This is in reference to their Magnet Program. I have nothing negative to say - great teachers who…read moreactually teach, challenged my daughter throughout her 3 years there, and who actually addressed any concerns I had, of course with respect to my child. Would I recommend their program - definitely! Now the school as a whole - that's a whole different issue. All I have to say is that we, as parents, should take a little more accountability for our child's actions .

I went there for middle school and it is the best school ever I like it because it is bigread more

Where do I even begin to express how much my family and I love this church? This community means so…read moremuch to us. My husband and I were married here during the early days of COVID in 2020, and it has remained our spiritual home ever since. Not to mention this is also my husbands' parish when he was growing up, this is why we chose for us to get married here. We attend Sunday Mass regularly and are very involved here, including leading RCIA. Everyone we've met and guided through RCIA has been incredibly kind, welcoming, and eager to grow in faith. This church truly embodies a loving and supportive community. We celebrate all major holidays and special occasions here--Easter, Christmas, birthdays, and more. Saint Margaret Mary is not just a church to us; it's a place where we serve, grow, and feel deeply connected. We are grateful to God for this beautiful parish and community.

A very Protestant feel to this parish. There were no Gregorian chants; rather, a man and woman sang…read morewhile playing guitar. They performed well, but I felt the Mass was lacking in the beauty and tradition of Catholic worship. I was also surprised by how casually some people were dressed, including shorts, Crocs, and even house shoes. When entering Our Lord's house, I believe we should make an effort to dress and conduct ourselves with reverence. There were also about six parioshoners distributing the Holy Eucharist, and I noticed the vast majority of people received Communion in the hand. I personally did not receive the Eucharist because I had not been to Confession and was conscious of being in a state of sin. Yet nearly everyone else received. Perhaps this parish is full of saints and I was the odd man out, but it left me wondering whether the traditional understanding of properly preparing ourselves to receive Our Lord in the Eucharist is being emphasized enough. The church itself is beautiful, but the liturgy, in my experience, was sadly lacking in the Catholic tradition and reverence I was hoping to find.

Great school. My daughter goes here. Teachers are caring. This is a Japanese language only school…read more Small classes and rigorous curriculum. Great staff.

Excellent school!!! Small number of students. Teachers are very engaging to all student. Sometimes…read moreone on one. I have two kids - one in elementary and one in pre-school- both love to go to the school. Teachers are all speaking to students in very positive way. Well organized. Together with teachers, parents are very involved and communicate each other well. Good community for parents as well. It is great when you decided to have your kids learning in Japanese.

Teachers are great! My daughters have been coming here for the past 4 years and are doing awesome…read moreon their grades.

Faculty is great, but the website mypaymentplus.com is a joke. Either the system needs an update or…read moreit's simply garbage. Why don't we go back to paying kids' lunches with cash or money order? Easy right?

We love having a place to go to where we're surrounded by others who have the Same views on how to…read moreeducate. There are so many opportunities to participate in activities and their graduation ceremony is a lot of fun and really special for the families and the graduates. I recommended coastal academy if you're interested in homeschooling but still want the opportunity to be a part of a structured program.

Horrible the login for the kids is 44 characters and that's without the kids name you gave to add…read morebefore the 44 characters the switch between screens and they also have to save files rename then edit them and save again all this for a 5th grader is crazy

My son went here from first grade to 5th grade never had a problem. The only thing is the ladies at…read morethe office can work on being friendly other than that good school.

I hate it, used to be a student here, staff in the front office were mean, after school program…read more"star" was the worst. Teachers yelled at kids at a regular basis, 3rd grade teacher yelled at students for messing up, nurses didn't do anything! A kid burst his head open on a large unprotected area by concrete, didn't even get sent to the hospital! Kid stayed in nurses office while pera medic's just held kids head, KIDS WHERE FOUND MAKING OUT IN THE BOYS BATHROOM! (They have cameras infront of bathroom that pretty sure don't work) I'm disappointed and will never take my future child here.

Hrmmm... This school was was OK. The only thing I honestly…read morereally miss about this school is some of my old teachers and my counselor. I was in the magnet so whenever I needed assistance, I was helped out really quickly. Now that I'm in college I feel the way the regular kids felt since they had to go through waiting and long lines to get something done. Anyway, most of the food is disgusting and unedible. I loved being in the magnet but the school overall was turning somewhat ghetto.

