This school was something else--and not in a good way…read more Long story short I was bullied by my classmates since kindergarten (got called weird mainly) to the point I saw myself as stupid, weird and ugly by the third grade and I developed depression, which is now worse and had developed into mania. I remember this one moment: This was in 5th grade. So the second day at Outdoor Science School, I was going to take a shower, then after I was done i was putting on my clothes and then I forgot my shorts and then I asked my cabin mate to get my shorts where was on my bed, and she said she couldn't find it neither the councelor, and I realized i had to get it without shorts, with UNDERWEAR, so i had to run with a towel and my towel was moving a lot and everyone saw me my underwear with some towel and it was so embarrassing and i cried because i knew they were gonna talk about it for months and then at dinner they pretended a little to be sorry and then I found out they told almost everyone then some kids told me their embarrassing secrets to make me feel better. I felt offended when someone mentioned it now, to be honest. Nowadays, I have slight panic attacks while changing in locker rooms that aren't my school's. And I was judged by half my peers and treated like a wild animal. I got called autistic so many times I honestly started to believe it. This is just the tip of the iceberg. I am not an adult but for my safety I am not going to reveal what years I had been to this school.

I love this school. My daughter has been here three years now and it's been a very pleasant…read moreexperience so far. The staff is really friendly, education is great! We have Mrs. Gutierrez this year and she's an AMAZING teacher!

This school is the best school. The teachers are very nice and I was one of the most popular kids…read morein school when I was in fifth grade not gonna lie. This is a good school and the principal is so nice and I love the principal

Great school, my kids go there. Teachers are all awesome and principal is the best in the city…read more Love Mrs. Kaits, she always thinking about kids education improvement, healthy attitude and over all positive reinforcement! PTA very involved and let's not forget front desk, Ms. Julie and Ms. Maureen. Great team!

I went to this school for K-5 grade and I have liked it very much. The staff here are extremely…read morenice and you get good education. Mr. Manny is a very good hard working custodian who does a great job keeping the entire campus clean. I prefer the small community where everyone knows each other over the large communities at Bret Hart and Disney. Overall this was a great school I definitely recommend sending your child here.

This is Burbank's smallest elementary school. My daughter has been going here since Kindergarten…read moreand is now a 5th grader in her last few months before she heads off to middle school. She has received a top notch education here. Providencia has great teachers and staff, wonderful parents, and both my daughter and I have made wonderful friends here. That being said, not many Burbank parents want to send their children to this school. Many parents that have Providencia as their home school get a permit to the much larger school.. a hop, skip and jump away.. Bret Harte. Why? I've wondered throughout the years, but it's pretty simple. Status. Providencia is a lower income school (though I don't know how low the income can really be as it's a school in BURBANK, not known for its cheap rent or homes) that also happens to be very diverse. I think more parents need to give Providencia a chance. My son currently goes to Bret Harte because he is in TK (Transitional Kindergarten) and Providencia doesn't offer TK. We will be transferring him to Providencia in the Fall for Kindergarten. As a parent who has two children at the two different schools I don't see any difference in the level of education they receive, the grounds, programs, or PTA. The only difference is that Bret Harte is a much bigger campus with a larger student body. I actually prefer the tight knit community of Providencia to Bret Harte. Everyone knows each other and it has a more small town feel. Additionally, Providencia offers ASES, a low cost after-school program that is curriculum based while also allowing time for crafts, play and fun. Much like my neighbors look down on Providencia for being considered one of the low income schools in Burbank (I think the other schools that offer ASES are Washington, Disney and possibly McKinley), they look down on this low cost, state funded program because... well, "it's for poor people, and I don't want people to think I'm poor and I don't want my children to have poor friends." (By the way you don't have to meet any low income requirements to have your child in the program, as I doubt many of the parents would actually qualify if that were the case). People go out of their way to get a permit and then pay $500+ a month for Around The Bell and other similar after school programs that aren't any better than ASES. Hey, if they want to spend their money simply due to preconceived notions about Providencia, that's fine. But, in all honesty, Providencia is a great place to send your kid. I care deeply about the education my children receive. If this wasn't a good school my daughter wouldn't be an honor student and she wouldn't have spent Kindergarten-5th in their care. Don't get me wrong - Bret Harte is a great school too, as I believe most Burbank schools ARE. But parents, don't correlate low income/diversity = sub par education. Give Providencia a chance!

