We felt so welcomed at the Jesuit Open House in October. So many current students were smiling and…read morewelcoming us onto their campus and into the community they are so proud to be a part of. The teachers, faculty and administration are top notch and show a care and concern you don't get at many local schools.

Have attended my football and baseball games here, cheering my friend's kids on! The set up for…read moresporting events is fantastic - comfortable seating, ability to see everything from the stands, an audio system that is clear and clean restrooms. Jesuit High School is a well rounded, inclusive school with excellent academics, arts and athletics. While the faith component is strong, one does not have to be Catholic to attend. Nor does one have to come from a wealthy family; 25% receive financial aid. They provide a stellar education while teaching students the importance of being a contributing member of society, taking care of themselves while also looking out for and caring about others. Community service is a graduation requirement. Students not only learn about problems Facing today's society,, they are encourage to develop and apply solutions. This should be part of every school's curriculum, imho.

This is a wonderful school. We had a terrific experience with kindergarten and are now going into…read more1st grade. Mrs Hamilton was an absolute joy to work with. We love the diversity as well.

Didn't know going in but seems the teachers are over-expecting of even 3-year old students... This…read morewill be a rant. They expect them to finish "school work" and "assignments" even though they are pre-school and there are no true assignments for that age. (At least there shouldn't be) We had our child in first grade at the beginning of the year and removed him due to many blatant circumstances... one was due to a combined 1st and 2nd grade experience which he wasn't prepared for the combined learning and greatly divided attention based on acumen. They said they treat both separately but we were sent home with homework that was NOT for a first grader. This brings up a greater issue. We believe this school thinks of themselves as a higher/further educational school for bright children. They are not. They give work to children without the teaching/learning they need to actually accomplish the work. Unless you are the culture/lifestyle that also teaches your child at home, your child may be lost or left behind at this school. This has by far been the most "by the book/rules" "school" that I have seen for CHILDREN as young as three years old. Do we really think that three year olds should "finish their homework"? Do three year olds even need homework!? I believe enrolling my son in this school was one of the worst decisions I have made in my raising him to this date. He has been thriving and multitudes happier since attending public school I can't imagine why he hated this school so much.

My three kids have been attending LCS for the past seven years and have loved it. Every teacher…read moregenuinely cares about their students, and the admin is kind and communicative. Kinder through 6th grade has a cohesive curriculum for ELA, history, and math, and high school offers dual college/high school credit for science, math, and foreign language. The campus is huge with a full-size gym, a soccer field, track, and sanctuary. The elementary wing has its own library as well. I'm thankful that my kids have had a Christ-centered education and have made friends that are as close as family.

As an fyi, this school does not have a standard set of curriculum for use across grade levels, nor…read moreis it run by anyone with significant experience in education. This leads to tremendous gaps in achievement among students, across grade levels, despite hiding behind the veil of "accreditation". This also leads to a noticeable under-valuation of teachers, as they are the ones to jump through hoops in an attempt to meet every child where they are at. The administration remains blissfully ignorant in how they can make improvements to the quality of education at this school, but makes a good show of it in interactions with parents. Don't fall for the banter, and put your money towards a real, superior education elsewhere.

We love this school! St Cecilia offers a great curriculum, caring staff and an amazing community.read more

My family has been welcomed with open arms by the community here at St. Cecilia. I have had nothing…read morebut positive experiences from the students, parents, teachers, and staff. The principal is supportive, compassionate, and professional. The teachers care deeply about their students and create dynamic lessons that engage the students. I am so happy to be a part of this community and look forward to having both of my kids here through 8th grade.

