Mrs. Paul is awesome. She is the best teacher ever. She is funny and sarcastic which makes me want…read moreto go to school.

I've been going to this church since I was born the priests have always been great,I recently…read morebecame a godmother and I was so excited for this spiritual blessing. The day I baptized my godson our priest was father issac, I was so upset I almost cried after because it was not what I expected it was a joke.... father issac made us feel like we were wasting his time, he made me feel dumb, he was not welcoming or caring. He didn't even greet us or turn on the church lights on a Saturday morning. He seemed hungover... and he was about 20 minutes late... im never going to this church again because of him it's sad because he made my baptism experience so basic I didn't even feel like it was real to him. I'll pray for him..

Had our wedding in StFS about a month ago and it was tremendous. Father Mike was adorable and warm…read moreand lovely and we can't wait to go back and see him. The ceremony of about 100 people only had about a dozen Catholics, but the whole night I kept getting compliments on how wonderful the priest was. He made everyone feel welcome and made us laugh a bunch. I was so nervous about all the pomp at a Catholic wedding and he totally made me feel relaxed and at ease. We loved him so much we asked him to come to both the rehearsal dinner at The Lodge and the reception at Cline and he came to both. Everyone wanted to get a few minutes with him it was so cute. Thank you Father Mike for making our wedding so special.

My son attended Sonoma Valley Academy and graduated in 2002. He was struggling with dyslexia, but…read moregoing to this school changed his life. At 25 he bought is own home has a steady job with COSTCO. I know this school had a great deal with changing his attitude and making him the person he is today. Thank You Sonoma Valley Academy.

Sonoma Valley Academy (SVA) is giving my son an opportunity to actually like school. He is on the…read moreadvanced/gifted side of his studies and each and every student has an individualized study plan. He is never held back based on other students. And in turn, any students who struggle academically are given extra time and help to compete their work. It's independent study in a classroom setting with 3 teachers daily. The teacher to student ratio is like no other school. Each student rotates to one of the teachers depending on their studies and gets one on one instruction and assistance for learning. And if you work ahead of your goals, you gain additional credits. The students get more P.E. and Music/Art than in public schools, therefore it's a very well-rounded education. They do field trips and outside studies as well. Students also get credit for outside work, whether it's an instructed hobby/learning or an actual job. It is possible for students to graduate early if they apply themselves to work ahead. I'm so thankful that we found this school for our son. It's an environment where the teachers are smart, caring and involved. They care what your student ate for breakfast, how much sleep they get and what their outside activities are currently. The communication from the administrator Mary is unlike any other school we have ever been involved with. There is immediate response to questions asked or instant notification regarding students when needed. I feel so confident recommending this school to anyone looking outside the traditional path. It may just be the perfect fit for your student. Give them a call and go shadow for a day.

I spent time at Hanna and their Santa Rosa group home from 1976-79. Academics was a strong point…read morehere except for the witch instructed morals class. Truth hurts. They teach at risk youth skills and discipline, but really its only a solution for parents that want to get rid of their kids because they cant handle them. Its great the diocese makes this attempt at helping society, but sending youth off to be in the company of other budding felons just makes them felons. Fights were very common as were sexual assaults from other boys. I didnt witness such improprieties from staff members who were largely very professional. In conclusion my criticism is less with Hanna and more with society in needing such places to begin with. Hanna wont transform your boy and just might make him worse. It could go either way.

04 alumni graduate. They teach you as a young kid-mid teenage how to take responsibilities by…read morewaking up to dong your morning chores assigned every week. They teach you how to cook morning and dinner meals for the cabin. A lot of activities, sports, trips mentors to keep you busy. Sunday chapel, I mean you don't even get charged.. Its all donations and if you can't afford anything they provide all the resources and help you need to get u through school and life. School was pretty cool from building in woodshop class to firing rockets in science class etc... got to meet a lot of wealthy people and invited to their mansions for us to enjoy. Next to a lake, swings slides all kinds of full courts, BBQs, (PIER 39 OWNERS) . Went to black hawk car museum that was cool. It sucked getting sent out the city for 12 months but I enjoyed my time there.