Went to my daughters away volleyball game here today and had a poor experience. Invited my mother…read moreto come watch the game and she was denied entry because she only had cash to get in which wasn't accepted. They wouldn't let her even in to ask me to use my card to pay for her. She tried to call me but the cell service is terrible and I have Verizon. Staff made her feel unwelcome and embarrassed. Do better Great Oaks.

Yes Greg school spirit love the colors and I can tell you hi school is way better working…read moreenvironment there's so many kids and diversity that I feel like you're in a college campus

a great place! the teachers are so cool! (especially Mr.Sloan) Im a sixth grader and this school is…read morevery great! but the nurse is not good nor really bad. she is bad and tbh I think I know more than her. giving an icepack won't fix a dizzy feeling. Ms.Katie (the nurse) should be removed and a more experienced nurse should join. The nun duties are cool but one time my friend got hurt and I took her to the nurse office and when we came back, we got in trouble for not advisin.

Visited, drop odd, pick up, school rally on Fridays. Nice district and decent teachers. Some of…read morethem are pretty young. They need to dress more appropriately for teachers as they are setting a bad example. Also why odd they need to wear stilettos? Weird and uncomfortable not to mention how you going to run after the stragglers and kids that don't listen. Two stars minus due to the children have to eat outdoors with the cold/hot weather and bugs. No indoor cafeteria really strange. Second star is due to pick up rules...can't pick up at main gate need to park illegally and walk over, not safe. They lock the gate! Strange system.

I have four children in total at this school! All my children are very happy to attend Sycamore. I…read morelove that it's a small school so more staff have eyes on them. Teachers are great and my children feel supported. They offer many different programs such as clubs, GATE programs, sports and after school support! What works at Sycamore is their teachers and administration. In my position, positive working relationships are essential in the continuity of a young person's education. I can always count on the staff at Sycamore to act in a timely and professional manner. This year my children had some of the best teachers ( Mr. Mifflin, Ms. Baglien, Mrs. Campa, Mrs. Aguilar)!

If I could give this school a 0, I most definitely would. The Vice Principal, Kelly Lefiell & the…read morePrincipal, Stephanie Romo, have not taken court documents that I have brought in seriously for my Family Matter. I have gotten Child Protective Services involved as well as Law Enforcement; even 911 to have my child interviewed for abuse by his Father. They told me they were contacting their attorney & I told them that I am self represented at this time. Pictures attached.

There school looks nice but they did not have the lunch area open for break they don't post…read moreschedules on their website and the students have no respect for their teachers

Great alternative schools located here. Some alternative schools get a bad rep and that is too bad…read morebecause it is the students who get harmed by these rumors. Everyone isn't okay at traditional K-12 schools. Students need good options that fit their learning needs.

I'm currently fostering my nieces, and my five-year-old niece is enrolled in the kindergarten class…read moreat the Temecula Student Center. I can't say enough about how grateful I am for TSC. From the very beginning, the staff has been exceptionally kind, attentive, and thoughtful. My niece has a kindergarten teacher she truly adores. Earlier this year, one of her teachers was promoted after only two months, and I was understandably worried about yet another transition for a child who has already endured so much change. The way TSC handled that transition was deeply reassuring; there was a clear, caring plan in place, and my niece quickly formed a strong connection with her new teacher as well. My niece was removed from her home over the summer and has experienced significant trauma in her short life. She carries a great deal of fear and anxiety, and she has selective mutism, meaning she is only able to speak with certain people. At her previous school, she never spoke to her TK teacher or her classmates. Seeing her now whispering to her teachers and a few of her peers at TSC feels like a small miracle, and also a powerful sign that she feels safe. Every part of her day is held with care. From the breakfast room staff who help her settle in each morning, to the gate staff who personally call for someone to escort her inside, to Ms. Heidi, the parking lot safety person who greets her with a warm smile and helps her out of the car, each small act of kindness has made a real difference. She comes home happy every day, more confident, and eager to share what she's learning. I'm also so appreciative of how present and engaged Valerie and Jeanette are as administrators. One or both are outside during arrival and dismissal time every single day. Her teachers, Ms. Smith, Ms. Merrifield, and Ms. K, have gone above and beyond to create a sense of safety, continuity, and belonging during a very tender time in her life. One staff member even reached out to me about resources available for foster families through Springs. I haven't yet had the chance to connect, but simply being seen and thought of in that way meant more than I can express. Springs has brought stability, care, and a sense of grounding to an incredibly difficult season in my niece's life, not just through personalized learning, but through genuine, personalized care.

Mrs Erika Nevares Homeschool program and Julie Norman Journey program is the reason why I chose to…read morecontinue having my kids at Springs Charter School. They helped my kids thrive with self esteem and soar academically. They are those teachers that truly roots and believes in your children and self sacrificing support to us parents. They are the teachers I wish I had growing up. The kind of teachers your kids will look back and be forever grateful for. I hope Springs Charter School gives these two extraordinary women the bonus or raise they deserve. They are the pillars in our community that even the City Mayor, Dr.Hermsmeyer, & Governing Boards of Springs Charter School should knowledge and give due credit to their most compassionate, empowering, and exceptional teachers. Mrs Erica Nevares and Mrs Julie Norman we are both the heart of our learning community and educational rockstars.

Great school in a great community. The parents are always taking part in whatever activities the…read moreschool is partaking in. All of the teachers my kids have had, have been great. A few days a week, they do 100 mile club runs in the morning. It promotes physical activities for the children and also the parents, since they're allowed to participate as well. There could be a better process to picking up the kids, but this is more for the parents than for the school. Some people need to learn how to take turns going into the school for children pick up.

