This is a great school. The teachers and staff really care about the students. When I went here,…read morethey were some amazing years. I would suggest this school 100%

So my review isnt based on the quality of education here at this school but really about the…read moreathletic fields on the school property. Every year my church participates in a Thanksgiving Flag Football tournament. This year they had to change the location to Ross Middle School. The fields are really big and they were able to host 4 games at one time with plenty of additional space for the teams to set up their camps. The field was very well maintained which is a big plus, because a poorly maintained field usually results in a lot of injuries. There are a few cons though: -limited parking -bathroom facilities are pretty far away -limited access point to get onto the fields not sure how much the school charges to use the fields but if your looking for a place to host a recreational league, then you may want to consider this place.

Update from my last post…read more I guess it rub somebody the wrong way. Can anybody believe that after I voice my thoughts about the secretary that works in the front office of Kennedy stem Academy . My son, a child that is in special needs was kick out of the school 3 months before the school year is over. When he attended the school we lived in Cerritos which made Kennedy his home school. Obviously we proved he lived there when we first enrolled by bringing all the necessary documents needed. We then moved to Lakewood but because he was already half why though the school year we decided to finish it out. I mean nobody would want to switch their child in the middle of the school year especially if the child can have issues with having such a big change. We got a letter that said we have notice that you no longer stay in the address in our system and that a staff member (Evelyn) went to the address to confirm hahahahahaha No principle would have did it .. the teacher loved my son she definitely didn't do it. Who could have access to all this information address etc ! How about the office secretary!!! This woman who looks as if she has no life outside of the school . No husband no kids no one to love her push hard to get a 5 year old kid out the school It has to be an evil agenda behind it because why let the whole school year go by in with 3 months left all off a sudden notice the address change . Who go to ppl homes to check but a bitter (female dog) her new name should be BOB FOR BITTER OLD B!!!! But we will call her EVIL-Lyn On the other hand she did the devils work but god did us even better . MY SON has a new school's right by the house same programs and he adopted perfectly . So although she try we def still took the win! Ps he might be out of that school but remember this yelp post will be up FOREVER FOR YEARS TO COME UNTIL THE INTERNET SHUT DOWN and everyone who read this will know EVIL-Lyn aka BOB Oh the teacher my son had was Amazing beautiful souls the class mates got to hug my son they made him a story book with him in it the rest of the staff principal down to the janitor was nice . The school is a great school But that secretary is HORRIBLE

I enrolled my child into Kennedy STEM academy because I felt this was the best school in the area…read moreand the school I attended as a child. This what took place this school year. The teacher my child was assigned is Ms. Jennifer Matthews, whom before school started brought me in to speak to me for reassurance since I explained I was a single parent involved in a lot of litigation for my child, I was allowed by the court to pick the school my child would attend because at the last school my child's mother solely enrolled my child into counseling only to have my child tell the school counselor that I "hit her in the face," this triggered an investigation by Child Protective Services which was closed as unfounded. Her mom hoped to use this against me in hopes I would lose custody. I explained to Ms. Matthews the fear I had that this would again happen at Kennedy, she in return stated that she was from a "divorced" situation and understood and would be very cautious of any requests by mom. She advised me she would inform me of any requests and also assured my child that things would be ok. A few weeks into the school year, mom began making demands at the school, including one that my child could not use her nick name. Quickly Ms. Matthews changed her tune of supportive teacher and brought moms requests to my attention. I saw that mom was getting to her so I quickly asked for another teacher which the principal Ms. Valentine denied. What has happened now is that mom again requested a counseling referral from Ms. Matthews, the two met behind by back and mom received a written referral by Ms. Matthews stating my daughter had emotional problems and issues. I never received a copy of this note nor was I notified of the meeting between the two. I found out in court, and again had Child Protective Services and the police at my door accusing me of child abuse; again the case was closed as unfounded. I find it hard to believe that this was not an act of retaliation by the teacher due to me asking for a different teacher at the start of the school year, now because of this teachers actions and lack of awareness mom was able to go court with this note, stating my daughter was failing in school and had a lot of issues supported by the teacher, mom used this to prove that a 50/50 shared custody was not working. Case is now pending litigation. During my parent teacher conference I was told nothing about a written referral, only that basically my daughter bothered her too much in class and sought a lot of attention as to which I agreed to talk with my daughter. The sad thing is my daughter really believed this teacher was special and held her in high regard, my daughter believed this was her friend. Be aware of this educator, she poisoned my relationship with my daughter. Do not allow this incompetent teacher close to your child. Neither the district nor the principal do anything to assist, they only make excuses for the educator to cover and support her actions and protect themselves from any legal consequences. ************************* Thank you to the parents that have reached out, I know it's not an easy topic. Appears Kennedy staff is trigger happy when it comes to calling child protective services. I would urge parents who have fallen victim to make your voices heard. You can file a complaint against an educator with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All I can say is the staff here is under direction of its manager or in this case a (principal) and that "manager" has upper management or in this case the (district). So it all starts somewhere. It is unfortunate because it is not their kids they affect with their decisions. They go home unaffected after their 8 hours are put in. I was recently hired at ABC school district, coincidentally the next day I received a letter stating they rescinded their job offer. I've been retaliated against even further for voicing which is fine as long as their is some awareness.

