This school is ok I just don't like how they punish kids for stuff they didn't do. But overall the…read moreschool is good -Discovery middle school

The only bad thing is that that the breaks are much shorter. The only thing they add is 2 week…read morespring break but one month summer break. My cousin goes to school in Canada same spring break but they have 2 months of summer break still!

Built only 3 years ago, this school is wide open and easy to walk around in…read more The front entrance keeps changing, this is due to Tracy expanding in all directions and the intersections are growing. The staff are amazing, great to work with, and the students are respectful and overall behaved. 2012 marks the school's first graduating class, I hope they can start some great traditions that will last.

They get mad at you for everything no matter how good of student you are. The teachers here are…read moregenuinely horrible and they don't allow anything fun or cool! This place is one of my thirteen reasons.

First day of school for my kid, friendly staff. But today-walked into office to drop something off…read moreand saw 3 staff members. No greet. No acknowledgment. They need better welcoming skills. Office staff do better. 2 stars is it.

My experience with Williams Middle School was absolutely unacceptable. I took both of my children…read moreout because of the lack of support, teaching, and accountability. My sixth-grade daughter was harassed by students who wanted to fight her, and my eighth-grade son was bullied simply because of the way he dressed. What made it worse was feeling like the teachers did very little to actually stop the bullying. My children were GATE students, yet I still felt they were not challenged or given the academic support they deserved. When my son needed help preparing for high school, I felt completely on my own and had to handle everything myself. He now attends a private high school, and my daughter attends a private middle school because I refuse to keep them in an environment where I don't feel they are receiving the education they deserve. The basketball and volleyball programs were also extremely disappointing. The front office was not helpful, and overall, the school left me incredibly frustrated and disappointed. As a parent and taxpayer, I expect much better. My children deserve a safe, respectful, clean, and supportive environment. Williams Middle School did not provide that for my family, and my children will not be returning.

Great welcome at this school, I Help host a scholarship class for 6 different classes, the kids…read morehave a great welcome to people I love it.

It's the oldest high school in the city and it's the best. My kids love it and so do I. The staff…read moreare helpful and I believe, since most of the kids attending this school come from the older side of Tracy, they're a bit more grounded when it comes to their education. Go Bulldogs!

Not sure what the name of this individual is but she is the red haired female working at the…read moreattendance window. Not helpful at all and makes the environment very uncomfortable by mean mugging like a mean teenager girl going through puberty. Staff needs to reevaluate their employees.

My kids have enjoyed their time at Jefferson. They have some great teachers that truly care. They…read moreteach the kids social skills as well as education. Many of the substitute teachers I know would prefer to teach at Jefferson over any of the schools in the Tracy district, even the charters! They don't put up with much there, so bullies are dealt with and kids don't get away with much. I know of at least 3 kids that transferred to Jefferson from a local middle school in the Tracy district because the kids were so brutally bullied and the school did nothing. The families are so much happier to be going to Jefferson. I think it's a bit ignorant to make a review about a school you know nothing about and have no kids of your own that go there, but I guess some people don't care what soap box they stand on when they just want to hear their own voice.

Is it possible to give 0 stars for unprofessional way they handling their school bus mess.. Kids…read moreget to school via bus parents get message hr before school gets out Your kids will be stranded we not providing school bus this after. Zero planning no back up and staff unresponsive rude

This school opened in 2014. I am a parent of an MHHS student. The school is at the forefront of the…read moretraditional vs. modern methods of teaching and learning. MHHS focuses on the "flipped learning" concept where student and teachers work collaboratively in the classroom. Online learning is part of this process and it has caused much controversy. From my perspective, there is a benefit in learning from new technology. Information is distributed much more quickly and students receive the latest up-to-date information. I remember being in a private school growing up and learning from traditional textbooks published 10 years ago. I wondered as a student why I was learning out-of-date material. Fast forward to today, and I find myself appreciating this school's commitment in learning from Internet platforms. Students are issued chrome books which serve as their textbooks for the year. No textbooks are issued. Good or bad? IMO, good. I don't have to worry about my student carrying luggage to school. We just worry about two things. 1) don't lose your chrome book and 2) keep the chrome book functional The downside for some parents is simply my son or daughter is on their chrome book all day. But what is the difference if they are hovering over a textbook or chrome book? There is no negative difference! I know my child is studying. I hear parents complain about the large homework volume, but I don't get this argument. Homework is part of the deal in high school and prepares kids for college or the rigors of the military. After all, high school isn't supposed to be easy. It's supposed to prepare students for what is in front of them - post high school life! My child and MHHS students benefit from "flipped learning." I went to a prominent University in my undergrad years. Professors expect you to have the ability to function on your own -- no hand holding! Papers are submitted online. Assignments are given through class and reiterated through Internet modules. Students communicate with professors in person but largely, by email! Assignments and papers are submitted through -- guess what --- email or an online platform! This is college! MHHS prepares kids for college by forcing them to be independent learners! I love this. I know my child will go through ups and downs, but by the end of high school will be more ready for the everyday common practice of college life. I've heard complaints about teachers not doing much during class time. In the first year, some teachers would refer kids to websites when class questions came up. My child's experience is this happens minimal but I'm sure there may be a percentage of teachers who may not be engaged. My hope is all MHHS teachers are involved in the learning process and infuse enthusiasm in their class. Every class depends on the direction and enthusiasm of their teacher. As a parent, I'm able to track my kids progress through Aeries. Other schools also use Aeries (or equivalent), so MHHS is using an accepted module for parents to stay in tune with their kids grades. Mr. Rexelle's music program is top-notch! They have won awards in competitions the last two years! The sports programs are developing with girls basketball leading the way with its success in the school's first two years. The track and football field is a impressive! This school has gone through growing pains, but I strongly feel the staff in place continues to steer the school in a positive direction. I know many of the teachers and administrators. They are good, caring people. I see this school getting better and better each year. With all the people moving to Mountain House, this school will be the prominent focus of this town.

