Current student here at Banning. I enjoy it here, we have it all pride and spirit and the sport…read moregames are great. However the staff suck. Monica's (staff) contribution to the school is horrible and she is very rude. She has notable favorites but to others such as myself she is the worst. Very bad mouthing, attitude, and likes to pick on people she chooses to. If I was in charge, I would not keep her and others like her at campus or any campus until she is professionally trained.

The school is really bad with its teacher and staff the education that was taught to me was very…read morelow and it's staff don't really pay attention

The school uniform policy if unbelievably strict. The uniform colors aren't much of a bother, but…read morethe dress code is whats most strict. For the color pants, you have to wear a black or khaki pants, you can't wear sweatpants, even if they don't have many pockets, you can't wear jeans, you can't wear leggings, you can't wear hoodies (because they're "dangerous"). And I knew somebody who went to the same school a few years back. Back then, they weren't so strict about the dress code, you were able to wear jeans (just not ripped), leggings, hoodies, sweatpants, and you were also able to wear gray pants and not just black & khaki. Also one time, a friend was wearing a shirt that was slightly showing her bellybutton, and the dean (Miss Torta beck), told her to pull it down when she enters the school gates because it was "inappropriate". She was in SIXTH grade. How is showing your bellybutton so "distracting" and "inappropriate" for a 11-12 year old girl? If they are thinking that they should not work with middle schoolers it's weirdly concerning Also, they should punish kids who are bothering others straight away instead of waiting for the parents to get involved.

Avalon High School is a strict continuation school due to the principal Ms. Regina Awtry. I…read morepersonally and currently attend this school. I started the summer of 2010 because I didn't not want to go back to Banning because I did not feel safe . This school makes me feel safe and secure. The teachers are great and don't waste any time. The faculty have great relationships with the students and can trust us. Since I've been here, I was able to take all the classes I needed and will graduate a semester early. Avalon High School can accommodate class schedules for you if you work during the day or if you have a child. I can honestly say I like attending this school, the staff only want the best for the students.

Thank you God for Holy Family Grammer School. I went up to the 8th Grade and great blessing for…read morethat. I received a great education there. I got the basics and very thankful for that. I was able to go on with Honors to Mary Star of the Sea and then onto Banning High School in Wilmington. But it was Holy Family that thought me the basics for living. All of my brothers and sister attend HFS and we all came out okay. MOst of us are professionals and graduated from Universities with Bachelors and Masters Degrees. They turned out to be decent human beings. Holy Family School is a good school and I definitely recommend that you send your children there. You will be happy with the education provided there! TD

Holy Family is great. My three sons attended, as well as my nieces and nephews. Those that have…read moregraduated were well prepared and have a strong foundation in order to succeed in high school. Some are now entering 4yr universities. HFS was a great start in their academic preparation for higher education. HFS is a warm loving environment that cares about each student. They have a strong and challenging academic program administered by credentialed and well prepared teachers.

Gulf Avenue Elementary alumni my sons also attended Gulf Avenue my youngest is currently enrolled…read more He is autistic her receives many services like Occupational therapy speech therapy adaptive pe. He started in special day class and mainstreamed. Now he is in a general ed class with all supports. I highly recommend Gulf Avenue Steam magnet. I speak from my experience.

So my nephew's arm got broken by another child name Ivan Monday September 18th 2016 around 1:30 pm…read more We went to the ER he got his cast on and we went home. Tuesday morning at 9am my sister and I are back at the school for answers. The Principal Mr Cooper made it clear to us he had not spoken to any teachers or children about the incident. So Mr Cooper told my sister and I to give him to Thursday to investigate what happen Monday. Here we are at Thursday September 22nd, 2016 and we get to the school and they have nothing to tell us. Absolutely nothing. The assistant principal Mr South just like Mr Cooper down played the situation as if it was not a big deal. My 5 year old is in pain. As we're asking questions on did they speak to anyone. Mr South made it clear they have only spoken to the children. They won't allow us to speak to the teachers, Ms Rosie who is and recess monitor or give us any paperwork they have on the situation. So right now we know nothing besides a little boy name Ivan stepped on his arm twice and broke it while their was no supervision around and the school Gulf Elementary won't give us any information.

They have a great community here. Teachers and staff really want the best outcomes for the…read morestudents. The other students support their fellow students. For being a small school, they have a great selection of classes and options for sports, diplomas, and activities.

I have long been frustrated with the public school system, and it wasn't until I found how…read moreimportant it is to find a school and teachers that treat your kids as Individuals and they learn differently. That's what you find at Rolling Hills Prep.They recognize each child's strengths and weaknesses, and teach the full child. My son was deteriorating in the public school and now is thriving, not only with his grades, but with his confidence, his social network and friends. My son is thriving and it's due to Rolling Hills Prep. I recommend you check it out for your child and what a changed child you can have if they are struggling in their current placement !! Erica F

I went there for middle school and it is the best school ever I like it because it is bigread more

This is in reference to their Magnet Program. I have nothing negative to say - great teachers who…read moreactually teach, challenged my daughter throughout her 3 years there, and who actually addressed any concerns I had, of course with respect to my child. Would I recommend their program - definitely! Now the school as a whole - that's a whole different issue. All I have to say is that we, as parents, should take a little more accountability for our child's actions .

