Everyone is very welcoming, I have made so many friends there. Everyone likes to encourage one…read moreanother to join groups being offered. The deacons are nice and you end up being their friend. I love Beatitudes of our Lord, I feel it's my second home.

Sad to say, this school does not practice what they preach. We were looking for a new school for…read moreour two kids and heard mixed reviews about this school but still decided to check it out. Within minutes of getting there we got weird vibes. The front office lady was not very friendly. It was like as if we weren't good enough from the beginning. We were fortunate enough to run into the principal (I think his name was Mr. V) and I was like oh thank god, someone else to base the school off of. Ummm he was even worse. Very click ish and made us feel like if we didn't beg to get in, we weren't getting in. Seeing him interact with everyone was cringe. You are either in the click or you're not. The amount of paperwork requested was ridiculous and no other school asked for 3-4 years worth of report cards. We had heard the school is small and doesn't have much to offer but were wanting to check it out to make our own opinion. This school is a HARD PASS. The staff is not friendly. Don't waste your time.

Love this school, both my kids have attended and can't say enough about the friendly staff and…read moreteachers. The school has grown much since my kids started but it still small and very tight community. School holds many events and programs such as musical class that teach kids how to play instruments and other stem and artistic activities.

Our grandson attends 1st grade here. It's a really great elementary school! Well staffed with great…read morepeople. All the teachers, aides, workers are tops! I love the care they have for the kids. Most of all, the safety protocols as far as the children's safety. Their Open House is very welcoming & we are very happy to have our grandson attend the curriculum there!

If you like that small town feel La Pluma is it!!! We live in the garden hill area but drive our…read moredaughters to La Pluma because of its vibe. Everyone knows everyone. The kids are seen and each child is well loved and taken care of. The teachers care and its like a small town where families help eachother. It takes an army to raise children and we are so grateful we found La Pluma. Since TK till 5th grade every year has been a blessing.

This school is such a hidden gem in our community! The principal, staff and teachers are all such…read moregreat people! I would highly recommend this school! The ladies in the front office are so welcoming every time I come to the office. The teachers always go above and beyond to help the kids. I also am super happy that the class sizes are smaller in the lower grade levels! Thank you Mrs. Bixby and your team for such a great elementary experience!

I came to this school in kindergarten and immediately loved it the classrooms were so nice and so…read morewere the teachers I left in 3rd grade and was really sad but seeing how this school has grown in the past couple of years makes me so happy :)

My nephew's 6th grade teacher at Emery Elementary School (Ms. Karen Chalmers) poured water all over…read morehis head because he fell asleep in class. All of his classmates witnessed it. He was humiliated and said it was the worst day of his life. It's hard enough being a kid. But when your teacher is the bully? Speechless. Their STOMP Out Bullying campaign clearly does not apply to their teachers.

I am a PICKY parent...lol. I searched and searched for a school that I would love, and after 6+…read moreschools, I found Carden of Whittier! It was important for me that my child was NOT another number, but an individual, with an identity. That my family would be known on a first name basis, and that her school would truly be " a home away form home"! Academics had to be strong, class size had to be small, campus had to be clean and in a nice area. Carden met all of these needs. Carden has helped me raise my daughter into a strong, intelligent young lady. She is more than prepared for her academic future! She carries herself with pride, can communicate well and has huge aspirations for her future..I know this school has a lot to do with all of the above! Thank you Carden!

My two girls currently attend Carden Academy and we love our school!! I strongly believe that the…read moreschool provides my children with a quality enriched education as well as a safe and nurturing environment. My oldest who is currently in the 4th grade has been attending since the 1st grade. Both of my girls love going to school and they are both excelling academically and socially. If you are looking for an excellent academic program as well as a safe environment Carden might be the school for your child.

Heights Junior High has been such a blessing for our family. The teachers and staff truly care…read moreabout the students--not just academically, but spiritually and emotionally as well. It's clear that they are passionate about helping each child grow into a confident, respectful, and faith-driven young person. The small, supportive environment makes a huge difference. Students are encouraged to succeed, and there's a real sense of community where everyone feels seen and valued. I especially appreciate how faith is woven into everyday learning, helping students build strong character and a solid foundation for high school and beyond. The teachers and staff go above and beyond, always communicating well with parents and creating a safe, nurturing space for kids to thrive. My daughter has grown so much during her time here, and we are truly grateful for the impact this school has had on their life! All of the teachers have made such a big impact on her, and with this being her last few months on this campus, she's going to miss each and every one of them! I cannot put into words how much the Principal Troy Kimura has meant to my daughter. Troy has made such a steady source of strength, support, and faith, and has gotten my daughter through some very tough moments she and myself will always be so thankful for. He has made a lasting difference in my daughter's life, and we will always be grateful for the kindness and love he has shown. If you're looking for a Junior high, I HIGHLY recommend this campus to any family that prioritizes both education and faith!

