We've been part of Foothill Country Day School for 10 years, starting from preschool, and now our…read moreson is entering 8th grade. What stands out to us is that this school truly focuses on the whole child. Yes, the academics are good, but more importantly, our son has learned how to think independently, treat others with kindness, and carry himself with confidence and respect. Over the years, we've watched him grow into a confident, kind, and grounded young person - something we value even more than academic success. As parents, we've also grown alongside our child. The school supports families with open communication and by bringing in experts to talk about real-life topics like mental health, screen time and gaming, and what the future might look like for our kids - all of which have been incredibly helpful for us as parents. After 10 years here, this has been more than just a school experience - it's shaped our family in the best way.

The "Chef" is the last person I'd be calling a Chef. She has no sense of respect and appreciation…read morefor anyone. She makes you feel less than welcome. She doesn't train, she hovers and yells and spirals out of control when someone tries to do it their own way. Everything has to be done her specific way. You don't even get to cook, you just prep, clean up HER mess and do HER dishes with. No appreciation. People come and go from that kitchen yet she still remains. The "Chef" will shun your child if you're an "add on" lunch "don't your parents give you money for lunch? We can't keep feeding you, some of this lunch is for the kids that pay for it" There was a rat problem in the kitchen and she wouldn't do anything about it. Just laugh it off and never tell her boss about it and demanded food still be made in the kitchen. HR DOESN'T DO anything about her. They tell you to toughen up and just do it her way because it's her kitchen. They tell you to talk it out with her but the "chef" doesn't want to talk, only dictate. She's clearly the problem and only likes who she likes.

If we don't express our life experiences, no one will know. (Lori K.)…read moreMy son who attended WCS in preschool at the age of two years old and may seem young. I tried to teach him at home and my son had absolutely no interest - which gets into another whole analysis with learning disorders and what not.. He dropped out 6 times!!!! I explained to my son, you have to learn your ABC's and how to count to 10. He graduated! Then started kindergarten, and had a very hard time. In second grade the school recommended to transfer him to public school For free additional help (Now I believe WCS can accommodate more with disorders in kids as I believe they have an onsite program to assist better). I did send my child to a public school, and he was depressed for the entire 3 years! I worked hard during the recession and told my husband I am placing our child back at Western. And as Soon as I told our son, there was a sense of hope. He returned in sixth grade and graduated high school. Today he is an IT Tech for a mortgage company and has a heart that is open to life with non--judgment. He's trying to figure out how to make this world a better place. If anyone ever wanted to reach out and hear my story, I am willing to talk to you in person through WCS.. But he survived because I put him back at Western and he met his lifelong friends that he still relates with today as life-long friends

My son started Western Christian School in Claremont for the 2025-2026 school year. Western has…read morebeen a blessing for our family. My son has expressed to me that he enjoys Western a lot more than his previous school. He loves his teachers and is making new friends. As parents our primary focus was to find a school that instills God's words and values as well as being academically sound. I am pleased to say we have found that school. God willing my son will continue with Western until he graduates High School.

My son is currently in 8th grade and all his teachers since 6th grade, have been amazing. They…read morehave all been accessible and helpful when needed. Any questions concerning class assignments and curriculum always get answered right away by all his teachers and counselor as well. In that aspect, my son has had a successful experience here. However... PARENTS BEWARE!! If your child is a victim of bullying and harassment on this campus, this school will lack follow through when it comes to implementing serious consequences to abusers. Be prepared to take your own legal action in order to protect your child. Bullies are given a slap on the hand and the victims are offered mental health support services. To add more insult to injury, if your child shares a class with their well known abuser, they will not switch the bully to a different classroom instead, they will expect the victim to change classes. Parents beware.

My son just started at this middle school, and he's absolutely loving it--he really enjoys all his…read moreteachers! The only issue is the pick-up and drop-off situation--it's a complete nightmare and has apparently been a problem for years. I even requested bus for my child to avoid the chaos, but the school doesn't have enough room. The best solution? Add more buses! Not to mention parents starting work before 9am and we don't live close enough for my son to walk. Adding more buses would help a ton!

I love my School but Lydia or whatever her name is technically my aunts friend So she really nice…read moreto me I hate all the Mean teachers Even the principal is so nice and mr.b

The front lady named Lidia or Lydia is sooo unbelievable rude and condescending. Especially over…read morethe phone, she answers like she hates her job lol. She makes this school look really bad especially with my first impression while enrolling my child. There's another young lady there by the name of Joanna I believe and she's always so happy to help and really sweet so that's one good thing to say about the school. They just need to definitely have a talk with the older lady because she's just plain rude.

Top notch educators and administrators. The educators work hard to make sure that the students…read morereceive the best education possible. The equipment they have at their disposal is some of the newest and best. The school strives for student success.

Grace Miller is an excellent school. The teachers and facilitators are top notch. Even with…read morehundreds of students (K-5th) the staff seems to know every student and their personalities. Our sons enjoy going to school, that speaks volumes. They have wonderful events that really bring the community together. We are blessed to have our kids enrolled in such a wonderful school. Go roadrunners!

