I am happy to share our wonderful experience with Arcadia Montessori School (AMS). Our child…read moreattended the AMS from age 3.5 through the end of kindergarten. While we initially considered several kindergarten options, we are so glad we decided to stay to maximize the benefits of a Montessori education. Beyond academic advancement, the teachers at AMS were nurturing and incredibly supportive of his emotional development. We feel that the school curriculum is well-balanced between academics and the playtime children need to thrive. They have a wonderful backyard with playgrounds, and our son loved playing outside every day the weather permitted. Though we initially worried about his transition to a public first grade, he adjusted quickly and smoothly. We have seen his creativity and love for learning truly bloom over the past year. I fully believe in the Montessori method, and the foundation he built at AMS is an invaluable asset for his future. We are truly thankful to all the wonderful teachers and staff at AMS!

Update - over the last few months the school director, Cheryl Roberts and the lead teacher,…read moreFernanda Cuevas have gone so far and above what I could ever hope for from any school. Not only do they continue to help our daughter grow and give her the personalized attention she needs in class, on the playground, in daycare. But they have gone to the whole way to the mat for her to advocate for the essential services she will need to continue to learn and grow. Our daughter may well be stronger and even safer years after she graduates from AMS because of their limitless advocating for her. Separately, our daughter is now communicating at what an independent assessment has said is a level 1.5 years above her age group. And she's an increasingly confident and determined little person. Someplace else, she might be reciting more things by rote or I don't even know what skill someone might need a toddler to have. Instead, she can and will tackle anything. It just doesn't occur to her there's something she can't do. They are an enormous part of that. And just great partners in all aspects. I'm a better mom because I know them. Arcadia Montessori school is not just a school of magnificently talented, dedicated and kind people. They *love* their students. They advocate for and protect kids way beyond what one could reasonably expect from anyone other than immediate family. They just bring tears to my eyes - more than I'd like to admit! And just yesterday when I went to pick up our daughter who otherwise has deep separation anxiety said - mama, can you come back a little later?

There was this blonde proctor that was like rude she would yell at u for no reason idk her name but…read morelike she would walk around during lunch mostly but during snack ms Shirley was nice and the other proctor I also didnt know but she had grey hair and was so sweet and wouldnt raise her voice at all!! I had mrs Scott for 1st and 4th and like she was the best teacher ever and like all the 4th grade teachers were good overall because that was my fav year (my yelp name is fake bc I don't wanna give out my real name) but aside from that ONE proctor this school was good 5th grade science was lowkey really overratted because there was barely anything fun but the 5th grade party was also fun

My son has been going to this school since three years ago and most days that he comes back home he…read moreis upset and says I don't want to go to school. He gets fat shamed and is called by bad words every day many times at school. One of the students name call him as a carton character that is fat and it really makes my son mad. I sent an email to the principal around two weeks ago and explained every thing in detail but not only did she ignore my email and not responded to me, but also didn't approve to schedule an in person appointment with me to hear about what's happening to my son at school. My son is experiencing anxiety & depression and I have to consult with a psychiatrist soon because he didn't receive the support he needed at school.

My daughter is 7 years old, and she started attending Little Harvard Summer Camp last month. Each…read moremorning, she focuses on math and reading, and in the afternoons she enjoys dance, AI, Spanish, and many other enriching activities. I couldn't be happier with her progress. She looks forward to going to camp every day and truly enjoys learning in such a positive environment. Thank you, Mr. Nelson, and the entire Little Harvard team, for your professionalism, enthusiasm, and passion for teaching children. Your dedication has made a meaningful impact on my daughter's learning and confidence. I'm especially excited that she is on track to master all of her multiplication facts by next month. We truly appreciate everything you do!

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So my child was choked in kindergarten and all they did was apologize and didn't even tell me or…read morecall me at The time? They only expelled the kid and did nothing about my daughter theres also been a time where a kid slapped my daughter bottom and didn't say nothing but laugh. another thing is they also did nothing about my kid getting voted out for being chunky. The teacher is so unprofessional one teacher was on his phone and a kid kicked my daughter and he didnt see it. do not go to this school.