I'm not a parent that really puts much thought into what ratings say when you look up a school. IMO…read morea student will get out of school as much as they put into it and how much the parents do their jobs by making sure their kids do their homework and being actively involved on what's going on with them in and out of the class. With that said I had two sons go through William Collier. My youngest just promoted from 5th grade and is on to middle school. My 13 year old who is entering the 8th grade went preschool through 5th grade and my 10 year old who just promoted to 6th grade went K through 5th. Both my sons really liked WCE. My experience through the years is the front office we're always kind, helpful and friendly. And all the teachers they had seemed to always care for the students. Maybe I'm being a little sentimental but I'm going to miss having a child attending WCE. Thank you for all the fond memories. So...... IF you're one of those parents who just expect to drop their kids off and their kids get straight A's then maybe a private school is more your thing. But if you're heavily involved in your child's daily life in and outside the classroom then WCE will be more than fine. Thank you for the fond memories WCE!

Stay away from this school! Terrible teachers, terrible principal, rude faculty members. Totally…read moreuseless when it comes to getting any kind of problem resolved. Been to the district SEVERAL times and have gotten nowhere. Highly recommend sending your child somewhere else.

Method Schools have been an excellent choice for my high schoolers for summer school electives. The…read moreflexibility of the program allows students to learn at their own pace, which has been a major benefit for our family. The homeroom teachers and the entire teaching staff are fantastic. They communicate clearly, are very responsive, and genuinely want students to succeed. One thing to note is that finals do require students to turn on their webcams for proctoring, but the teachers are very understanding and accommodating throughout the process. Overall, I highly recommend Method Schools for families looking for a supportive, flexible, and student-centered learning experience. Update: Be sure your child takes screenshots of all grades and stays logged into the SmartFox app while using Edmentum as it tracks all activity. My son's midterm later showed as incomplete, even though he had proof and login records. The principal claimed his A grade was a glitch, but we confirmed with the course teacher it was accurate. Only the course and homeroom teachers were able to fix it. Document everything! It really matters.

Our family has been part of Method Schools since 2018. So much has changed, mostly positive, some…read morenegative. Method excels in offering extracurriculars, sports, events, AP, honors and advanced courses. They have Dehesa Method Sports Academy which is tailored towards athletes in San Diego county and they recently started The Academy at Method which is a dual enrollment program designed to offer students an early start in advancing their education by taking college courses while in high school. Method has a lot of potential to be a Blue Ribbon school or even a California Distinguished School. It is a K-12 charter school registered in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified with the California Department of Education. The school primarily offers virtual instruction. Overall my daughter has mixed feelings about her education at Method. As a parent, I appreciate the school's variety of course offerings. I went to a very good high school in OC and I wanted the same for my daughter. If you're considering Method for your child, Method has a yearbook, offers prom, has several yearly events for K-8 and the 9-12 events are mainly led by the high school ASB. As of this review, to my knowledge, Method offers National Honor Society, Hope Squad, Yearbook, and several others high school led clubs. There are some problems that I hope Method improves on. Firstly, lack of transparency. Since Method is primarily online, there should be no question for students or parents on who is leading the school. At an in-person school, most students and parents know who the principal or vice principal is. Most of our time at Method, we didn't know who the principal was. They sometimes call that person the Head of Schools, but you don't know if it's for K-12 or 9-12. Either way, it adds to confusion and distracts from learning. Unfortunately, Method is extremely biased and has double standards. I've experienced this many times, so it's not an isolated issue. Method's administration and teachers don't always respond to an email. Conflict is a part of life and not a fun part; however, when issues need to be addressed, communication is important. Method gets an F in this area. They do not know how to deal with conflict, whether it is with students or parents. Regarding the double standards, the teachers and staff send out emails stating that their meetings are 'mandatory', but it is not fairly applied to all students. Whenever we're told a meeting is mandatory, it's pretty harsh language, 'required' would be more appropriate but nonetheless we attend the meeting. Other students that don't attend are still allowed to participate in the event even if they didn't attend the 'mandatory' meeting which isn't fair. That means the meeting wasn't mandatory after all. My daughter took a college class her junior year but was not given a weighted grade for that class.College classes are more challenging than highschool classes. Regarding AP testing. As of this review, Method does not offer in-person proctoring for their offered AP tests. We are so glad they offer AP tests. It really benefits students so I strongly advocate for it. Unfortunately, Method doesn't really understand how the AP process works. We were told the school would pay the AP testing fee, and we were ecstatic. However, that excitement was short-lived as we realized Method was only supposed to provide us with the College Board AP code, if they would be administering the test. This created a lot of confusion. Since they don't administer the test we had to find a local school with a seat available, and pay $90+ out of pocket for the test, removing the AP code Method gave us. I wish Method had an honor roll system. My daughter worked very hard in high school and achieved 4.0 a couple of semesters and over 3.5 in several other semesters, but didn't receive acknowledgment. She also achieved high scores on the CAASPP test in Science, Math, and English but received no acknowledgment. I've noticed the staff seems intent on doing everything alone without incorporating parents or students. I'm sure they're overwhelmed by doing that. They often speak to parents as if we don't know or understand anything, and they treat us all like we're children. We have valuable contributions. It's frustrating not being heard. I wish I could add more, but this unabridged version is already quite long. I will say the staff and administration is nice and well meaning but they way they do things is extremely frustrating and sometimes backwards. Even the transcript request method is frustrating. They used to include the entire K-12 transcript, and it was like pulling teeth just requesting high school years for the transcript. It shouldn't be like this, especially when it should be expected that colleges only want to see 9-12 grades, not elementary or middle school grades. There's no perfect school. I'm just sharing some of what we've experienced. The flexibility is what kept us there for so long.