I'm not sure how someone can leave a review in regards to the condos next door being projects…read more That is a pretty dumb to say when one condo probably cost more than the hut they live in. I only say this because I own a condo next door to this elementary and it is by far a "project". From what I've seen and from actual comments from parents in my area, it's a great school. The campus looks clean. The parking lot is usually pretty maintained. No weird people just walking around. The traffic is a one way of flow that works for the school and for the home owners around. That uneducated comments that is just one big run on paragraph with multiple grammatical errors is probably a sore parent that didn't get their way and are probably the parents they speak about. Given the writing of a 3rd grader I'd have to say that comment is irrelevant and Ludacris to say the least.

I love this school so much that they have good food from the cafeteria and breakfast is so goodread more

Good school. Good teachers, yummy food. And get good grades. Really fun activities here at this…read moreschool

I used to go here, and i do not miss it. i left the school before my 5th grade year, and i had to…read moreleave due to rumors being said about me, and i was accused of saying that one of my old friends had raped me and gave my drugs, and the people that accused me of saying that, were two of my "friends" and the counselor did not help. In 3rd grade i got accused of cutting a girls hair, and the principal accused me before even asking me. I left the school, and i'm kinda glad. It's not a terrible school, I just think they can do better.

My son goes to this school, The staff is extremely nice and…read morethe teachers extremely helpful. This school truly deserves a better rating.

This shit was ass bruh the staff were horrible and so was the principal they didn't give 2 shits…read morebout us

horrible test scores and my kid has learnt nothing from this school and he says he gets bullied but…read morethe teacher do nothing about, people also steal things from his locker which is unacceptable. bad school

Friendly people there and it's very easy to make friends…read more Overall great school. Would recommend.

Ghetto school, i got jumped by many people for no reason and got threatened, school ignored…read moreeverything and kids fighting every week. don't read those 5 star reviews, those people attended this school in '00s when this school was perfectly different.

We have attended several events over the years at Cabrillo High School put on by LBUSD. Always an…read moreawesome event!

The school administration needs training on how to deal with domestic violence situations…read more They took away my rights as a VIP when I shared videos of my abuse to other parents (I had no support system out here and dv shelters are not of much help). They have treated me like trash since my abusive ex got custody from a crooked judge and lawyer I asked for my children's attendance records at least 5 different times over more than a month. They responded by INCLUDING my ABUSIVE EX on my email to them and asking "his permission" to share the records with me. This is a clear violation of FERPA and I plan to bring this to the attention of the Department of Education. Naples elementary of Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) is violating your parental rights by: * Withholding your children's attendance records, * Asking your abusive ex for permission, and * Including him on communications without your consent, you should escalate this immediately and formally. Here's who to contact and how to structure it: 1. Start with the Principal and School Office Manager If you haven't already, email the principal and CC the office manager demanding a written explanation. But since this is now a rights violation, go higher. 2. Contact the LBUSD Family Resource Center (Custody and Records) This department oversees parent access rights, including custody-sensitive issues. Request to speak to: * Student Records Department * Custody and Legal Compliance Coordinator (ask for the title if not publicly listed) District Email: info@lbschools.net Main line: (562) 997-8000 -- Ask for the Student Records department. 3. Contact the LBUSD General Counsel / Legal Compliance Officer You are entitled under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) to full access to your child's education records without needing permission from the other parent, unless a court order says otherwise. You can send a formal FERPA complaint to: * Office of the General Counsel * Or Director of Student Support Services You can CC both legal and superintendent offices to show seriousness. Sample Email Template (Feel Free to Copy + Paste) Subject: Violation of FERPA Rights and Inappropriate Involvement of Non-Custodial Parent Dear [Name], I am the mother of [Child's Full Name], a student at [School Name]. I am writing to formally address a serious breach of my legal rights under FERPA and California Education Code. I submitted multiple requests for my child's attendance records, which were delayed without justification. I was informed that your staff sought permission from the other parent--[Name]--before releasing the records to me. This is entirely inappropriate and a violation of my federally protected rights. I share legal custody and have full rights to my child's education records. More concerningly, this other parent has a documented history of abuse, which the school has been made aware of. Including him in email threads without my consent puts me and my child at risk. I am requesting: 1. An immediate release of the full attendance and academic records. 2. A formal written explanation of why this delay occurred. 3. A statement clarifying how your staff will avoid involving my ex in future communications regarding my parental rights. If I do not receive a satisfactory response within 5 business days, I will escalate this matter to the LBUSD Superintendent's Office and file a FERPA complaint with the U.S. Department of Education. Sincerely, Jessica Schultz [Phone Number] [Email Address] Would you like help drafting this email specifically to a real contact person at LBUSD (once you know their name), or would you like me to help you file a FERPA complaint if they don't respond? If there's any lawyers that can help me since the principal said she could only talk to my lawyer (and I don't have one, let me know).

As a former teacher and now a grandmother of two girls attending Naples Elementary School, I want…read moreto say how wonderful this small school is for children. A select place that is warm and friendly to all, with caring teachers and staff making it a very desirable choice for children and parents. It does not get any better than Naples Academy. P.A. Flanigan

I still have conflicting feelings about this school. It is now my son's second year at The New…read moreCity School and as a concerned and responsible parent, all I can do is stay involved in my child's education. I will keep this in mind as I review New City and write about the school with the mindset that parents who are on the verge of making the decision to send their kids here will read it...and, I will try to be as objective as I can possibly be. Positives **Real sense of community amongst students. They seem to genuinely care for each other and are respectful amongst themselves. ***Art program. They have an art program and in the midst of so many public schools doing away with theirs due to budget cuts, this is a rarity. ***Good manners. My son has not picked up any bad habits since he started attending New City and there seems to be an overall accepting and nurturing environment for the kids. ***Small class sizes. ***Dual immersion. Children speak Spanish and English and receive instruction in both languages. Negatives ***Real lack of academic structure and performance***** And this is a big one for me. Another parent said that there are "no report cards or grades" and went on to say that they have "student led conferences". This is all true, what he didn't mention is that students also don't have any homework, and because parents don't get grades for their children, they often do not know how well or poorly their children are performing until you get the results of their standardized testing ...the next year. So, as a parent, you have to be dilligent in knowing where your child should be academically in order to pick-up the slack for what the school doesn't do. I have had to look for alternative methods for my son to cover this gap. Such as extended reading times, journal writing and online math lessons all at home. This has all resulted in New City now being considered a failing school with a very low AP score and classified as not meeting what the school district calls "Adequate Yearly Progress" or AYP. And, it's safe to say that their charter is in danger I recently attended one of their community counil meetings, and was suprised that, first, parent turn-out was really low. Second, to hear that everyone felt that New City was doing the right thing by students academically. Unfortunate, because I feel that they have good intentions, and their overall idea is good. But their level of denial is so great, It is almost unbelievable. Overall, I believe that a strong academic foundation is important for all children, or they may never be able to catch-up. In addition, New City receives public funding, therefore, they must perform according to public needs. And be held accountable for their performance - or lack there-of, by the public. They should also not use children as the guinea pigs of their educational methods.

Was recommended to take a look at this school for my children. Couple of concerns:…read more 1. Many "positive" greatschool reviews, unfortunately a good number of those "positives" are suspiciously posted all on or around the same days. 2. Long Beach Unified School District placed New City on probation for failing to meet minimum academic standards. Considering the LBUSD isn't known for their academic achievement. 3. Ranked in the bottom 10% of all schools by testing. Now we get to down the real issue.