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K. L. Carver Elementary School - Last Girl Scout meeting of the school year!

K. L. Carver Elementary School

(7 reviews)

The racism, bullying & harassment was so bad here I had to pull my child out of this school for the…read morefinal month of the year and enroll him in another elementary school to finish the year. My son is African American and we do not use the racism word lightly. I enrolled my son here under emergency enrollment as an evacuee from the Eaton fires for 2 1/2 months (as a 5th grader). He was well liked and adjusted at his previous school but it was overall unsafe to remain there due to toxicity & my son's medical condition. We were initially excited as Carver's reputation online touted it as top tier in education. We received a very nice tour; the staff was kind and helpful adding to our excitement. Keep in mind, my son has never had any physical altercations, behavioral incidents, disruptions, or unpleasant encounters prior to his enrollment at Carver.. On the second day of his attendance he was assaulted by 2 children on a field trip. No adults witnessed it. During the year, he had been called everything from " Monkey" to "fried chicken". Both the Teacher and principal were made privvy to all situations. (The principal actually defended the children calling my child a "monkey" unprovoked because of the "zodiac". The children were mean and isolating towards him. Class seating arrangements had to be changed because the children he was initially seated with, became increasingly unkind & aggressive towards my son. There was no appreciable reprimand or consequence for any of the racial slurs hurled at my child, even after administrators had sent home a routine behavioral contract. This contract plainly stated layered consequences for inappropriate behaviors to all 5th grade students (a contract that was violated by several students against my child and the punishments were not upheld). The final straw is when my child was punched in the chest by the class president after calling him a "monkey" on a separate field trip. I immediately came to the office to demand actions be taken so that my son could receive some form of justice. The principle essentially shoo'd me away due to a tour of prospective families occurring in earshot of me vocalizing my concerns. Not only did the principal of the school disregard my concerns, he called my child's old principle to see if my child had any prior issues or incidents (he found that my child was a model student). Why would you call his prior school to find dirt when my son is the victim? The principal's solution to this debacle was to have my son's biggest bully ,the class president, (yes the same one who punched him and called him a racial slur) become my child's "MENTOR". I dis-enrolled him the next day into a whole different school district with a month left to go. This incident occurred almost a year ago (2025)...The ONLY reason I'm posting this now is because my son found a school shirt today from Carver elementary in his closet and with tears in his eyes asked if we could get rid of it. His heart is still broken from his time there, as is mine. I suspect he'll carry a hole in the heart for the rest of his life because of this teaching institution and how nobody cared enough to protect him or seek justice on his behalf. Teaching is not just about math science reading etc.... We must also teach the children to treat each other with love and respect. We're all different but we're all humans. I hope significant changes have been made & no other family has to endure what we experienced in our time at Carver.

Personally I love this school for my kids! Their principal takes great pride and love for the…read moreschool! Mr. Caldwell is very friendly and wonderful to the kids and staffs and well basically everyone really haha! But their teachers really care for their students which is what made me feel at ease under their care! I know my kids will get the best education and attention they need to strive in the future! Such wonderful staffs there and volunteers as well! I also love how this school always have something going on to keep the kids engaged and helps their mind always working! I highly recommend this school if you live in this district. If not it maybe difficult to get your child in this school because there's a long I mean long waiting list! Which makes perfect sense since I feel they are the best! Second to none! Hands down! Thanks Carver!

Saints Felicitas & Perpetua Catholic School - Main Entrance of School Building

Saints Felicitas & Perpetua Catholic School

(18 reviews)

SSFP is an amazing school community. We feel so fortunate to have found this school when our son…read morestarted 6th grade. He is now in 8th grade and ready for high school! The students welcomed him with open arms. The teachers have provided a rich and rigorous academic program that has prepared him for high school. The families made us feel at home. If you want a great education and a welcoming and supportive community for you and your child, enroll at Saints Felicitas & Perpetua Catholic School.

I've been sending my child to this school for many years, and it's truly been a blessing. When we…read morefirst enrolled, there were around 250 students, but like many schools, enrollment dropped after COVID. While that was hard to see, the school has grown into something even more special. What makes this place stand out is its intimate and caring community. Every child and staff member knows each other by name, and they genuinely care for one another. Friendships here grow from genuine kindness and love, reflecting the core values of a Catholic education. Because of the small class sizes, teachers are able to give each student so much individual attention--it truly feels like a gift. The academic support is outstanding, and students thrive because they get the time and focus they need. Beyond academics, kids here learn to be kind, polite, and caring. Some may view this as a sheltered environment, but I believe kids deserve a safe and loving place to grow. Childhood should be about nurturing their hearts and minds--there's plenty of time later to face life's pressures. Let kids be kids; the challenges of adulthood will come soon enough. If you're considering this school, I encourage you to talk to the other parents. It's a place where children not only receive excellent academic preparation but also grow into compassionate and grounded individuals. Tuition is fair, especially considering the small class sizes and the level of personal attention students receive.