How can I Not the school my 3 #MiniChungs go to and get educated? Tho there's been an increasing…read moredominance of Asians and specifically CHinese, I felt that the education hasn't Changed but provide an alternative community and communications to immigrant parents that we didn't have growing up in San Diego or El Cajon even! They CARE and that really matters when it comes to your child or Children's education!

When I was in 3rd grade, I was assigned a report on Robert E. Lee. As a child from an immigrant…read morefamily, I didn't know who he was or the history behind the Civil War. I completed the report with my mom's help, writing about what we thought were positive things about an American general -- because no one, especially our teacher, explained otherwise. Instead of using that moment to teach or guide, Mrs. Olson embarrassed me in front of the class. That experience stuck with me even now. Looking back, I realize how important it is for teachers to be compassionate and culturally aware -- especially toward students who may not have the same background knowledge or support at home. This experience made me feel small and ashamed for something that wasn't my fault. This trauma I still think about today and always lingering in my mind, it will never go away. I hope the school now focuses on helping teachers better support students from diverse backgrounds and to use empathy, not humiliation, as a teaching tool.

Another of Arcadia's great elementary schools, this one a little extra special since our two…read moredaughters are Dolphin alumni. And the greatest and most devoted and conscientious kindergarten teacher, Carol Howard (at least, we think so since she taught our youngest daughter)..

Pretty much loved this school for myself from PreK to 8th grade…read more I'm class of 2009. Shoutout to Ted Carroll the principal, Shawn Huls of the 7th and 8th grade, and the amazing sweet janitors over the years. Thank you for making it a great time of adolescence and maturity for me Holy Angels !!!! Go Angels!!!!!! Always and forever!!!!!!!

Holy Angels seemed promising at first, but our experience with the 5th grade teacher, was deeply…read moredisappointing. Her lack of empathy and the emotional pressure she put on students created a stressful environment for my daughter. We ultimately had to withdraw her to protect her well-being. I would not recommend this school at all, as no child should experience that kind of emotional treatment in a Catholic environment.

To all the moms out there, I am someone who has been there for all three years. I just graduated…read morethis year. My experience was relatively well. Some of the kids there are really spoiled rich kids who will make fun of you a lot of the people at the school do not talk English there's a lot of academics there and yeah.

Love my school so fun so amazing so nice and people who work there are understanding and kindread more

My non-verbal autistic nephew came home with a bruise on his back. When my sister questioned the…read moreteacher, she was told he fell out of his chair. But why didn't the teacher let her know when it happened? Another time my brother-in-law arrived a bit early to pick up my nephew. The kids were having outside time and my nephew was crying in a corner by himself loudly. He was being ignored by the teacher and aids. It wasn't until they saw my brother in law watching that they went to console my nephew. Obviously we pulled him out of the school. So scary to think that people like this watch our children.

I attended Baldwin Stocker Elementary from 2016 to 2021. During that time, I had symptoms of…read moredisabilities and mental health challenges, but I was not diagnosed until much later. Looking back, many of my behaviors were signs that I was struggling, but they were often misunderstood. One of my biggest challenges was a laughing tic that was outside of my control, along with difficulty communicating. In third grade, a teacher was talking to me when I had a laughing tic at the wrong moment. Instead of understanding that it was involuntary, the reaction was annoyance. A friend who witnessed the interaction decided to stop being friends with me afterward. Experiences like this left me feeling embarrassed and isolated. I also remember having a severe meltdown in second grade caused by a misunderstanding. I was sobbing in the middle of class and felt ignored. Other students did not understand what was happening and accused me of making fun of them. Over time, I experienced teasing, belittling, and social isolation. Because my behavior seemed unusual to others, I was often treated as the problem instead of someone who needed support. I wish there had been accommodations available, such as access to a counselor or more support for communication difficulties. The laughing tic was clearly outside of my control, and it would have helped if teachers had explained that to other students instead of allowing assumptions to form. My experience at Baldwin Stocker continues to affect me today. I still struggle with feeling secure, trusting others, and believing in myself. Looking back, I wish teachers had given me the benefit of the doubt instead of labeling me as a problematic student. My message to the school is simple: give grace to the students who seem difficult. There may be much more going on than what you can see. My advice to parents is to take your child's concerns seriously and communicate with the school when something does not seem right. A child does not need a diagnosis to deserve understanding, compassion, and support.