Everything! We had such a meaningful exploration of Daniel Pearl Magnet High. The school offered a…read morefeeling of a close knit and highly invested community of students and faculty. The students presenting in the booths all spoke with such enthusiasm and affection for the school. We are attending 9th grade in the fall and today's tour really confirms that we made the right choice!

My son has taken a liking into the media production side of this school's curriculum. He has never…read morebeen more excited to help out on his free time, than to go help with video productions. Highly recommend this small student body High School, which makes student feel welcomed and appreciated.

I just read some of the reviews for Birmingham and I beg you to take these reviews with "a grain of…read moresalt". Many of the reviewers sound bitter and want someone to blame for their lack of discipline. If you want to be successful at Birmingham, you CAN be successful at Birmingham, period. The simple facts are these: #1 The campus is beautiful (BIG but beautiful). The groundskeepers and the students take good care of "their home". There are new covered eating areas, new Amazing murals on the walls "Patriot Pride" and if there is a bit of "tagging", it's removed immediately. #2 High security. They installed hundreds of cameras recording all activities on campus. These recordings have been used to prosecute wrong doing. If a student is doing something wrong, security is dispatched immediately. Most students complain about too many security guards yelling at them to get to class! #3 Teachers who push their students to succeed and genuinely care about their students. Many teachers offer many hours of extra tutoring time if students need it. #4 Every sport, club, music, theater, and art class is offered at Birmingham. The sports teams are amazing! The band program, choir program, and theater programs win numerous awards and produce many successful concerts/shows. There are many visual arts programs including drawing, photography, digital imaging and even ceramics. # 5 SLC's (Small Learning Communities) that really tailor to your child's interests and goals. #6 Mr. Parks is a great principal! The staff will help you if you ask. I've seen many schools and most are not as organized and committed to excellence as Birmingham Community Charter High School. Can your child have issues if they go there? Maybe. As a parent, YOU need to check up on your child. You can go online and check your students progress on the Aries computer grading system.You the parent can see if your child "ditched" a class (which isn't hard to do with a population over 3,000 if a kid wants to do that) by looking on the system or calling the school. Don't wait for the school to inform you. Most students (and parents) who complain about Birmingham, are the ones who complain about everything! I know it's not the "Braves" anymore, it's the "Patriots" now---get over it already!! Did I mention how good the food is there now!?!?

After 12 years in school BCCHS WITCH 12 Grade VP DENIED MY KID GOING TO THE PROM, GRADUATION…read moreCEREMONY AND GRAD NIGHT bcuz of excess absences from our severe car accident two mos prior. His heart was broken all summer long and beyond. BCCHS 2010 - 2015 My polite, shy child w mod Tourettes Syndrome w IEP Individual Education Plan all 4 yrs was basically dismissed emotionally and mentally by counselors, admins, some teachers re his 'IEP Learning Plan Accomodations' ie extra time for assignments, exams, extra individual attention for same etc all spelled out signed and agreed to by all teachers counselors vice principal psychologist special ed staff etc every single semester all four years at our IEP meetings. I attended every single mtg, every single semester. I'm a retired elementary teacher myself and am well aware of my Student w Disabilities' rights. They were denying these rights in actual practice on a day-to-day class-by-class basis. They crossed all their tees and dotted all their I s to get the money from the govt. $$$$$ Extra for STUDENTS W DISABILITIES paid. When I would inquire a various staff members including teachers counselors and vps over the four years I was given a run around and treated like I was intruding on, or asking too much of them. In 12th grade we had a horrific car accident in which we both were on doctor's orders recovering at home, for a week and a half. Although I had informed w doctors note w reason for extended absences, the female VP waited for revenge on my child and me, until a month before graduation. She crushed my sweet, kind and friendly teenager's hopes, spirit and heart, and my heart too. Btw I attended Birmingham's #1 rival Taft High School, in Woodland Hills, CA Class of 1980 when many of my friends attended Birmingham. Then both are high schools were envied, fantastic 10 /10 A+ schools. Our families lived in the area Tarzana Encino to attend these fantastic schools nowadays those same homes have their children in private schools because Birmingham especially is such a failure. Read the stats yourself. That's why charter schools are not necessarily a good thing and definitely not usually superior. Also, that's why the Billions Tax $$$$$ Department Of Education must be eliminated. I believe this vengeful abusive disgusting VP action was definitely racially motivated. Birmingham is now only 4% white, 86% Hispanic, the VP was Hispanic and we are white.