My child was one of the original 10th grade class when school 1st opened. She has prevailed and the…read moreschool and continuously progressed in academics yearly. I the progress and potential that Principal Forbe is trying to build the school up to. She graduates this year, has been in honor program the last year. I attended the aware ceremony. And to see that over 400 kids making A/4.0 better Honor Roll in any school was quite a successful achievement

I've been to many school districts where they do not even have one art teacher on campus.... at…read moreTUSD, each middle school has at least one art teacher, and all three high schools have at least 3 or more art teachers, one drama teacher, and a music teacher or two. This is fabulous; when many districts are taking the arts our of the school system, they are keeping the program strong. Thank you TUSD for keeping the arts.

It can be incredibly frustrating to feel like Human Resources (HR) automatically sides with school…read moreadministration, especially when you are on the ground seeing how administrative disconnect and top-down decisions actually create the tension. This "us vs. them" dynamic is a common source of burnout in education. HR focuses on protecting the institution and maintaining the chain of command, which often makes them appear biased toward administrators. Here is a breakdown of why this systemic disconnect happens: 1. Structural Hierarchy and Chain of Command HR departments operate within a strict corporate and bureaucratic hierarchy. In the organizational chart, principals and district administrators are the managers, while teachers are the staff. HR is built to support the managerial chain of command. If an administrator reports an issue with a teacher, HR processes it as a supervisor managing a direct report, naturally giving the administrator's perspective structural weight. 2. Liability and Legal Compliance HR's primary directive is to mitigate risk for the school district. When conflicts arise, they look at policy compliance rather than emotional or cultural nuance: * The Paper Trail: Administrators are usually trained to document everything. If a conflict reaches HR, the administrator often arrives with a formal paper trail, whereas a frustrated teacher might only have verbal grievances. HR relies heavily on written documentation to protect the district from lawsuits. * Managing Up is Rare: It is legally and logistically much harder for HR to discipline or remove an administrator than a teacher. Because administrators handle high-level compliance, budget, and legal liabilities, HR tends to protect those positions to maintain district stability. 3. Systematic Inflow of Complaints From HR's perspective, they rarely see the day-to-day reality of a thriving classroom or a toxic front office. They primarily interact with teachers when an issue is escalated--whether it is a parent complaint, a grievance, or a performance write-up. This creates a psychological "availability bias," where HR personnel mostly associate teachers with systemic friction or problems, overlooking the administrative failures that sparked the issue in the first place. 4. Admin Disconnect is Driven by Systemic Pressures While it feels like administrators just "don't connect" or are purposefully creating tension, they are often reacting to external pressures that they fail to communicate to their staff. For instance, school leadership often manages discipline decisions based on legal liabilities (like IEP compliance) and state funding metrics rather than what is fair or practical for the classroom. When administrators soften consequences for students due to district budget pressures, it creates massive tension with teachers, but HR sees the administrator as simply following district directives. What the Community Says This frustration is widely shared across the profession. One point of agreement among users on the r/Teachers Reddit forum is that many poor administrative behaviors stem from an authoritarian approach, insecurity, or a lack of genuine leadership skills, which forces teachers to bear the brunt of systemic frustrations.

This school is great from 1st thru 8th. I wouldn't go here for kinder...your paying a couple of…read morehundred for child care for 3 hours. Not worth it. There are many activites to get the parents and kids involved which is great because you really have an idea of what is happening in your school. Everyone is very friendly and willing to help if you have questions. There are lots of obligations to be fullfilled by the parent but in the long run it's worth it...are children are our future!

My family have just moved to Arizona this month. Both my boy's (7 & 13 yr old) teachers have been…read moreoutstanding and understanding of our situation. Distant learning have been a challenge especially in the middle of moving from one State to another but we were able to manage it! From another teachers standpoint, I know that Miss Quilici and Mr. Goodwin sincerely cared for my children. All of the Pre-K teachers were compassionate and caring for when one of my sons was in their class. Miss Maria most especially became my sons favorite in Pre-K. Mrs. McCarthy and Ms. Goodwin were awesome. Miss Quilici worked so hard to make sure learning doesn't stop in the middle of this pandemic. She was very helpful and listened to every possible question I would have throughout the year. She communicated very well. My son loves her. Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Schmidt made sure my older son was ready for Middle School. They both taught him to be independent. Mr. G continued to encourage my son to his full potential in Middle school. My son felt most comfortable with him. He enjoyed being in his class. Pam in the office is awesome. She is very helpful and kind. Thank You Bella Vista. My boys learned well academically and most of all, they learned more about God's Love. We wish the school, the teachers and staff the best and We are forever Grateful!

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