It's my daughter's school! I should be loyal right?…read more But no. I really love this school because I know my daughter will thrive well in this institution. She has mild autism but she adapts well with the regular kindergartens. Monroe ES has great teachers and I have not heard anything negative yet. I am grateful.

This school is amazing. My daughter has been going here for so long and the teachers are wonderful…read moreand caring.

Great school, great community and great efforts to keep school at a great standard. Feels safe and…read moreschool morning rush is smooth.

am a former employee at this school. The school is clean i give them that, but there's no fence to…read morestop intruders from trespassing. Not mention, they do not care about bullying my daughter briefly attended this school. Another girl kept calling her lesbian and spreader rumors. Playground aids knew of this, but nobody mandate reported the abuse. She also made threats to harm my daughter in the bathroom. Then I worked in special Ed, poor kids because they were pushed to do work like the general Ed. I'm talking about writing full essays, multiplication when they barely knew addition, the work load his extremely heavy why is why so many behaviors would occur. One kid threw chairs across the room, because he was frustrated and the teacher couldn't even handle him. Not to mention, there's no sensory room for these autistic kids, not enough music, fun stuff, and the teacher never wanted to listen to advice. I got fired for getting sick, I was bleeding on myself soiling my clothes at work and wore pajama pants a couple of times to hide my problem. My punishment was extreme, I'm no longer allowed to work at any monrovia schools. Also, I went above my job by actually playing with the kids, I made progress that even the teacher didn't cause I got autistic kids to play, I bought coloring books, arts-crafts, my student didn't even have book fair money I paid for his stuff, his family loved me, and so did the other kids I inspired them through art. Their loss!!! Please do not send your special needs children here they don't know what they're doing!

Wait list is a year long and there is a reason for this! My son was resisting school for the…read morelongest time and I thought that's how all kids are. Now that we switched, he loves to go to school. The teachers are so nice and patient. The director has basically been there since the beginning. Teachers have been there for years! That tells you a lot about how much they like their jobs. My kid comes hold and says "mom, I want to be kind. We need to serve the community." Ummmm he's 3! He might be ready to start his own podcast because of this school. Oh, and He's counting to ten in Chinese after only 1 month. I can't say enough good things about this place. So sign up! Worth the wait.

I have two children in Tzu Chi Elementary School. They are receiving an exceptional education that…read moredoesn't just focus on academics alone but includes environmental responsibility, character education, and social development. The boys love etiquette class, gardening, and music class; they are learning how to play the recorder. The small class size ensures they don't "slip between the cracks" and are always held accountable for their actions. Since the school day is from 8am until 4pm and I feel confident that their academic education isn't being sacrificed. Another bonus is they have after school care until 6:30 and they do homework and chess class. We don't speak Mandarin at home and I am pleasantly shocked to hear them speak to each other (probably plotting something).

From the moment we enrolled our first child at just 2 years old, we knew we had found something…read moretruly special; and years later, with both of our kids having grown up here, that feeling has only deepened. The entire staff is incredibly kind. Every single person, from the front office to the classroom, greets you with warmth and genuine care. But what has moved us most is the patience and thoughtfulness the teachers bring to each child. They don't just teach to a group; they take the time to truly understand each child's personality and meet them exactly where they are. One of our children is highly sensitive, and we were honestly a little nervous about how he'd navigate the preschool environment. The teachers embraced him completely; they were endlessly patient, consistent, and nurturing with him year after year. That kind of attentiveness is rare and means the world to a parent. The growth and independence we've seen in both of our kids has been remarkable. They've blossomed into confident, curious little people who are genuinely excited to learn and so much of that is thanks to the incredible foundation built here. We also cannot overstate how trustworthy and reliable this school is. Drop-off and pick-up always feel safe and organized, communication is always clear, and we've never once had to second-guess leaving our children here. There is always an open line of communication between us and the staff/teachers and they never make us feel like we are burdening them with questions. They are all so welcoming and friendly; and we're so grateful to be part of this school.

Update - over the last few months the school director, Cheryl Roberts and the lead teacher,…read moreFernanda Cuevas have gone so far and above what I could ever hope for from any school. Not only do they continue to help our daughter grow and give her the personalized attention she needs in class, on the playground, in daycare. But they have gone to the whole way to the mat for her to advocate for the essential services she will need to continue to learn and grow. Our daughter may well be stronger and even safer years after she graduates from AMS because of their limitless advocating for her. Separately, our daughter is now communicating at what an independent assessment has said is a level 1.5 years above her age group. And she's an increasingly confident and determined little person. Someplace else, she might be reciting more things by rote or I don't even know what skill someone might need a toddler to have. Instead, she can and will tackle anything. It just doesn't occur to her there's something she can't do. They are an enormous part of that. And just great partners in all aspects. I'm a better mom because I know them. Arcadia Montessori school is not just a school of magnificently talented, dedicated and kind people. They *love* their students. They advocate for and protect kids way beyond what one could reasonably expect from anyone other than immediate family. They just bring tears to my eyes - more than I'd like to admit! And just yesterday when I went to pick up our daughter who otherwise has deep separation anxiety said - mama, can you come back a little later?