Clairbourn School

Clairbourn School

(20 reviews)

Both of my children have attended Clairbourn School for over 6 years, and they have thoroughly…read moreenjoyed their time there. I am immensely grateful that they have developed leadership skills and become proficient public speakers during their time at the school. The supportive and kind staff have played a crucial role in nurturing their confidence. Additionally, Clairbourn offers ample opportunities for students to explore various interests, making it an ideal choice for parents seeking a well-rounded education for their children.

We were very fortunate to have our daughter join Clairbourn's Junior Pre-K Class led by Mrs Rankin…read moreand her TA, Ms Macchi. My daughter was attending a Montessori school prior to our looking into Clairbourn, and I felt that she needed more opportunities to perk her growing curiosity in life. Clairbourn School definitely has an abundant resources and opportunities to provide! What really made me so happy about switching over to Clairbourn was their strong emphasis on teaching and instilling kindness and respect for one another. Clairbourn also really felt like a family, a very caring and welcoming community. Every event they put on is so carefully thought out. Their back-to-school STEM event was amazing, the Grandparents/Parents Appreciation Days were so special, their Entrepreneur/Family BBQ was so much fun and their Christmas Show production was so well put-together. Unfortunately COVID hit us all by surprise in March 2020. I applaud how quickly Mrs Rankin learned and adapted to providing a virtual learning setting for the remainder of the school year. She personally dropped off weekly activity kits for my daughter and surprised us with a photo book at the end of the year with snapshots of our daughter's remote learning journey. We were looking forward to joining Ms Rubio's Pre-K class this past year, but due to LA County's Safer at Home mandate, their preschool was not able to open for in-person learning for Fall 2020. In the meantime, their head of school, Dr Patzlaff, and their lower school director, Mrs Paciorek, were very attentive and provided guidance on age appropriate activities our kids could engage in and continue in their development. They've been very communicative throughout this past year and very flexible and understanding of each family's situation. Your child will be loved at Clairbourn School--200%! You will have no doubts.

Washington George Elementary School

Washington George Elementary School

(6 reviews)

I attended this school from 1959 until 1963. Mr. Coaklee was the principal back then. He was truly…read morea good man who kept bees and had a great garden. I was chosen with several other students to be on T.V. for a educational show. Ms. Adam was my teacher for this event. I remember the day JFK was killed by his limo driver was pretty surreal. Teachers were crying and we went home early. I also remember the smog was so horrific during the warmer time of year that we'd also be sent home early. The air smelled like rotten eggs, and you couldn't see more than a half mile. I'm grateful that I was able to attend school back when education was the emphasis, and not the way it is today.

The tearchers and other staff at Washington is great . The only thing that is awful there is the…read morehealth assistance staff. in nursing office. My kid fell and had a fracture in her elbow. However, she decided to sent my kid back to the classroom. She did not even bother to reach out to me or sent any note home to inform me about the incident. And then later during the conference with the principle, she tried to defend for herself . She claimed that she is not a RN and therefore, she cannot perform any assessment on student . So irresponsible! I wonder how she made her judgement to send my kid back to classroom if she cannot do any basic focus assessment ?! It is definitely lack of communication with parents. It must be the parents to make a decision whether or not to pick up their kids when incident occurs; because clearly the health assistance staff cannot assess !!!

Waverly School

Waverly School

(11 reviews)

My daughter got into Waverly via the ISA Scholarship, so if you are concerned about tuition fees,…read morethis is an option for students who have the academics to get in. She has only been there a month or so, but she has already begun to bloom as a person, which is what we wanted for her. She has the grades and the work ethic to do well at any school, but we felt Waverly was right for her because of its commitment to a progressive and inclusive community (not just the curriculum, but that's a big part of it). Kids will not be left behind if they are introverted or neurodivergent, or are from a different socioeconomic background, or a different ethnicity or are part of LGTBQ+, all of which can be factors that lead to isolation at other schools. Not at Waverly--here, they are nurtured and encouraged to develop into themselves without any sort of judgment that you'd find elsewhere. Classes are small and full of tremendously interesting material. Kids get experience with arts and literature they would never have heard of at other schools. Ok, and my daughter texts us from time to time about the long lunch times she gets; she considers that a huge plus. I have been asking the school teachers and administrators some questions on my own, and they are true experts in their fields. Anyhow, that's what we have experienced so far in a nutshell. I wish I had known about this school earlier!

I didn't think it possible for middle and high school years to be as calm & joyful as our…read moreexperience at Waverly --though fair warning: if you want your MS & HS students to have 3-4 hours of daily homework, Waverly is not the right school for you! -Small class sizes -Progressive learning (--not endless tests and excessive homework!!) -Teachers who know your kids and what they need - adapting their workload to push them at the right pace and depth of learning -Supportive engaging sports program (-not intensely competitive & exclusive) -12th graders who voluntarily hang out with 9th & 10th graders -Head of School in 2nd year making thoughtful changes -$4M donation led to buying building next door -Strong tuition assistance program -Organic farm for education and fun Our first daughter joined in 6th grade and enjoyed it so much our other two daughters joined the next year. We are in our 3rd year at Waverly and love the teachers, administrators, students & families in this community.

Willard Elementary School - elementaryschools - Updated May 2026

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