I remember great times at Gahr High School. It was all really because of the staff here. These…read moreteachers really cared about students progressing and a lot of the are still here. Teachers such as Patrick Gordon, Steve Alfi and Jackie Burneson. Hats of to you guys. I remember starting a badminton club. It was the first year of its kind back in 2005. I believe it still is around. Oh, how reminiscent and nostalgic! I might sound crazy, but going back to high school would be nice. Miss you Gahr! Your Gladiator - Class of 2006. Man, that was a long time ago!

Dropped off my daughter for an away game. They made the entry so unnecessary difficult. She had to…read morebuy tickets twice. The schools were separated so the first ticket allowed her to be with her school. If she wanted to hang out with Gahr students then she had to buy a second ticket. That is such a scam. Worst experience for a high school game. Very disappointed.

In attending Alpha Academy for about a year, I saw improvements in both my academic and, quite…read moresurprisingly, my personal life. Mr. Kim's passion for teaching is truly evident in each and every class session. Alpha usually goes about three days a week for two hours each. Each session focuses on a different subject of the SAT (writing, reading, and math). In each session, he drills test-taking patterns in essay writing, grammar, and critical reading. These patterns break down the entire test, allowing students to be fully aware of what to expect. The test then is no longer intimidating while both speed and accuracy in test-taking improves. Not only does Mr. Kim teach valuable test-taking skills, but he also offers his students nuggets of life-lessons. In my experience, these life-lessons have made a great impact by inspiring me to make my role as a student priority. With this new focus, I saw my SAT scores improve as well as my GPA. In addition to the SAT classes, I highly recommend taking the college personal statement writing courses. Because Mr. Kim teaches SATs on a very personal level, he knows each one of his students on deep level. Therefore, he becomes a great help in helping students channel their life experiences into moving and touching essays for college admissions to read. He is willing to go through many drafts of the essay with each student and even goes out of his way to call and give suggestions for improvement over the phone. All in all, Alpha Academy is an unforgettable experience. Even after graduating high school, I am able to apply Mr. Kim's lessons and thoughts on life. He continues to challenge me to look further.

Everyday, I have flashbacks of bits and pieces of Mr. Kim's teachings and his stories. It seems…read morewhatever I learned in alpha is engraved into my head and is the foundation that powers how a think. Honestly, I didn't care much about the SATs until my senior year. I went to the classes to hear his life lessons. As I begin my independent life, I will cherish what I learned from Alpha and use them to my advantage. I feel very fortunate that my parents were able to send me to alpha for many years for me to have this education.

This is a great high school. They have great teachers and the facilities are clean. Recently they…read moreremodeled the tennis courts so it's been nice to play here from time to time. They also have a remodeled gym that was remodeled maybe a decade ago, but is in great shape. They allow the people to play badminton and basketball on certain days. I have played badminton here a few times and there are a range of different players from beginner to strong players and everyone is very friendly. The only thing that is unfortunate is that you need to be a resident to play badminton or basketball so it is difficult to invite my friends that are non residents. But overall great school, great environment. I give this school an A++.

Idk why all these people are writing trash reviews. The school is good and fun. I made good…read morefriends. and the staff is NICE and they DONT HATE their JOBS. Send your children to Cerritos! The education is good here too. And the TEACHERS TEACH. And they ARENT SITTING AS A ROCK, blaming students!

