We attended Raquel Borras' Red Carpet Premiere for her documentary "I Hear You, Gen Z!" on Thursday…read moreevening. What a beautiful high school campus. An intimate reception was held upstairs on the outdoor patio. Plenty of seating and the layout was very welcoming. The film screening was shown in the theatre. There was a short walk between the two spaces. The grounds were well maintained and the restrooms were close proximity to the theatre. I'll be sure to check out future events at this venue.

The facility is beautiful. Most of the teachers are really good. The administration does not care…read moreabout you. Sometimes they respond to emails and sometimes they don't. The head of the administration is a political figure. If you're Jewish, the school does not care about you. They don't care whether you stay or you go. They don't care about anti-Semitic incidents on campus. Anti-Israel is not anti-Jewish for them. You will just yell into the void when bad things happen. There is zero accountability. I'm feeling very poorly about a school I was very excited to have my child join. If you're left leaning and hate Jews, this is the right place for you.

Happy parent of two Birney Bees and cannot say enough good things about the amazing community of…read moreparents and staff here. In this time of strife especially, this school really lives the IB idea of "other people, with their differences, may also be right." Some standouts are: 1. Free Lunch and Breakfast for all students 2. School orgs help raise money to pay for free art, music, garden and Spanish classes for all kids 3. Amazing principal, Ms. Amanda, is out greeting parents and kids every day - very on it and approachable 4. Excellent math and english scores, especially impressive given the wide diversity at the school and how low they were only 10 years ago 5. Diversity - these kids and families speak so many other languages, know so many other cultures, it's really a wonderful global perspective and kids are taught to respect and celebrate their differences It's a bit worn around the edges and there's no new shiny science lab or pool, but the community they have built and values they help teach far outweigh the downsides for me.

I went here a couple years ago, when they changed the principal to the new one it went down hill. I…read morewent to visit my primetime leader and she had told me that she had to move schools because of the new principal, I had asked why it had to happen, Ms. Hoover told me she doesn't know but it upsets her. Not only that but they fired Ms. Mindy, I don't like this new principal, Ms. Rosas has changed the school negatively. When Ms Amanda ran the school I enjoyed it, I miss her and all the old primetime leaders. Thank you Ms Amanda, you knew all the students names.

It was okay, for the most part. I was a student here not too long ago, and overall had a fairly…read moreokay experience here for some of my middle school years. While some teachers and staff were nice or at least professional, some completely disregarded the students feelings. At the time I was going through a rough time and would often have issues with getting into trouble for 'skipping class' when I was crying in the bathrooms. When someone came into the bathrooms to get me, the office workers would tell I couldn't leave class or just not go, regardless of what was happening, unless it was some sort of 'real' emergency like medical. This part I'm not proud of. I got suspended multiple times for coming to school high, and there were a few times I had to leave because of hurting myself and getting caught with a blade to do so. Eventually of course I was told to leave, and while I know I could've prevented this, I also know I turned to these bad coping mechanisms because nobody was listening and trying to help me. When I was kicked out from the school the principal, Mr. Taylor, yelled at me and cussed, saying I was 'past the point of helping' and that I was hopeless. While I did do some things that I shouldn't have, students should be talked to properly and not yelled at for things they can't help like mental health issues. Many of my other friends experienced similar issues.

My 1st kid loved it all the way from K until she graduated 8th and moved to a high school. Now I…read morehave 2 other kids going here. I remind them they have choices and can go to any school yet they insist on staying at museum until they graduate. We have seen many staff changes over the years but the core values seem to carry on. Its a small tight-knit school with around 25 kids per grade. Miss Jaleh TK and Miss Diana K are the perfect teachers to kickoff your kids learning journey. The drive thru lane for drop offs and picks ups is top.

Our family has been at Jefferson for three years, and we've had a wonderful experience. Our kids…read moreare genuinely excited about what they're learning and come home talking about projects, books, art, dance, and garden time. The teachers are warm, respectful, and motivating. They care about students as whole people and do a great job supporting both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus feels safe, inclusive, and well-run. We've also felt truly welcomed as a family. Communication is strong, and there are lots of ways to be involved. Jefferson has a real sense of community, and we feel lucky to be part of it.