St. Bridget is a wonderful school. We truly feel blessed with the teachers & principal…read more Ms. Villegas & Ms. Ramos have been wonderful to our little one. Our child has learned so much and continues to make great progress. We also appreciate the great communication via telephone, email, and messenger. The school principal, Mrs. Nassar, is heavily involved. I believe this is one of the reasons why the school is so great. She has made great decisions during Covid.

St Bridget of Sweden School is a great school. My son has been going to this school since he was in…read morekindergarten and he loves this school so much. The school makes the students and the parents feel like we are a big family. It offers a balance of academic and extracurricular activities that hone the students become successful without compromising their faith and values.

Very bad school. Sent my kid kidpool here and she got bullied very much because of those kids…read morethere. The counselors are both much help they just act like they help you but in reality they do NOT. Also a little of fighting here and i love violence which is shocking coming from me.

Very good school I would recommend sending your children here. It is very clean and staff is…read morehelpful and friendly.

So small, nothing to do, and the teachers are alright. Don't like the principal because he had no…read morereason and canceled things he promised. If you want to play a sport it is almost a guarantee because the sports teams suck, so you can play on a team with little to no experience

I went here about 7 years ago. I transferred for 9-12, got bullied, and I faced a lot of people…read morepicking on me because of my lisp. There are definitely better schools to send your children to. I'm so glad I graduated and I was able to be accepted into a good college on the east coast where I'll be far away from this school and all the horrible memories buried within it.

Slightly biased since I know some people her on a personal level. The last thing a continuation…read moreschool needs is apathetic teachers. Coming from an outside perspective, anyone who knows me personally knows I admire teachers and abhor bureaucracy. Maybe I will catch some flack, who knows, however I do know that if it was not for one teacher or maybe two in my life believing in my potential when no others did, I would have been in a much different place today. What the general public fails to realize is that it's not the students that are failing, but the system is failing them since most of these kids families are failing them, too. The idyllic era most adults, boomers and older generation grew up in no longer exists today, perhaps because of the choices those generations made, who knows. Subject to debate. Without teachers with dedication and commitment, many of these students would be lost. Some teachers see gossipers, I see public relations candidates, others see taggers, I see drafters, designers and artists, some see cheaters on computer tests, I see software testers. Everyone wants to feel significant.

The history teacher, Mr. Sanchez is extremely knowledgeable and an outstanding resource for his…read morestudents and the community. Independence High School is lucky to to get one of the most qualified history and economics teachers. He's also an excellent coach and a mathematician.

Staff is SO bad, don't bring your kids to this school unless youe ready to get disrespected right…read morein front of your face, lady at the main office the one that looks like a guinea pig is so rude and nasty she always has attitude on her and can do nothing but sit in a chair to disrespect people.i rate this place 0 stars- Valeria Madison Orellana

My sons have been studying there. we found the teachers and staff so much helpful and dedicated…read more thanks for everything.

This school is the worst! they give detention to students who have bad grade while the others…read morestudents have fun! They also gave My daughter and her friend Detention and made them Sit there in detention for 1 hour and 40 minutes cause they were 0.1 points off!

The worst principal and the worst school I've ever seen in my entire life. The principal washes his…read morehands of all issues. My child was severely injured (broken arm, broken wrist, bullied, kicked in the head, punched I the face, braces broken) and never did anyone seem to give two shits but they sure know how to suspend your child for all he wrong reasons. This school needs to remove a few people if they ever want to succeed. Please see pic attached of how the principal handles bullying.

I go to this school and it's horrible. My mental health is worse than ever and the kids their bully…read moreme everyday, and I've seen other kids get bullied to! plz, DONT TAKE YOUR KIDS HERE!!

Nice school. I went here and really got to take full advantage of its bounty of perks. One on one…read morelearning, access to unlimited clubs, access to math ans science fairs/ competitions, experienced european teachers, and many more. What more can you ask for.

They didn't seem to want to answer emails or calls when I had a few questions. Decided to send my…read morekid to a school that cared to respond.

If I could give this school 7 stars I would. They K program is unbelievable . The teacher care so…read moremuch , do field trips, art , cooking etc Thank you to the principal (Kathleen), Ms Lori, Ms Kim , Ms. Jessica for being the most amazing teachers! I've never seen a school care and do so much for kids!