Unfortunately, my time at Narbonne High School was disappointing. The school appeared more focused…read moreon securing federal funding through programs like the No Child Left Behind Act than on equipping students with essential life skills. As a result, I struggled in college and ultimately ended up under conservatorship. One of the most difficult experiences I had was with Mr. Waller, a history teacher who did not respect his students' First Amendment rights. He frequently imposed his political beliefs on his 10th- and 11th-grade students, encouraging them to be "Patriots" rather than "Kaepernicks." Personal political beliefs have no place in the classroom, especially when they make students feel alienated or pressured to conform. His lectures were hard to follow due to his fast speaking pace, and the classroom environment was often distracting. This made it difficult to take effective notes. Since his exams were primarily lecture-based, I struggled academically, which hurt my chances of being accepted into universities like UCLA or USC--places where I could have built valuable career networks. I also experienced bullying from a classmate, Daisy Mateos, who took advantage of my autism and gaslighted me. Additionally, I had difficulties interacting with another student, Karem Sadek, whose severe autism made social interactions more challenging. Karem did not respect personal boundaries--he failed to keep his hands to himself, and on one occasion, I had to run away from him. During a group yearbook photo, he placed his hands on my shoulders, which made me extremely uncomfortable. His influence contributed to the circumstances that led to my conservatorship, as he exposed me to potentially harmful topics like gun ownership and alcohol consumption. The school's bureaucratic system also posed a challenge. I often had to involve my mother just to get the support I needed, such as being enrolled in the right classes or switching teachers. Furthermore, I had an issue with Ms. Pascua, who refused to let me attend my speech therapy sessions, even though they were part of my Individualized Education Program (IEP). She insisted that Mr. Kobata did not allow students to leave without an office summons, despite the IEP team's recommendation that I attend these sessions to improve my articulation skills. This lack of support negatively affected my communication abilities. Another discouraging experience was with Mr. T, who advised me not to take AP courses because I planned to attend community college. Looking back, I realize that taking AP courses would have better prepared me for the academic demands of higher education. Peer pressure was another problem at Narbonne. My classmates pressured me to attend Grad Nite at Disneyland, warning me that I'd regret it if I didn't go. Now, in my 30s, I can confidently say I don't regret missing it. Ironically, when I attended California State University, Dominguez Hills, I was required to take a course on consent and peer pressure before registering for classes--something that should have been taught in high school. If I had possessed the knowledge and confidence at the time, I would have pursued legal action against Mr. Waller for violating my First Amendment rights and against Ms. Pascua for failing to uphold my IEP accommodations. For parents considering LAUSD schools, I recommend the following improvements: 1). Require Ableism Training for teachers and staff to better support students with disabilities. 2). Mandate Financial Literacy and Life Skills Courses--including laundry, cooking, safety, job interview skills, sexual harassment and consent education, and peer pressure awareness--starting in 9th grade as graduation requirements. 3). Consider Homeschooling as an alternative for students who may not thrive in traditional school environments. 4). Require Teachers to Complete a Public Speaking Course to improve their communication skills before entering the classroom. 5). Prohibit Teachers from Sharing Personal Political Beliefs in Class, ensuring that classrooms remain inclusive and respectful of all students' perspectives. Implementing these changes could help create a more supportive and effective learning environment for future students.