If you are looking for a school that offers support and cares about your kids needs this is not the…read moreschool for you. They have made my kindergarteners school year there extremely hard. The front desk person Blanca Loya is very unprofessional and extremely rude. As a parent pleading for support and getting passive aggressiveness in return in front of my son is just unacceptable. I am not the only person that has experienced such insensitivity from her. I blurred out some context to protect the other parent's privacy.

This place is joint to the back of the Wegeforth Elementary, entrance is where the Serra Mesa…read moreRecreational Center is. Beautiful green grass & a nice walking area. Parking is in abundance both in the lot & street parking. Cute dogs, & friendly park goers!

I have to admit I was a little hesitant at first when we signed our daughter up to attend her first…read moreyear of school here. We were coming from Oceanside and just moved a week prior to registration... Wegeforth was our assigned school. Previously she attended a private preschool in Vista. After her attendance the past few months, I must say that I have grown to love the little neighborhood school! I have seen my daughter blossom in kindergarten with her teacher Mrs. Noroozi. The school tries it's best to have parents and family get involved. It is also VERY diverse (which is awesome)!! I love that my child gets to have friends from so many different cultures. I am excited to see what the rest of the school year will bring and I'm hopeful it will keep exceeding my expectations. Keep it up Wegeforth:)

The challenges and experiences our child enjoys are experiences that bond friends for life and…read morebuild positive outlook that helps the children to excel to their highest as well as learn German! He has a high regard for his classmates, teachers, & SAY instructors. His vocabulary has grown exponentially since starting as well as as his physical development has been on track! All this culminates to his ability to have self control for longer stretches. The classmates he has are all supportively each other. The jobs the teachers give the children help each focus or stay engaged in each's particular way. Let's just say We are Ecstatic for our son to be at AEA!

We moved here recently and we ultimately decided this would be the best place for my TKer and 5th…read moregrader. My TKer within the first 2 weeks, got bit so hard by a classmate on the face that it left a mark for 7 days. All because he was cleaning up like he was told to do and the other kid didn't like my TKer touching a toy that he previously played with? I thought you know give them the benefit of the doubt, although I feel as if both backs shouldn't have been turned during this interaction and less than 20 kids in this class with 2 teachers someone should have gotten between the child trying to attack mine. Well, fast forward 2 weeks and now my child is sobbing about how much he doesn't want to go to school because nobody will play with him. I talk to the co teacher in the morning about this and her reasoning is to blame my child because he doesn't know personal space...he's 4...there was no empathy there was only blaming. As for my 5th grader, her teacher was a NIGHTMARE this was the most miserable human I've ever seen in my life. We were told on the first day of school that her teacher would meet us in the morning to introduce herself and meet my child. So we're waiting for the teacher to show up in the morning and when she finally does she walks right past us, glances at us, and then ignores us. So I walk up and introduce my child and myself since she obviously wasn't going to. She says hi and that's about it. No enthusiasm, no warm welcome, just an utter miserable human of a teacher. Within a week of my child being in her class she's already messaged me twice about my child's not being at grade level in math. Obviously this is a big change for my child, my 5th grader just moved and is nervous. I tell her my child was close to end of year grade level for math the year prior, and that we were doing a lot at home to support her. I'm then asked if she has a 504 or IEP because she truly thought my child knew nothing! Like what a terrible assumption to make of someone after a week? I tell her no and that my child is being actively helped at home as well and to just give her time to adjust. Anyways, for the remainder of the time we're there any questions I have about my child's learning anything at all about homework, she doesn't respond to me or my child's father. They kept sending emails about how my 5th graders class needed a room parent and after a few weeks of nobody signing up I figure I can volunteer my time, I'm a very involved parent and it will help me get integrated in the school community. I'm told as room parent to reach out to my child's teacher and just let them know I'll be room parent and ask if they need help with anything and if she could send me a list or link of the things she likes/wants for classroom gifts like for her birthday and Christmas and whatnot. I didn't receive a reply it's more radio silence. She instead contacts PTA and gives her list to them. Ok odd...what weird childish behavior. My 5th grader is now coming home in tears. Telling me her teachers yell a lot and like they're not guiding her, but getting mad that she doesn't know their process (it's her first year here!) Then she tells me her teacher enters her room most mornings not addressing the class, but on her phone and doesn't acknowledge them. Wow no cellphone or smart watch policy for children but teachers get to just sit on their phone all day, great! They have different teachers for math. So of course I reach out to the math teacher letting them know my child keeps forgetting her math homework at school and if they could please ensure she has all the work she missed the past few days so we can complete and return to school. Luckily, he responds and ensures me he can do that. My child comes home and has one paper she already did... I ask her where her homework is and she said that's all that was given. At this point I'm frustrated, I've done everything on my end to ensure my child is bringing home her homework but I can only do so much. I let it go and say ok if that's all they give you idk I've spoken to the teacher at this point, to my child, reminding her to bring it home every morning at drop off. I have done everything on my end. Then 2 weeks later I get a message from math teacher! Guess what about? Yep, my child is missing homework (no duh) and that I the parent need to ensure she's doing it at home and bringing it back and really "hound" her. Did our conversation two week prior not compute? Does anybody at this school comprehend what communication actually is???? Obviously not. The cherry on top? I'm contacted by other room parents that the school cut funding for 5th grade field trips and somehow we need to try to raise 15k so the kids don't miss out. What a joke! Curious as to why this was the part they felt they needed to cut in funding, looks like someone needs a pay cut! This has by far been the worst school my children have ever attended and I'm so happy I pulled them out!

