My kid has been going to Bancroft for three years now. My youngest just joined…read more Not sure what the low ratings are for, but they are untrue: the school is as safe as a middle school can be. Teachers are invested and passionate. There are hardly any fights. As far as smoking and vaping... well, someone can always hide and do these things, but when discovered by the administration, there is a zero-tolerance policy. Highly recommended.

this school and entire district suck horrible teachers that talk down to students don't teach and…read moreare just incompetent i was called a disappointment by the vice principal and called lazy while I was struggling with mental health

Visited this school for a high school band competition…read more The campus is vast, well-maintained and offers easy in and out. All the school employees and volunteers were very gracious and friendly. The seating in the bleachers offers spectators a clear view of the field Restrooms were clean and very large and parking is available on campus and throughout the surround neighborhood.

this school fails to call or msg if something happens : accidents, fights, shootings etc…read more my own child called me 10 minutes before the school can send out msgs ( there was an active shooter on campus) not enough staff and useless security theyre quick to call when your child is late it misses a day. i hope this helps.

I attended St. Joseph High School from 2002-2006…read more Maybe it was luck, or maybe it was me, but I had the best experience. I met my best friends here, not only friends but a core group of sisters. A bond we will forever hold. There's a saying, "tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are". This sisterhood bond, I share amongst- Insurance business Owners(LMU grad), HR Directors(LMU grad), Field Managers(ASU grad), Boeing Representatives(CSUF grad), School principals( UCLA masters) and Doctors( USC). We have all pushed each other to become as the post below me says, "All of which woman is capable". SJ provided that structure through academics, athletics, and a true foundation of sisterhood. This structure allowed for me to lead with confidence into college. Through my years at SJ taught me, to grow as an individual, discover my true identity and the ability to find my voice. I have now embraced success as a college graduate and government agency specialist. I have Saint Joseph High School to thank; I can't wait to send my daughter here one day. I always thank my parents for the sacrifices they made during my time at SJ. They now say, look where you are now- it was worth every penny! If you are a parent reading this post: I am sure you are making the comparison between other Catholic schools. You will not be disappointed by sending your daughter to Saint Joseph High School. I am one voice to the thousands of women who have graduated from SJ. Your daughter may not appreciate the sacrifices you make now, but when they are searching for their future career- she'll run into a future Alumnae and THAT WILL MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE!

genuienly one of THE fckin absolute worst schools to put your daughter in, i put my daughter in…read morethat school and she got introuble for smoking but she isn't in any sports or clubs so therefore she is not benefiting the school, where as there's other students who are in sports that smoke and don't get introuble and they literally reek of weed oh and the school has a roach infestation they just keep it low-key

Well we are fans of some of the teachers. Mrs. McClellan really stands out. As a resource teacher…read moreshe exhibited kindness, passion and patience with our son--and other students. Even when we were not hearing from the administration as much as we would have liked, she volunteered to keep us informed of our student's progress. In a short amount of time, he made great strides and even won some awards in his final days of 8th grade. No child is perfect. And it's tough for new kids or kids with disabilities or other struggles. A great school will keep fighters like Mrs. McClellan around. Some other great and caring teachers include Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Crabtree, Mr. Widman and Mr. Crockett. Why call out teachers? Because that's what makes a school. The campus is neat, and in a nice area too, which sets it apart from some of the other district schools. The school also takes advantage of a great WRAP after school program and of a local mentoring group called BLAST.

the way they treat us is bad and the students in detention don't get to eat before detention…read more That's 15 minutes that everyone else can eat but not them.

The admin office in facilities often seems disconnected from the realities of day-to-day…read moreoperations. Decisions and policies are made without a clear understanding of what actually happens on the ground, leaving staff to navigate challenges without proper support. The principal Rich and the athletic principal Stefani did a bad job when it come's to Communicating and they showed bad judgment. there's a noticeable lack of awareness about the demands and responsibilities of those working outside regular office hours, which can create frustration and inefficiency.

