Great and powerful massages. Thank you for Grandparents Day!…read moreMr. Barnes is a great principal and truly appreciate him.

There are lots of cliques among the teachers, and favorites are obvious. If parents aren't "in the…read moregroup," your child is treated differently, they gossip about families it spreads easily. Not Christ Like ! Many parents act entitled and unkind, with a high class, elitist energy that makes the environment unpleasant . Ms. Munoz is moody often yells at kids, refuses to take responsibility for her actions, and misrepresents herself as "kind and empathetic". The lunch and P ground staff can be unkind, and favoritism is rampant, especially toward Moms who are teachers themselves. Only kids who seem safe are the quiet, submissive ones who never speak up about mistreatment. The school has a high turnover of teachers, and principals are constantly rotating. When parents raise legitimate concerns, they are often called into the office and subjected to gaslighting made to feel as if the problem is their fault. Accountability is nonexistent. Doesn't Feel like a warm welcoming Christian School

Refuge is a breath of fresh air in how they educate and nurture children. An absolute God send in…read moreour lives. The spiritual guidance along with a solid education that isn't pushing any agendas on kids. Their innocence is protected while they learn to praise Jesus and start each day with worship and prayer for their peers. I am forever grateful to the staff of refuge and the impact they have made on our entire family. If you are looking for an alternative to the public education system while also exercising your right to make certain decisions for your children, please call refuge for a tour, I promise you will be thankful you did.

100% recommend sending you children to Refuge School of Arts and Innovation. Teacher are THE BEST…read more Loving, kind, compassionate and most importantly filled with Holy Spirit. Your children will not only get their education but they will get the word of God. They will find their gifts that our heavenly father gives them. They will be surrounded by children who are also on fire for Jesus. What more could you ask for.

AN IN-DEPTH REVIEW A YEAR IN THE MAKING…read more... FROM A PARENT WHO TRANSFERRED THEIR TWO CHILDREN FROM A LOCAL SCHOOL IN AN EXCELLENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SACRED HEART SCHOOL (SHS) FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR. In short, I was apprehensive to transfer my two children (in lower elementary grades) to SHS since their local public school was simply awesome and within walking distance. However, I yearned for years for my children to have a top-notch comprehensive education that focused on character development and was faith-based. I can say with full confidence and earnest recommendation that I found what I was looking for, and much more, at SHS. PROS: Academics- Competitive academic environment. The grading system was new for us, specifically, I mean by that is that a 92%, is not an A-, but a B+. Each classroom has a class aide to assist the teacher. Many teachers are veteran teachers, and as I understand, some staff were also former SHS students. Students learn cursive in 3rd grade. Small student community- I was pleasantly surprised with this element. Although my kids were new to the school, they quickly made friends with their fellow classmates. Drop-off and pick-up wasn't overly busy. Parents seem to be involved. Anti-bullying policy is enforced. Faith- Each morning the student body has morning prayer and announcements. The students also pray before departing for the day. Once a month, there is a student Mass. The students attend Mass during the school day if it's a Holy Day of Obligation. My understanding is that not all students have to be Catholic to attend SHS. The school puts on an adorable Christmas production. The school emphasizes the importance of values and good morals. Sports- There are various school sponsored sports your child can participate in; soccer, track, volleyball, football, basketball, and cheer. As a busy family, it's been great to have the sports program integrated with the school and practice right after school. I also feel the fees were lower or on par with outside organizations. I feel my children participating in sports only furthered the camaraderie with their fellow classmates. Art/Spanish/Computer Instruction- There are fixed minutes each week that children participate in each of the aforementioned subjects. I thought this was a nice balance to round out their academic instruction. School Year Calendar- School starts in late August and ends in early June. Easter Break starts the Wednesday before Holy Thursday and was about 10 days long. Christmas break was about 3 weeks long. On a holiday weekend, the kids are out at noon that Friday (minor, but loved this). CONS: Paperback books/ one set of books: I do wish the children had a set of books at home, rather than shuffle them back-and-forth between school and home. Also, the paperback books can take quite the beating and begin to look unappealing as time goes on. Snack/Lunch Area: The area is a shelter (not enclosed with walls), so the kids are exposed to the elements like wind, heat, chill. Although, if the weather is deemed to be extreme or it's a rainy day, the children will eat in their classrooms. I wish there was an enclosed cafeteria. OTHER MENTIONS: I've always regarded school as a partnership between the teacher and the child's parents. The teacher does their part, but I feel it's our responsibility as parents to fill any holes in understanding or give our children extra support. If a parent has the expectation that their child's lack of progress should be blamed solely and squarely on the teacher/staff, perhaps SHS isn't for your family. I've witnessed the teachers and aides working very diligently in providing the parents timely feedback, grading coursework/homework, and updating Gradelink with graded assignments. Even as a paying parent, I stand by this sentiment. The school day is from 8am to 3pm for TK - 8th grade. Before and after school care is available from 6am -6pm for an additional fee. School pictures in the Fall and Spring with vendor: Lifetouch. Uniforms: available through Dennis uniforms. They have a store in Yorba Linda which was great for us when trying to get a feel for their sizing. The vendor also has great customer service. As far as tuition for a family with multiple students, SHS has the best discount! The Principal has been at the school for (I believe) 2 years. He's been communicative with the parents during COVID and is visible on-campus. FINAL THOUGHT: Overall, my kids rave about their school! They look forward to starting another school year. I feel like my children were treated with care and that SHS was committed to the whole child. Our experience has been a very positive experience for our family.