I do NOT like this school. I went here a couple of years ago and let me start off with talking…read moreabout the primetime staff. The old supervisor sucked balls and was a very sh1tty person she would always yell at kids and not care about them. The supervisor would always make up lies about children and even talk sh1t about them when all of them left which is why I had to drop out because of how careless they were to kids. Let me also talk about the music teacher she was racist,disrespectful and judged kids about how they would play with certain instruments that she provided us the p.e teacher is also a very careless person and I don't not like her at all she was very very bratty and had a bad attitude towards kids?

I've had 2 children attend McKinley Elementary School. One just graduated from there and one is…read moreentering 3rd grade. This school has been phenomenal and has gone above and beyond. We have experienced different teachers year, and each one has been more than exceptional. They have been absolutely lovely, caring, thoughtful, smart, and have the best interest of our kids, their classmates, and even their community in mind. They have been taught not only the basic academics, but also how to be a good human in this crazy world, and how to lean on community and their peers to grow and become educated. I have felt like the teachers have always kept the individual student in mind, and advocated it on their behalf for all of their needs. The school, the teachers, the staff, down to the janitors....Absolutely lovely. The community that is involved at Mckinley Elementry school is the absolute best. There is a constant fundraising happening by the parents and community to support Mckinley's vast programs. The jog-a-thon, Sono Fest, the Gala, etc. Programs like music, theater dance for, art, and Spanish, our kids have been getting a very well rounded experiences in elementary school.

