We couldn't be happier with our rising 3rd graders experience at tutoring club. Our child now has…read morean excitement for learning, growth around writing, spelling and math and most importantly it has greatly impacted his motivation and passion for learning! Thank you TC!

My friend had recommended tutoring club to me several years ago. I thought it was something I can…read morehelp by working with him. It was stressful because it affected our relationship. Finally, I contacted Mr.A and got him assessed. He was in desperate need to help improve and bring up his grades because he was very behind with his grade level. He's doing so much better and more confident about his work. I'm very pleased with SF Tutoring club. My advice is don't procrastinate like me and the money is well worth it than the mental distress!

It has been some time since I attended Zion, and the staff have completely turned over. My…read moregeneration of students are now the teachers. However, now I know more about psychology and child development, and I think the institution is incorrigible. Of course there are some better and some worse teachers. I'm very happy that the Muellers are gone. I've come to realize that the school was complicit in the complex trauma that has left me a bit of a wreck. They wanted to be supportive, and my family had obvious health crises that the school supported us through, but even when my family was working well it was a psychologically damaging family. The LCMS church doctrine is that being psychologically damaging is actually a correct use of the Bible, so the teachers wrote me off as "weird" and left me to suffer. The staff have turned over, and the new staff I'm sure are better than the Boomers who taught me, but the whole draw of the institution is the segregationist education. I can see it in the product. The academic material continues to be more rigorous than what the public schools use. However, the children grow into monsters. (Not every child, but more often than public school, controlling for income.) They don't respect consent (the LCMS church doctrine is that there is no consent--look it up), they don't care about others' safety, and they don't necessarily learn the rigorous academic material. Also, they still require those stupid uniforms that Carolyn Grundt instituted in the wake of the Columbine school shooting. I hate those uniforms.

Not a school for every child. The school: -Caters to one…read moretype of child/student--the quiet, reserved personality type and learner. -Lacks ethnic diversity; therefore, doesn't seem to know how to empower students who are non-Asian/non-white (in fact, their interactions did just the opposite). -Has a low tolerance for differences that do not conform with their ideal; rigid. -Is not the inclusive environment that it promotes itself to be--unless your child fits a desired profile. Just wanted to provide additional insight from a different experience.

Some of the low reviews you see here seem to be confusing locations. This is not the only Kumon…read moreCenter in Daly City, CA. But other reviews you see here are most likely those of disgruntled lazy former students who did not take full advantage of the program. Trust me, I would know from experience... I was a Serramonte Kumon Math and Reading student since I was four years old and did it for twelve years, and started working there as a teaching assistant since I was a Sophomore in high school. As a young Serramonte Kumon student, I honestly only did Kumon because my parents forced me to. They thought that it would be a great program for me to enrich my skills in Math and Reading and to get an academic jumpstart before starting Kindergarten. The Kumon curriculum consists of step-by-step packets, which guide students through the basics and fundamentals of Math and Reading. Kumon starts kids at levels in which they are comfortable, whether they are at, above, or below grade level. The program also consists of constant repetition until the child has mastered certain mathematical procedures before progressing into higher levels of mathematics. The Reading program also works the same way, by introducing children to basic phonics, reading and comprehension skills, vocabulary, grammar, essay writing, and more. Everyday, I'd grudgingly do my Kumon worksheets and loathed the constantly repetitive work load. But despite my flippant attitude towards the program, I consistently did my work until I reached higher mathematical levels, such as Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus. Later, I found myself breezing through all of my math and reading assignments throughout elementary, middle, and high school. I got excellent grades in Math and Reading and never ceased to impress my teachers. Some of my teachers even asked me to assist my peers who were struggling in my classes. This was when I realized how much Kumon has given me a great foundation in Math and Reading, despite my negative attitude towards it when I was younger. Now, as a Serramonte Kumon teaching assistant, I feel like I understand where most of the kids are coming from because I used to be in their position. Sure, Kumon isn't exactly the most exciting program or activity because it revolves around academics, but it helped me a lot. I later realized that without Kumon, I would have been struggling horribly in school and would mostly be getting bad grades. I probably would be a college kid who doesn't even know basic algebra. And let's admit it, there are a lot of college students out there who still struggle in academics. Kumon honestly helps students in the long run. Serramonte Kumon TA's are very personal, kind, and enthusiastic in teaching students. The Serramonte Kumon Staff genuinely cares about each family and does its best to cater to each student's individual needs. As an experienced Serramonte Kumon student and TA, I highly recommend the Kumon program and the Serramonte Kumon location.

This place is amazing in teaching kids! They are above and beyond. Very pleasant, helpful and very…read morepatient teachers

What sets this school apart is how it nurtures both academic performance/accountability and…read morecharacter development. Teachers are warm, responsive, and invested in helping every child reach their full potential, not just in the classroom, but as responsible and thoughtful human beings existing as bicultural kids in America. We're grateful to be part of a school community that offers a refuge from the uncertainty of the public option.

