Okay, the year is nearing its end and I just want to talk about the teachers. The teachers I've had…read moreat my time at this school have been relatively good; atleast compared to my old school. First off, my favorite teacher, Mr. Phillips. Right now, he teaches accelerated 7th-grade math and regular 8th-grade math. He's an excellent teacher and has made class much more fun and his classroom has become a safe space for me and many others. He's kind to his students and genuinely helps us when we need help. He does not belittle us (his students) when we ask questions and even encourages questions get asked. At the end of class, in order from the attendance sheet, he has one student try and score a basket in a miniature basketball hoop. Overall, he is a great teacher and I wish I could have him next year. Second, Mrs. Selby. Her class is fun and calming; her classroom is perfect when you're exhausted from going back and forth across the campus all day. She's kind to her students and she is (in my opinion) pretty funny. Her assignments are informational and comprehensible while also being fun and not overwhelming. She does not assign hours of busy work when we near breaks or when we have a substitute teacher, and she assigns just enough work for us to leave class at the end of the period without homework. All in all, she's a great teacher and super understanding. Next up, (the infamous?) Mr. Ruiz (also known as Mr. Rizzless to some). I've seen other reviews claiming that he has physically abused his students. Which, from my experience is not true and I have never heard of or seen this happening to anyone of his students. He does assign overwhelming workloads, especially at the end of class saying he doesn't get paid enough for this (that does not excuse this though). Just about every day, countless students along with myself leave his class with HOURS of homework which, of course, is not fun. People joke about this as a way to cope, mostly saying things like, "Mr. Ruiz assigning 100 Ck-12s 5 minutes before the bell rings," or, "Mr. Ruiz assigning a 5-part project less than a week before school ends be like." Sometimes he is pretty funny but his assignments are horribly timed and the workload is terrible. In the end, he's not the greatest teacher but he is certainly not the worst. Now, about Coach Gray. He's a super nice teacher and I am glad to have been in his class. His expectations are not high at all and are easy to meet. He is very reasonable and cracks jokes in the middle of class. The way he grades his class is unique as well. He grades his students in terms of participation rather than skill in the subject. This creates equal opportunities for all students no matter any handicaps or limitations they face. Overall, he is a great P.E. Teacher and I believe more coaches should teach classes like him. And now, Mr. Tindall. I had his class for a short period of time but he was super mean. I am a pretty decent student. I pay attention in class, complete my work to the my best ability, maintain focus on the subject, and participate to the best ability. However, while I was watching him teach my class a lesson one day, I was silent and had a complete focus on the problem we were working on, when he called on me and commented on me in a rather rude manner. I would rather not repeat this comment in this review but I am glad I am no longer in his class. He is grouchy and rude. He also makes no effort to make lessons easier, or fun, or even put any effort into being somewhat kind to his students. Next, Miss Silva (Mrs. Silva). She is an okay teacher. She can be understanding at times when extensions are needed for assignments and can be kind. Though she has these qualities, her workload can be unbearable and at this time, is unbearable. It is extremely overwhelming, especially at the end of the year when the grading period is almost done and people are trying to raise their grades. Overall, her workload could definitely use improvement and I think she should be a bit kinder to her students. This is all for now due to the sheer length of this review. Thanks for reading this far!

I am in my second year of Muirlands right now, and I am very upset. My least favorite teacher is…read moreJerry Ruiz. He is rude and inconsiderate. He talks too much and then blames US for having barely any work time. He does not teach well, and I feel I am not learning anything in his class. You can kind of tell with certain teachers that they don't want to be a teacher, but with Mr. Ruiz, it is plainly obvious. My time at Muirlands has been horrible. The only exceptions are Mr.Heinze, Ms.Shelton, and Ms. Dominguez. They all make me feel supported. I also despise Robert Wood. He dresses the kids for "not having appropriate PE clothing". I personally do not feel comfortable when a man dresses a young lady. He is rude and always accuses us of "flirting" with the other gender. I do NOT feel comfortable here.

I go to school here right now and I love it the only reason I give this school three stars is…read morebecause there are a lot of drugs and other shit it feels like I'm on the set of the The Wolf of Wall Street.

