Great building! Very open. Lots of restrooms for women plus very clean.read more

I went to TCSJ and was finishing up as they were getting the accreditation for WASC…read more I worked the whole time that I was getting my bachelors and my teaching credential that took three years for special ed. I had already checked, before I was going to go to teachers college, about the bachelors. At that time, they were able to have districts back you for going to get your bachelors, I don't know if that's still true. And then after your bachelors, get your teaching credentials. Regardless, TCSJ works very hard to make sure that you are able to do the program. And yes, you do make sacrifices to work during the day and go to school at night especially for three years. At graduation, it was mentioned how hard that we had to work to get to where we were at that moment. That is totally true. You have to make sacrifices if you want something bad enough, and I did want my credentials. I think first you have to decide what it is you want before you go ahead and do it and know that it is going to take time out of your life to accomplish something in 1 to 3 years that's going to benefit you for the rest your life. Is it worth it to you? It was to me.

If you are getting you BA in Education, be prepared to find a different credential program because…read morethis one won't accept you. I didn't find out until I walked in with all of my paperwork to register. And the ladies at the front desks were not very helpful or polite. I am researching another program where the administrators have so far been incredibly knowledgable, helpful and friendly.

Oh how much i hated coming to this school sometimes you seriously get some teachers that actually…read morecare and the rest they Just worry about the bad kids and forget about the good ones , its always so unorganized i remember my senior year having to STAY IN DETENTION also know as ALC class because they didn't have my schedule and didn't know where to put me,why I'm in punishment class because you are unorganized. It is so beautiful now with remodeling but i wouldn't be that fooled from the looks your still in the east side and have to put up with all the drama and ghetto people who cause problems for you and some that wanna disturb the class if you decide to come here get into IB or TLC where you get teachers that care and students to actually motivated to graduate and want to go to college, i wish i would have i regret it ever since.

My children are still doing well in the Ib program but I needed to speak to an Assistant Principal…read moreregarding an issue. I spoke to Mr. Taylor (I believe is his name) and was passed over to Ms. Gayle. She wasn't professional at all, actually quite rude! Spoke with a negative attitude and shouldn't be working around children because she comes off very COLD, not caring or sympathetic at all! Too bad they don't appreciate the good kids that go there! If my children didn't already have good friends there we would be off to a better school! Wouldn't recommend going there for 6-8th grade either, when my child finished 8th grade they didn't get to go to Great America or really do anything special for the 8th graders at all. Just a short pathetic ceremony that the staff appeared bored at and ready to go home! Too bad, I wanted to like this school!!!

Located in downtown Stockton and ranked as one of the best high schools in California. This is not…read moreyour ordinary school and the curriculum is no joke. The academic standards are high, the work is tough and the students that attend this school are among the brightest. It's a small school with teachers that are ready and willing to give the students one on one help when needed and are available via e-mail or to meet in person. Something I greatly appreciate. My son is now a junior and I will miss this place and the incredible staff once he graduates.

This school is one of the best schools nationwide. They prepare their students for what is up…read moreahead. There is no playing around on this school because even summer my kids are still doing homework for next grade level that they are going to be in. The teachers and staff are exceptional. They are very knowledgeable on their job and can be easily reachable by email or in person. This school's curriculum will drill your brain. There are a lot of studying going on but if you need help they will not hesitate to help you out.

Went here for one year and it was not too bad. Didn't really like that Ms. Kelly ladyread more

Back in 84' parents had to sleep out on the street to get into this public school. Which meant that…read morethe school attracted kids with parents who cared and teachers that wanted to teach the kids of parents that cared. This was a time when public school in Stockton was in high demand. Pops slept out there for 4 days to get me in. Somehow in 1985, sleeping on the street was deemed "unfair" and the school became a traditional public school, opened to any kid with a pulse. Now, I've seen people sleep on the street before. Waiting for concert tickets, homeless, just plain tired. Whatever the reason I have never thought to myself " That looks nice, I'd like to sleep on the street but I can't. Hey you there...yeah you..... sleeping on the street. That's "unfair" of you for being miserable and not getting a good nights sleep and although I'm unwilling to do the same I do have the time to petition the schoolboard and prevent this "unfair" practice of waiting in line for 4 days via "street sleeping" to get my kid in school." Side note: Prior to 1984 you didn't have to sleep on the street if you were a close friend of Principle Coffee who let in the his friends kids automatically. We weren't. (Fucker) After enrollment I began my first day of school. Terrible experience. Especially when Stacey Carter told me at lunch that tuna fish smelled and that I was gross. It took me 15 yrs to get back on the horse and eat some albacore. Since I wouldn't wear shoes with laces or pants that weren't sweats mom tried to compensate by putting me in a izod shirt with a collar. Which only made me look homeless. You know how homeless people sometimes have one piece of clothing thats just too nice and looks out of place when compared to the rest of their clothes. i.e. Drunken man in an unbuttoned ripped windbreaker, filthy tight jeans and bandana but has brand new polished Sperry deck shoes w/ tassels. My homeless style continued through grammer school until highschool where uniforms were mandatory. No joke. Ask Ben: http://smartestmanalive.yelp.com There are two kinds of white kids at public schools in Stockton. Those with ethnic last names and those without. Even if you were albino but had a last name like "Ramirez" you were free from beatings, harassment, name-calling and the usual rough housing. Because of course no one with an ethnic last name was considered white. (Ask Ben) http://smartestmanalive.yelp.com I was the other type of white guy. Especially during recess. Ah recess. Time for a little physical activity...outdoors...fresh air. More like a time to let all the crack babies out all at once and let them kill each other. Seriously there were skirmishes or for sake of a better word brawls everyday. Why ? Cause none of the kids brought food and the school lunch provided was so gross that I wouldn't feed it to a dog. Nothing crazier than 250 kids hungrey for food and fighting. (This was also back when public schools had dedicated smoke lounges so all the teachers would smoke a pack and half in a effort to try and kill themselves before lunch ended and we returned to class) 1990 was the best year of all due to a teachers strike. It was the usual bullshit about more money, more benefits, larger smoking lounges, free cigarettes.... blah, blah, blah. Luckily neither side could agree for 3 weeks so we got a huge jump start on summer. Yes !!! (Who else has been to the waterslides in the Costco parking lot 10 days in a row? Me.) In 4th grade we met Webster Slaugher a wide reciever for the Browns. I had absolutley no idea who he was. Turns out he not only had an awesome last name but, was a 2 time pro-bowler and and related to Ms. Wyatt, our 4th grade teacher. Then in 5th grade we had to donate out clothes for the 2nd time to Armando's family cause his dumb fuck dad burned the house down (again). This time he left hot coals in a paper bag on the carpet and went to the store. Future Darwin Award Winner huh? In sixth grade we went to Science camp. The highlight had next to nothing to do with Science. Seeing what would happen if a close friend of mine could keep a bet to not shit for the entire week was far more compeling. Turns out he kept the bet and nothing that cool happened. Seventh and eight grade was spent hoping that the glue and staples we jammed into the door locks would postpone class for at least a half hour.