Teachers / staffs are very nice. They love and care kids. I'm happy to find this school for my…read morechild. My child has learned Chinese culture, and mandarin language. Chinese new year they taught the what nian/ year was, how to celebrate it. Children practiced to write good luck scrolls or couplet. They taught kids to make dumplings, spring rolls, wonton.

I have three kids currently attending Robert Louis Stevenson and I'm thankful that they are…read moreenrolled here. Our family has always felt welcomed and safe at RLS. The faculty, PTA, and students all value and demonstrate high academic standards, emotional intelligence, and positive community building. Additionally, we have never had any issues with bullying or having our questions/concerns ignored. I still remember our principal, Dr. Diane Lau-Yee, emailing us personally on our inconsolable eldest daughter's first day of Transitional Kindergarten over three years ago, reassuring us that she was able to calm down and have fun the rest of the day. It showed us that leadership at RLS is truly invested in the students' wellbeing and growth. We are amazed at how Dr. Lau-Yee and the rest of the RLS staff can remember the names and personalities of all the many students in attendance. The affordable afterschool programs (KEEP, ExCEL) we have utilized at RLS allow for convenient flexibility for us as working parents. And the after school staff are equally attentive and kind with the students. Peace-of-mind knowing all three of our children are picked up from school healthy and happy is invaluable. RLS is falls into the Sunset District schools that start earlier, at 7:50AM, and dismisses earlier as well (in comparison to other schools in the neighborhood that start later in the morning at 9:30M). This works out well for our family and I'd imagine for other working parents with early morning meetings and onsite start times as students may be dropped off early, between 7:30-7:35AM, for breakfast. RLS is an exceptional school with respectful, genuinely caring, and positive staff, parents, and student body. Your child(ren) will be well cared for here.

I have been continually amazed by the quality of education and the truly inclusive environment at…read moreRLS during the five years our family has been part of this community. I had heard plenty of concerns about the lottery system and staffing challenges within SFUSD, but this school is truly a gem. We feel incredibly lucky to be here. At the heart of RLS is our exceptional principal, who somehow remembers every student, parent, sibling, and even grandparent by name. She knows my second grader likes to sneak up and say "boo!" to people and that my fourth grader has invented her own bird language. She is fair, thoughtful, deeply knowledgeable, and an outstanding leader. She has also been a careful and transparent steward of the school's budget, ensuring resources are used thoughtfully to support students. Every teacher we've had has taken the time to truly know and understand my kids as individuals. I've been especially impressed with the emphasis on social-emotional learning and the way teachers create a safe, supportive classroom culture. From thoughtfully pairing my quieter child with potential playmates to proactively addressing bullying and conflict, the staff are helping us raise kind, resilient humans--not just strong students. My kids feel comfortable speaking up, asking questions, and being themselves. Academically, I've been equally impressed by how teachers meet students where they are and help them grow. One of my children is advanced in math and reading, yet she says she never feels bored. Her teachers consistently find ways to deepen and extend her learning while also fostering humility and collaboration. When my other child struggled with reading, her teacher went above and beyond--creating a short instructional video and practical tip sheets for parents on how to support active reading at home. It made me feel empowered and equipped to help. Parent-teacher conferences are always thoughtful, specific, and collaborative; we leave with clear goals and a shared plan. I also don't think people talk enough about how affordable and well-run the aftercare options are at RLS. The programs offer a variety of enriching activities while making a genuine effort to accommodate working families' schedules and needs. Beyond academics, we appreciate the community we're building. We've built meaningful friendships with families at classroom gatherings and school-wide events. My older child thinks the RLS robotics club is the most amazing activity ever--and it's run by dedicated parent and staff volunteers who give their time to create these opportunities. RLS has exceeded our expectations in every way. It's a place where students are known, challenged, supported, and celebrated. We are deeply grateful to be part of this community.

I can truly say, my daughter success in middle school is due to dedicated teachers at Jefferson…read moreElementry school

