Prospective families should be aware that the Executive Director does not operate in true…read morepartnership with parents. When concerns are raised, communication is handled in a dismissive manner rather than through collaboration or dialogue. Parent input is acknowledged superficially, key points are bypassed, and agreements made at the classroom level are not upheld at the executive level. After receiving an assessment that did not accurately reflect our child's abilities (completed less than two months into enrollment), we raised concerns about the lack of context, narrative, and communication. The teachers acknowledged the assessment was not an accurate reflection of her capabilities and agreed it should be updated to reflect her short acclimation period and current capabilities. However, when this was escalated to the Executive Director, those agreements were disregarded. Rather than updating the assessment as discussed, leadership insisted on singling out a child instead of correcting an administrative misstep. Requests to simply revise the original assessment with accurate context were dismissed. When we expressed concern about the long-term academic implications of having an inaccurate student record, we were dismissed. The Executive Director superficially acknowledged our concerns, and reasonable requests were met with inflexibility rather than problem-solving. A school's culture is shaped from the top. If families are leaving, leadership may want to reflect on how parent advocacy is received and addressed.

We recently transferred our 2.5-year-old from a highly regarded preschool in Playa Vista to…read moreBroadoaks, and the difference has been night and day. While there was nothing "wrong" with the previous school on paper, we never saw the kind of joy, excitement, and emotional connection to the environment that we now see every single day. Our son comes home telling us stories about his teachers and friends, and he literally doesn't want to leave when we pick him up. The teachers at Broadoaks have been so kind, nurturing, and patient with him (and he is very high energy!). It's clear they truly care about their students and create a supportive environment where kids can thrive. We are so grateful for the warmth and dedication of the Broadoaks staff--it has made our move to Whittier that much sweeter knowing our child is in such good hands.

Came here for a bball tournament. It was fun, packed, and we had 3 games going full court in the…read moregymnasium. Not enough parking though, but you can find some on the street.

The auditorium is really nice and big!! My daughter has…read moreperformed here many times.. UNFORTUNATELY they have these stupid memorable metal tags on each individual arm rest which makes it soooo uncomfortable to have your arms on... its like what's the sense in have arm rest when you can't use them.. and don't even let me get started with the seats... Back ache galoreeee!!! Why can't the city spend money on the elementary schools and the high school ... Supposedly it's a better area/ district ... my rear end!!!

I believe my class reunion is coming up...sometime soon...isn't it?…read moreI actually have no idea . . . My memory is horrible... . . . alright, after looking up information, I am pretty sure it's a few years from now...

I would not recommend this school to other families. My daughter's experience here has been deeply…read moredisappointing and, at times, distressing. Several teachers have treated her in ways that felt more intimidating than supportive, which has made attending school incredibly difficult for her. We also reached out to the counseling staff for help, but unfortunately, the support we hoped for never materialized. Instead of feeling heard or assisted, my daughter left those interactions feeling even more uncomfortable and discouraged. As a result, she has developed significant anxiety tied directly to her experience with the staff. School should be a place where children feel safe, encouraged, and supported in their growth. That has not been our experience. I strongly urge other parents to carefully consider whether this environment would be the right fit for their child.

A True Blessing for Our Family…read more Carden Academy has truly been a blessing for our two children. We came from a Catholic school and had been trying to make the transition to Carden for some time, but the difference in monthly tuition always made us hesitate. Eventually, we decided that prioritizing our children's education, smaller classroom sizes, and individualized attention was worth the sacrifice--and from the very first day, we knew we had made the right decision. One of the biggest differences we noticed was how much our children are actually learning and engaging. We wanted a school where they weren't simply completing assignments on an iPad or relying heavily on programs like i-Ready, but where they were being truly taught, challenged, and encouraged to think. At Carden, our kids are reading actual books, writing, participating, and receiving the personal attention they need to grow academically and confidently. Mrs. Carrion and the entire Carden staff are absolutely amazing. They genuinely care about the children and take the time to know their students and their families. The environment is warm, personal, and welcoming, and the staff is always approachable. Our daughter is only 4 years old, and we are amazed by how well she can already express herself and communicate her thoughts. Watching both of our children grow in confidence, independence, and academics has made every sacrifice completely worth it. I'm so excited to continue making this investment in their education because I can see how hard they both work--and I truly believe the high expectations, strong academics, and personal attention at Carden are helping them become stronger, more confident students. We are so grateful we made the decision to choose Carden Academy. It truly feels like our children are exactly where they are meant to be! thank you Carden

Carden Academy of Whittier has been an incredible place for our family. What sets this school apart…read moreis its commitment to academic excellence while still nurturing each child as an individual. The teachers truly know their students and invest in both their educational and personal growth. The curriculum is rigorous and prepares students exceptionally well for high school and beyond. At the same time, the school emphasizes character, responsibility, respect, and confidence--qualities that are just as important as academics. Communication with families is excellent, and the administration is approachable, caring, and genuinely dedicated to the success of every student. The campus has a warm, family-like atmosphere where children are encouraged to challenge themselves while feeling supported. If you're looking for a private school that combines strong academics, high expectations, and a caring community, I highly recommend Carden Academy of Whittier. We are grateful to be part of such a special school.