I call portland home for some reason. it's not really my home though. i was born in korea and first…read moremoved to los angeles and went to elementary there. I moved to oregon and finished all my primary education, came back to so cal for college and have been here ever since. i've lived in la longer than anywhere else. yet why do i call oregon home? maybe i don't want to be an angeleno. or maybe home is where you go to high school? whenever i am home in beaverton, oregon. i tend to drive around my area to see how things have changed and i always drive by sunset. i slow down and lower my window and just linger and look at the sign about the new game, or school play and let it all come back to me. how i remember high school and how it really was, is probably 2 different things. i thought i was a character, memorable. i remember speaking to mr. shlegal, a teacher i really got along with, a lot of time had passed but he didn't remember me. he was sorry but told me class clowns like me come through ever year. i remember mr. coply my ap econ and ap history teacher. i saw him some place and he didn't recognize me. i thought i was an econ and history prodigy but probably one of me every year... though one person i swear does recognize me is my old wrestling coach, coach parker. haha i always got this notion he still holds a grudge when i quit the team my senior year. whats funny is i still wrestle and compete to this very day, but now its more like ufc (not useful funny cool but ultimate fighting championship) style. i remember when westview was built and our school looked old and small and they took half our students and all our best athletes...freakin westview!!! i remember friends becoming enemies, friends being separated, because of new school boundaries... i remember break dancing in the halls. listening to my walkman at all times. wearing my letterman's jacket as a badge of honor and pride. pride... some kids hate their high school, or their experience. high school was rough. but needed to make me who i am. i made life long friends i still talk to, not a lot of people can say that. my best friend from then is my best friend now. my car from then is my car still. hey who says sam can't keep a long term relationship! i even still wrestler dammit haha. i still got school pride. i remember blushing when girls used to ask me for my jackets or if i could show them a move, or for me to dance a lil bit. i remember making home movies with my friends with hopes of becoming a filmmaker. i remember writing a lot. i remember picking on a lot of other people and smacking kids around. the bullied becomes the bully sometimes. i remember smoking behind the school, i remember drinking at my friends house and falling in love with liquor. I remember catcher in the rye and robert cormier books and the great gatsby and ethan frome and crime and punishment and so many more. i remember garretty and zinn. i remember warm summers eating outside, laughing, and care free eating orange creamcicles. before i was an adult. i was a human being. it was almost idyllic, or thats how i remember it. i remember what it felt like to be at home. i remember pride. sunset apollos.

Went here as a spectator for a "visitor" football team. The place seemed quite welcoming and…read morepleasant. I had heard all sorts of things about being a visiting spectator for high school football events and this was nothing like any of that...

You're not really going to make a choice about schools based on a review from Yelp, right? Go…read morevisit the school, check out their website, attend a game or play or lecture. Even a monthly parent-school meeting will show you the possibilities and opportunities that your child could glean from OES. The summer program offerings are a great place to start--look into it. While you're at it, sign your child up for an enrichment learning activity. We loved meeting the middle school drama teacher and the varsity basketball coach through summer camps. Want to see inspired teaching and learning? Make an appointment to visit classrooms and chat with teachers and students. It will be worth your effort. Maybe you've heard the cliche about schools and teachers and fellow students that help children discover and envision themselves in new, amazing ways. In our experience, that movie cliche holds true. Our son loves his learning experiences here. Even with a minimum of a 90 minute round trip commute to and from school, he looks forward to school every day and leaves at year's end with a deeper understanding of himself, his responsibilities as a human, and of a deep respect for others around him.

This School is The best The teachers are so kind. And they teach you about kindness…read moreYou should definitely go to school

This school is so special! It's apparent how caring they are from your first contact with Brittany…read morein Admissions, to the front desk, to each and every teacher you encounter. My daughter has absolutely blossomed there thanks to her amazing teacher Mrs Mickel that goes above and beyond to teach these girls (and boys) how to conduct themselves responsibly and with accountability. You won't find this at most schools. I could go on and on... the science lab is so unique for K and up.. I just love this school!

This has been a great school for our daughter. She is flourishing there. We love the staff and…read moreteachers who are friendly and competent and all about our kids. They create and fun learning environment.

Our oldest daughter started pre-K GIS this September. She is a rather shy child, so we are so happy…read moreto see how within a couple of weeks the teachers worked their way into her heart. She actually felt comfortable enough to sit in a circle in her class and sing a song on her own- something she has never done before. I love the things she gets taught and tells us about at home. Highly recommend!

I go to Mini's Playgroup on Wednesdays and Fridays with my son. We started going when he was 6…read moreweeks old and will continue until he is ready for preschool. Mini's is amazing and I whole heartedly recommend parents/grandparents/etc. to bring their newborn to 3 year olds for this weekly playgroup even if you don't plan on having your children attend the school. It's very relaxed and you can come to as many or as few playgroups as you want. We sing songs in German, read books, have playtime that includes fun activities and gym time, and more. It's a wonderful way for new moms to get out of the house in a controlled and clean environment. And I'm sure once the kids get a bit older, a great place to get some fun activities in without the mess at home. I've found it so helpful to get myself speaking more German at home to my little one and he LOVES going every week.