Posting for acquaintance:…read more Jefferson is great school. I think the teachers are wonderful. The school openly welcomes all volunteer whether they are grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. My in-laws from out of town got a chance to volunteer in my children's classroom and that was very memorable. The school has a separate yard for kindergarten kids and the upper yard for grades 1 to 5. The kindergarten yard is really only used for drop-off (early as 8:20a), pick-up (2:40p) and during snack times and outdoor activities. The kindergarteners go to the upper yard for lunch. I do NOT like that they have changed the lunch schedule so that ALL kids have the same lunch period. You cannot put kindergarteners with 5th graders in the same yard. Ask them about the injury report counts. The cafeteria is very small. Because of this, all children eat outside. This is worrisome during hot days and freezing cold days. I've seen kids eat out there even during dense foggy days where it is literally misting. These are our precious kids?! I wish they would be more concern about sun protection, skin burns, skin cancer, or promote sun safety. The school does have a huge auditorium which sadly they do not use as the eating area. I guess if kids drop food or spill things outside, the natural elements will take care of this (rain/wind/birds/bees). Jefferson has a yahoo group for communication. Parents, teachers, and the principal are on the lists. My gripe about the school: For all you full time parents who need before care for your child(ren) because school starts at 8:40a or need aftercare because school is over at 2:40p, you will be highly disappointed to learn that the options are not that fantastic for before/after school care. Jefferson has ONE program. It's called Jefferson OST. Because there is only ONE program, they charge way more than any of the other after school programs that I know if. It's $510 per month for combined before (7:45a-8:40a) and after (2:40p to 5:45p) care. You can NOT get a discount if you only use say after school care and there is nothing prorated for anything. For such a high price you would expect MORE. But no, they don't offer anything special (cooking/field trips/teaching a second language/etc.). Here the other part that drives me nuts. They give PRIORITY for low-income or people who don't have to pay (i.e. qualifies for free care). Really?!! When my child's classmate's mother boasts about how they got in free because they make cash or choose not to work, that really angers me. Fine I don't care for these people, but you should treat every applicant fairly and not have this priority given. Oh by the way, there is not late fee structure. Rule states that your child's spot will be terminated after 3 late pick-ups. Now if only we can tell Muni bus driver (N train particularly) that if you are not on schedule more than 3 times, they are fired! I wish they would get rid of this program and bring in someone else different. Throughout the year there are 3 sessions of afterschool paid activities that parents can sign their kids up for. These fill up quickly so there is no guarantee that your child will get in. The 3-time sessions are Fall, Winter, and Spring. So for example, they offer on Mondays 2:50p to 3:50p French. But that also means you have to pick up your kids by 3:50p. The Jefferson OST welcome you to take and pay for these additional classes, but you get $0 discount and still pay the full $510/month. Jefferson OST basically has a monopoly over the site. Most parents who work full time really do not have a choice. The only other alternative is Sharon Baptist Church located half a block from Jefferson. They will come to pick up your child afterschool and walk them over to the Church. Sharon Baptist Church does not offer before school care. Their prices are a lot more reasonable and they have the common sense to adjust price according to holiday/days off. Their after-school care hours are 2:40p to 6:00pm. The only problem I have with sending my kinds to Sharon Baptist Church is that it just seems too boring. They don't have an outdoor playground to accommodate young kids and all activities there are "quiet" activities. Here are some additional comparisons to before/after school care at other schools: * Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila: cheaper than Jefferson OST with YMCA (previously was GLO but the parents were able to voice their dissatisfaction and bring positive change). * Alice Fong Yu: cheaper than Jefferson OST with GLO and their operating hours for pick-up go to 6:00pm. This additional 15mins compared to Jefferson OST's 5:45pm is huge when you are working parents! * Sunset Elementary: The before/after care use to be FREE...can you believe that...I said FREE. Now you have to pay but it's like half of Jefferson OST's amount and they have more than one option. The list goes on...

As a student of this school the teachers are nice and the the place is clean the place is just over…read moreall really great. There is also barely any bully and actively there is no bullying. However the lower level boys bathroom is dirty due to kids peeing but missing the toilet or urinal

I pick up my niece here once in a while when needed. Love that they have the conveniency of a…read more'drive-thru' to pick up your child. lol. Since there aren't enough parking to park and run in and pick up your kid.

I grew up in Daly City and attended public schools here -- the experience could have been better…read moreback in the 90s and 00s. I had my first experience in 2024 with JESD as a parent and decided to apply for a transfer for my child, first to another school in district and then to a school out of district. The JESD staff were all extremely kind and helpful. I was diligent in getting enrolled first in the assigned home school, being early to apply for transfer, meeting all deadlines and following all rules to ensure our child's best chance at acceptance. We received notice from JESD that our application to attend the specified school out of district was approved on this end and being forwarded to the other district. We (wrongly) understood that this was our application and all the paperwork was filed on time and that we would be notified if accepted to the school we listed on our application. This application was actually ONLY for the permit you need to attend out of district. None of our enrollment information at the home school was forwarded or used for application to the transfer. When it came time to hear about acceptance to the out of district school we thought we applied to, the other district had no record of us applying...because nowhere in any of the material or correspondence did JESD mention the critical information that in addition to the permit you need for your child to attend school out of district, you also have to apply separately to the district you want to attend... This is our first child attending grade K...you could argue user error, but the way the correspondence regarding the permit went, it misled us to think that in itself was us "applying" to the out of district school. We have now missed the early applications to the other district and are now attempting to squeeze into the third and fourth rounds of applications, but thought everything was taken care of...just a bit frustrated and disappointed. Hoping for the best. Hoping this feedback helps JESD and other parents, as the district could be much more clear about this on its website, in its mailed correspondences and communication from staff--simply say that the application for out of district transfer is a permit ONLY and that it is up to the parent to investigate application policies, deadlines, and apply separately to the other district to be considered for enrollment.

This school district is not the greatest but certainly not the worst. I believe every staff are…read moredoing their very best to give all the students the best education there is regardless of the limited budget. The diversity of the people in this district is amazing. My 2 older kids graduated in Oceana and I have a child that is still in Westlake Elementary. I am very happy with this school district and I commend the educators for a job well done as my children are thriving for excellence because of the school's support. If America can spend millions of dollars in buying ammunition, why can't it be spent on better education. Overall, I give this district a 5 star as it deserves it.