Why did the residents of Burbank approve a property tax hike for improvements when the school board…read moreis in violation of the state educational code for being 18 month behind in approving official meeting minutes despite spending $93,000 on clerical contract that is linked to a sitting board member.

Despite being in a suburb that charges an exorbitant amount for housing, the city does not regulate…read morethe school district, which is a shame. Unfortunately this district does not care about your kids, despite the fact that the children are the future. The only concern this district has is filling their administrator's pockets.Therefore,would strongly NOT recommend sending your children to any schools in this district.

Such a great school…read more My brother went here, I went here, and now my little sister goes here. I didn't realize until I got older, what a great education I got here. The staff is amazing, and the curriculum is great. They have a amazing magnet program, and an extensive special needs program. I had amazing time at this school, and got a great education. If I had kids, I would defently send them here.

This school has many shortcomings. Do your research before moving to California if you have small…read morechildren and will rely on the public ed system out here. Short of a "nice teacher" here and there, there are really no good things to say. They force the kids off to middle school in sixth grade and they choose to waste valuable class time by practicing a presentation on Hawaii that they then perform 3 times. (Mind you I was told last year that the hula dance is only for k-3.)One of these performances is during school hours. This is such a gross misuse of time and school resources. How about teaching our kids valuable knowledge, not some cockamamey hula.

Its an ok school, lot of stuff i shouldnt talk about but you can kinda figure it out already. Band…read moreis very much underfunded, choir is cool, you can either have an awesome teacher or.. meh.. idc ts pmo anyways join band

kids smoking pot in the bathrooms, drugs run rampant on this campus. If your kid is average the…read moreclasses are ridiculously dull if they are intelligent its good. It's not the easiest place to go to school. Burbank hires teachers for a lower wage than los angeles unified and you get what you get. some teachers are really good and some have mental issues but what can you do. The Burbank Unified school district is not doing well financially. and the superintendent does nothing. he acts like he cares but he doesnt follow through.

Having a child in this school is like having a child in an expensive private school that doesn't…read morecost anything. My daughter is now fluent in Spanish after 2 1/2 years. The environment is so conducive to learning. I feel she is so protected. The class of students who attend are completely different than most public schools. Only bad thing is it's hard to get in. If you don't apply by the beginning of January for the next school year you won't get it.

I was on the fence about sending my kids to public school, but private school wasn't really an…read moreoption, nor had I done the research on charters. I couldn't be happier with our experience at Franklin. I'm so glad my kids got in, and every teacher they have had has been outstanding. Sad to read the entry of the student who was bullied. But luckily we are in a class with amazing parents, supportive staff, and amazing kids. They have music, gardening, and amazing after school opportunities. Their PTA is the BEST PTA I've ever been a part of. (and I've worked at many schools) Franklin rocks.

Can I leave a zero star review ?? Let's start by saying my child has not even finished first…read moresemester and has been picked on my multiple kids and I spoke to the teachers about it and they have done absolutely NOTHING!!! I do not recommend to have your little one enrolled in this school !! It's HORRIBLE !!!! Try waking up your child every morning just for them to continuously tell you they hate the school.

I'd give them no stars if I could, after going to school in Burbank my whole life, I now live in…read moresun valley and let me tell you this school sucks!!!!!! They do not know how to deal with special needs kids, they do not know how to work with kids in general ... I'm surprised these teachers even know what they are doing , it sucks because you can tell the big difference between Los Angeles school district and Burbank school district .... The teachers actually teach and know what they are doing , as for the principle I guess she is alright ....

I hated working there at the ASES after school because one of the supervisor was mean to me even…read morethough she was trying to be nice to me but I had the feeling because why else she would complain to my boss saying I can't handle my kids all my kids loved me I taught I was doing a good job but now I don't know I will never get the answer maybe she did t like the way I did my way ha because other places no complain but whatever I'm switching jobs now to find what's best for me .

This school has a great curriculum but parents beware of a certain Kinder Teacher by the name of…read moreElizabeth Frederiksen. If she doesn't like the parent or child she WILL treat your child like a red headed step child. The school's principal Molly Hwang claims to address situations that are brought to her attention but doesnt. Other parents have also claimed to have similar issues with this teacher. Very cruel for a grown woman to retaliate on a 6 year old!.. My advice to any parent enrolling their child in Kinder at Walt Disney Elementary School is avoid getting enrolled into Mrs. F's classroom.