I'm extremely disappointed with my experience at Sacred Heart School. I attended Sacred Heart in…read moreLos Angeles growing up and had such a meaningful experience, so I truly hoped my daughter could continue that same tradition. I followed every step and guideline required for enrollment. I brought my daughter in for testing and was told I would receive a call within two days with feedback. Unfortunately, I never received any follow-up. I called multiple times after that and was repeatedly told they would call me back the next day--but no one ever did. Eventually, I couldn't even get through to anyone. This was especially upsetting because my daughter was excited about attending. As a private school where families pay out of pocket, I expected a much higher level of communication and care. The lack of professionalism and follow-through is unacceptable. When we attended a tour with my mother-in-law, we also felt very rushed, as if our time and interest didn't matter. I even explained that I was willing to make a 40-minute commute daily for my daughter to attend, which is a big commitment--but that didn't seem to matter to them. Overall, the experience made it clear that this school does not prioritize prospective students or families. The front office appeared understaffed and disorganized, and the lack of communication speaks volumes. It's very disappointing, especially considering the strong expectations associated with a private institution.

A great learning place with love and so much joy! We are…read moreabout to have a movie tonight and there will be so much fun! Can't recommend more

Alright facility, but a little unorganized in terms of scheduling appointments. There were students…read morewaiting for a teacher/tutor and did not show up.

This review is way over due! My son attended Water of Life Preschool on 2016, 2017, & 2018. I…read morehave to say it's the best thing I have ever done for my son! Although a preschool, when we left my son was very advanced academically. He also learned what it is to be kind, a good friend, and most importantly about the love of God and Jesus. He also learned to pray! He says grace for us before every meal! We were absolutely blessed and eternally grateful for having worked with Mrs. Lupe Santana! She is an amazingly gifted instructor. She is filled with the Holy Spirit for sure! She knows how to work with your kid and cares for them as if it were her own child. I just can't express how grateful I am for this school. My son currently attends another school in Claremont. No matter where he goes, he carries the values he learned from WOLCS, and he talks about salvation and God's love to his friends, teachers and many that he encounters! What more can you ask for as a believer?! He remains top of his class too! I have highly recommended this school to several of my friends and everyone who attended was very pleased! Communication is key, trust that it's the best gift you can give your child!

