Came here 4 times already due to testing for an IUOE Stationary Engineer positions with Local 39…read more Found out that was a complete waste of time, during a news report I found 50,000 Applicants lined up at Everett Middle School for 10 Stationary Engineer positions back in 2008. The test was just basic math and middle school English. The school it's was like something in the 1930's. Everywhere a person walked can hear the echos of the wood cracking and the noises from every pipe heating and cooling.

I really enjoy with school, there's a lot of activity's to do and play with friends and the teacher…read moreare supper fun especially the counselors and assistants. There is also morning care and after school care , there're both fun.

I've been a member of community school for 5 years. We've had our ups and downs - but frankly - you…read moreget that with any school. Personally I've been blessed with fantastic teachers for my kids. Teachers who are invested and go above and beyond. Is the school for everyone? Probably not, but then again - what school is? We are a Waldorf inspired school which means your kids are getting all the district regulated stuff (wooo common core) but they are also getting to move up and around. Our school does it's best to take care of the whole child. Are we full on Waldorf? Dude - we are a charter school in an urban area of Oakland. So if you see people complaining about it not being good enough, I'm thinking that those families may have had expectations based on schools not on International. And that's okay. Personally, all three of my kids have went to this school and excelled. Our experience here was much better than the public school my daughter started at. I'm also a dedicated mom who doesn't mind rolling up her sleeves and helping out - so maybe that's why my experience has been so good. You can make your own choice but when I saw all the bitter reviews I wanted to toss in my take. As a parent all you can do is do your best for your kids. For me, this school has been that best.

First some info - Community School for Creative Education (CSCE) is a Waldorf inspired charter…read moreschool. It is open to anyone, just like public school, and is tuition free. There are very few tuition free Waldorf schools in the country. Typically Waldorf education is private and quite expensive. Waldorf is a teaching method that developed in Germany for working families which emphasizes the role of the imagination in learning and its goal is to enable children to develop into free, morally responsible and socially integrated individuals, able to fulfill their unique destiny. And now my review - We've got a 1st grader and Kindergartener at CSCE and both my children are thriving and they LOVE school. They have wonderful, dedicated, loving teachers. I feel a real connection in my gut with the Waldorf inspired environment. They are learning about the world in a very active, wholesome and loving way. There is a focus on learning the academics, but not just through recitation and discussion, but also through activities like hand-craft work, bread-making, watercolor painting, songs and movement, gardening, and hiking. Additionally, the afterschool program (tuition free currently) run by Attitudinal Healing in Oakland has been really excellent. This school supports working families by having before care starting at 7:30 am (school starts at 8:30am) and after care until 5:30 pm. I really wish I'd been able to go to this type of school as a kid, as it would have nurtured my creative spirit much better than the public school I went to, which was more about conforming and sitting at a desk and listening to a teacher drone on all the time. I remember being so completely bored every day. My mind would always wander and I'd be getting in trouble for looking out the window too much. It's such a shame that public school has gotten rid of so many really engaging activities. There is a wonderful feeling of open-ness and warmth at CSCE. Early on, the administration was very clear that the parents were encouraged to get involved. They have shown a commitment to parent education, offering workshops and learning opportunities. In February, I am attending a 3 day Waldorf seminar and CSCE has sponsored me and 9 other parents. This is gold to me. I really appreciate the intent to enable parents with opportunities to learn about Waldorf and other key parenting and community issues. CSCE has gone through some difficulties as they work out differences in the administration, as roles and communication paths are being worked out, which seems very typical for a new school. There have also been some space issues, because of the shared arrangement with Howard Elementary. It's likely that next year, the school will move to another location in Oakland. The preferred destination has always been the San Antonio district/Fruitvale area in order to provide maximum access for all families. Overall our experience has been extremely positive and my husband and I are so grateful that this option exists for our family. I would definitely recommend CSCE to other families.

This school is fine for your general ed children who don't have any special needs. However, don't…read morerecommend sending your child here if they do. Staff is very punitive, typical Catholic school and mishandle support of children with special needs. Class size large and disorganized. Teachers had a very hard time finding ways to structure and calm the class.