CON: I am a student in harry bridges DONT recommend first of all teachers get mad at you for…read moretrying to speak up or get to know other students will not let you use the restroom even in a emergency some kid pee there pants cause of this! And teachers almost never show up, we never learn anything new we do the same thing everyday for both semesters and dress code is insane like what do you mean I can only wear sweaters that are blue or grey???? BY THE WAY DONT TELL THE CONESLUER ANYTHINGGG! THEY WILL TELL YOUR PARENTTSSS!!!!!!!! PRO: I am a student and I DO recommend HBSS. Some teachers are way better than others and make it better. I LOVE NURSE KELLY even though I hardly get sick she's been there (:!!! Awesome friends that will help you. there grading system is fair and make learning fun...... friends are the only motivation without them your Lowkey cooked Overall the school is fine. But I'm pretty bias and personally even though it has more cons than pro I love it.

Terrible they are forcing kids to not be able to wear any other color sweater other then gray and…read moreblue and they force the uniform to hard on the kids and are shortening the kids break time and making classes longer and not giving the kids the break they need and the staff are strict.

Hrmmm... This school was was OK. The only thing I honestly…read morereally miss about this school is some of my old teachers and my counselor. I was in the magnet so whenever I needed assistance, I was helped out really quickly. Now that I'm in college I feel the way the regular kids felt since they had to go through waiting and long lines to get something done. Anyway, most of the food is disgusting and unedible. I loved being in the magnet but the school overall was turning somewhat ghetto.

Unfortunately, my time at Narbonne High School was disappointing. The school appeared more focused…read moreon securing federal funding through programs like the No Child Left Behind Act than on equipping students with essential life skills. As a result, I struggled in college and ultimately ended up under conservatorship. One of the most difficult experiences I had was with Mr. Waller, a history teacher who did not respect his students' First Amendment rights. He frequently imposed his political beliefs on his 10th- and 11th-grade students, encouraging them to be "Patriots" rather than "Kaepernicks." Personal political beliefs have no place in the classroom, especially when they make students feel alienated or pressured to conform. His lectures were hard to follow due to his fast speaking pace, and the classroom environment was often distracting. This made it difficult to take effective notes. Since his exams were primarily lecture-based, I struggled academically, which hurt my chances of being accepted into universities like UCLA or USC--places where I could have built valuable career networks. I also experienced bullying from a classmate, Daisy Mateos, who took advantage of my autism and gaslighted me. Additionally, I had difficulties interacting with another student, Karem Sadek, whose severe autism made social interactions more challenging. Karem did not respect personal boundaries--he failed to keep his hands to himself, and on one occasion, I had to run away from him. During a group yearbook photo, he placed his hands on my shoulders, which made me extremely uncomfortable. His influence contributed to the circumstances that led to my conservatorship, as he exposed me to potentially harmful topics like gun ownership and alcohol consumption. The school's bureaucratic system also posed a challenge. I often had to involve my mother just to get the support I needed, such as being enrolled in the right classes or switching teachers. Furthermore, I had an issue with Ms. Pascua, who refused to let me attend my speech therapy sessions, even though they were part of my Individualized Education Program (IEP). She insisted that Mr. Kobata did not allow students to leave without an office summons, despite the IEP team's recommendation that I attend these sessions to improve my articulation skills. This lack of support negatively affected my communication abilities. Another discouraging experience was with Mr. T, who advised me not to take AP courses because I planned to attend community college. Looking back, I realize that taking AP courses would have better prepared me for the academic demands of higher education. Peer pressure was another problem at Narbonne. My classmates pressured me to attend Grad Nite at Disneyland, warning me that I'd regret it if I didn't go. Now, in my 30s, I can confidently say I don't regret missing it. Ironically, when I attended California State University, Dominguez Hills, I was required to take a course on consent and peer pressure before registering for classes--something that should have been taught in high school. If I had possessed the knowledge and confidence at the time, I would have pursued legal action against Mr. Waller for violating my First Amendment rights and against Ms. Pascua for failing to uphold my IEP accommodations. For parents considering LAUSD schools, I recommend the following improvements: 1). Require Ableism Training for teachers and staff to better support students with disabilities. 2). Mandate Financial Literacy and Life Skills Courses--including laundry, cooking, safety, job interview skills, sexual harassment and consent education, and peer pressure awareness--starting in 9th grade as graduation requirements. 3). Consider Homeschooling as an alternative for students who may not thrive in traditional school environments. 4). Require Teachers to Complete a Public Speaking Course to improve their communication skills before entering the classroom. 5). Prohibit Teachers from Sharing Personal Political Beliefs in Class, ensuring that classrooms remain inclusive and respectful of all students' perspectives. Implementing these changes could help create a more supportive and effective learning environment for future students.