I was a former student here and now my five year old son is in TK here! Bay Laurel gave me a…read moregreat education and I'm excited to see my son grow here at Bay Laurel. We have Ms. Amico for TK this year and she is a good teacher. I know that we're going to have a good experience here and my son will have all good teachers!

Not worth the hype, after almost 4 years we left highly disappointed at the way the teachers and…read moreadministration handled our child, who is a gifted student. We are now in a better district and the way they handle social-emotional issues and behavior is far superior. It is now plain to see that Bay Laurel teachers were not properly trained to handle Student Success Team meetings: they simply disregarded the "success" part of them. To add insult to injury Principal Duncan did not mind destroying a 3rd grader's self esteem by kicking him out of his class and school a week before Spring Break, without a goodbye or an explanation.

Our son is attending first grade at Lupin Hills Elementary School. This school is fantastic! The…read moreteachers, Principal, and staff are all delightful. There are not enough good things I can say about this School and the families who attend. Great school for any child!

I went to the class of 2023 to 2024 and all my six years I spent there I had an amazing time…read more 1. The teachers are really nice and encourage you to be kind and nice to others 2. The principal there is such a nice lady and she wants to get to know you and make sure you have a good year 3. Mrs Carter the councilor is probably the best one in the world she is never mad at you but if you do something bad she is disappointed she makes sure she makes time for you in her day

As a parent of Calabash Elementary for the past 8 years I can tell you that I have been beyond…read moreimpressed by this school and this is why; * a principal that is fair, that shows no favoritism, and is a true child advocate. * a front office staff that are warm, knowledgeable and show respect for the parents and children. * teachers that care, are passionate about teaching and educated on our children Academic needs. * a librarian that has developed a generation of children with a love for books. * a PTA that has made a community, that has worked non stop to raise money for the programs and enrichments that our tax dollars no longer cover.

Update... as we near graduation…read more The Great -- The teachers. Almost without exception, every teacher we've had at Calabash (approx 12) has been top notch, committed and inspirational. The Good -- The PTA. It's improved. A lot. It's now run by a responsible group that is really committed to raising funds and implementing quality programs for the kids. The Mediocre -- The parents. With the exception of a few, the parent involvement is pretty lame. Same group of parents that volunteer at every event. The BAD -- The Principal. One of the worst I've ever seen. She attempts to run the school like a military base. She has her sights set on climbing the LAUSD ladder and, clearly, every decision she makes is geared toward furthering her personal goals as opposed to creating a nurturing, fun, inspiring environment for the kids. And this isn't just my opinion. Every teacher, parent and student hates her.

6th grade boutta end…read more Top 10 things this school year: 10: Easier than elementary school 9: New things to learn 8: Short Wednesdays 7: Beginning Strings 6: History class 5: Cool teachers 4: Mr. Kimball (music teacher) 3: Class periods (no more sitting in the same room for 4+ hours like in elementary) 2: Meeting new friends 1: Mr. Johnson Honorable Mention: Fun school not boring. (only sometimes boring) IMPORTANT NOTE: Boys in P.E. always get let into the locker room (at the end of P.E.) about 5-10 minutes after the girls get let in. It is not fun to change with 3 minutes left. Also, the girls got free locks at the beginning of the year. Yeah I don't get it. On the last academic week of school, me and my friends sat in front of one of the doors at the buildings. The staff said we could not sit there anymore because there were girls that left trash there all the time. Before I sat there with my friends, (beginning of the year) I sat at another spot which I also could not go to after the assistant principal said we could not sit there anymore. This school is good, just these few things make it worse. Also kids curse very openly and loudly in class and the teachers rarely punish them.

School is fine if your kid tows the line and is a kid who doesn't need any extra…read moreHelp or has any kind of needs such as a 504 plan or IEP. My daughter struggled so badly we had to take her out as she wasn't learning anything at a point in which she became Physically sick. We pleaded with the teachers and the staff To work with us to help her and they just ignored us to the point we couldn't keep Her there anymore. Her mental and physical health declined badly. She's in a private school Now making straight A's and feels like a normal middle schooler again. If your child has any needs do not send them Here unless you want to be ignored. The amount of negligence here is astounding.

