What an amazing experience!! I had the opportunity to visit this school and have to say this school…read moreis doing all that it can to treat each student with care and attention. The Principal Mr. Carter, doesn't just sit behind a desk. He visits the classrooms and makes his presence known by walking the grounds picking up what little trash there is. All the students have a deep despiece for him and vice versa. He greets the students in the morning and welcomes them with a morning announcement that ends with a daily joke. Thank you for letting me see how wonderful your school is and thank you for putting the students first and making their learning a fun and respectful environment.

The teachers are fantastic! The younger grade teachers are extremely patient. The techniques are…read morehands-on and have the best practices in mind. For example, for a unit on insects the teachers brought in real insects! The students learn so much about science through experiments. The PTA is very supportive and have the best interest of the children in mind. Each grade level does a play and the teachers work tiredlessly to bring out the best of each child's performance. If you are looking for a positive school experience and memories to make, then you will probably feel at home.

I have two children who have attended Carden since preschool, and our family has had an exceptional…read moreexperience. The academic program is outstanding, but what I appreciate most is the school's emphasis on character, manners, and strong moral values. It has provided my kids with a well-rounded education. I love that students practice public speaking every Friday, learn cursive, and participate in community service. The school does a wonderful job of honoring time-tested traditions while also embracing science and technology. We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our children to Carden and look forward to sending them to the middle school.

Our family has been at Carden Conejo for the last 5 years with our two kids having attended grades…read morepreschool through 4th grade so far. It is academically rigorous in all subjects, being one of the best in our area. Our specialists are also excellent: our kids have been able to do PE almost daily, the specialist classes (art, science, music, French, computers) all at least once or twice a week. Starting in kindergarten, the kids move with their classmates from their homeroom to the different dedicated specialist classes multiple times a day, which I think is a very mature thing to be able to do in kindergarten. They do public speaking at their weekly school assemblies multiple times a month, which I think is very special about this school. Best of all, they emphasize manners and morals which encourage human virtues, but also things like looking an adult in the eyes when saying good morning or when being spoken to, and holding the door open for an adult so that he/she can pass through first. Things that I feel our kids in the recent digital world do not really learn anymore, but will help them be successful in their workplaces (and families) in the future. Compared to other private schools in the area, tuition is more affordable, and yet the teachers offer academic support after school for kids to need it for free (although I think they should be paid extra for it). Although academically rigorous, our kids also have so much fun at school. Holidays are so fun. They have a huge fall festival at Halloween with carnival games, food trucks, trunk or treat. They also have a big festive winter holiday show, egg hunts for Easter, class parties, and a big family picnic on campus at the end of the year. They have tons of after school enrichment classes and Funtastic Friday nights where the kids can come and play in the evenings while parents get a night out. Summer camps are also very thoughtful and engaging. A favorite week is themed after the book Roxaboxen where they create their own shops and barter goods with "gems" as currency. We have loved every teacher we have had through the years. Everyone knows your child's name and each teacher invests in their students. One of my children had a little embarrassing accident at school and her 1st grade teacher handled it with such respect and tact - she treated her like she would want her own daughter treated. I think it would be hard to find a school with teachers and staff who are this invested in their students.

With two kids who have gone to this school, we have been blessed with getting the best of the best…read moreteachers. Although bound by CVUSD 'standardized' teachers, all of the lessons go WAY beyond what is mandatory. The teachers take personal pride in what they do and because if it, they have been named a california distinguished school (http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/sd/details.asp?cds=56737596055867&Public=Y) From my experience, the two standout teachers, are Hutchison and Ajzmundt who really push 'learning and master' rather than 'what you need to pass a test' and have a keen focus on a childs emotional development as well as intellectual. Great job Banyan! Keep it up!

T-K, and 1st-3rd grade so far and every teacher is amazing! The PFA raises money to add excellent…read moreart, technology, and PE classes.

I have two children one tested in the top 5% of Ca schools one did not .My lower performing child…read morewas excluded along with other children from taking the standardized test .This happened years ago while the school was trying to win an award .We were told it was legal to exclude 5% of the test takers. It just so happened that the kids who were known to perform poorly were the ones that were excluded. The other schools in the district were not doing this so they ended up looking like they were not doing as well when it was really just a shell game . We were told "listen your property values went up ,so you gained too" Boosting property values is not a good enough reason to do what they did. I will always be upset and they will always have shame to live with.

As a parent, I enrolled my child in this Christian school with the hope of finding a true…read morepartnership--one that would nurture both spiritual and academic development. Sadly, that hope has turned into deep disappointment and frustration. From the beginning, the administration frequently spoke about "partnering with families" and "supporting every child," but our experience revealed these to be nothing more than well-rehearsed talking points. When real concerns arise--particularly when it comes to your child's individual needs--you quickly find that your voice as a parent is dismissed. The Head of School and Principal may smile and nod, but in practice, they act as though they know your child better than you do and are unwilling to make any meaningful changes that could actually help. There is also a serious lack of consistency at this school. Teacher turnover is high, and it's hard for students to build any real stability with constantly changing staff. In fact, most families tend to leave after preschool or first grade, and that speaks volumes about the experience many have here. Rather than address these retention issues, the school seems more focused on maintaining strong ties with families who are heavy donors--families who often seem to get preferential treatment and can pay their way into getting what they want. To make matters worse, the school appears more concerned with building a new gym than fixing the areas that truly need attention. Classrooms, curriculum, and student resources are outdated or lacking, yet fundraising efforts are aggressively geared toward facilities and image. It's hard to watch tuition dollars and donations go toward expansion projects while core needs are neglected. What made this situation even more infuriating was the transition to a new school. Once we left, we realized just how far behind our child was academically. After being assured for years that this school offered a higher standard of education, we were devastated to find out that was far from the truth. It felt like everything we had invested--financially and emotionally--was for nothing. Many and I mean many families when leaving Hillcrest will home school or go to another school and the first thing they say is I should've done it sooner!! This school promotes a beautiful mission on paper, but in practice, it falls far short. Unless you're part of the "inner circle" or a major donor, true partnership and support are unlikely.

Our daughter began attending Hillcrest in 9th grade. She has flourished with the love of Jesus…read moreChrist evident in the teachers, staff, and fellow students. The small class size and exceptional teachers help each child to thrive. Our family is grateful to be a part of Hillcrest Christian School.

Very large and clean campus, staff were very friendly and welcoming and the students were friendlyread more

Best school around the area: The children are very…read moreintelligent and well-mannered, and the activities offered are the best; my son attended this school years ago and has grown into a fine man. I have no regrets and recommend this school to everyone.

Best school ever! There are lots of fun events and you learn a lot. The teachers are some of the…read morebest and the principal is very good.

I like this school because It is very clean.It is also perfect for baseball fans because there are…read moreTHREE baseball fields. The only problem is that the school is HUGE with a lot of people, but its still a good school. There is even a basketball team!

Produces results. My son attended the summer SAT. His SAT scores in the practice test improved by…read more100% . Jeng Academy produces results. From what see the class are very structured and the learning is fundamentals driven giving one tools to solve all flavors of problems. Kids also like this place. Dr .Jeng is practical and helpful to the kids.

Jeng Academic Center provides students with a comfortable yet challenging learning environment…read more Students from all levels and backgrounds can learn something valuable here. The best thing about JAC is that Dr. Jeng genuinely cares about student learning, not just in a book sense, but in a more holistic, comprehensive sense. The summer camps cover a broad range of subjects such as writing, reading, math, science, debate, and more. The learning material is structured in a way that helps students reason logically and think critically in the humanities as well as the sciences, which guides students to develop a well-rounded education.