I was the first class to come through here 1st-6th before OUSD moved middle schools to 6th-8th…read more It was engrained in me the honor and tragedy for which my school was named. The hilltop location is the pride of all the schools in the city. Oceanside High may have the beach down the street, but this is the best. With a open field park behind and 7 foot basketball courts I always felt this place less of a prison feel than most schools. I had so many memories of this place growing up, my entire youth basically. I definitely spent more time here than the average kid because of after school basketball. First fight, first kiss, first time doing illegal substances (relax, this was in the summertime and just me and my friends, nothing to do with school) I absolutely had the best teachers around, many of which i still keep in contact with 20+ years later. If your reading this you are probably looking to place your kids here and the game has changed so much there are probably better resources to decide with. Bounce it, bounce it. I'm about to throw a couple thousand. Glad to have this been my 1000th review.

My children have been attending this school for 18 years. We absolutely adore the staff, teachers…read moreand families who are part of this school. We love it's tucked away location and also the positive and inclusive vibe that is evident on the playgrounds and in the classrooms. This is a hidden gem in Oceanside!

Valentine's Day dance was a blast! Plenty of places for the kids to play and parents got to get a…read morephoto with their kids and I'm sure the kids enjoyed all the treats. I just volunteered, kids didnt go and I didn't try any of the treats but they were so organized and made volunteering a breeze! I got to help with arranging the flower/vases and cupcakes on the snack tables and help with putting the fake flowers on the back drop and handing out fun heart glasses and took all the photos for the first group (all the k-5th families). The families were so appreciative and had so much fun. The staff here really care about the students, both educationally and their well being. My kids love going here. They just don't like to dance but after seeing it I see that there's plenty more to do rather than dance.

We LOVE this school! We left our zoned school on base for Coastal and my child has never been…read morehappier! The vibes are good, the kids are happy, and the staff is great! We love the events and field trips they plan, it's a great environment for kids to learn in. Highly recommend!

My son had Tami Camara as a 1st grade teacher and I was unaware of the terrible way he was treated…read more She yelled at him, punished him by making him skipped recess and picked on him all the time. I ended up switching schools when at the time principal on staff didn't do anything about it. My son had the worse experience and by far the worse teacher he's ever had. Shame on you Ms Camara!

Such an incredible environment with so much to offer! From great labs, to fantastic teachers and an…read moreincredible principal, Casita literally has it all.

I've had a few people reply to my initial reviews of Scholarship Prep, asking me how I feel about…read morethe school now that my son has been attending there for more than a full year now. I stand by my initial impressions of this outstanding center of academic and personal excellence. One of the founders is former Senator Gloria Romero, who was well known for her stance on equity in education - all children deserve a quality education regardless of their socioeconomic status, neighborhood, or any other factors that may otherwise bar them from some of the more affluent schools. My autistic son was just beginning sixth grade (very young starting, as he began a special education placement for Pre-K just after turning 3 years old). I was unaware that the principal herself was manning the booth for the school, but until then, I'd always thought charter schools were for wealthier children from backgrounds where they'd already been high achievers in the area of academics. Ms. Douglass, the principal of Scholarship Prep, was not only happy to answer my questions regarding admission criteria, she managed to dispel everything I'd ever believed about charter schools until that day. Scholarship Prep seemed almost too good to be true. Within a week, he was enrolled in their school, and the school psychologist, Dr. Beam, along with so many others who helped my son as he first began to acclimate and then went on to excel at his new school. There was no room for excuses or complacency - he had expectations placed upon him unlike those he had ever received in the generic, catch-all programs that did little to teach in any sort of real world environment (there aren't separate grocery stores, libraries, banks, or other establishments for individuals who may have different ways of learning or struggle with certain concepts. We all share the same facilities, so segregation in classrooms not only hurts the child being taught - it also prevents the peers of these children from being exposed to those who may be different, and sends a message to the students that different is not equal...different doesn't belong in the same place as they do...different is somehow not a positive thing. Diversity is welcomed and celebrated at Scholarship Prep. Scholarship Prep has managed to bring my son, who was reading far below his grade level, within one or two levels of where his peers are at. He's learning beginning concepts of statistics and ratios...time and money have already been covered, and he's receiving a well-rounded education. Most schools are so focused on standardized testing preparation that any and all other learning opportunities fall by the wayside. Scholarship Prep provides him with a full bodied knowledge base. He's learning Mandarin, studying visual and tactile art, including famous artists and their differing styles. He is learning about the geological environment of Mars; and Astronomy is one of his core subjects this year (next year, he will get to go to Astronomy Camp along with the other eighth graders...last year, 6th grade took a 3 day field trip to study oceanography at a special camp on Catalina Island. He's learning medieval European history, and has electives like basketball and soccer. Performing arts are an option too, but he's more interested in sports. He has homework every night, sometimes on weekends too; because that's how it is in college, and the name "Scholarship Prep" isn't just a clever moniker. Every classroom is represented by a university, with the idea that scholars (the term for students who attend the school) are aiming for a college education one day. They have Pep Rallies every Friday, and they watch CNN every morning to learn about pertinent issues from around the globe. In an education system that has grown stale and focused more on test scores for Language Arts and Mathematics, it's refreshing to see a school with such a robust education. Kindness is one of the core values emphasized at Scholarship Prep, and Personal Responsibility is part of the main foundation for the entire student body. Honesty, integrity, Kindness, Participation, Pride in personal and group achievements...these are the building blocks that have helped bring my son, who spent the majority of elementary school with little to no expectations placed upon him and exempted from standardized tests (at Scholarship Prep, they have adapted standardized testing that I'd never even known existed before I saw the results from his sixth grade tests) not only closer to grade level than he's ever been throughout the duration of his academic years, but also has helped instill important values in him like hard work and always doing your absolute best, and for the first time ever, he's talking about college.