My child was bored with their curriculum when he was in 2nd grade. When I spoke to the principal…read morefor options, like getting extra/advanced lessons to challenge him, I was told they do not have the resources to provide that. I transferred him out the following year. I'm glad I didn't let my child stay there. It would have been a waste of money.

On the scheduled workday, our crew arrived at the school on time and was ready to begin work…read more However, Mrs. Ednalyn Berg arrived late to open the school. Once she arrived, she unlocked all of the doors so that we could begin our assigned duties. While preparing the work area, we noticed that various school materials had been left on the carpet. When we asked Mrs. Berg why the items had not been removed, she stated that the parents had not moved them and told us not to worry about it. We proceeded to apply the floor stripper as part of our work. After the stripper had already been applied, Mrs. Berg returned and instructed us to remove the materials from the carpet. We explained that we could not safely do so because the floor stripper made the floor extremely slippery, creating a safety hazard. We continued working to prevent the stripper from drying, as allowing it to dry could damage the floor and create additional problems. Mrs. Berg then instructed us to stop working so she could speak with us. We informed her that we could not stop at that point because the floor required continuous attention to avoid damage. She became upset and requested to speak with a supervisor. At that time, Jose contacted our supervisor, Ellen, by phone and handed the phone to Mrs. Berg. During the conversation, Mrs. Berg dropped Jose's phone into the water. Jose informed her that she had damaged his cell phone. A short time later, Ellen called back. Mrs. Berg forcefully grabbed Jose's phone and ran into the office while speaking on it. Approximately five minutes later, she returned the phone to Jose. Following this incident, Jose instructed the crew to stop work and begin packing up the equipment. Mrs. Berg then stated that she was going to call Immigration and claimed that her husband was a police officer. She proceeded to call the police and falsely alleged that Jose had assaulted her. Jose immediately stepped outside the premises and waited for the police to arrive. Mrs. Berg stated that the school had security cameras. If Jose had actually assaulted her, the camera footage would have confirmed her allegation, and he likely would have been arrested. However, no such arrest occurred because the allegation was false and unsupported by the evidence. This shows the erragance Mrs. Berg then stated that she was going to call Immigration and claimed that her husband was a police officer. This report accurately reflects the events witnessed by the crew during the incident.

Father Alex, Father Freddy, and Father Jerry are excellent priests, great homilies and the mass is…read morealways very well said between them.

Love love coming here on Sunday, the people us very friendly and welcoming. The pastor is always…read moregreat and with today's subjects. They have many ministries that help the community

I believe the church should be a place centered around God, faith, love, and community , not…read morepolitics. Politics have no place in the house of God, and it's disappointing to see them become part of the experience. Unfortunately, my experience with Calvary Chapel has not felt like a welcoming or community-centered environment. A church should bring people together, make everyone feel welcomed, and reflect the love and teachings of Christ, not create division. I hope the church takes a step back and remembers that its purpose should be to serve God and build a genuine community, not promote political agendas. For these reasons, I personally would not recommend this church. God bless

After researching and visiting multiple preschools in the area we decided on ALCS. We have been so…read morehappy here over the last 2 years! Our very shy daughter went from crying day one to thriving, making friends and playing sports. Highly recommend

They claim to be Christian, but treated my special needs son like he was a blemish that needed to…read morebe removed. And one afternoon, they kicked him out of school without warning. Called me up, told me to come get him. I arrive and they said he can't come back. That was it. It was horrific and it permanently damaged my son. When I asked why, I was told by the vice principal (this is a word for word quote. I'll never forget she has the audacity to say this to me) "we would rather lose a student than lose a teacher." I've held off for years on writing this review thinking everything would eventually be ok. But to this day, he still suffers from the way the vice principal and principal handled things. If you're reading this Mrs Winn and Dr Vance, I hope you gain some insight on the effects of your actions. Maybe you'll be forgiven one day, but not by me.