It's okay... most of the kids humor are dirty jokes and then their humor spreads to you then your…read moretelling dirty jokes too! At least thats how it is with the seventh graders ;)

We recently joined the school and can't say enough about how fantastic they handle both the…read moreeducational philosophy as well as leadership development for kids starting at kindergarten! The teachers are incredibly accommodating to individual child's needs and developmental strengths and weaknesses. And the curriculum focuses on skill building around confidence, leadership, and integrity.

I would give zero stars…read more As a parent, I am deeply disappointed in how this school has mishandled my son's IEP, we've been with LBCS since kindergarten and now in 8th grade. Despite his documented needs, the school has consistently failed to provide the legally required supports and services. Instead of fostering a safe and encouraging learning environment, the administration has been dismissive, unresponsive, and even retaliatory when I've tried to advocate for him. My family has been part of this school community since kindergarten. In the early years, things were better, but after COVID the quality of support noticeably declined. Since Mrs. Newton came on board as principal (I'm sorry a director is her title), it has only gotten worse. Her leadership has not improved the school environment, in fact, it has created even more hostility, anxiety, and lack of accountability for students with special needs. The most damaging moment came when the principal told my child directly that "LBCS is not a good fit for you." No student should ever be made to feel unwanted or out of place by the very leader of their school. This comment crushed my son's motivation and made him feel like there was no point in trying, because, after all, if he doesn't try, they will still push him on to the next grade without giving him the support he truly needs. The principal, Mrs. Newton, in particular has contributed to a hostile environment. While she may have years of administrative experience, her actions in our case have shown a lack of compassion and leadership. She has been dismissive of my concerns, retaliatory in her behavior toward me and my son, and resistant to collaboration. Rather than guiding staff to support students with disabilities, she has created an atmosphere of intimidation that has only increased my son's anxiety and harmed his ability to learn. Due to this conduct, a formal complaint has been filed on Mrs. Newton for her behavior. These failures are not only damaging to my child's education and emotional well-being, but they are also violations of special education law, including: * IDEA (20 U.S.C. § 1414(d)) - requiring schools to implement IEPs with fidelity. * California Education Code § 56000 et seq. - ensuring students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE). * 34 C.F.R. § 300.323(c)(2) - requiring schools to provide services in accordance with each child's IEP. * 34 C.F.R. § 300.324(b)(1)(ii) - requiring IEP teams to revise a plan if a child is not making expected progress. My son has experienced unnecessary anxiety, regression in his learning, and inconsistent communication from staff. Even the basic expectations for IEP compliance have been ignored, leaving both him and me feeling unsupported and unheard. What should have been a collaborative process has turned into a hostile environment where parent input is minimized instead of respected. I also know I am not the only parent who feels this way about the principal. Other families have expressed similar concerns, but many stay quiet out of fear of retaliation. I encourage parents to stand up and speak on behalf of their children, our kids deserve better than this. Parents of children with IEPs deserve transparency, accountability, and compassion from their schools. Unfortunately, that has not been our experience here. I strongly caution families to be aware of these issues when considering this school. For as long as Mrs. Newton is the "director" of LBCS stay away. She is nothing but cancer and the district attorney will not support you unless you have an attorney. There are plenty of other schools with much better IEP services than LBCS.

This is a review for the gym and facility only not the school's teachers, philosophy, or…read morefunctionality. This school is grammar(elementary) school on Taylor Road in Loomis. The gym at the school is rented by a local basketball business for use as an overflow gym. The gym is small. The court takes up nearly the entire space so the refs have to allow some flexibility in kids bringing the ball in, coaches over the line, and spectators' feet coming into the court area or visitors lined along the sidelines. Clean and well kept. The downside is the admission charge of $10 per person to watch kids play. Upsides are it was easy to find on a major street in Loomis, there are bathrooms just outside which were unlocked and relatively clean and there is a play area and outside courts in the back for the kids to hang out at or practice before or after the game. Bottom line: A wee bit small and sparsely equipped with chairs especially considering the cost to spectate.

This review is for the gym facilities and not the school's teachers, philosophy, or functionality…read more This elementary school, located near the district office and down a long driveway in Loomis is the site of a gym/multipurpose room that is rented to a local basketball tournament director thus games overflow to here along with other venues. The gym is newer and clean and there is adequate space. It is in the outskirts of Loomis so it is less easy to find. Overall, good place to see/play basketball.

