My child has been at Chapman since ETK and she is now in the 2nd grade. Kudos to Ms. Trickett for a…read morejob well done in molding young minds. At the end of my child's preschool/ETK year, she was able to read and write numbers, sight words, and even learned how to sing ABC's backwards. They were also taught simple poems and given rewards for memorizing it at the end of the week. Ms. Acosta was very helpful and worked alongside Ms. Trickett. They were a good team. Our plan was to transfer our child to another top rated school in Gardena after ETK, but this all changed when the Mandarin Immersion Program came into fruition. We have no Mandarin background and were uncertain if this was the right program for her. We took a leap of faith and are so happy with our decision as our child is now a flourishing 2nd grade English and Mandarin speaker, reader, and writer. Ms. Zhu, Ms. Han, and Mr. Chen are all top notch and are assets to Chapman. They're full of energy, dedicated, and hardworking. The kids are thriving because of their amazing teachers. The class size is also smaller than the regular program and comparable or even better than a private school. The kids and parents always have a great time when we have our beach and park play dates, until COVID-19 came along. The parents are always supportive and ready to lend a helping hand. Homework is often challenging because of our non existent Mandarin background, but the moms in our second grade group are a great support system and provide reassurance that everything will be ok. It's like being in a tight knit family. I'm excited to see what the future holds for my child and her peers. It is a privilege to be a part of the sole Dual Language Mandarin Elementary School in the South Bay. Thank you, Chapman! https://chapmanes-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/

This school is horrible !!! Your kid will get bullied and the teacher ( Ms. Hidalgo ) will call you…read morea snitch ! They won't do nothing about it , the principal, and they will tell you that if you are not being physically harmed , then do not go to the teacher !!!!!!!!

The staff and teachers are creating a great environment for the students and also allowing the…read moreparents the opportunity to be involved with their child's education.

This is my first year with Saint Anthony and it has been a great experience. I love the fact that…read moremy son is learning at a fast speed and also incorporating religion. The religion, faith, and safety procedures are reflecting in our home which is awesome. The communication and safety procedures the school has is like no other. I feel my son safe because of the great communication they provide with all the newsletters and parent involvement.

Very rude teachers but very nice principal. Today this girl…read morestarted hitting me I self defended myself my teacher saw but she didn't say anything. when I hit the girl back teacher got mad I was the one that got in trouble for self defending myself. My friend asked a question to the teacher. The teacher shouted "use your brain" all of this was in the Japanese class. so over all I do not recommend this school I wish i could rate this school 0 stars

The ongoing issue of bullying at that location is concerning, and the administration's…read moreunprofessional conduct in the office is alarming. Parking facilities are inadequate. Parents are often forced to park in unauthorized areas, causing obstruction. There are no designated pick-up lanes for parents. This school's decision not to host a graduation ceremony for kindergarten students is worth mentioning and is very disappointing. LAUSD needs to take prompt action! Zero stars.

This was my daughters first preschool experience and I have no idea what was happening at this…read moreschool. The teacher never communicated with me when I had questions and a few times her things were lost. The lessons were not age appropriate for her age (2 years old) and would have been better for a 4 year old. My sister sent her autistic foster sons here and one was going to receive services provided by the state and the school would not accommodate them. They refused and then kicked the boys out because they didn't "fit in" with their "Christian" standards. I wish I was more vocal about this sooner and hope others don't go through this either. My daughter attended when she was two, about two years ago and this has always been at the back of my mind and heavy in my heart.

My children and the children of my family have been with Gardena Christian academy for many years…read moreshout out to Dr Vicky Ms Rihanna Miss Connie Mr Anthony Miss Christina Mrs Carsetta Ms Kim rest in peace and the rest of the staff at this very qualified school!

This middle school is a great fit for my family! I have an 18 year old son who attended Peary MS…read moreand then graduated from Juniper Serra HS. For math, you should consider taking Mr. Yamachika's classes, if interested. He teaches math in a very interactive way which will catch most student's attention and hopefully your child will excel in math like mine did. I can only refer teachers based on the ones we personally knew but you should rest assured knowing that your child will SUCCEED here if he/she WISHES TO DO SO. One thing I do regret is not enrolling/following-up on the Magnet program here while my son attended Peary but he did take AVID classes. That is an alternative program if you missed the application deadline for Magnet. Please take advantage of all the programs LAUSD has to offer. It is our responsibility as parents to do our part as well. Sadly, there are many negative reviews here - please do not let that discourage you. It's all up to your child. I believe in this school so much so that I have enrolled my daughter into the Magnet program at Peary. She just started her first day yesterday. Let's go Huskies! Here are a few more excellent teachers we had the pleasure of knowing a few years back. Ms. Smith-Nobles (English/History) Mr. Fletcher (P.E.) Mr. Lagasca (History) Mr. Fokwah (Science) Mrs. León (AVID) Ms. Irons (English) Ms. Knight (Science) We missed a few teachers and I apologize for that. I simply wanted to share this review as soon as possible with the hopes that people will not be deceived by the negative reviews. Hope this helps.

This school is one of the worst places to take your kids. Students wanting to fight everyday…read moreinstead of learning to educate themselves. Teachers don't do anything. There's no hope here for a child that wants to learn, look somewhere else.

I made the decision to move my son to ECMSG in 7th grade after he struggled behaviorally during his…read more6th grade year in a much larger school system. Something we had never experienced before. It ended up being one of the best decisions we could have made. At ECMSG, the Dean and his team did an incredible job holding my son accountable for his negative behavior while also recognizing and reinforcing his positive efforts. That balance truly helped him get back on track. Because the school is smaller, there is much more individual attention and staff really pay attention to the details. The supervision staff genuinely care about the students and build healthy, supportive relationships with them. On days when my son wasn't feeling his best, he could easily request a check-in with the counseling team, which made a huge difference. The office staff is always warm and welcoming. They consistently go above and beyond their job descriptions. The school also provides strong support for parents by clearly explaining the grading system and offering tutoring to help students stay on top of missing assignments. The Special Education department is patient, accommodating, and incredibly supportive. The Principal is highly involved not only with the students, but with the surrounding community as well. He builds meaningful relationships with the kids and truly listens to parents. He has an open-door policy and never makes you feel like your concerns aren't important, which was very different from our previous experience. Their outdoor education program is another highlight. The students learn hands-on skills and how to solve real-world problems in meaningful ways and we get invited to come hear the kids present on their learning. I am extremely pleased with our experience and highly recommend ECMSG to any family looking for a smaller, supportive school environment where students are truly seen and supported.

My son attends ECMS-G, and we truly love the school. The teachers are always prepared and willing…read moreto help their students succeed. I especially appreciate how involved the principal is in everything happening on campus. What stands out the most to me is the strong support system and the clear communication the school provides to both students and parents. We are very grateful to be part of this community.

this school is very good has many activities for your kids to do…read more it can be a little better but I love how nice the teachers and staff are kind. It has bad aid and it doesn't help our kids get smarter

Great school please bring your children here! This is a great place to be! Study is also show that…read morestudents have a higher rate of achievement in later life if they go to Catholic schools!