The Lemon Grove School district tries their hardest with the money they have to help the education…read moresystem. The schools in the area are pretty decent when it comes to education. The superintendent that works this district seems very knowledgable and very friendly. All in all I think Lemon Grove has a good school system.

If you're child is in the Lemon Grove School District he or she should be eligible to transfer to…read moreother schools, as this district should have been closed long ago with its poor academic results. The majority of students are not proficient in reading or math and never have been as far as I know. In fact you may be wondering why teacher salaries are so high in this underachieving school district? While the Union is very strong, district admin is very weak. They tend to favor internal employees when filling positions when it is clear that outside expertise is desperately needed. While working there, principals did not hold teachers accountable and wrote favorable evaluations for either fear of backlash or to placate a colleague. They didn't even require teachers to plan together regularly in this district and still don't . That is amazing. . LGSD is by far the worst district I have ever worked for. I did not grow and develop professionally as a teacher should. Can someone explain why their scale is so much higher than other districts who are actually doing the work??? Now is the time to band together and hold the district accountable. If you don't, a year or more from now you'll wish you had.

This school has proven itself to be an inclusive community of educators, focused on equity. My son…read morehas progressed academically well beyond his previous schools and the staff is exceptional. :) A++++

Definitely a cool school with an exceptional staff. The faculty consists of highly trained…read moreeducational professionals. All the teachers that I have had the pleasure of being acquainted with are highly motivated individuals who care deeply about their students. The Principal is honest, a man with integrity. He is also a military veteran who is strict yet friendly which is a good balance in an environment such as this. The school grounds are well maintained and always appear to be clean of litter or safety hazards. The main auditorium has a nostalgic old school 80's ambiance and also serves as a lunch hall. The only issue that one may encounter is a minor parking lot traffic jam while dropping off and/or picking up their children from school. I would attribute this parking lot issue to the poor planning of inpatient parents who at times seem to be more childish than the students. This school offers a wide verity of after school programs, holiday gatherings and traditional seasonal festivals! I would definitely recommend this fine educational establishment to those in search of an nourishing environment for their children to thrive.

This is the best school in the Spring Valley area. Next year it is going to be an Early College…read morehigh school and the whole student body will be able to enroll in college classes if they want. The teachers here are student centered and are always available to help students. One unique aspect of MM is the hub, which provides support to all students.

I went to the school and it's outstanding, great, athletic department, and support from all…read moreteachers and coaches. I would definitely send my kids to the school . It also led me to a very lucrative career as a safety, professional .

Monterey Hts.is an EXCELLENT school thanks to the outstanding leadership of it's Principal, Donna…read moreWillson and her wonderful team. She is very hands on, proactive, and encourages family involvement. Monterey Hts encourages each student to become a lifelong learner and to set high expectations. Thank you MONTEREY HTS. staff for all that you do.!

We have been part of the SJC family for several years. The staff is great and very responsive. Our…read moreoldest daughter graduated in 2016 and was well prepared for high school thanks to the education provided by SJC. Our youngest daughter is in 7th grade and doing awesome. I would have no reservations about recommending SJC to any family.

My kids have been attending SJC for 8 years. We now have three kids enrolled and couldn't be…read morehappier. Their education is amazing and they are scoring many grades higher than their enrolled grade. We have loved all our teachers thus far. This year my son enters middle school and we are very excited. We will have one in middle, one in lower elementary, and one in preschool. I love to volunteer and spend time in each of my kids classes. The school is like a family.

FOR TRACK FIELD ONLY:…read more -Open to the public to run/walk the track field -Rubber track ground for knee protection -4 laps is one mile -restrooms nearby open to public -parking lot right near the track field also available for public to park -can still run on the track laps even when there was a game going on -remodeled with laps numbered and painted lines

Everybody at Helix that I have met over the past seven years has been wonderful. Just the name a…read morefew that I know well coach Cole Holland, Mr. Damon Chase coach Pat Hause coach Diego coach Tyler most of these are baseball coaches for Helix Charter high school I do the announce for varsity And JV games for their baseball. I have been doing it for seven years at this school. I am grateful to have this opportunity. I highly recommend Helix Charter High School to anybody.