This is the most awesome middle school ever! We had so many cholos and cholas. It was like damned…read moreif picked on their PE team, damned if you weren't. Either way, 5th period PE always sucked because it was consistently hot as balls by the time we got out there. And I had 5th period both years ... I mean who likes to go through puberty so early? But once upon a rainy 5th period PE, my teacher selected me, Sadeer and Diahnna to go out and collect the soccer cones off the field. As good little robots, we agreed. The rest of the class remained inside a classroom on the other side of campus. It was cold and we were drenched ... AND we all had to go pee. We waited outside the locker room and then looked at each other. Sadeer: Who has the key? Diahnna: I don't. Me: I don't either. Sadeer: Sh*t, we have to go get it. Who wants to go? Me: I don't know but hurry up! I've got to go pee. Diahnna: So do I. Sadeer: Shhhhhhh .... hahaha. Ok, ok shhhhh .... Me: SHUT UP SADEER! GO GET THE KEY. Sadeer: Ok, ok. I'll go get it. (5 minutes later after being in the rain and getting COMPLETELY wet.) Sadeer: Ok, I've got the key. Shhhhhh ... hahaha. Shhhhhh .... Diahnna & Me (jumping up and down to hold it in): Hurry up!! We got to pee! Sadeer: Well, geez. So do I! Just relax. Shhhhh .... hahahaha. Don't go pee in your pants now ... Me thinking to myself as Sadeer unlocks the door: Sh*t. Too Late. So the other girls flee to the bathroom and I just stroll because guess what? ... no more urgency. After that incident, I wrapped my jacket around my pants and inconspicuously walk to the classroom where we joined the rest of the PE(e) class. All I could think was for once, THANK GOD IT'S 5TH PERIOD. One more class to go. After I got up from my 5th period seat ... I remember thinking "wow! I didn't know wooden seats soaked up that pee smell so well." But guess what? Any kind of embarrassment went away after I got home ... only because my mom knew how to express the exact words of comfort. Me: Mommy ... I peed in my pants today. Mommy: That's ok ... everyone does it.

Very good school, good communication between parents teachers and students. My kids are motivated…read moreand excited about attending class everyday!

HORRIBLE! DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS TO THIS SCHOOL!!! My kid came back from school drained my kid had…read moreso much work to do that it was even overwhelming me and my kids after school program was also horrible because i tried to call my kid be he wouldn't answer he said they take away phones if we bring it out i find that weird because i think our children should be able to have their phones out during the after school program and also its super unsanitary My kid found a whole family of roaches in his science teachers classroom his name is Mr.lang and in the bathroom there is no thing to separate the urinals and the stall is broken he said that the lock doesn't work and if somebody just gave it a light tap it would open exposing the kid using it. teachers are super mean such as Mr.Almaguar he yelled at my kid for sneezing like WHAT why?! My kid ended up crying because of it PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR KID HERE AND DO YOUR BEST TO NOT SUPPORT IT AT ALL

Staff very friendly and communication beter me as a parent and my son teachers are very good so…read moremany platforms for us to communicated with each other and rhe Aeries portal is the best way to keep inform.

I can speak to their Health Academy at this s hook. It is a truly amazing program that works to…read moreprepare students for an occupation in the Health Field. It is a strong program with good community support. The students who attend the program secure spots of employment and higher education. The faculty truly care about the students and the desire for them to be successful.

I love this school. My son started Kinder there and he has learned so much. He enjoys going to…read moreschool. His teacher Mrs. Tippitt is such a great teacher, she makes things fun for the kids.

They have a new principal for 2014 school year. I had high hopes for this school when my child…read morestarted kinder but admin and the people who work at front desk are rude. Several times I needed assistance and all I got was a smart ass attitude or they were too busy. They always make you write down your information and possibly get back to you. They do not care for the parents concerns. I wish the old principal was there because he actually reassured you in any situation regarding your child. Over all not good school!

Great school. Has over 200 murals. All student done. Great electives: art, band, dance, robotics,…read moreetc. The school is an A California Distinguished School and has a PBIS school. It has 1:1 I-pads for students and has showed student academic growth in past years. State of the art classes that have been remodeled. Offers after school sports program. Great school to attend!

I gave this school a chance because i had such a good experience with Orange Grove up the street…read more Im not pleased with the counselors there or the principles. They let children continue to go the school without detention or Expulsion after they assaulted other students. They often bother Norwalk police for help and theyre not responsible for that area. Pico Rivera is and it's to the point, they said take care your own problems. I visited 3 police stations after my son was violated by another student and was given no guarantee my son would be okay. The day it happened, the principal wasn't going to tell me, she was going to wait the next day. What the fuck!!! Im not happy with the speech therapy there compared to his old elementary school either. Im now homeschooling my son now.

Education and community- wise, EWSD is an excellent district! But district- wide, they have all…read morethese weird planning days and schools are off- A LOT of days!! If you are a working single- parent, and have no immediate family or friends you can hassle for a child care, prepare to lose your job because you will be requesting for a lot of days off if your child is attending this district. This is aside from early dismissal days.

I'm very frustrated at the fact that your principal doesn't call parents back when there was an…read moreassault on my child. I'm glad I can be ignored but had it been his daughter, this situation would have a different outcome I'm assuming. I'm calling the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to report the since the perpetrator gets more empathy than the victim. I hope I get a call Monday from Principal Cunningham about the matter..