This is the venue for a lot of high school football games. And i've dropped off my kid here who…read moreplayed in the marching band, but never stayed for the game. Just not my thing. Also the site for High school graduations, not just of Gahr High, by the way. Auditorium hosts Band events as well. The place needs some love, but has held up well over the decades it's been open. Came here for Report Card Night (their first time doing this!) Oh boy: what a crowd!. As expected, there were some glitches to work out - especially given the number of people and families who came out . Parking here can be pretty hellacious but I got here early enough to grab a midway spot - not too far from the action, so to speak. My suggestions for future events here: 1. Parking attendants - could be your cheer team or football team, just to direct the traffic and creates some order, just to show you where to go and park already instead of creating a bottleneck at the single entrance. 2. Split up the grade nights if possible - maybe freshmen/sophomore one night then junior/senior the next night. Super plus: Tacos were being served up tonight! Oh wow! what a deal - 3 tacos for $5, or 2 for $3. The taco dude knows how to keep the chicken nice and moist, and the beef tender! This was tonight's saving grace, seriously. (You know I had to thrown in a food review, haha).

I personally never thought I would be writing a review on our experience at Riley Elementary. But I…read morefeel the need to address our reason for transferring our children to a new school site. My reason for this review is to alert parents that there has been bullying on campus and cyber bullying from a child that is possibly gang affiliated. My 5th grade boys were victims of bullying on campus and off (tic tok) Jan. 13th 2020 it was brought to my attention from my boys in which another child informed them of a video uploaded to Tic Tok(social media) per the student the video disclaimed harassment, talked about their disability and possible assault. Aside from the cyber bullying video this student has verbally abused my boys on a daily. It has happened in/out of their 5th grade classroom. He has harassed, intimidated, made remarks on their sexual orientation and has talked about their skin color. I wish I would have been aware of this ongoing abuse but my boys were to quiet, and embarrassed to say anything. I lament not taking action sooner. My first reaction to the video was "I need to see what has been said before notifying school officials" I asked my boys to get in contact with the student that gave them this information. Luckily I was able to attain the (Tic Tok acct) and take a look for myself. By the time I was able to view the Tic Tok acct it appears that the video had been taken down. But what was more shocking to see were videos gang affiliated on a child of only 10yrs old. The child is throwing up gang signs and claiming were he comes from. (((SHOCKING))) I investigated more asking questions and to my surprise my son was showing me the gang signs that happen on the school playground. Immediately I became concerned. My husband began viewing it and we took videos of what we were seeing as evidence. Call it overly protective but we immediately decided our boys cannot return to an unsafe school zone. It is not clear what this students actions or motives were but as parents we should Not Gamble the LIVES of my children our yours! I have been in contact with the principal of Riley and district officials. I was made aware of the protocol and action they have begun to implement. Sadly for us it's a bit to late because all Long Beach schools should already have an anti bullying prevention policy in place!!!!!! I discussed what guarantee or protection against harm to my boys would be implemented and she was unable to promise me any. I was granted a safe return back to Riley and the accommodation of that student being removed out of the same classroom but nothing was promised or guaranteed that the other student wouldn't use retaliation. I cannot and will not jeopardize my children. This incident has left us extremely disappointed, has caused detrimental effects, has impacted my boys learning. This was not how I or my husband envisioned my boys last year of Elementary school. I encourage all parents at Riley Elementary to investigate and advocate for the safety of all our children that attend.. we need to speak to our kids be more aware of who their peers are. I hadn't mentioned this as it happened weeks ago but my boys along with several other boys found a vape pipe in the boys bathroom. I believe it was brought to school officials on campus. I can't stress enough to all parents that we are a great community and we can maintain it if we all unite together. Inform yourselves on what happens on school grounds because as of right now the school is undergoing Anti-bullying policies with our children but it's shocking to find out from some parents that they are unaware that the children are being given this intervention or as to even why? And lastly, please speak and encourage your child/children to report any form off bullying. Schools need to provide a safe environment for them. I'm proud of myself for taking action on this matter and for being the voice for my boys that were victims. "Yesterday it was my child tomorrow it could be yours. " Let's keep our children ALIVE and SAFE! My children are my world and I will always fight for their safety and well being.

I'd truly like to commend Riley Elementary school for their outstanding effort during this…read moreunprecedented time. This pandemic forced everyone to become comfortable and proficient with distance-learning. You can tell that the teachers and staff are dedicated to the kids learning and meeting their academic goals.

This school has been such a blessing, my son has Ms.Talamante this year and she's the definition of…read morea great teacher. My son has grown sooo much in the last 4 months, he went from not writing a full sentence to building ideas and completing paragraphs. It's hard work but with the positivity and encouraging school he has really come a long way.

This school has amazing teachers and a caring atmosphere. We LOVE the 3 1/2 day a week CORE program…read morewhich enables us to complete all the FUN science and social studies experiments and projects at home. My daughter is blossoming here. AMAZING! This is an alternative education, public school.