I'm very grateful for this unique public charter school that my kids love. They enjoy going on…read morefrequent field trips, learning through projects, not having homework, and having great friends and kind teachers. I appreciate that their curriculum includes SEL (social emotional learning) and that the students aren't allowed to have cell phones while on campus. The highlight of our experience has definitely been the fantastic teachers! Adrienne Reighard has been a phenomenal teacher for my third grader. She's genuinely interested in getting to know each of her students and finding ways to support their learning. She's so calm, patient and kind, yet firm enough that the kids listen and respect her. She goes above and beyond to create a supportive and efficient classroom environment. And as a parent, I really appreciate her clear, consistent communication. Becca, the 3rd grade teacher's assistant, is also proactive and really gets the kids. Patrick, the Spanish teacher, is one of the most dynamic, engaging, and effective teachers ever. His students love the fun activities and catchy songs he incorporates in his class. He makes learning fun! He also teaches chess and woodcarving and it seems like he can make any subject interesting. Kristy Fitts and Christie Fullerton were also great teachers, and planned lots of engaging projects, field trips, and holiday-themed activities. Nathan, the nature studies teacher, is fantastic and plans some great hands-on activities for the kids, like making their own salads to eat and making their own hugenkultur beds for gardening. For families who prioritize a nurturing environment with smaller class sizes and a variety of electives, this school has a lot to offer. The academics are more relaxed than rigorous, which would be a good fit for those prioritizing a balanced lifestyle. That said, we have found that the school has been navigating some challenges with managing disruptive behavior effectively, which impacts the learning environment.

We have been at this school since my son was in 1st grade and my daughter started Kindergarten. It…read moreis truly a special and unique school. My son particularly loves learning about animals and the ocean, and there is a Nature Studies class offered, taught originally by Mary and now Nathan. Both excellent! They learn not only about animals, but ecosystems and plants. My daughter told me the other day that they are growing things in the outside garden and making salads from what they grew that they actually get to eat! We have been pleased with all of their teachers so far, but my son's 4th teacher Alexa really stands out. She is vibrant, engaged, and kind, and I can tell genuinely interested in the students and eager for them to learn. My son is sad to see this year come to a close because he has enjoyed the year so much. He has generally not been one to seek out opportunities to lead but Alexa has trusted him to do that, and I can tell it has boosted his confidence. My daughter's teacher this year for third grade is Adrienne. My daughter loves her. She said she is so patient and kind, but she get's the kids to learn. My daughter told me the other day that she wants to become a teacher because of Adrienne- what better testament to her teaching skills than that! My daughter will be sad to see the year come to a close as well. And finally I want to give a shout out to Natasha, the theatre teacher, and Sam, who teaches ceramics. Just wow. The theatre program at Innovations is truly one of a kind. She puts on so many shows, it is hard to see them all! I have enjoyed each and every show I have seen. My kids have also enjoyed classes with Sam. This is also a unique opportunity that not every school has to learn pottery, and working with ceramics to make various things like flowers, pizzas, ghosts, snow men. I love the projects they bring home. No school is going to be perfect, but as a family we are very grateful we found such an amazing school.

They get a 1 star for the way they handle bullies. A year later and bad behavior still continues…read moreand has started to affect more and more students the longer the bully continues their bad behavior.

It takes a lot for me to write a school review because I'm a teacher and I have extremely high…read moreeducational standards. Kavod has given us a whole lot of amazing learning experiences but I can sum it up by saying that they have cared for my children with respect, consideration and an openness to learning. Both of my children with IEPS have required specialized services and very specific supports. I found the teachers and staff members to be caring, smart, fun and excited about creating a community of respectful and inquisitive learners. No child was ignored, every child was met where they were enthusiastically and the staff worked extremely hard to address needs while simultaneously building on strengths. My kids have both done very well there and the emphasis on languages and culture has been a ton of fun. Projects were meaningful and I appreciated the organized communication and leadership from administration. I would have never imagined my children speaking all these languages so quickly but they have learned because Kavod makes it possible with their organized programming and the support of all team members. As a part of the parent community, I felt welcomed and cared for there as well. In a time where there is so much division, it's a beautiful gift when we can gather, respect one another and learn from one another culturally. Kavod is a gem and I know that their best is yet to come. Don't think, just enroll. Toda Raba, Kavod!

We are very happy with the experience we've had during our daughter Elena's first year at the…read moreschool. Her growth has been remarkable in every way -- academically, emotionally, and socially. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed and part of a true community, which made all the difference for us as a family. Principal Dena Stoneman is always attentive, approachable, and thoughtful in every detail. Secretary Sara Sinclair is a kind and loving person, always willing to help with warmth and efficiency. We are also deeply grateful to Elena's teachers -- Ms. Chu, Ms. Delgado, and Ms. Andy -- for the care, dedication, and love they've shown throughout her learning journey this year. We fully trust the school and are excited to continue this journey with you all in the upcoming school year!

