Double Peak is running a police state campus. I still have hope in the teaching staff but my I am…read morevery disappointed that the school has made a decision to allow the local Sheriff's Department bullies to I use their parking lot to profile and terrorize parents trying to pick up their children. At first they were supposed to be there to "help with traffic" and just stood at the intersections, but now they freely roam the drive through; tapping on Windows, taking your identification and handing out bogus tickets. Today, I was questioned about my country of origin by the officer who detained me and kept my identification for no less than 20 minutes while my children waited in the hot sun. The drive through already takes 25 minutes, so this was in addition to the normal wait. He was cocky and menacing at best. Of course, if I had little man complex and was angry about my low wage, self esteem and small degree---who knows? The attitude trickles down from the top. I attempted to park and pick my children up on the first day. There were barricades, set up and the parents were told ( quite forcefully, to back up and stand behind them. This made the pick up double in time. I'm not a stay at home mom. I work full time and support my children on one wage, so I have to make the pick up happen within one hour ( my lunch hour taken late ). I don't get child support, so a bogus ticket for a horrible traffic trap is not what any single parent needs to top their budget off either. It is completely within the power of the school administrators to create a more friendly, warm and welcoming environment for all people. My children find the environment hostile and I am sure others see it this way too.

I really love the teachers who work with kids with disabilities/special needs here. The teachers…read moreare so dedicated, enthusiastic, and they are the take-action type of people.

Academic wise, the school is great and accommodates to the children that are "struggling." Teachers…read moredo try to help the students, but at some point, we must look to the parents for discipline. The classes are definitely smaller than other schools around the SMUSD area, which is great even with the influx of new homes, but bullying is rampant. Would give the school a higher rating , but the front attendance clerk, Lolita, displays disrespectful behavior. She is often very rude and condescending. I understand the reason the front personnel are called "window witches." I have never experienced this with other front personnel from other schools in the area as my kids have attended several schools in SMUSD throughout the years.

I really like the way this school has handled COVID. I see the teachers wearing masks and I have…read moreseen them create all kinds of cool activities for kids to play outside at a distance but still be interacting with each other. Very creative!

Our family has nothing but wonderful things to say about Saint Joseph Academy. We enrolled in 2021…read moreand our children are thriving in an environment that genuinely puts their faith into practice daily. It is woven into their entire curriculum. This a beautiful community with passionate teachers devoted to serving God through Catholic education. We are proud Crusaders!

A great school. Students are challenged to grow academically and personally.read more

Sending our kids to Valley Christian School when they entered Middle School was one of the best…read moredecisions we've ever made as Parents. The only regret we have is not starting them there in Kindergarten. At Valley, our kids weren't just taught, they were Seen, Known, and Cared for. They were held accountable not only in their Academics, but in their Behavior and Values. The school helped shape them into kind, grounded young people who know who they are and what they stand for. What my Kids learned at Valley not only prepared them for high school, but also set their foundation as they grow into young adults. Our daughter, now a junior in high school, has carried the discipline and strong foundation she gained at VCS and continues to earn straight A's. She still stays close with the school, like I've noticed many former students do. That tells me a lot. Our Son, who graduated last week, came in as a quiet, average student who didn't have much confidence. Today, he's a straight A student and athlete. The basketball games are a lot of fun and I will miss them!! Most importantly, he's developed a very strong core value set and is confident, motivated, and ready for high school. As a parent, I could not ask for anything more. Mrs. Palm, the principal, is truly one of the most God-honoring women we've ever met. Her love for the students is real, and you can feel it in the way she leads...with strength, grace, and Deep Faith. She's not just a Principal; she's a Mom who treats the kids at her School like one of her own. The Teachers and Faculty have also been a tremendous blessing to our family. There's no way to fully describe the love and guidance our kids have received at Valley Christian. It's not something you see every day. VCS is much more than a school, it's a Family. We made an investment when we chose VCS, but God has returned it tenfold. He used this school to bless our family in ways we never expected and ways that exceed any monetary value. Thank you VCS, we are so grateful. Five stars ***** without question. Go Lions!

Today is my son's last day of eighth grade at VCS. These last two years have been an amazingly…read morepositive school experience for him. After having been repeatedly bullied by peers at the public school, and ignored by the administration there, VCS became his new home in seventh grade. He was immediately accepted and loved and was given an environment where he could grow and mature and learn and thrive. Thank you to all the teachers and staff... and a special shout-out to the awesome basketball coach, who is also the amazing principal's husband and school caretaker. VCS is a great school!