I worked with Dennis for 3 years. He is an amazing guy with unending creativity, energy, and…read moremotivation which shows through in all of the performances that his company produces! Dennis has built an amazing business which positively touches the lives of tens of thousands of children every year! He and his company have my highest recommendations! Jason M

The Professional BMX bike stunt team and crew was Awesome!! They were a fantastic assembly. The…read moreteam was prompt, educational, professional, and great with the kids at our school. They interested everyone from staff/parents to K-8th grade. The kids loved them and their anti-bully message was interesting as well as informative. They also mentioned bike safety and talked about fallowing your dreams. When they showed up to our school it had rained the night before and the ground was very wet. It was less than perfect circumstances, but they said "hey we're professionals well make it work" and they sure did!! It was fast, fun, and motivational! It was a wonderful assembly... book them your students will not be disappointed. Plainsburg Parents Club - Plainsburg Elementary

O'Farrell Isn't as well diverse in staffing as it should be . They definitely could use more Black…read moreStaff such as teachers through out the entire charter school ( only the best teachers will do ). The office most definitely need to be more diverse it's all Hispanic ( not good when you see no diversity in the office their the first point of contact and that speaks volumes when you enter a public arena and you see the diversity at first sight). My child has been in the school from kindergarten to current (9 years). The school does offer high standards of teaching, ( academic standards are high) zero tolerance is the standard and kept . Testing is accurate , behavioral standards are required at a high performance. Overall O'Farrell is a High performing school . TOP OF THE LINE IN EDUCATION IS PROVIDED at O'Farrell . Mrs Anderson is the best Principal she's involved and easy to communicate with. Very hands on and involved in the students and keeps the staff sharp on there toes . Awesome listener to the students and there parents needs. I'm not a fan of the lottery either for existing students, I strongly believe they should have a guaranteed spot if they've been Excellent students with Dean List and Honor roll awards. Through out there years at O'Farrell and there not a problem . Work ethic , Grades, behavior speaks volumes( all this should be a major consideration for existing students going to high school at O'FArrell) . My daughter is a high performer while navigating through the crisis we face from the COVID-19 epidemic. Mrs Anderson has hired responsible teachers that are going above and beyond to make sure the students are reaching there academic Goals. When a problem arises it's resolved immediately. Suggestions are implemented into lessons . Mr Vose is an awesome Home Base instructor who makes sure he's reachable at all times while keeping up with the students academics . I pray the high school instructors are hands on, involved mentally and I'm emotionally just as the elementary and middle school instructors. Navigating Through the crisis isn't just a word but a mission to sink or swim perish or survive while in the crisis.

We've been part of this school community since 2016-2017, and it's heartbreaking to see how much…read morethings have declined over the years. Many of the great teachers, staff, and families who once made this place special are gone. Unfortunately, morale among both parents and teachers seems very low due to poor leadership. This year was the final straw -- my son, a 6th grader in middle school, was physically attacked, and the response from staff was minimal. There was no real accountability or support. We've made the difficult decision to withdraw and move to homeschooling. Parents, please be aware: if your child is being bullied, don't expect much help here. Sadly, it now feels like this school is becoming a safe haven for bullies instead of a safe place for students. Teacher pay is low, class sizes are overcrowded (some with more than 40 students!), and children with disabilities aren't getting the support they deserve. And now, with the departure of our amazing principal, Dr. Ann Matthews, things seem to be getting even worse. The only positive is that all three schools share one campus, which is convenient -- but that alone doesn't make up for the serious issues, especially when it comes to student safety and bullying. Hemos sido parte de esta comunidad escolar desde 2016-2017, y es desgarrador ver cuánto ha decaído con los años. Muchos de los excelentes maestros, personal y familias que antes hacían de esta escuela un lugar especial ya se han ido. Lamentablemente, tanto los padres como los maestros parecen muy desmotivados debido al mal liderazgo. Este año fue la gota que colmó el vaso: mi hijo, estudiante de sexto grado en la secundaria, fue agredido físicamente, y la respuesta del personal fue mínima. No hubo verdadera rendición de cuentas ni apoyo. Tomamos la difícil decisión de retirarlo y comenzar la educación en casa. Padres, tengan cuidado: si su hijo sufre acoso, no esperen mucha ayuda aquí. Tristemente, esta escuela parece haberse convertido en un refugio para los acosadores en lugar de un lugar seguro para los estudiantes. Los maestros ganan poco, las clases están saturadas (algunas con más de 40 alumnos), y los niños con discapacidades no reciben el apoyo que necesitan. Y ahora, con la salida de nuestra excelente directora, la Dra. Ann Matthews, las cosas parecen empeorar aún más. Lo único positivo es que las tres escuelas están en el mismo campus, lo cual es conveniente, pero eso no compensa los graves problemas, especialmente en cuanto a la seguridad y el acoso escolar.