The best school district in Northern California…read more I know many people that have dealt with or have kids in the Loomis Union District. Almost all of them love it. Talking to parents and teachers, this district seems more friendly than most others. It may sound funny but it has more of a local small town feel even though the area has grown quite a bit. Everyone sign up for the MandaRUN, it's awesome. Support the district.

my child has been trying out for the "Talent Show" for 3-years. she hasn't had a real talent the…read morelast two years and wasn't picked. After the last rejection, I spoke w her about really bringing a great talent this year. We bought her a guitar for her birthday last year . She has spent 10 months teaching herself and has mastered "TheStar Spamgle Banner." Try-outs were last week and she was so excited. She didn't make "the cut" again. This is not about talent...it's about who the teachers that pick the talent like or their "favorite." i wiped her tears away for the 3rd year...and explained to her exactly that. They should allow anyone who tries out to be in the "show." It's unfair and unkind Frankly...

I loved my son's time at Sierra! From Kinder to Sixth grade. All of the teachers are amazing,…read morefront office staff and school nurse always kind and attentive. My son thrived here and I am grateful. I had a couple of issues, and the principal helped me to resolve them. Mrs.Burke and Ms.Budge, will always remember your kindness when my son was just so young! Love Sierra!

This review has nothing to do with the quality of their education, but rather their Superintendents…read moreand their hiring processes. Be very careful if you accept or try to accept a position with them. They have a tendency to be extremely rigid, and accept responses from multiple potential candidates at the same time. Their HR representative acknowledges the news that you have accepted the position yet does not translate this to the Assistant Superintendent. Then 48 hrs later you get an email that you actually do not have the job. This is how the upper echelon operates at LUSD. No apologies for the miscommunication, and, worse yet, the Superintendent refers to the entire situation as an inconvenience. Unbelievable. I'm pretty sure he would not have chosen that word had this situation happen to him.

What a wonderful preschool! Truly, any parent would be lucky to have their child attend Little…read moreOrchard. From this parent's perspective, Little Orchard focuses on a holistic approach to early growth and development, including interacting with nature and animals, free play as learning, encouraging independence, learning to follow directions, etc. The director Susan is very approachable and easy to talk to. She is passionate about her work and maintaining a safe, healthy, engaging learning environment for preschoolers to prepare for elementary school. If you're unsure, ask about taking a tour!

I'd love to share this little gem of a preschool with all my fellow parents and teachers alike…read more I've had the pleasure of working here as a substitute teacher for the past month. My experiences with Little Orchard Preschool has been nothing but the best. As a mother of two, I highly appreciate their learning style and use of High Scope a active learning curriculum. Their attentiveness towards their students and family's is one you'll never forget. Everyone is greeted with a warm smile each morning, providing a loving environment for learning. If your looking for a preschool here in the Loomis area, look no further, Little Orchard Preschool is the BEST!

When looking for a school for our child, we had a list of necessities which included a safe and…read moresecured environment, loving staff and a great curriculum. Having toured several other schools, we were unable to find the right fit until we found CIS. Not only do they check off all of our boxes but they offer so much more than we could have ever asked for. In addition to providing a safe and secure environment, every staff member truly loves what they do and cares about each and every student. It is a home away from home and I know that each day that I leave my child in their hands, that she is more than well taken care of. They are extremely communicative and share classroom updates, school news and photos of my child each and every day. We love that it is project-based and a STEAM school as she has already learned so much! Additionally she is learning how to speak and write in Spanish and Mandarin! We absolutely LOVE her sweet teachers Mrs. Trujillo and Mrs. Alltop and couldn't be more grateful for this wonderful school and all the incredible people that work here!

The school is super clean and modern. They have cameras everywhere and the entry to the school is…read morelocked and each family is given their own keycard to allow them entry. There is a lot of modern technology, they even have robots. The staff is absolutely amazing! Everyone makes you feel at home. There is one class per grade which adds to the home like feeling since the school is small and more intimate. 1:8 ratio, each class has a total of 16 students and a teacher and educational assistant. So each child gets the attention they need. They also provide individual educational plans. The students learn BOTH Mandarin and Spanish. And they also offer global studies. It's project based learning so not a lot of homework and busy worksheet type work. I'm blown away with everything CIS has to offer my child! This school is everything I thought it would be! My child is thriving so much! And it feels like a real family here. I love how small and intimate it is. And I'm really looking forward to my child growing up with her classmates over the years. I highly recommend CIS to anyone that is looking for a unique school experience for their children. It's also a VERY safe environment. I never have to worry about my child which gives me so much peace of mind!