Please save your child from this! If you're thinking about enrolling your child into this school…read moreplease read this review before so, I have been at this school since I was in TK and my sister too. It used to be a good school that kids enjoyed but now it's like prison. Many kids in all different grades suffer from bullying and harassment. My last year there which was in 5th grade because I couldn't go there anymore even if it was last year there. I was harassed by a kid who would tell girls just dirty stuff and the principal would just not do anything ,we got the police involved and she would constantly try to hide from them to the point that the case closed due to this. The kids parents that harassed me even followed a kid home and started telling him stuff and the dad even brought his own kid to fight a kid that didn't want anything to do with him. I was told by the principal that "what happens in this school stay in this school". Which was a big no, kids should tell their parents about this ,not just let happen in the school, I suffered there all 5th grade because of bullying harassment and even more while principal would just not do anything about it beacause she's lazy that doesn't help and do her dang job??? She should go to jail for all this she's done!!!! Please save ur child from this torture.

My good old elementary school. Back in the days this school was called Hillsdale but changed it's…read morename to Captain Jason Dahl elementary school following 9/11 in honor of Captain Dahl. This campus is super clean and pretty. The walls are painted the forest green and a cream color. the bathrooms are kept clean as well! That's always a plus. :) it's you're typical elementary school with K-6 in the Franklin district.

The school is very comfortable and clean, the area is quiet, the teacher is very cute, I like it…read morevery much.

Teachers are not good giving hard time to the young students some are ok but I think they are…read moreextremely strict because 30 students with 1 teacher this is principle is horrible she has no bond with parents at all they are kind of bullying with the kids .They want to put your children in special. needs or intervention program and when they put it other subjects class they are missing.i dont want to say the names of the teacher pls be aware and ask question to the teachers.

Have heard stories that teachers and principal there not supportive to kids who need a bit more…read moreattention. How sad.

I went to school here from '06 until I graduated from '09. Honestly, if I had the guts to say that…read morewe should move I should've made that decision. I've been picked on a whole lot by the students and don't seem to know anything about including those that were different from the "normal kids". Even the teachers were bystanders. Like any school that has high ratings, but I'd have to say that anyone that's giving it such a high rating is most likely overhyping how good the school really is.

Willow Glen Elementary: A Hidden Gem in Our Community…read more Willow Glen Elementary is a wonderful local public school. I currently have a 2nd grader and a kindergartener, with my youngest set to start TK in a few years. Growing up in Willow Glen and attending a local private school, I've heard for years that WGE isn't a "good" school. But after becoming part of this community, I can say that its reputation, reviews, and ratings don't reflect the school my family knows and loves. The teachers are excellent, the TWBI (Spanish immersion) program is impressive, and the PTA and parent involvement are unmatched compared to other local schools. Of course, like any school, there are challenges. The campus can get messy (especially with the WG Farmers Market held there every weekend) and test scores aren't the highest in the area. But if you take a closer look, you'll find a beautifully diverse community that truly reflects the world around us. Ultimately, you get out of it what you put in--if you get involved, your family will have an amazing experience at WGE!

I went to this school but the food can be expired but Over all is good classes are perfect…read morebilingual classes as well.

Hello! As a kid who attended this school for 5 years and is…read morenow entering 7th grade in a different city, I can reassure you that I am well educated most students reviewing schools only tell you the cons of it, which isn't helpful. So, I am bound to give you a completely honest review. Since most 5 star reviews are from 50 year old dads who have never experienced what the school is like once you're actually a student and that it's all sunshine and rainbows everyday. To begin with, the school is pretty awesome. Art vista, science, and the library are like no other. Even though I love my new school district, nothing will ever beat the library they have at Hacienda. The field is HUGE and great for younger children to play in. Although I'd never choose to have hot lunch, I've always gotten breakfast. The food is amazing. Especially the mini pancakes. MOST teachers and staff and especially my counselor were super helpful throughout the years, and I would recommend this school to those around me. But of course--like any school, there is a downside to it. Now obviously, I'm not going to start rambling about how "annoying" teachers are, or how much work they give us, or the dress code, but this is rather a warning for those like me with learning differences. I have really bad anxiety, and a learning disability, so most days at school were rough for me. Of course, I had good days, but staff need to care less about scheduling assemblies ABOUT kindness and shift their attention to actually helping the kids who are being bullied and left unnoticed--because just acting like everything is fine and not doing anything at all only causes more problems. And who wants their kid to be in a school that feels like walking on eggshells every day? Nobody. At all. Most kids in my grade today most likely loved this school. And no, I am not saying that their opinion is wrong, but if you are looking for a school with a FRIENDLY community--that is something that is something that the school does not have. So please, think twice before trying to get your kids in this school. You may be saying "but it isn't the schools fault that the kids are mean!" Well, fun fact, if the teachers get irritated, they can also be the same. And no, I'm not talking about getting your phone taken away because for some stupid reason you thought that breaking school rules would be quote on quote "funny."(you know who you are.) Speaking from personal experience, some teachers cannot care less about learning differences, or your children's mental health--but rather care more about the money they're receiving after each day. Of course, not every teacher is mean, but it would be much more helpful for some teachers to care a little more about their students. In conclusion, summing up everything I have said in this review, I can assure you that this school is in a safe environment, and is most likely one of the best schools you'll get in this neighborhood. But, please pay attention to your children as they grow older at Hacienda. You never know what is happening behind closed doors.