Our daughter has attended OLF since TK and is now going into first grade. We have truly enjoyed…read morebeing part of the OLF community because of the strong sense of family that surrounds the school. From the staff and principal to the students and families, everyone is welcoming, supportive, and genuinely cares for one another. The teachers are incredibly dedicated, passionate, and selfless in the work they do each day. The principal has clear goals and vision for the school and works tirelessly alongside the staff to continue making OLF the best it can be. Most importantly, our daughter feels safe, supported, and happy at school. She has learned so much about her faith, built lasting friendships with her classmates, and enjoys participating in the many activities offered. She has grown so much independently just over the last 2 years & we look forward to see what the future holds for her at OLF.

We are new at OLF but from the moment we stepped foot on campus, we felt a strong sense of…read morecommunity. Upon arrival for our school tour, I saw someone I knew and my husband saw someone he went to high school with nearly 20 years ago, who happened to both be teaching at the school. They greeted us and gave us their perspectives and it immediately felt like home. The children themselves were friendly and eager to say hello to my then-4-year-old and as soon as our tour ended, I knew this was the place for us. Now that we're nearing the end of our first year at OLF, I can confidently say our instincts were correct -- the teachers are caring and competent and the community is cohesive, but most importantly, there is a strong emphasis on education, fellowship, and safety. The new principal has done a great job making us feel reassured that our children are in the best hands possible. So happy to be a part of this OLF family.

I live very close to here, so naturally, whether I want to or not, I tend to see the good things…read moreconstantly happening around the staff of this school. When field trips days come along, there are cones everywhere guiding students to safely climb aboard buses to embark on their creative journeys. The marquee sign is constantly filled with positivity, always wishing someone a happy birthday, or kind reminders about upcoming school events, or just wishing someone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The school is gated safely and volunteer cross guards are well equipped to take care of children and guide them to and from school. There is a volunteer crossguard on Roseton x 178th St, Artesia X Roseton and Gridley X 178th St. The school also offers an after school daycare program to allow for busy parents to handle emergencies and personal issues well, while being confident that their kids are safe and sound. Definitely is a school worth it's California Distinguished School ribbon.

I have heard a lot of good things about burbank.My son goes to middle school and alot of the nicer…read morekids come from burbank. MARY BRAGG WOOP WOOP

Moving my children to Valley Christian I high school was a game changer. I expected it to take…read moremonths, but the change in my first child was nearly instant (volleyball practices prior to school starting). She found good friends of great faith. 8 years later those friends are significant and living lives of goodness and meaning. As COVID began, we moved our youngest child to Valley Christian. He immediately recognized the kindness and love in the teaching staff, his peers, and the families. The Valley Christian schools have been a true gift to our family. My wife and I long ago agreed that there is no better way to use our limited resources.

Is Valley a Christian school in name only?…read more If you are thinking about placing your child here, I can give you some insight. My wife and I were so green her freshman year. I could barely contain my excitement. Giving our daughter the gift of a private school education seemed out of reach, but Valley was accommodating. We made it happen, and that year was epic! My daughter played four sports and did really well in all of them. She finished with a 3.9 GPA, and we could not have been happier. Then, prior to classes starting sophomore year, at the girls' volleyball tryouts, we encountered something that we had only heard about and, transparently, did not believe existed: The Dutch Mafia! A quick history lesson: Valley was founded in 1935, and its historical ties trace back to Dutch immigrant communities in the local area (like Bellflower and Cerritos) who established it as a Reformed Christian day school. Some of the families who founded the school are still there--hence the term "Dutch Mafia." Now, back to the volleyball tryouts. There are a lot of details that could tell the story, but to keep an already long review a bit shorter, I will say this: based on how they separated the girls, we knew who was going to make which team. To say it was NOT based on ability, skill, or team needs is an understatement. I couldn't believe what was happening, but I should have known what was to come because of a foreshadowing incident during freshman season. Our starting libero was taken out in the middle of a game and had to give her jersey to the backup--not because she was playing badly or missing balls, but because the backup's mother complained to the head coach that her daughter wasn't getting playing time. That player's mother is a teacher at Valley, and our starter never went back into the game. When the team lists were emailed out, we understood what was happening. Returning players and incoming freshmen who were related to staff and coaches were placed on Varsity, even though they frankly were not that good. Girls who had been in the program since freshman year were not even given roster spots because they were seniors, and Varsity was the only option for them. I did the math after the lists came out: 44% of the available positions were given to freshman players. So, the incoming "Dutch" girls were so good that they took up almost half the roster spots across all three teams? Not likely. There was also some controversy that ended up getting the Varsity head coach, Jeff Ornee, unfairly dismissed. I found out later that the loudest voice calling for his termination was the coach who took over sophomore year. She completely destroyed the program with team selections based on clear nepotism and favoritism. She is a teacher at the school, by the way, and did such a horrible job that she quit, leading to another teacher taking over. I had high hopes, but the current coach is even worse. My daughter was placed on the frosh/soph team for her first two years and JV her junior year. She didn't make the Varsity team her senior year, and by now, you know why. By that time, she was completely burnt out on volleyball and having breakdowns, feeling like she wasn't good enough. Thankfully, she transitioned to an uncoveted sport (track & field) and no longer wanted to play volleyball for Valley or her club team. Our story is uniquely ours, but I can tell you that it is not the only one, and by far not the worst. I have firsthand knowledge of others, but those stories are not mine to tell. I would like to say that the teachers, security, and staff working behind the front desk at Valley Christian School were some of the sweetest and kindest people I've met. This review is not a reflection of them, their hard work, or their good hearts. Valley has some awesome traditions (Christmas time is epic), and if you choose to send your child here, they will receive a top-notch education and awesome Christian experiences--as long as they don't play one of the coveted sports.