First and foremost, I would like to express my profound dissatisfaction with Western Christian…read moreSchool. My son attended the school from second through sixth grade, and during that time he endured repeated bullying, harassment, and mistreatment from both fellow students and staff members. He was mocked because of his hair, physically shoved to the ground, and even grabbed and swung around by other students. The incidents became so severe that certain students were ultimately suspended. This all occurred during his very first year at the school. In addition to the physical bullying, my son was also socially isolated and harassed because he did not fit the stereotypical expectations of the other boys at the school. He was not interested in sports, and because of that, he was often excluded and targeted. He was criticized simply for being different. He was also harassed because of his appearance, despite always presenting himself in a clean, respectful, and well-groomed manner. Instead of embracing individuality, the environment at the school encouraged conformity and ridicule toward students who did not fit a particular mold. At one point, the son of a woman who worked in the office physically shoved my son during P.E. class. Rather than fostering a safe environment for students, the administration appeared dismissive of the ongoing issues. Additionally, Superintendent John Atwood demonstrated behavior that I found deeply one-sided and inappropriate. His son was dating one of the girls who had bullied and harassed my son, which created what I believe was a conflict of interest. When these issues were brought to the school's attention, nothing meaningful was done to address the harassment. After my son left the school, he continued participating in theater activities there because of friendships he had formed. Unfortunately, the bullying and harassment continued, this time involving both students and parents. When I contacted the school to report the matter, I was informed that neither my son nor I were welcome back on campus because I voiced concerns and filed complaints. What I found especially alarming was that after I made complaints regarding the bullying connected to the theater event, Superintendent John Atwood escalated the matter to the point that law enforcement contacted me. Rather than focusing on protecting a student who had already endured years of mistreatment, the situation felt intimidating and retaliatory. While attending Western Christian, my son was repeatedly given demerits because his hair extended beyond the collar line. Ironically, shortly after he left, the school changed its grooming policies and permitted longer hairstyles under a new principal. This only reinforced my belief that the treatment he received was unfair and unnecessarily targeted. I also want to say how incredibly proud I am of my son for the person he has become despite everything he endured during his years at Western Christian. He has grown into an exceptional young man and a true role model. I genuinely could not be prouder of him. He exceeded every expectation I ever had, not only academically, but more importantly as a human being. He is kind, compassionate, intelligent, respectful, and remarkably bright. Watching him overcome bullying and unfair treatment only made him stronger and more determined to succeed. Instead of allowing those experiences to define him negatively, he rose above them and became an even better person because of it. Once my son left Western Christian, he flourished academically and personally. He went on to outperform many students academically, including the majority of the current graduating senior class. He was accepted into one of the top-ranked colleges in the country and graduated high school having already earned four college degrees. He participated in marching band, served in ASB leadership, and genuinely enjoyed his educational experience. Most importantly, he was finally surrounded by teachers who valued and encouraged him rather than criticizing or humiliating him over superficial matters such as his hairstyle. I strongly do not recommend this school to families who want their children to feel supported, accepted, and encouraged to be individuals. To this day, I remain grateful that we made the decision to remove my son from Western Christian. Once he left, he became happier, more confident, and significantly more successful. He was never bullied again and finally experienced the encouragement and respect every child deserves. If I could offer any advice to parents considering this school, it would be this: run and run as fast as you can in the opposite direction.

I have 2 boys that went here from their elementary school to the their highschool. Western is a…read moregreat Christian school, very sound biblical teaching, academically competitive, socially balance & best of all the environment is safe, disciplined but very loving. One of the best decision we ever made for our children is bringing them up to Western Christian High, worth every dime!

At Second Saturday art walk tonight, a student band was playing in front of the main building in…read moredowntown Pomona, covering songs like Rage Against the Machine's "Bulls on Parade", and Alice In I Chains' "Rooster". My husband thought they sounded pretty good. The art showcased today was all themed regarding their school spring musical called "Once Upon A One More Time" featuring the music of Britney Spears.

A wonderful experience my granddaughter goes here and she just loves it, she's found her place.read more

Selecting a school for my children was one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made. I am…read moremore than satisfied with my decision to send them to HNM. The school breathes it's faith with service projects like Double Bag Lunch, the Winter Shelter, blanket/shoe drives to name a few. The school offers many extra classes to expand the students horizons and also provide support for those who are falling behind. The extracurricular activities aren't limited to sports. They have many academic and service focused clubs and also have an amazing drama program that puts on musicals twice a year. Father Rich and Mrs Marquez are extremely dedicated and their commitment to the schools mission statement is unwavering. My family was welcomed with open arms from the beginning and have grown to consider the HNM parish and school family as my own. Many families come from 10+ miles away to be a part of this wonderful community. The school could improve in a few areas mainly in incorporating modern day conveniences that help working parents balance their responsibilities (online payments, more consistent communication and fundraising credit for SCRIP overage purchases). The school should also consider doubling up on some of its classes to lower the student:teacher ratio as it begins it's expected renovation/expansion project.

As a parent deeply invested in my child's education and moral development, I am compelled to share…read moremy disappointing experience with Holy Name of Mary. This school fails to uphold the fundamental principles of Catholicism, mistreats students, and prioritizes financial gain over the well-being of children. The school's administration and staff consistently fail to embody the teachings of compassion, empathy, and respect. Instead, they foster an environment of mistreatment and neglect towards students. My interactions with the school have revealed a disturbing pattern of prioritizing money and donations above all else. It is evident that Holy Name of Mary is more concerned with financial gain than providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students to thrive academically and emotionally. The principal, in particular, is a prime example of the school's shortcomings. Not only does the principal fail to lead by example, but also actively contribute to the mistreatment of students. It is disheartening to witness a lack of accountability and a willingness to protect staff members at the expense of the well-being of children. As a parent, it is clear to me that Holy Name of Mary does not genuinely care about the education or welfare of its students. I urge fellow parents to reconsider enrolling their children in this institution, as it fails to fulfill its promise of providing a Catholic education rooted in love and compassion. In conclusion, Holy Name of Mary falls short of its obligation to uphold Catholic values and provide a safe, nurturing environment for students. It is evident that the school's priorities lie elsewhere, and I cannot in good conscience recommend it to other families seeking a truly enriching educational experience for their children. PLEASE BE AWARE ALL PARENTS!!!