Instilling Goodness-Developing Virtue Schools

(2 reviews)

Do NOT confuse the boys' school with the girls' school! I learned it the hard way. All the good…read moreratings you see online on IGDVS is for the girls' school. Many years ago boys and girls school had same administrators. It was good. But these days, boys and girls schools have separate administrators and different teachers. Boys' school administrators are LAZY! Many of the "teachers" there have no credentials. Many parents agree they only wasted their money, time and energy sending their boys to that school. Our sons could be achieving so much in different schools. But due to Juan Gracia, Reed Smith and others who completely lack compassion, take advantage of the school being Buddhist and private and nobody checking on them have no regards to the boys' academics and emotional well beings. They let their friends and family work there who also have no positive influence to our sons. In one word they do Not care about the boys there. They know they are sheltered there. Many of the boys are very stressed out not because of school load but because of the adults' attitudes there. Academics are bad. The boys who should be tomorrow's leaders are already giving up.

Our experience has been top-notch. They may not have the newest and shiniest things but they do…read morehave the same standards I have for my child.

Lavida Independent Study Charter School

The concept of an independent study charter school is wonderful. La Vida (Life) offers a variety…read moreof curriculum choices, and their willingness to offer the Oak Meadow (Waldorf) curriculum is one of their strengths. Their teaching staff include both on-site teachers for the students who choose on-site classes 2 days/week and teachers who work with the homeschool-only students. The buildings are old and not well-maintained. Hallways and rooms seem cluttered, confined, and a bit claustrophobic. Some of the textbooks sent home with students are tattered and falling apart. Staff seem unconcerned by this. Staff are difficult to contact by phone, seem unconcerned about returning phone calls, and office staff seem put out by questions from visitors. Our children felt the school was "too weird" for them.

Ukiah Cooperative Nursery School

Love this preschool. Both of my younger children attended. Amy Thurston is a fantastic teacher. So…read morekind and patient. My children always loved going and rarely wanted to leave upon pick up time because they were enjoying themselves so much.

Head Start Child Development Program

NCO's Head Start Program is such a vital component of the Ukiah community, providing important…read moreservices to our children and families! With a dedicated staff and parent volunteers, they deserve much praise and attention. Families with young kids should definitely check out Head Start, to give their children the best chance at education.

Dharma Buddhist University

Dharma Buddhist University has aspirations to becoming a fully accredited school. I don't know if…read morethey will achieve it or not. My contact with them is limited to taking an elementary Chinese class, just for personal enrichment and out of interest. The instructor was outstanding and I actually remember a little of what I was taught. A person wanting to learn Chinese couldn't go wrong starting here.

Pomolita Middle School

The awkward years…read more It was only two years of my life that felt like twenty. My grades were in the dumper and was the worst student in my wood shop class. I once made up an entire oral report on a fake South American plant that the local indigenous would grow and eat as their main staple. I even drew a picture of it on the chalk board. I have always wondered if Mrs. Thacker (my history teacher) knew what I was up to.

Hopland Elementary School

I heard a nasty rumor that they are closing down my former elementary school!…read more If this is true, I am going to knock someones block off.

Sweet Driving School

3.3

(4 reviews)

Dan was professional and thorough as he taught our teen. She enjoyed her time, learned a TON, got…read moreto drive sweet cars, and was able to easily pass her behind-the-wheel test the first time she took it. We highly recommend Dan at Sweet Driving School and will be sending our son to him in a few years when he gets his permit.

Overall it was just not good. I can't give it anymore than a two stars for the same reason other…read morepeople mentioned, the instructor is in a hurry sometimes and won't give you your full two hours you paid for. In my case I told my instructor that I still had more instruction time left but she simply said she did not have time to fit me in to give me the rest of the minutes my parents paid for.

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