Update - over the last few months the school director, Cheryl Roberts and the lead teacher,…read moreFernanda Cuevas have gone so far and above what I could ever hope for from any school. Not only do they continue to help our daughter grow and give her the personalized attention she needs in class, on the playground, in daycare. But they have gone to the whole way to the mat for her to advocate for the essential services she will need to continue to learn and grow. Our daughter may well be stronger and even safer years after she graduates from AMS because of their limitless advocating for her. Separately, our daughter is now communicating at what an independent assessment has said is a level 1.5 years above her age group. And she's an increasingly confident and determined little person. Someplace else, she might be reciting more things by rote or I don't even know what skill someone might need a toddler to have. Instead, she can and will tackle anything. It just doesn't occur to her there's something she can't do. They are an enormous part of that. And just great partners in all aspects. I'm a better mom because I know them. Arcadia Montessori school is not just a school of magnificently talented, dedicated and kind people. They *love* their students. They advocate for and protect kids way beyond what one could reasonably expect from anyone other than immediate family. They just bring tears to my eyes - more than I'd like to admit! And just yesterday when I went to pick up our daughter who otherwise has deep separation anxiety said - mama, can you come back a little later?

Both of our kids have attended Arcadia Montessori School and we could not recommend this school…read moremore for young families. Both kids started at AMS around the age of 2.5, after they were potty trained. Both absolutely thrived in this environment and saw incredible development milestones throughout their time at AMS. The teachers and administration at this school are simply incredible. Each teacher and administrator showed an incredible amount of genuine attention and affection for our children. As children move through the school, through the different classes across age ranges, and through their development, each teacher has age-appropriate and individual child specific support for the little ones. We unfortunately started at this school during Covid so we had limited access and engagement early on. However, as things reopened, we had an ability to come to the school for events, come make independent visits, and engage more in the day-to-day activities of our kids. Under the leadership of Mrs. Cheryl Roberts, our children were provided with an incredibly supportive environment to learn, grow, and to most importantly be kids. Our children showed incredible development throughout their time at AMS. I can confidently say that their reading, speech, math, and life skills developed significantly because of the attention and help of the teachers and administration of the school.

There was this blonde proctor that was like rude she would yell at u for no reason idk her name but…read morelike she would walk around during lunch mostly but during snack ms Shirley was nice and the other proctor I also didnt know but she had grey hair and was so sweet and wouldnt raise her voice at all!! I had mrs Scott for 1st and 4th and like she was the best teacher ever and like all the 4th grade teachers were good overall because that was my fav year (my yelp name is fake bc I don't wanna give out my real name) but aside from that ONE proctor this school was good 5th grade science was lowkey really overratted because there was barely anything fun but the 5th grade party was also fun

My son has been going to this school since three years ago and most days that he comes back home he…read moreis upset and says I don't want to go to school. He gets fat shamed and is called by bad words every day many times at school. One of the students name call him as a carton character that is fat and it really makes my son mad. I sent an email to the principal around two weeks ago and explained every thing in detail but not only did she ignore my email and not responded to me, but also didn't approve to schedule an in person appointment with me to hear about what's happening to my son at school. My son is experiencing anxiety & depression and I have to consult with a psychiatrist soon because he didn't receive the support he needed at school.

First summer both of my sons attended Little Harvard. They were happy, well fed and coming out of…read moreCOVID lockdown. My older son has phased out and is now in TCHS Geometry and just made the basketball team but my younger son is now back at Little Harvard. He's always enjoyed school but he is absolutely thrilled every day when he comes home from school, gushing about how great the teachers are, how wonderful his friends are, what he's learning. He told me about a child who cried when asked to introduce herself and it impressed me when my son said the teachers taught everyone to be inclusive, loving and no one made fun of her, just tried to help her. This is the environmental I want my son in- to learn to be kind, while having fun and learning. Really loving this place right now. If you're not near Arcadia School District, look up Chiao Hsin in Walnut and Monterey Park. These two so far are great for us!!! After my younger son phases out, my daughter will definitely be going next if we still live here.

This is a high quality after school program. They help your child with tutoring in math and…read morewriting. Mr. Nelson and Ms. Grace run the program. They are always available for questions and are very helpful. Your child's grades will improve. They send home work that is challenging and not too easy, yet it is still appropriate for your child's grade level. I would recommend them as a parent. They also do spelling bees which help reinforce skills learned throughout the school year so they aren't forgotten.