My son is doing wonderfully at this school. There has been a small amount of bullying; however, my…read morehusband and I have noticed that teachers tackle this right away when it happens. They have a very kindness based culture there and really teach kids to treat others with kindness which I love. He is doing very well academically. He seems to really like this school. The teachers are amazing. Very few kids can be rather unkind but luckily teachers tackle this right away. They handle the issue of bullying well.

Clean and well maintained. Focus is on teaching. Teachers are nice, kids are happy, can't ask for…read moremore.

We are so grateful to Big Future Preschool for creating such a warm, fun, and supportive space for…read moreour children to grow. Every single teacher has been amazing, striking that perfect balance of nurturing care and encouraging real learning. Our daughter thrived in her classrooms with Ms. Sabrina, Ms. Marlene, and Ms. Kerry. They were consistently kind, patient, and inspiring, helping her gain confidence, make friends, and develop new skills. She is now heading into kindergarten so ready and excited, and that's all thanks to the incredible foundation Big Future has given her. Our son also had a wonderful start in the Tiny Todds program with Ms. Marissa and Ms. Michelle. Their gentle, supportive approach made his first school experience joyful and smooth, and we've seen him blossom under their care. We couldn't have asked for a better preschool experience. The staff truly go above and beyond, and it shows in how much our kids love school. We are endlessly grateful to Big Future for giving both our kiddos such a positive and enriching early education.

So ashamed of this school I can't believe how it's plummeted into the ground. The discrimination is…read moredisgusting. They got rid of a ton of great staff this school year. They have been there since my daughter was in kindergarten (2018) Very unprofessional now. So sad. Used to be a happy place with loving and caring teachers. Now everyone is so cold and unwelcoming.

I'm so sad that my son had to leave this school last year when he left to go to 6th Grade. This…read moreschool was like his second home, and all of the staff knew him, treated him kindly, and were always so encouraging. He was so confident and self assured...and Mr.Ruth was likely one of the best Sped teachers he had besides Mrs. Mini, who we were sad to lose after so many years of great experiences in her class. This school is so much more than just a school. They bring all students and families in and make a real "home" for them - a secondary area where they can feel accepted and supported just as they are. Miss Mayanna in the Health Office was one of Hunter's favorite people, and he talks about her, all of the office staff and the principal, Dieter Swank, constantly. He misses being there, but now he's in a charter school that is k-8, and looks very similar to the uniforms Ivey Ranch wore. It's been a much easier transition there, he only lasted a little less than a month in the Middle School, and he's really flourishing in the full inclusion of the charter school he is in now. He's learning Mandarin there, and does homework without complaint...it's been a metamorphosis that wouldn't have been possible had it not been for the collaborative efforts off all staff involved. I am excited and sad that we had to leave, but Ivery was six of the best years of Hunter's life, and every time we drive by, we talk about how many awesome Memories he had there, and how he loves his new charter school where he's got a 1:1 Aide and fully supported, he is also really doing well in this new setting...and I owe that much to the foundation that was laid in such a positive manner by the staff and volunteers at Ivey Ranch...I wish my oldest would have had such a fantastic place to attend his elementary school year. Ivey Ranch gave him the platform and foundation, and his new charter school is giving him a opportunity to tap into that so he can make his future better and brighter for himself. He's already grown so much, and parents...if you're sending your kiddo to Ivey and might have some concerns - the principal is amazing, and the staff in the front are always happy to be of help. We love Ivey...and it's going to be with us forever, as it helped shape who put responsible young man would become. I can't wait to see what fantastic alumni come from that school, and look back as fondly as our family often does on 6 long and prosperous years at Ivey. We miss you already, but we are so glad you continue to shape and guide the minds of these Young individuals...you're a very special School, with some very outstanding personnel who deserve to know how much they all meant to one little boy who is now an emerging young man...and he is proud of everything he is, is always responsible, for his actions. He is so much better for the time he spent there, and we could not be happier for that experience! Go Ivey!!!

Fabulous School. They provide amazing education and a safe…read moreloving environment. We are very very happy!

The best school! My son goes here and the teachers and staff are all above and beyond fantastic…read more The perfect balance of faith and teaching math, science, music, computers and everything they need to know to prepare them for the future. All the students from Kindergarten to 8th grade are good souls and really good kids which I attritibute to the families they are raised in and the teachers at St Pats.

I truly love all of the students, the curriculum, and family atmosphere of OAE. My child has…read morecontinued to thrive being there (3 years now) and it is a great place for your child(ren). Highly recommend.

We love this school! We have attended since TK/K and are graduating 8th grade this year! We are…read moregrateful for the school culture making this feel like family.