Coming from an 8th grade student going here, this school is actually fun if you remove all the…read morestaff that embarrass you. And perhaps all the students. Like it's my first year here and oh my god I was so embarrassed the whole time. PE was the worst actually, this is one of my many reasons for hating this class. As a lot of people know living here know, California had this major heatwave that brought temperatures up to 100 degrees. While we did stay in the gym the whole time, we were required to stand out in the sun for five-ish minutes before the end of class. Now, thinking it was fine to stand in the shade for such a short amount of time, I went over by the trees near the girls locker room (which is literally RIGHT IN FRONT of the line that we're supposed to stand in). There were other girls doing the same too, so I thought it was fine to follow them. I got called over by a teacher, saying that we couldn't stand there because the teachers 'couldn't see us' if we did. I was like, okay, cool, I won't do that next time then. But then the teacher was pressing me, asking me why I didn't stand with the rest of the class, acting like there was some major lecture that defined my entire middle school grade. You could just, you know, SAY I couldn't stand there.. BUT NAHHHH YOU JUST GOTTA ASK WHY IM TRYING TO STAND IN THE SHADE WHEN IT'S 105 DEGREES OUT YEAHH！ I told her the sun was burning my back and that I was feeling dizzy, and she said something like 'All the other students are dealing with it, just figure it out.' .................... I TRIED to 'figure it out' and you overreacted, but like that's just how it is apparently. Not to mention how boring the school is if you weren't there for the entirety of middle school. I am not a social person, so it's obviously going to be hard for me to fit in with other girls who've known each other for years. Maybe it's my fault that I don't try to talk with them, so don't take this part too seriously. If you're a social person, then yeah, go here. They have inside jokes I don't really understand and tendencies to hold hands with their friends which is kinda nice. But honestly, if the 'magnet' or 'gifted' part of the school is what draws you in, don't bother. I thought I would be put in a class with people that have more than half a brain, but nah, it's just your average school with loud and unattractive boys (sometimes girls) who don't know how to read. Also, there was a fight last week. But there were some teachers at this school who made my weeks here a little more brighter. Mr. R, teaches ethnic studies, really chill dude, overall his class is a vibe if you do your work. I can't emphasize enough on how he helped me through my time here, he's like his own 5 star review. Mr. K, one of the math teachers there, is actually really helpful and funny. I don't like expressing emotions a lot during school, but I can't suppress a smile in his class. Same with Mr. H (history teacher)！！ And I can't say a lot since I haven't been there, but they have so many classes and clubs from what I've heard！ They have classes about cooking, Mandarin, and instruments (I forgot which one)！！ They also have activities during lunch, things like anime club and knitting/crochet (that's all for now since it's still the first few weeks). But yeah, this is a lot to read, so my bad. I am transferring out of this school next week, yet all the fun experiences here that I couldn't try yet made me a little reluctant to leave.

Let's not forget about the little boy who died on campus in 2018, he was in 6th grade and I was in…read more8th, back then they'd make us all run laps around the entire grass field, despite the 100° summers. My class (PE) was doing something on the basketball court while his class was doing the mile run on the field. I remember seeing him lying on the floor from afar, he was left unattended the entire time!!! Near the end of the school day the ambulance finally came, and the next day all the students were talking about how he was pronounced deceased. I cannot even begin to discuss how disgusting and unworthy those "teachers" were. They don't even deserve that label. He was only 12 years old!!! They didn't supply us with any water, or even cared to make sure any of us had any food. There's 4 water fountains that would get packed with over 20 students, and most of the time water wouldn't even come out... so you'd have to French kiss the faucet. Gross. I'm sure they don't have the same teachers and staff as I did, but this school is really bad. But Dana was worse. If I had a child I would seriously drive the extra miles to put them anywhere but here. I also got relentlessly harassed because I lived in San Pedro, there's many students from a ton of different city's... but again, not sure how it is anymore but my experience was bad.

This church has been a great blessing in my life for nearly a decade and has helped me grow…read moresignificantly in my walk with Jesus Christ. Biblical preaching and music as well as encouraging fellowship among other Christians. Come through the parking lot entrance all the way up Hillcrest Ave.

The owner of this so called daycare is the worst . My granddaughter unfortunately attends this…read moredaycare , but not by our choice . The CEO is the most uneducated person to speak too . Her name is Miss Monaghan ,she Has no people skills an should never be able to reopen another daycare !! They will be closing this daycare due to financial situation Thank God ! This daycare is run down an is being rented from an abandoned church . The only Great teacher that works at this day care is Ms. Parks

As an alumni and lifer, I can safely say that attending Rolling Hills Prep will teach your child…read morethe following: - A college bound education - Learning how to get outside your comfort zone - Not to be shy about learning from others - Expanding your horizons - Strong relationships - Trying new things Before attending RHP, my parents felt that I lacked focus and direction. Of course, every kid detests school for one reason or another. But looking back, all of the exams, projects, homework was specifically implemented to give me the tools I needed to not only excel in university, but transition into the real world. You can't teach motivation, but all of the faculty isn't just there for their 9-5, they are there to help you grow and be your resource for life. You can tell that a student's success is what drives these people. I will always be eternally grateful for my experience here and I honestly think that most of my colleagues and peers cannot share that same feeling when looking back to their schools.

They have a great community here. Teachers and staff really want the best outcomes for the…read morestudents. The other students support their fellow students. For being a small school, they have a great selection of classes and options for sports, diplomas, and activities.