My son went there for one year in 2024 before I took him out. The principal, last name Goldstein,…read moreis the absolute worst person. She ruined the school, ruined the grass field, ruined the paintings that the little kids loved. Now, all the people wanting to play soccer not have literal solar panels in the middle of the field.

I rarely leave reviews but our experience at this school was so horrible it felt necessary…read more Incompetent leadership / admin so everyone is left fending for themselves, teachers overwhelmed by this I'm sure and the resulting tension is pretty toxic for the kids, parents, everyone.

We love WHPS and the Collins St. Campus. Our daughter has been at WHPS for the past two years. We…read moreare so sad to be leaving and heading to TK because I am not ready to be leaving WHPS yet. Ms. Robin, the preschool director, is phenomenal. From our first visit to campus she made us feel welcome and comfortable. I was so impressed that she knew every student and parent walking around as we visited. To this day, she still knows everyone who passes through the gates of WHPS Collins. She is always available for questions, to discuss any concerns, is an incredible support for the teachers and is actively engaged with the school's programs and students' development. We first had Ms. Monica and Ms. Zulay and now have Ms. Kathy and Ms. Candy as teachers. They are INCREDIBLE. The teachers tailor their teaching styles and content to the students in their class and their interests. My daughter is an observer and the teachers have helped push her a bit outside of her comfort zone and she has grown so much over the past two years. There are a ton of extracurricular activities that families can opt into. We've done dance, Spanish, tiny stem, soccer, and tennis. We've also done the summer camp at WHPS. It is a bit of an extension of the school year but with lots of fun water experiences. There is a pool with a lifeguard and available swim lessons. The Parent Association Group (PAG) is highly involved. So many fun experiences like a Halloween parade and Snow Day as well as cultural celebrations like Lunar New Year and Holi. Also, the school is incredibly safe. Double entrance doors which is right in front of the director's office. Codes and sign-ins required by all. Great relationships with LAFD and LAPD who respond quickly if there were to be any concerns. Also, they do a number of drills that are age appropriate for the students. I know it can be scary to discuss drills at such a young age, but it is necessary. With so many preschool opportunities in the west Valley, we were in a bit of a decision paralysis until we got to WHPS Collins. It was an easy choice and we are so glad our daughter has had such a great experience.

Adding this review for other parents like me who felt incredibly anxious about the daycare…read moretransition. Our son had a nanny until he was 18 months old, and while we knew he could benefit from more structure and socialization as a high-energy, outgoing little guy, I worried constantly about whether he would nap well, eat well, and receive the love and attention he needed to truly thrive in a daycare environment. We originally planned for a very gradual transition with a few weeks of partial days. By day two, his amazing teachers reassured me he was doing great and encouraged us to rip the bandaid off and try full days. They sent photos throughout the day and were always quick to respond whenever I reached out for reassurance or updates. To our surprise, our toddler eats and sleeps at school like a champ. He now runs into school each morning and is never quite ready to leave at pickup. When we arrive, he's usually dancing, laughing, and clearly so happy and fulfilled. I've also been incredibly impressed by the thoughtful programming and enrichment opportunities the school brings in--from special guests and themed activities to PGA events and other unique experiences that make each week feel engaging and intentional. Choosing this school has been one of the best decisions we've made for our family, and we truly credit his incredible growth and confidence to the dedicated teachers who go above and beyond for both their students and parents. Special thank you to Alejandra and Brianna for making our little guy so excited about school.

My daughter is in her first year of kindergarten, and Mrs. Best is truly the best! We love this…read moreschool -- all the staff are so kind and welcoming. Next year, my son will be joining the school in TK, and we're really looking forward to it!

This is such a great school! The teachers and administration genuinely care about the students. It…read morefeels like a big family! The environment feels safe and it is such a beautiful campus. Everyone is kind and the kids are really happy attending. It really is the best school!

This is the best school in the world Good teacher…read more Good office work Thank you very much

This school was pretty good, I went here til 2022, the teachers were so fun, however, there was an…read moreaid worker who wasn't necessarily nice to the kids, but she was just doing her job. And for the most of 5th grade I was alone. But besides that, I like it there, better than my current school I go to right now