happier with our experience. The staff is incredibly kind, supportive, and welcoming, and the educational program is excellent. Both her TK and kindergarten teachers have been wonderful knowledgeable, caring, and truly supportive of my child's growth. My daughter feels happy and safe at school, and I can clearly see how much she is improving academically and personally. I also really appreciate the special program that includes pick-up and drop-off, which makes such a difference for our family. Overall, this is a positive, nurturing, and happy environment, and I would highly recommend this school to any family looking for a great experience for their child.

Ingenium Charter School, located in Canoga Park, California, serves students from kindergarten…read morethrough fifth grade. While its academic performance based on test scores is currently below average, with rankings in the lower tiers of California elementary schools, the school offers a positive and nurturing environment according to many parent reviews

This has to be the worst middle school, or school, ever, in the history of schools! The academic…read moreprogram is not in any shape or form, challenging to my child. Where did this concept of "no homework" for students come from?? This school is for the slow and lazy. It make sense cause their teaching staff are likewise, the same. Children are left in front of the school lolly gagging every morning because the gate is rarely ever open on time. Most of the staff are two faced and will tell you what you want to hear to pacify a concerned parent. They are mostly very unprofessional, tactless and really quite ignorant in comparison to the general public. DO NOT send your children to this school unless you just don't care about their future.

Communication!!! The office people are so extremely rude and are easily ticked off when you ask…read morethem questions regarding notices they sent out.

My son is in TK. This school is amazing. Ms. Aguirre his teacher is the best. She so caring and…read morepatient with him. He always coming talking about making "good choices". Ms. Aguirre and Cece are the very best and we love them.

My kids have been at this school for a few years now. I am stunned by some of these comments. The…read morenew principal has been a breath of fresh air! Instead of bashing the change of administration we should work together as a community. Mr. Leung's time was up and people need to accept that. Test scores are up and my kids love coming to school. This platform is not the place to air your personal grievances. Other families I talk to enjoy hearing from Ms. Valamehr and enjoy her transparency. It doesn't make sense to me why a retired staff member for over 3 years has such negative comments. When did you even work here? I don't remember you....