Amazing school ...teachers are the best truly want the best for your children and strive to help…read moreand guide them...Principal and the whole staff is awesome

I am truly grateful to Immaculate Conception School and all it has done for the growth and…read moredevelopment of my daughter. My daughter has been a student here since 2015 and I am so proud to see the young lady she is becoming. My daughter is a happy student and succeeding academically. She is also in sports and other key clubs that the school offers. As a strong leader, our principal has brought forth many new programs to IC like STEM and empowerment classes for our kids. I know that our principal always acts in the best interest of our students and strives to continue to bring great success to Immaculate Conception School. Being part of the IC School family motivates me to be involved because I enjoy the IC community and all that it stands for. I am definitely a proud parent of IC. Lastly, I look forward to my little one starting TK in the fall. The TK/ K teachers a hard-working team who are experienced and provide an outstanding program.

Our son started at Foothill Oaks Academy in kindergarten and is now in first grade -- and he…read moreabsolutely loves going to school every day. His confidence has grown, he's excelling academically, and we've seen nothing but positive progress since the very beginning. The staff is truly amazing. They're warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's success. They communicate well, listen to any parent concerns, and always make us feel supported. It's clear they care deeply about creating a safe, encouraging environment. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend Foothill Oaks Academy to any family looking for a school that feels like a second home.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at this school. My son has been attending since he was 2…read moreyears old, and it has been incredible to watch him grow into a confident, curious, and enthusiastic learner. He genuinely loves going to school every day, which speaks volumes about the environment the teachers and staff have created. The school does an amazing job of fostering a love for learning while also emphasizing respect, kindness, and strong values. The teachers are nurturing, attentive, and truly invested in each child's development--not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. If you're a parent looking for a place where your child will feel supported, inspired, and excited to learn, I highly recommend this school. It has made such a positive impact on our family, and we are so grateful to be part of this community.

There was this blonde proctor that was like rude she would yell at u for no reason idk her name but…read morelike she would walk around during lunch mostly but during snack ms Shirley was nice and the other proctor I also didnt know but she had grey hair and was so sweet and wouldnt raise her voice at all!! I had mrs Scott for 1st and 4th and like she was the best teacher ever and like all the 4th grade teachers were good overall because that was my fav year (my yelp name is fake bc I don't wanna give out my real name) but aside from that ONE proctor this school was good 5th grade science was lowkey really overratted because there was barely anything fun but the 5th grade party was also fun

Teachers and / or principals observation could improve and seek training as how they watch over…read morethe students. Friend of mine's child was pushed in the kindergarten grade by another. I believe it was either in the schoolyard or library. Teacher did not notify parents. Same similar/bullying incident occurred I heard with a second to a first grader. Teachers do not notify parents what happens . Attorneys to be contacted .

GO ROADRUNNERS! (In…read morethe tune of You're a Grand Old Flag) You're a grand old school You're a high flying school You're the best in the west they all say Camino Kids are smart We do our part, we run and we work and we play Every heart beats true for the gold and the blue Where there's always a smiling face Our staff and students are a team Roadrunners we set the pace!

So my child was choked in kindergarten and all they did was apologize and didn't even tell me or…read morecall me at The time? They only expelled the kid and did nothing about my daughter theres also been a time where a kid slapped my daughter bottom and didn't say nothing but laugh. another thing is they also did nothing about my kid getting voted out for being chunky. The teacher is so unprofessional one teacher was on his phone and a kid kicked my daughter and he didnt see it. do not go to this school.

When I was in 3rd grade, I was assigned a report on Robert E. Lee. As a child from an immigrant…read morefamily, I didn't know who he was or the history behind the Civil War. I completed the report with my mom's help, writing about what we thought were positive things about an American general -- because no one, especially our teacher, explained otherwise. Instead of using that moment to teach or guide, Mrs. Olson embarrassed me in front of the class. That experience stuck with me even now. Looking back, I realize how important it is for teachers to be compassionate and culturally aware -- especially toward students who may not have the same background knowledge or support at home. This experience made me feel small and ashamed for something that wasn't my fault. This trauma I still think about today and always lingering in my mind, it will never go away. I hope the school now focuses on helping teachers better support students from diverse backgrounds and to use empathy, not humiliation, as a teaching tool.

Another of Arcadia's great elementary schools, this one a little extra special since our two…read moredaughters are Dolphin alumni. And the greatest and most devoted and conscientious kindergarten teacher, Carol Howard (at least, we think so since she taught our youngest daughter)..