This school is great! If you get involve you understand how wonderful the teachers and staff…read moreare.... aside from an academic stand point, Mr. Campos assisted with jump starting my vehicle as the battery had died while waiting for my child. Thanks so much!

there are so many things wrong with this school, where can I even start…read more. 1. Safety. There are SO much fights at this school, I can't even count. Once during the first semester there were maybe 3-4 fights in one week, almost 2 in a day once. It was so bad for about 2 days we weren't allowed to move lunch tables or get up out of our seats at lunch. Not to mention there are multiple gang members at this school. As im writing this, there was almost a fight yesterday and a fight INSIDE A CLASSROOM 2 weeks ago. 2. Staff. Where do I even begin..... The staff is rude to students. If you have any concerns, I'd recommend talking to the vice principal Mr Mcleoud as he is the nicest and most understanding staff member on campus. The principal is rude and treats the school like a prison. She is sooo rude to students, and people are scared of her as she targets random kids for no reason to say something to when they aren't doing anything. There are no backpacks allowed on campus which causes students stuff to get stolen, such as chromebooks and more. When you ask them to look at the cameras so you don't have to pay a $400 fee to replace your Chromebook that was stolen, they don't listen and never cooperate with you. The staff in the office is rude sometimes except for one nice lady. Most of the teachers don't teach at all, and ms Kaiser hates children and teaches like the principal from the movie Matilda. The only teachers that genuinely teach and are good at what they do is Mr Courdy and Ms Sollecito. Not to mention basically none of the teachers respond to emails when you or a parent have questions or concerns. If you are looking for a middle school to put your child in, tetzlaff is NOT the one, coming from a student.

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!

At Saint Joseph high school, it looks a lot like they care more about your uniform than your…read moreacademics. It will feel like your daughter will be consistently stared down each time she walks outside of class and get told something about her stupid polo not being tucked in or about her skirt. It's funny because it seems that they play favorites especially when it comes to cheer and song. They rarely include a lot of girls in their instagram post, always being the same girls every time. They consistently have very short skirts and somehow only other girls get told something about their skirt that is not even close to how those other girls wear it. They want you to have the expensive vicki marsha uniform, even if simple amazon products are almost the exact same and save you money because YOU ALREADY PAY TUITION. They care about the logo. They care about what sweaters you're wearing for the day, no matter if you bought it and it is from SJ. They are consistently yelling at the students, sending emails upon emails in all capitals telling them something about their uniform that isn't allowed and how they will do something if students don't abide. It always will end with " If students dont abide, {insert punishment". They will hunt people down from class to class or even stand outside to catch someone with a simple uniform problem and give them detentions with a smile on their face. They will send students home if they're out of uniform, even something as simple as colored shoes, give detentions to students who ever have their phone, will stare at students each time they step foot near the deans that watch them, but as soon as it comes to an academic concern that students have such as a teacher not doing a great job, they will ignore it. Thats when it suddenly becomes the students fault, even if there are multiple complaints. They barely do things to accommodate the student's academic concerns and student's have to deal with it most of the time. Students are left to figure out the problem and that could even mean lower grades. The only way you succeed is it the teachers like you or if you have a good teacher that teaches and will test you exactly on what was taught. Academics are extremely important in high school, yet somehow uniforms and disciplining students is their priority. Don't send your girl.