I have a student at Ipakanni who has gone full force ahead on her schoolwork, thanks to one of her…read moreteachers, Mr.Free. My daughter had previously struggled academically at another local public school. We had the opportunity to speak with Mr.Free about her difficulties, in which he in turn explained the possibilities for her at Ipakanni. She started school at Ipakanni the very next week. Because of the school's model, my daughter has had the opportunity to complete two history books in just two months. She is on target to graduate next year, which is a year earlier than if she were in a typical public school. Now, I obviously owe a huge (loving) thumbs up! to my daughter who has taken responsibility for her education, but I'd also like to thank Ipakanni for being there and giving students an opportunity to excel and succeed. Ipakanni is positively changing the lives of many students, who elsewhere may not have the same encouragement and unique opportunities that only Ipakanni offers. Thank you, Ipakanni!

Yes not a problem. I enjoy the school. My boy enjoys the school. It is a very good schoolread more

Ahhh memories. I went here from 3rd to 6th grade. The teachers are caring, friendly and very…read morehelpful. Good sized playground, huge field (at least when I was going here). I checked their website and none of my teachers teach there anymore, so can't really comment on the quality of the teachers now, but back in the 90s, this school was fantastic!

If you are an international student who is serious about learning English in the US, this is it!!…read moreYou got to speak English here :) I was so glad that I chose this college. And such a nice community. People are so nice and there are a lot of things to do if you love nature and stuff.

Lassen College Gunsmithing Program Rocks!!!! I just finished a week long class, and I am very…read moreimpressed with the program they are putting on. The instructor of my class was extremely knowledgable, and patient. The instructor went out of his way to help everyone, even with things that were not listed on the class schedule. The Gunsmithing Staff and full time students that I met were very friendly and helpful too!

Such an amazingly beautiful campus!!! The recent improvements really make this place shine…read more Gorgeous views around every corner.

After some time has passed since graduating in the Fall of 2023 with Cum Laude honors, I can safely…read moresay my experience at CSUC was more than worth it. The College of Agriculture helped me significantly in learning advanced concepts in regards to Plant and Soil Science as a transfer student from a community college. The job I currently work at aligns quite well with the curriculum taught by the dedicated professors both in general education and in the college itself. The campus itself is gorgeous all year long and the surrounding downtown area provides many helpful services to make life happen. The outdoor areas too are wonderful and are well worth exploring (time permitting). The financial aid package provided by FAFSA (highly recommended, if not mandatory to apply) too was something neither my dad or I expected to make use of. Not sure why some other reviewers experienced issues with the system. I experienced no problems the whole time while enrolled as a student. Perhaps my enjoyment of the experience is skewed due to the fact that the pandemic greatly altered many aspects of the university itself when I first transferred (then gradually rolled back). If I could, I would give 4.5 stars. At the end of the day, higher education is a choice, and CSUC was a great choice indeed for me!

The people there work their hardest to serve the students. The school is always clean and well…read moremaintained. The administrators work hard to keep the staff, students, and spaces safe.

I've been hesitant to write a review of Silver Lake Elementary simply because I always have a child…read morein school here and it just feels... oogy somehow. This isn't a bad school and it's not a great school. My oldest attended here starting with kindergarten clear through 5th grade last year. In the later years, we definitely had more troubles than in the early years. By troubles I mean mostly with bullies and such. And his teacher for a portion of his 5th grade year was simply awful. A new teacher came in mid-way but in many cases, the damage had been done. My other son now attends kindergarten. Since my youngest will be in kindergarten the year after next, we're thinking of waiting it out until she's done with kindergarten and then moving both Coral Academy Elementary, but we may make that decision sooner if we need to. But that isn't to say that Silver Lake doesn't try. They are rather limited in what they can do. The budget for schools in this state is deplorable and the teachers and administration for the most part do their best with what they have. And some of the issues we had were issues any kid could have at any school and weren't limited only to Silver Lake. It's a convenient location, a nice building and a pleasant neighborhood. The pick up/drop off situation has improved over the years, thankfully and is no longer barely restrained chaos. ;) So that's a bonus.

My son is currently in his second year at Squaw Valley Academy and is a senior. Prior to coming to…read moreSVA he attended a large public school in California, putting in very little effort and earning decent grades. He says now that he didn't really know how to study. Small classes, individualized attention, clear expectations, and most importantly, mandatory 2-hour study hall resulted in a near perfect GPA after only his first semester at SVA. He's more mature, has gained confidence, and in general seems much happier with his newfound success. Thankfully, he is much more interested in actively defining his future. With the help of his teachers and SVA staff, he applied to several colleges and is very excited about his upcoming Freshman year. We are very proud of our son and are looking forward to seeing his bright future unfold with its many choices. He would certainly not be in this position had he not left the public school in which he was merely average, and attended SVA where he learned to EXCEL! He has learned lessons about himself in the last two years that will stay with him forever. Finally, after taking one semester of SAT prep at SVA, my son's SAT score improved by nearly 200 points (and it was pretty good to start)! That's real and measurable success!

I would strongly recommend that families do their research before choosing this school for their…read morechildren. I worked here briefly as an administrator, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst professional experiences I have ever had. The ownership group has attempted to restructure the organization multiple times, but those changes have not addressed the underlying issues with leadership and management. In my experience, the current Director has shown very little concern for the employees, and the impact of that leadership has been significant. From last year to now, the school has reportedly lost a substantial portion of its staff, which should be a major red flag for prospective families. I encourage parents to read the reviews, speak with current and former employees, and do your own research before making a decision. Families deserve to know what they are signing up for.

I love Sierra Montessori Academy (SMA)!…read more I have 3 girls, 6, 9, & 13. My 13 year old is an A & A+ student, but she hated school. I had her in Magnolia last year (6th grade) but the amount of bullying, amount of student swearing, lack of time to eat, & feeling of a prison had her crying & begging not to go to school everyday had me looking for other options. After talking to a friend who had a similar problem with her 4th grader and switched her last year to SMA with great success, I thought I would try it for my 6th grader. The difference was night & day! My 6th grader now loved school! She is challenged, gets to be creative and everyone is so nice! She still gets As & A+s and she is learning more than at Magnolia. SMA has a ZERO tolerance for bullying & swearing. My middle girl (9 years old now) was not doing well at Cottage Hill. She has ADHD & even though she was on medication, she seldom paid attention & often did not finish class assignments. Even though she went to Home Work club almost daily, I still had to re teach her what she was supposed have learned in class. I begged for an IDP or some help for her for 3 years to no avail. I can go on and on but I hope you get the picture. This year, she is pulled out for Brain Gym to help her focus & math & language arts to work in small groups. What a difference! My youngest was in Kindergarten at Cottage Hill last year. Her teacher was like a drill Sargent! No kidding! She yelled at the kids. My happy cheerful then 5 year old became depressed & hated school. I finally insisted that she change teachers & she did better. But I don't think she learned enough compared to my older 2 who had kindergarten at another school. Now, all my girls are at SMA and I could not be more pleased! My now first grader is all caught up & loves school! My girls cover the spectrum regarding learning & temperament & they are all succeeding SMA. SMA truly educates each child according to their needs. They truly care about each child and strive to ensure each child has the skill sets they need to succeed in school & life.

My daughter (4th grade) loves school at Sierra Montessori! She looks forward to going to school…read morenow, says the kids were all so friendly and so welcoming to her when she came at the last trimester of the school year and she loves her teacher and all that she is learning at SMA. I'm so happy we made the switch :)