UPDATE (April 2026): It is worth noting the suspicious…read moretiming of the most recent activity on this page. My initial review was posted three months ago. Prior to that, the most recent rating was a 2-star review from a year ago. Now, suddenly, within the last two weeks, there has been a wave of four 5-star reviews--some even mentioning the Principal by name. For parents doing their research: please take note of this pattern. It is quite a coincidence that after a year of silence, the school suddenly receives a surge of perfect ratings just as enrollment season peaks and my initial detailed review remains unaddressed. It appears the school is focused on "padding" their online image to drown out a parent's honest experience. Interestingly, looking back at the school's history, there are older reviews (if you filter 1 star reviews) from 9 years ago documenting that previous administrations also solicited 'glowing reviews' from parents. It seems that instead of evolving, the school has maintained a long-standing pattern of prioritizing image management over addressing the root causes of parent concerns. A sudden spike in positive comments doesn't erase the documented favoritism and safety concerns I've detailed in my original review below. [Original Review Below January 2026] I truly wanted to support this school, but after a year, I had to withdraw my daughter for her own well-being. The environment is deeply toxic, specifically regarding a practice known as 'rage baiting.' This is a form of targeted harassment where students intentionally provoke or mock a specific peer until that student has an emotional outburst. Despite this being brought to the attention of leadership, the administration does little to intervene. There is a disturbing pattern of chronic absenteeism among students who were simply avoiding school as a survival mechanism because the environment had become emotionally unsafe. Leadership needs to conduct a serious internal audit to understand why students are choosing to stay home rather than face the daily provocation allowed within these walls. Furthermore, my daughter witnessed a disturbing lack of empathy and discipline in the classroom. While there are no special-needs students attending the school, students frequently use 'disabled' as an insult. If a student asks a question that others perceive as 'dumb,' they are mocked with offensive hand gestures simulating a disability. Teachers observe this and say nothing, allowing this culture of mockery to go unchecked. This behavior is compounded by clear favoritism. The principal's child is part of a dominant social group that appears 'untouchable' due to their father's position. While my daughter was labeled a 'bully' by the principal for a single reactive incident in an unmanaged classroom (kicking the chair of a disruptive "star athlete" student), star athletes and well-connected students receive preferential treatment regardless of their conduct. Despite the school's branding, we found no evidence of Christian values here. Their final interaction with us was a petty dispute over a book that was sitting right in front of them--a fitting end to a year focused more on tuition than student character.

I used to be a student here at Olita. At first, I was actually amazed on how good of a school it…read morewas. Or at least I thought it was good. First of all, I ended up getting an illness because of the moldy walls and roofs. There were literally holes in the roofs the school refused to take care of! I had to get my tonsils removed because of this. Then, the kids. These kids are far from friendly. I saw a kid literally get forced to eat some bird crap. The kid grabbed the other but the neck and yelled out "eat it!" Then there's that unfriendly lunch lady. She's older so I get it, but you don't always have to yell at the kids for "making too much noise" opening a bag of chips...That actually happened I'm not joking. Then Mrs. Haworth, the K-1 teacher. She treated us badly when we were all in kindergarten. And then the reason I left the school...These two grown ahh parents decided they had nothing better to do, so they spend time terroizing the school and the kids who lived in the neighborhood. I will only say that the mom's name starts with an M and the same for the dad. They try to get you on their side, and then they convince you to do horrible stuff. They egged our car one night because we wouldn't get on their side. Stay clear of Olita. Update: Mrs V did nothing to take care of this...

I love this school and school district. I have been so impressed with how well the principal Mrs V…read more manages all concerns that pop up. I have loved the kindergarten and 1st grade teacher my kiddo had. They are so caring and love what they do! I have also been so impressed with how considerately the superintendent of the district Jim Coombs keeps all the parents in the loop on any security concerns regarding our children. I couldn't have asked for a better district and school for my kiddos to attend!

I was there for the open house few days ago My son is a 1…read morest grader with Mr Soria .... I don't get get the chance to volunteer because I work full time ... I was so happy that I was there for the morning routine inside the class , I can't tell you how fun it was watching the kids participating ... all the kids were 100 % focused ... thumbs up for Eastwood !!

My son goes to this school and I could not be happier! The…read moreteachers and staff are so attentive and caring. After the first week staff already knew his name. There is a real sense of community here which is why we chose this school. He is excelling in his class with the amazing Mrs. Hadden. I'm so impressed with the knowledge he comes home with from music, bible, stem etc. Very happy with the standards the school has as far as conduct, behavior, technology use, language etc etc. My sons also attended the chess club after school which was very well run and I was so impressed with what he could do at only 5! Overall highly recommend this school your children will be well taken care of.

My granddaughter attends Heights Christian school .. great school with very well educated teachers…read more willing to assists their students .. students are challenged and encouraged to learn by studying with assigned homework in my opinion is that, they are being prepared on a junior college level

Went to pick up my lil sister from the office, these women lock the door, don't even acknowledge…read moreyou and watch you from inside while they point at the ring camera they have n say to speak through that. It was obviously was not working so I stood outside the office 5 mins straight while they sat inside instead of coming out to talk. You sit in an office all day you have 1 job !!! This school has 0 traffic/ parking control!! The drive thru to pick up students NEVER moves, parents block the entire street out to the Main Street! Parents literally camp out for a parking space, they literally have blankets covering the windows leaving no parking... The school blocked off an entire parking section with cones in front of their school for what ? Now everyone is blocking the houses drive ways/ parking in red ! Parents literally park in the middle of a parking spot leaving NO room for any other cars.. There's NO control at this school!! It doesn't help that the jr high down the street doesn't have control either you are STOPPED if there was an emergency ! A lot of elderly here, my lil sister has no connection with any of the teachers like she did at her other school, teachers don't even acknowledge the parents or talk to them !!

The staff at this school is horrible the whole school is so disorganized and no one seems to really…read moreknow what's going on. One of the staff members even said things just slip through the cracks well my answer to that is fix the cracks. This school use to be a little better it's gone down hill the staff especially is a joke and a bunch of liars and the principal could care less can't even call back. Send your kids somewhere else. I even called the school district and no call back.