When I was in 3rd grade, I was assigned a report on Robert E. Lee. As a child from an immigrant…read morefamily, I didn't know who he was or the history behind the Civil War. I completed the report with my mom's help, writing about what we thought were positive things about an American general -- because no one, especially our teacher, explained otherwise. Instead of using that moment to teach or guide, Mrs. Olson embarrassed me in front of the class. That experience stuck with me even now. Looking back, I realize how important it is for teachers to be compassionate and culturally aware -- especially toward students who may not have the same background knowledge or support at home. This experience made me feel small and ashamed for something that wasn't my fault. This trauma I still think about today and always lingering in my mind, it will never go away. I hope the school now focuses on helping teachers better support students from diverse backgrounds and to use empathy, not humiliation, as a teaching tool.

Another of Arcadia's great elementary schools, this one a little extra special since our two…read moredaughters are Dolphin alumni. And the greatest and most devoted and conscientious kindergarten teacher, Carol Howard (at least, we think so since she taught our youngest daughter)..

Pretty much loved this school for myself from PreK to 8th grade…read more I'm class of 2009. Shoutout to Ted Carroll the principal, Shawn Huls of the 7th and 8th grade, and the amazing sweet janitors over the years. Thank you for making it a great time of adolescence and maturity for me Holy Angels !!!! Go Angels!!!!!! Always and forever!!!!!!!

Today, my seventh-grader walked in the door after school and within minutes says how much she loved…read morethe last class of the day because Mr. Z was talking about heaven and hell and purgatory using C. S. Lewis texts and it was "so cool and so philosophic" (her word!) and how all the lessons with him are so meaty and interesting and she loves all of it. He connects every lesson with "life stuff" (Again, verbatim.) It all just spilled out of her, she hadn't even put her backpack down, she was so jazzed. So grateful for that. The cool Mr. Z is husband to Mrs. Jackie, whom my daughter also adores. Mrs. Jackie spoke to the class about grit and it completely won my daughter over. They talked about being resilient and how to handle difficult things. My daughter had been struggling with juggling her schedule with club basketball, school, and friends, and that class helped strengthen her resolve and rise to the challenge. I hope hope hope Mrs. Jackie can squeeze a few more life classes with our 7th graders before Baby Z makes his/her appearance! All this to say, thank you, Ziomeks, for being at Holy Angels, for being the cool role models our kids can look up to and listen to! They are only two of the staff at Holy Angels who I know surround my children with love and humor. Holy Angels is home and haven. We are so thankful to belong to this community.Today, n

To all the moms out there, I am someone who has been there for all three years. I just graduated…read morethis year. My experience was relatively well. Some of the kids there are really spoiled rich kids who will make fun of you a lot of the people at the school do not talk English there's a lot of academics there and yeah.

Love my school so fun so amazing so nice and people who work there are understanding and kindread more

My non-verbal autistic nephew came home with a bruise on his back. When my sister questioned the…read moreteacher, she was told he fell out of his chair. But why didn't the teacher let her know when it happened? Another time my brother-in-law arrived a bit early to pick up my nephew. The kids were having outside time and my nephew was crying in a corner by himself loudly. He was being ignored by the teacher and aids. It wasn't until they saw my brother in law watching that they went to console my nephew. Obviously we pulled him out of the school. So scary to think that people like this watch our children.

I attended Baldwin Stocker Elementary from 2016 to 2021. During that time, I had symptoms of…read moredisabilities and mental health challenges, but I was not diagnosed until much later. Looking back, many of my behaviors were signs that I was struggling, but they were often misunderstood. One of my biggest challenges was a laughing tic that was outside of my control, along with difficulty communicating. In third grade, a teacher was talking to me when I had a laughing tic at the wrong moment. Instead of understanding that it was involuntary, the reaction was annoyance. A friend who witnessed the interaction decided to stop being friends with me afterward. Experiences like this left me feeling embarrassed and isolated. I also remember having a severe meltdown in second grade caused by a misunderstanding. I was sobbing in the middle of class and felt ignored. Other students did not understand what was happening and accused me of making fun of them. Over time, I experienced teasing, belittling, and social isolation. Because my behavior seemed unusual to others, I was often treated as the problem instead of someone who needed support. I wish there had been accommodations available, such as access to a counselor or more support for communication difficulties. The laughing tic was clearly outside of my control, and it would have helped if teachers had explained that to other students instead of allowing assumptions to form. My experience at Baldwin Stocker continues to affect me today. I still struggle with feeling secure, trusting others, and believing in myself. Looking back, I wish teachers had given me the benefit of the doubt instead of labeling me as a problematic student. My message to the school is simple: give grace to the students who seem difficult. There may be much more going on than what you can see. My advice to parents is to take your child's concerns seriously and communicate with the school when something does not seem right. A child does not need a diagnosis to deserve understanding, compassion, and support.

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.