I wish Yelp had a 6 star rating that you could give to one thing. This would be mine…read more The only non 5 star reviews are from somebody who TOURED the school and an anonymous coward. That pretty much tells you all you need to know. This is the best school I have ever heard of, let alone seen. My eldest goes here, and her sister starts Kinder soon. When you pick the kids up they want to go play on the playground with friends. They are crestfallen if you pick them up more than 5 minutes before closing at the YMCA. This is a special community and it is infectious. If you don't win the lottery don't despair. Both my kids were waitlisted to start and got in by Sep so it does happen. As for the big class sizes, it's more friends for your child.

This review is for the staff. While the school is a high ranking, high achieving school, the staff…read moreis one of the most back-stabbing, catty, cruel staff with whom I have ever worked. I volunteered and before beginning, I suggested meeting with the teacher to discuss how I would be most helpful. The teacher agreed that this would be a good idea. After a few conversations, this never happened. I told this teacher that since it seemed meeting was impractical given our schedules, that I would appreciate suggestions along the way to help me be more effective. No suggestions were ever given so I assumed everything was working smoothly. As I sat in the lunchroom, without fail, I overheard constant gossip about students, parents, other staff, and comments about "stupid" kids, "ugly clothes", ugly hairdos, annoying parents, and useless people. Not only did they complain, they named the people (first and last). I understand the need to vent, but there is a time and place for this. At school not knowing who was listening, is unprofessional and unacceptable. At the end of my volunteer time, I was told that I was useless, unprepared, and had never communicated with them about how to be most effective. All of this was untrue and I came to find out, they simply didn't like me so they reported these things just to get me out. Little did they know, I had decided earlier that I was not returning. I honored my commitment because I have integrity, but I would never put myself in that situation again. Beware that should you volunteer, work on PTA, or do anything alongside these teachers, you will receive backlash if you don't fit into their affluent white clique.

I can honestly say I have had the best time at Los Alamitos. I have been volunteering there since…read moremy youngest was school age and have met so many wonderful people along the journey. The teachers have been great. The welcoming smiles we get coming into campus each day do indeed spread the kindness around. Now that I have been on campus daily for years many of the students also know me and say hello to me when I walk by, and for my "little" friends in Kinder or 1st I love the energetic hugs. Los Alamitos is a great community with lots of support from local business, parents, teachers, and staff!

So unorganized. I hear teachers yelling at students. Literally yelling today while I was leaving. (…read moreDuring school hours) I would never recommend this high horse discriminated school. Go to a different Rocketship, Also, Kat is the worse here, how did she even get the position. She acts so fake. Her demeanor is not genuine at all. Don't even waste your time. Take your child else where. Also, They always have someone park in handicap which is illegal. With no handicap sign. I will call the tow next time I see it. This is what I meanwhen I say don't enroll your kids here. They obviously give zero care about the disables who can probably use the parking.

We love this school. My daughter graduated from here two years ago, and my son entered in TK. The…read moreteachers are really good the other staff are very nice and friendly. I have never had any problems. My kids have learned so much here, and they are doing well academically.

The school that once held a bear mascot is no longer the same , this school by far went down hill ,…read moreprincipal was joke and so was the whole new team staff . Mrs Labaw was by far the worst teacher with an attitude . But hey to each there own

I'm not sure who uses Yelp to rate schools, but anyhow, here's the dirt on why this place is great…read more(and a few things that may put some people off). Awesome: * Small-school vibe with only ~500 kids for grades TK-8, meaning everyone knows everyone in each grade and the kids know almost all of the adults within a year or two. * Big age range of TK-8 when almost all elementary schools are only TK-5...this is rad because it means younger kids can have older mentors, and it keeps the older kids acting like good brothers & sisters, not that "nasty middle school" vibe that creeps up sometimes at big gr. 6-8 schools. * Staff really knows students individually and stresses the social-emotional stuff well, like being nice to adults, looking out for each other, taking on special jobs around the school, etc. This is very trendy but most places don't do it as well as LB does. Just watch the alumni try to sneak back to see their former 8th grade teachers over and over - kids really form a positive connection to the adults here, which speaks for itself. * FREE after-school program until 6pm for gr. 1-8 and FREE meals for all kids gr. TK-8. This is huge for working families who get busy and have a hard time making afternoon pickups and packing lunches. It also makes a nice friendly vibe with the kids where there's no stigma to who eats the cafeteria meal or who stays after school since all of their friends do, too. * The teachers have a lot of experience - at most schools I find teachers who've been around 2-5 years are the norm, but here it seems like most teachers have been around 5-15 years. Here's what probably puts off other people (and maybe you too, if you're a jerk). * It's a fairly high-poverty neighborhood, so you don't see mountains of white kids or super-high test scores. You might want to question your prejudices if the first one is a problem for you, and you may want to read some educational research if you think the second one matters. * Teachers are a bit old-school (see experience above)...this can be annoying if you're super keyed in to the latest practices or it can be chill if you're more comfortable dealing with teachers who remember how it was when you were a kid. * Leadership turnover - you've probably heard about this district's old drama, and there can be some politics here which have a negative impact on the school when the principals get churned around too quickly. But hey, that's just the principals, not the teachers, so how much this affects your student is anyone's guess. Check this place out. Lots of people are turned away by something superficial, but those who know have a gem here.