A very small, very sweet neighborhood school in San Mateo. The architecture is from the late 40s,…read moreearly 50s, after the war ended, the troops came home, and the baby boom started.

Wonderful, small neighborhood school with a great parent-teacher community! Fantastic & personable…read moreprincipal. Enthusiastic teachers and great enrichment programs. Also teaches Lifeskills program which incorporates values into the curriculum. Love this school!

Burlingame High School is the best school!…read more This is the hidden gem among the schools in the peninsula. The teachers are amazing, supportive, and kind. They truly care about their students and their mental health. They have a strong athletic program. The principal, Dr. Fong, is an awesome leader. She's very receptive and made the school a safe place for everyone (together with all the staff). Lastly, we love the community! There's a strong sense of inclusivity. My son loves it here. He found his tribe here. The kids are respectful. He was given an opportunity to go to a private school but he chose to stay at BHS!

Great school, really helped me get into a good college. The career center staff is super helpful…read moreand helped me find thousands of dollars in scholarships. Lots of AP classes, great faculty, wood/metal/plastic shop that has tons of great machines, programs with the Regional Occupation Program and Community Colleges as well. There are tons of resources and opportunities at this school. Beautiful campus, and nice facilities. The only reason I'm not giving Burlingame 5 stars, is because the student body can be arrogant and shallow. But o well, I guess you can't have all the great resources with the spoiled brats that come along with it.

My boys have been going to this school (ELEMENTARY) since 2018. They got excellent teachers who…read morereally care for them. The teachers also follow up all the time. They also have tutorial times for students needing extra help - Galing Bata, West Bay, Indo-Chinese Tutorial, & school tutorial. It is a great school for Tagalog immersion. Ms. Bell (the principal) and the vice-principal (Mr. Brown) usually have coffee time talk with the parents to discuss the parents' concerns. The PTA is excellent, and so does the team handling the ELD/ELL students. Mrs. Aragon, Mrs. Ison, and Mr. Halili were great. Pros: Great support from the teachers and the community. The admin is really trying hard to up those scores. Centralized location/convenient location. The place is located near a bus stop. Cons: Bums lived next to the school (the park area). Although, let me remind you that we are in SF!

I visited this school anticipating something much much different than what I found. The…read morelackadaisical attitude of administration seems to have produced year after year of frustrated and demoralized staff and teachers, the facility itself is filthy with no concern for providing a welcoming learning environment, and it just seems a sad sad place to entrust with a precious child's education. Looking elsewhere.

Great school. Good teachers and excellent environment. Students often make life-time friends with…read moretheir schoolmates.

As a student, I know that makes me biased, but this school is the winner of the most slightly above…read moreaverage school ever. (speaking as a 4.0 GPA kid) This part is about the school itself. It's nice, but there's nothing noteworthy. I like that they do themes every year, but I'm in 6th grade and they've all been kind of boring. The lunchroom food is good on Thursdays and Fridays, but it's just alright all of the other days. The school is very clean (but that's expected of most schools). There are extracurricular activities (quire, BETA, robotics, news), but those tend to get old and less exciting the longer you've been in them. The only one we are guaranteed to do is music, and that's only once a week. This part is about the teachers. I cannot speak about the teachers because I don't need to get dragged to the principle for telling the truth. That is all you need to know. This part is about the education. It's just alright. I don't think I've had any major revelations here but it works. Although, I've seen a decline from teachers actually teaching the subject as I've gotten older. All in all it's a B- experience to go through, but that's just the education system.

My kids have been enrolled for three years and they love it. Hillcrest has been great so far…read more Location is important to us and having them close by my home was a huge win. The school is clean and beautiful just went through partial renovations and spacious. The new principal is committed to leading all staff members towards a highly welcoming, rigorous yet fun environment. Teachers are great, so good, caring and attentive. Majority of the students are Spanish speaking, each grade has a Spanish English learning class and an English class. My kids are performing at and above grade level so this public school option has worked out well for us so far. I read all the bad reviews and I pushed through anyway to see for myself and I'm glad I did. They've gone through a few principals over the years, so many things have changed or are going through changes.