Review of the soccer and football field only…read more Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. The artificial turf field is only a few months old and it's simply gorgeous! Crisp and clean, simply stunning! Visitors bleachers are metal while the home side are made from concrete. And the team benches on the field are fancy - they have "LJHS" due cut in the middle, Getting down to the field is a little tricky when the gates to the street are locked. You have to walk past the community pool and several buildings. The school itself is an old structure - think 1960s or 1970s. It reminds me of schools on military bases.

We put our kids into this school because of our Catholic faith. Come to find out the education here…read moreis second to none. The teachers are the best we have ever seen and the values they bring to our kids is unbelievable. If you like us want a village of people with strong values, and an understanding of what children need there is no other school that offers as much as this school. Academically & Spiritually there is no better place. Kevin

Such an amazing facility and program to visit i was extremely impressed with how clean and…read moreorganized

Many times have I talked to the front office and they have no concern for public safety when people…read moredouble park on La Jolla Scenic Dr. South and Nautilus when people pick up there kids from school. Someone or especially children are going to get injured or have a fatality from a person on a bike, car, or just walking especially in the crosswalk. The lights on intersections are held up with a stand still in traffic due to impolite drivers double parked. So people get frustrated and go around people double parked and drive down the median and go against lights in the crosswalk which is a hazard to children, people biking, etc. I have talked to the office and they don't seem to care. Some people park one hundred yards west of Nautilus park and walk up the hill to get their children which is the right way. I guess some people are entitled and rude about gridlock traffic and safety.

My experience with the AHA staff, students and community has been very positive. The principal,…read moreMrs Platt is very engaging, active and passionate, and she shows concern for each student and every parent. When my son joined AHA at the middle school level, he made new friends quickly. The small school environment at AHA is a blessing for middle schoolers. The students are polite and well behaved in class and in the school yard; they demonstrate the Christian values they have learned. Also, the students have excelled in many academic endeavors, e.g., the 7th graders had great success at the 2016 science fair. AHA is a school worthy of high consideration.

This is a magical place filled with incredible educators. My children have received a priceless…read moreeducation that has instilled a love of learning in them that is truly remarkable.

It is a fantastic community to be a part of! A lovely campus, supportive staff and great teachers!read more

I'm really impressed with Altus. Mr. Buchler and the staff are so supportive, the monthly field…read moretrips are so fun, The flexible schedule is perfect, having one-on-one time with teachers really helps, plus the individualized approach really works. It's made such a difference for me.

Best decision I made was coming to Altus. The scheduling flexibility is incredible, field trips add…read moresuch a fun element, one-on-one sessions have helped me so much, having a learning plan designed for me is great, plus everyone is so supportive. It's been such a positive experience.

The best teachers are so polite and kind they help everyone who ask for help there they always…read morebring the kids out with a big smile on their face

Let me start by saying, this review is long overdue and our child is only in Pre-K!…read more The Evans School is more than a school, it's a family. At the core of this family is The Evan's School's "21 values." These 21 values serve as the foundation for the children's development. While most kids who attend a private school in La Jolla come from hard-working established families, the goal is aimed at developing the children into good-hearted and kind human beings.   Every morning starts with the pledge of allegiance and The Evans Pledge, " I promise myself today, to feel, to think, to speak and to act, only in accord with those things which are good and true and beautiful." How's that to start your day? ;) In a discussion with a group of well-educated parents whose children also attend Evan's, the question came up about investing in your child's development in earlier vs. later years. Everyone agreed that it's all about investing in the foundation of learning now in the younger years. This sets the stage for learning and gives them the tools they need to breeze through junior high school, high school and college if they choose to attend. Several Evans Alumni go on and attend prestigious colleges and many go straight to entrepreneurial endeavors or perhaps lives of service in the military. Regardless of what the student ends up doing later in life, the foundation for learning and The Evans values are engrained in each and every student so that they go on to become GOOD HUMANS.  If you're still reading and this resonates with you, then I suggest you set up a private tour of the school. That being said, I'm writing this during the COVID-19 pandemic and the kids are currently staying home. Unlike other schools, The Evans School immediately shifted gears and went to online learning leveraging Zoom and other software platforms so the kids could resume the much-needed structure and environment that they crave. I'm not going to lie, this was also much needed for our own sanity having at least one child attending school Monday - Friday.  I could not possibly give The Evans School a high enough rating. It's the type of place that creates raving fans and most importantly good humans. Alumni now send their children to the school. They continually honor grandparents and our military. It's not for everyone as it is more traditional in a world that seems to have abandoned more traditional values. I personally chose a path of service as a firefighter/paramedic and entrepreneur. My wife and I will continue to do whatever it takes to send our son to this amazing school because our priority is developing a strong foundation in learning while simultaneously instilling the values that create extraordinary humans.

