My son graduated with distinction, and my second son is in second grade next year. The teachers,…read morestaff, and principal are good

I am a student at Silverwood and I think the rule No physical contact with other students is very…read moreabsurd. I have been yelled at by a teacher because my friend was leaning his head on my shoulder. Other kids get yelled at because they got up without asking for permission. We are not allowed to lean on each other or hug.

Silverwood is awesome! Especially the janitor Steve! Silverwood is so welcoming and supportive!read more

On Wednesday February the 19th we picked up our boys from Ygnacio Valley Christian School. We…read moreheard a very disturbing story. We always ask our boys what they learned and how their day went at school. On the way to Parish Hall our son was saying, repeating a couple times out loud "I really love school" Teacher, Mrs. Lauren Hopkins (Mrs Lauren Coley) responded to our son's enthusiasm by saying "your dad says you hate school." We were absolutely devastated to hear that Mrs Hopkins would make such a false statement. A teacher's responsibility is to build up a child and to grow him. We believe her words made in front staff and children are demeaning and an attempting to embarrass our family. The principles and mission of YVCS is to nurture a child's mind, spirit, and character, providing a purposeful education. When we drop our boys off at school, we are trusting that the school upholds these standards. We've witnessed some staff at YVCS being awfully rigid to rules and principles. In the beginning of the year, we were often bombarded with negative things said about Luke. We questioned if they were over-emphasizing on disciplinary actions. Our question today is what happens when staff breaks their own rules and responsibilities? Do they hold themselves to the same high standards they hold our children to? As his teacher, we questioned why doesn't Mrs Hopkins concentrate on our son's strengths? He's an incredible leader, he's curios, active and loves to help his classmates. He actually loves to learn. Our sons have over 100 well-made videos on YouTube with their dad exploring subjects like science experiments and building rockets, learning about animals and exploring insects, building a treehouse, creating crafts and adventuring the great outdoors. There's been a number of times where I've picked up our son from school and we've noticed that the "wind has been out of his sails." It is usually in relation to how he feels like he has failed again. Mrs Hopkins words were verified by other staff and kids who overheard her destructive and careless words. We understand God to be one of graciousness. We expect that our child be treated purposefully, with understanding, and with favor. It is also our desire that staff at YVCS be treated with the same care and purposefulness. It is for this reason that we want to school to review Mrs. Hopkins words and follow them with purposeful action. UPDATE: He was removed from his classroom by the school principal We were NOT notified of this change nor did we receive a phone call or email, nor did we receive an apology from the teacher or Principal Mrs. Ilyn Kagawan.

My son has been attending YVCS since entering the 6th grade and now as an 8th grader almost…read moregraduating I can say we are so sad to have this be our last year with this amazing school. Not only has my son flourished academically, socially but also spiritually! He has been surrounded by loving/caring teachers and faculty who have shown a deep interest in his young life. The school is small which allows teachers more individual attention to each student and they REALLY get to know each child's strengths and talents and work to develop those areas especially (while still working towards increasing weaker areas of strength). This school feels more like a family and that is a HUGE change from the public school environment my son came from. My son has expressed his love for the school. I am so happy we decided to enroll him. One of the best investments ever!!

My little sister currently goes to this school and has been bullied, harassed and assaulted by a…read moremale class mate. The school knows about this and my family has brought the issue to their attention, yet they continue to do nothing. We have talked to the school directed and instead of trying to help in any way... she threatened my mother that next time they speak will be with her lawyer.

Honestly I have two kids here and truly this school is nothing special. The whole walk through was…read morea beg-a-thon they were begging for money for paper on full sheets of that thick card board paper and only half was printed on you could have cut it in half and printed it twice on the same page. Both my kids are truly unhappy here. My son has always loved school not any more thanks to his teacher who belittles him. I had a meeting with her about it and all she did was talk in circles and talk down to me. The principal is nice but she is new and clearly doesn't have control over the staff here. My daughter has had problems with another student for months now and her teacher has done nothing to resolve the issue.

Okay you guys so I wanted to tell you guys something about this place one thing I notice is that…read morethis school cares so much of the wellbeing of their students. They have a station for epi pens and defibrillator. This school has shown me that other public Hispanic schools should be like this school. And yes I will say it Cambridge elementary in lacy ln in concord is the worst to send your kids to. Not only will your children get sick because other neglectful parents still take their kids to school even when sick. Your child might also come home with lice. Teachers talk to your child with out consent from the parents. My son was stripped to search for any bruises or marks on him since a lady spoke to my son and told him to say a bunch of lies dealing with CPS is the worst trust me they put my son through hell my son was suicidal due to them teaching my son two languages at the same time my son does not speak Spanish what so ever. But somehow they stuck him in that class. The old old principal mrs hurley targeted our family due to being LGBT. She stated the reason why my son was the way he is is due to him not having a dad and only having two females as his moms. She told my wife that she could not raise our son due to her not having a male appendage. But anyways I would like to say schools in the Hispanic community should carry this inside school.

This is the best school by far that my son has attended, the teachers are great and the principal…read moretoo (retired this year), the kids are very polite and the parents very involved, PTA is awesome, we have feel welcome since day one. My son and I love this school

I have had children going here since 2006 and I love this school. My older two kids went from…read morekindergarten to eighth grade and we now have a six-year-old who just finished the summer program. The workers and children of course wear masks, but the caregivers also wear gloves because they are cleaning all of the time. I think this place is cleaner than a hospital. Our little one is moving to St. Agnes and will not be able to attend during the school year and it is heartbreaking. Thank you Nancy, Mike and all the crew, we love you!

Our family just loves this school! Our daughter is in preschool here and she loves it, she wishes…read moreher teachers here could move up with her! They take time to understand your child and help them progress in the areas they need it the most before kindergarten. They keep the kids on track to understand what they need to know before moving up (since now a days it is sooo much more). Our son will for sure be going here as well. If your looking for a school where the teachers are involved, personal and all around great with kids this place is it!

Tabernacle Christian School is THE best! The students are extremely well-educated and…read morewell-adjusted. Parents here are so supportive.

WORST SCHOOL EVER!!! My daughter attended here for 8 years and got bullied for 5. I talked to the…read moreprincipal and he said he would solve it. HE DIDNT DO ANYTHING. I am very mad. Do not send your kids here. All the boys and girls there are very mean and have no respect or don't care about anyone even their friends! DONT GO HERE!!!!!