Had a ToastMasters contest here today!…read more Great venue. Lots of seating and table to accomodate our group. Clean bathrooms. Toilet paper, paper towels, handsoap! Vending machines in the Kitchen!! There is a stove top, sink, and tables and chairs in kitchen, too.

TOASTMASTERS!!, You can never go wrong with the utilization of a state office for a Toastmasters…read morecompetition. This was a fun filled event of humorous speeches and evaluations. Everytime, I come to these meetings, inspiration just fills the air.

I went there this year and had to transfer out because the bullying and because every boy made me…read moreuncomfortable they talked about raping baby and kids or raping people as jokes or saying weird shit about each other. You should not force your child to have to go through the trauma that French Camp gives you. Not to mention there's a lot of fights and people getting jumped. 3 kids followed another kid home and jumped him. I went there from kindergarten to the first 2 months of 8th grade before I just couldn't be there without crying and having panic attacks before I went to a better school. This school needs to be shut down 100%. Horrible school

I volunteer at the school in first grade. I help the Teacher with math. The students are happy to…read morebe there. Nice staff to.

After many months of being outcasted by this nightmare of a place I am ready to share my…read moreexperience. This is my experience as a parent to other parents, I am not in need of a response from any person affiliated with this place. The director and the owner lady (her picture is seen here as owner) are fake frauds. They smile and say all the correct things until they no longer like you. When attempts were made to work directly with the teacher, it seemed great, but not to these two ladies, next day I was asked by them to meet so they could tell me bluntly we are going to dismiss you and your child from our center, sign here, let's go collect your child's items. Okay bye! A household with two working foster parents. This was a foster child. Oh yeah, It was a no go to have a county social worker visit child at the site...huge red flag. Can't begin to express the hardship they made me go through when asked if my child could be given albuterol for asthma. Christian compassion?! What a joke. I pray their ministry is better than the practice of their child care center. God bless this place, for they know not what they do.

I rarely write reviews, but when credit needs to be given, I make it a point to do so. Our daughter…read morehas been attending Refuge Christian Preschool since November 2023, and I must emphasize that both my wife and I are very protective--some might even say too protective. In fact, I am often referred to as a helicopter mom. Initially, we planned to homeschool our daughter because we believed we were the only ones who could ensure her safety and care. However, as she grew older, we noticed her longing for more social interaction, especially since her sister is significantly older, and the only time she was really able to socialize with children her age was during Sunday classes at church. So, we decided to look around and see if we could find a place that felt right. After some research and a few school tours, we found Refuge. The school administrator, Lisa, was absolutely welcoming and wonderful. Based on our impression, their mission statement, and feedback from our daughter, we decided to enroll her. Fast forward to today, I must express how completely satisfied we are--actually, satisfied is an understatement. We are beyond pleased with the amazing people dedicating their time to our daughter and all the kiddos! The level of love from the director, Ms. Dina, and teachers Ms. Jodene, Ms. Alexis, and Ms. Natalie is something every parent prays for when leaving their child in the hands of someone else. They are excellent at communicating with parents, go above and beyond to make the kiddos feel safe, and the special events they create are truly magical. I am the kind of person who is an overthinker and can usually point out anything that is not right, or tend to correct things that are not being done as I would do them when it comes to our children. But with the nurturing teachers that our little girl has and Ms. Dina overseeing it all, I can honestly say there hasn't been any cause for concern. I actually feel a sense of ease dropping her off at school every morning, and for me that is definitely saying a lot!!! Some highlights for us include the growth we've seen in our daughter, the excitement she shows when she tells us about her day, and the scriptures she learns and recites. There are so many amazing things I could say about Refuge, Ms. Dina, Ms. Jodene, and Ms. Alexis, but the best testament is that our daughter genuinely loves them, and that means everything to us! We've been happy with many decisions we've made, but enrolling our daughter at Refuge is by far one of the best!