This School Is Acceptable I Give It 5 Starts Teachers Are Kind Yard Duties Are Calmed And…read moreAcceptable This School Should Be One Of The Best Schools Ever

Excellent teachers and a beautiful campus make this school great! Teaching is done on tablets, and…read morewith new technology! The only downfall is the office staff, who seem to be quite harsh and rude both in person and while calling in.

My kids started at this school this year and they like their teachers and friends. Office staff is…read morefriendly and helpful. They keep good attendance records and honor perfect attendance. The bullying is a problem but it seems they're involved at resolving conflicts at the 4-6th grade levels.

Nice school, in what looks like a very nice area. Some of the front office staff were a little…read moreshort with guests but they were patient and helpful. Mita was super friendly and patient. She was the best! Helped us with everything we needed and answered all of our questions. The parking lot is very small and pick up time tends to have parents blocking the street which isn't great but that's on the parents and not the school. Not sure if we'll come here again but from first impressions it seems decent.

The teachers lowkey a baddie bro but they shit all over the desks so idk. Also the students all use…read moreChatGPT

My girlfriend goes to this school and you can't even eat on campus!?..that's outrageous!!!..not…read morebeing able to eat during break is not good!!!

This place was also known as the Lathrop Annex. Only K-2 went to school here then 3-8 was at the…read moreLathrop Elementary which was just only down the street. I really miss this place. I remember last year when i was driving pass this place, I noticed that it wasn't even Lathrop Annex anymore. Most of the portables were gone and all that was left was the "Office". I just couldn't believe it. Was it because 2 other schools opened up in Lathrop too that they needed to just downsize by just putting K-8 in Lathrop Elementary? Anyways, I remember getting in trouble here a lot and getting sent home for all the wrong reasons. One for sticking out my tongue at the teacher LOL. The other time was when I was digging in the sandbox and for some reason there was some boy behind me too that as I was digging, all the sand was going in his yes LMAO. He should have known better not to go behind me while I'm digging in the sand. I used to be Student of the Month all the time. I miss going to the book fair which was my favorite. We used to always get those book catalogs and would always have to buy something since back then I loved reading. Another thing I loved was the annual carnival that they used to have here usually during the month of May. They had cotton candy, lots of bouncy jumpers, a rock climbing wall, and other good stuff. That was one of the things I used to look forward to when I attended the annex and the elementary. I met most of my best friends here. We all attended the same elementary and the same high school. They were the reasons why I loved going to school. Overall, this place had so much memories.

Since Joseph Widmer doesn't have it's own Yelp, my review for them is here. Do not send your kids…read morethere! Staff doesn't care and most teachers don't care. I'm speaking for myself and other parents I've talked to about this school. My daughter came home crying and extremely upset because her teacher decided to tell the class the tooth fairy wasn't real they needed to stop believing in magic! Idk what is wrong with her but glad she is no longer influencing my child. My daughter was a different person before going there, her self esteem has gone down a lot. And worst the staff doesn't even care to find out what's wrong to make it right. Unacceptable.

Uhhh ima sophomore its cool ig. The teachers are nice and the people are okay. The art classes are…read moresuper peak, and our football games are super cool.

It's an okay school. But for some reason they aren't allowing students to change their electives…read morethis year which is strange. Saying they had all this time to do it when today was barely their first day of school. When were they suppose to do it? Before their first class ? Not enough time. If they expected them to do it on round up day, they're not understanding the fact that not everyone had the time to stay and switch their classes. It's a very long line too, so to not allow them to switch , even on the first day, is kind of wack.

My experience with Bella Vista Christian Academy was beyond disappointing, and I ultimately removed…read moremy children because of it. The overall environment felt negative and, at times, openly unkind. I witnessed staff speaking to students in ways that were belittling and inappropriate. In one instance, a teacher used name-calling toward students--something that should never happen in any school, especially one that claims to reflect Christian values. Administration was equally frustrating. Concerns from both parents and students were consistently dismissed rather than addressed. Instead of feeling heard, I felt brushed off and judged. During a very difficult time in my personal life, I expected neutrality and professionalism, but instead experienced what felt like bias and a lack of basic understanding. Leadership was particularly concerning. While interactions could appear polite on the surface, the follow-through told a very different story. Decisions felt inconsistent and unfair, making it hard to trust the administration at all. The front office experience made things even worse. Shannon, who is often the first point of contact, was repeatedly rude and unprofessional in my interactions. The tone was unwelcoming and dismissive, which sets a terrible example for both families and students. First impressions matter, and in this case, they reflected a much deeper problem within the school culture. To be fair, not every staff member reflects this environment--Mrs. Quilcy stands out as kind, patient, and genuinely supportive of students. She deserves recognition for the way she treats families. Unfortunately, one positive example does not outweigh the broader issues. For a school that promotes faith and character, the lack of compassion, professionalism, and willingness to listen was deeply disappointing. I cannot recommend this school to families looking for a supportive and respectful environment

I've been extremely impressed with my daughter's experience at Bella Vista. It's clear that this…read moreschool truly cares about helping each child reach their full potential. The teachers and staff are wonderfully communicative and genuinely work to build strong partnerships with parents. The coursework strikes a great balance--challenging students while still ensuring they fully understand the material.

School is huge with a huge field and huge parking space. Staff are friendly and helpful. Let's…read morehope the open spaces stay and will not filled with other structures and become overcrowded.

Very satisfied and happy with my experiences at GVM. My daughter has been here for 2 years and now…read moremy son just started. The staffs are very attentive, patient and accommodating in every situation. They created a very friendly and welcoming environment for the kids along with creating many fun events and including not only parents but family members to be a part of it. Highly recommend this school.

Phenomenal staff, truly talented. Harpreet, Simone, Ashley and the rest do a wonderful job making…read morelearning fun for children