Francis Parker School. What is there to say other than its…read morethe finest college prep school in San Diego and maybe the whole Country. I graduated from there in 2006. I was also a lifer meaning I attended parker my whole life from pre-school til graduating high school. This expierence you recieve from Parker is one of a kind, they great faculty, administrators, coaches, facilities. And now with the new campus its not only a great school but it has state of the art classrooms. Parker will strive to give your children a memorable expierence along with a great education which will prepare them for life's journey after high school. Parker will always have a special place in my heart and I hope one day I can send my kids their. I also wanna say I'll never forget- Mrs. Brown-6th grade math, Mr.Ghroni-7th Grade Science, Mrs. Robinson -Drama, Mrs.Z- P.E. Coach , Coach Morrison- greatest football coach, Mrs. Dosick- Learning center . Mr Mitchell - principal, Mr. McIntrye-Headmaster - I know i forget some of the other teachers who made an impact on my life but I love you all.

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.

We came to this school for one year during Covid, and are still there! Our experience has been…read moreincredible. The class sizes are small, the teachers are completely invested in the children, and we wholeheartedly believe in the staff and all teachers. TCS is a Reggio Emilia school, that breeds a deep community of connectedness within the parent group, as well as student to teacher group. Our kids are absolutely thriving and their creativity is soaring! We couldn't be happier with the child-centered, hands-on project based and environmental curriculum. This educational experience is second to none!

From the moment we stepped through the front gate, The Children's School felt like a warm embrace…read more The staff greeted us with such genuine warmth, making us feel instantly at home. The most impressive part is that was three years ago, and each day since has been equally as wonderful. As a mother of a Kindergartener, I value the consistent positive energy of the staff, and their prioritization of social and emotional well being, specifically during these very impressionable early childhood years. There is a strong connection between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. There is a strong connection amongst the community as well, fostered by the rare privilege of an open campus environment for parents. Drop off and pickup feel like a family gathering through and through. We as parents also learn from the very experienced teachers as well, via our children. The teachers model strong communication skills and encourge friends to "send messages," to one another during challenging as well as happy times. They teach "whole body listening," where friends are encouraged to engage their minds, ears as well as their hearts. Collaborative problem-solving builds resilience and community from a very young age, and differences are celebrated in this inclusive environment. The culture embodies kindness and mindfulness, and there is no better fit for our family.

The Preuss School UCSD, located on the university's East Campus is a charter school for grades…read more6-12. Students need to go through a rigorous application and interviewing process for admittance. Some of the criteria is to be from a low-income family and must be the first in their family to attend college. It is expected that every high school senior apply to colleges and universities. The school has had a reputable academic standing across the nation and has been featured multiple times in various "Top High Schools" polls. It is evident that the staff and faculty at Preuss encourage excellence out of their students. They love what they do, and the students are always enriched in their surroundings that is facilitated by the staff.

Came here for a school sports event. They were the hosting school. All the parking spots are…read morestrictly for faculty. There is absolutely no place to park. I ended walking from the hospital parking lot to the school after searching forever and will have to pay for parking there. Then when I got to field there was no place to sit. I can't explain how put out I am. The faculty spots are open because the game is after school and we couldn't use them. Please don't invite people to your school if you have ZERO visitor parking. ZERO. You should make it clear you are not hospitable, oh yeah, I guess you did. I am giving a star for the nice students that were helpful in finding the field.