I think this is a good school overall, I just feel their special education section needs more…read moreteachers to help with more one-on-one work. Your kid won't get that here. I've worked at lots of schools, and I've seen how, over the years, this school has had a difficult time working with kids who are non-verbal. I haven't seen much progress in particular kids and it has been 3 years of them being there. I think there are other schools that have more staff who can maybe help more in severe cases. If your kid is okay in group classes, though, in general ed or special Ed, then this school is fine.

Went here from 2011 to 2017 and it was the worst years ever. Terrible staff, terrible office…read morepeople especially Ms. Snagel. Oh man I hope she's gone by now for the sake of those poor kids. Also be careful with the old lady teachers. They can be very mood swingy and snappy and some of the younger teachers are just plain out snobby. I would like to shout out to Mrs. Montano and Ms. Zadylak. I am so glad I am far gone from this school. Knobhill? More like KnobHell! Also the discipline system is cruel. I mean who freaking isolates a poor kid to the wall in front of everyone to shame them. Just wow. Good luck to whoever goes here next and ps. Watch out for rude supervisors and lunch ladies. You will love middle school way better. Good day

This school has been so amazing for my boys. They have learned so much and I couldn't be more…read morethankful to the staff. They truly care about the kids. The communication is amazing and my kids enjoy going to school. They do not like missing school and both are always looking to grow academically. This school has been a life saver for my fami

This school has a small school culture with a high focus on academics. What I love is that it…read moreoperates like a private school but is accessible and tuition free to all students. They also have a free after school program that helps my family with our work schedule. The teachers are great! My sons teacher Ms. Wheeler is a rock star! He struggled with reading and writing and has improved so much in the last year since we enrolled.

Epik school just i played the games before its just that its not OG and it kinda sucks now because…read morewhen i was attending this school i got in trouble by a substitute for cleaning my backpack bc there was water and i ended up getting in trouble for no reason and the supervisors are so mean

Richland is a serious answer to prayer. The whole environment is dynamic and caring. We came from a…read morewell-known charter school where my daughter was bullied and the admin did nothing. Here, I feel like my daughter has plenty of caring adults keeping her safe and loved. I've been really amazed by the culture of care starting with the front admin, Ms. Chelsea who makes every single visitor feel welcome and seen. I've watched her navigate 6 different tasks simultaneously with poise, care, and professionalism. My only feedback to make this school shine brighter better would be to have more playground supervisors during recess and lunch and to get rid of the spinning "tree" that has broken multiple kids' arms.

Wow! I'm looking for a Charter School and Pathways looked great from the yelp reviews, but when I…read moreclicked on their website link, I'm redirected to another site. Then, I read the BLOG and the first of the two blog entries, talks about being a strict vs "mean" teacher, then goes on to say, "Jesus wanted the disciples to know the truth well enough to express it with their own words and deeds. Imagine a million ways to say the same thing so that a million people could know one truth. 40 authors in 66 books of the Bible all pronouncing, 'Chose life.'" YIPES! At least I found out that it has a religious agenda before placing my child here. I sure wish they'd say, right on their front page, that they have a religious bias. I would rather my child receive a well-rounded education, not one based on a bible.

This is the first year my son who's in the second grade has attended this school…read more He has encountered bullying from one individual. As usual the vice principal read me the standard " we have taken this incident script". I take my son to school everyday and the behavior of most of the at the before recess is atrocious. I did volunteered for a times but his 2nd class could barely read at a 1st grade level and it was frustrating for me as I was just wasting time. The playground supervisor can barely control those undisciplined students. This school will set your child back immensely if they can read at grade level they will be forced to wait for the students who cannot. I have gotten a report that the same boy has continued his bullying agenda.

This school is fabulous as it has undergone many changes and offers programs not found at other…read moreelementary schools in the area. It is an International baccalaureate and one to one tech. They have art, Spanish and tech programs. The teachers and admin are very supportive. The staff is highly trained and if you check out site it is evident that there are cool things happening there. The negative review by one parent where he felt he was wasting time volunteering was funny, because if there were a lot of low readers than it would be very valuable to volunteer for. Don't let one negative comment fool you! There are tours offered to parents to find out about the program and to see for themselves.