It has taken me months of reflection to write this review because our experience with MMS was…read moredeeply confusing and upsetting. Our 3-year-old daughter started at MMS in January 2024. We really loved her primary teachers, and initially, she seemed to be doing well. There were a few incidents of misbehavior (hitting, biting, not listening--maybe three times?) but overall, it was a positive experience. She made friends, spoke happily about school and her teachers, and seemed engaged. From the beginning, I found Dena to be condescending and sanctimonious, but I tried to overlook it. After summer camp, she returned to the same class with many of the same students. But from the start of the new school year, we began receiving frequent calls and incident reports about her behavior--hitting, biting, disrupting nap time, etc. Over the next few months, things unraveled. Our daughter no longer wanted to go to school. She became hysterical every morning at drop-off. We received daily incident reports and multiple phone calls from the school. At home and in other settings, playdates, gymnastics, family events, her behavior was very different. She wasn't perfect, but she was typical for a 3-4-year-old. It began to feel like the school had completely lost control of the situation. She was regularly sent to the office for "breaks" or timeouts, but she would just sit and color, so it didn't feel like a consequence to her. The school called us to pick her up early several times, saying they couldn't manage her and that she was essentially a danger to others. She also began saying things like "I'm bad" and "I'm mean," which was a major red flag. We took her to the pediatrician, an occupational therapist, and had her evaluated for ADHD and other potential concerns. Everything came back within the range of typical development. We had multiple meetings with the school. Dena assured us they were trying everything, but their actions didn't reflect that. Eventually, they asked if we could switch her to half days. Although it was a major challenge for our full-time working household, we agreed, hoping it would help. It didn't. The daily calls continued, and we were still asked to pick her up early. They assigned an aide to shadow her, but the behavior didn't improve. Our daughter started coming home saying no one wanted to play with her, that she had no friends, and that she was bad. Our OT was confused--if she had a one-on-one aide, how was she still getting into so many incidents? We tried sticker charts, calming strategies, every tool recommended by professionals. And yes, our daughter is emotional and sometimes struggles to keep her hands to herself, but again, not in a way that felt outside the norm for her age. We received two to three detailed incident reports each day. It often seemed like the school was spending more energy documenting her behavior than actually helping her. Over time, it became clear we weren't welcome. Dena and some of the teachers began giving us cold looks. Dena even told us that other parents didn't want their kids playing with ours. The whole environment felt hostile and out of control. After another unproductive meeting with Dena, we were told our options were to find a new school or pay for a full-time aide, on top of tuition. We enrolled her in a new school the following week, and the difference has been incredible. One of the strangest parts came when we decided to withdraw our daughter. Dena asked if we would bring her by for "closure." I declined, as I didn't feel that would be appropriate. I went to pick up her belongings, and while the students and teachers had made her a goodbye card, which seemed sweet at first, the messages inside were deeply unsettling. Things like "We know there's good in you" made it sound like she was evil or broken. Again, she was THREE. And she really is a sweet, loving kid (who gives the best hugs). At her new school, she has many friends, and in 7 months, she's had one behavioral incident. We still recognize that she is an emotional and spirited child, but she is thriving in a supportive environment. I only wish we had made the switch sooner. Looking back, it's shocking to realize that for the entire second half of the school year at MMS, we didn't hear a single positive thing about our daughter. I feel heartbroken thinking about the constant negative feedback loop she was caught in. no wonder she thought she was "bad." I'm not saying MMS is a terrible school for everyone. Clearly, some families have had positive experiences. But it seems that if your child doesn't fit a certain mold, they are unwilling or unequipped to support them. I still struggle to understand how things got so bad, especially considering the immediate change we saw when we moved her. Even at home, she was noticeably happier. she now runs into school every morning and i have so much peace of mind.