Hello, I'm a former 7th grader (now going into 8th grade soon) and I want to address some things…read morethat I've experienced. I don't wanna sound mean or be a Negative Nancy, but I'm just leaving some constructive criticism. Be warned, this review isn't for the faint of heart and It's serious. First of all, let's talk about the teachers. If you're an incoming 7th grader, just wish you don't get Mrs. Fiske, She's very strict and picks out popsicle sticks with students names on them if people don't answer her question. I thought we left the popsicle sticks in elementary? Anyways, here are some of the best teachers I recommend that you wish you could get for your schedule, Mr. Hansen is a very kind, understanding, and has comical humor for a substitute teacher for PE. Ms. Drutz is also kind and is a science teacher, but she got mad at me for something harmless. Second of all, let's talk about some of the things about this school that should be worked on. Taylor has a no phone rule now. "The expectation at Taylor is that all cell phones and smart devices are turned off and put away at 8:30 AM and can be turned back on at dismissal. Many students are very successful in meeting that expectation. Bullying in any form is not tolerated". Teachers are allowed to use their phones, and I see them use their phones, but students are not allowed to? and I still see students getting bullied even though "Bullying in any form is not tolerated"? that's pretty hypocritical, smh. The teachers, principals, and vice principals don't do anything about the bullying. They're blind as bats when it comes to bullying, but they have 20/20 vision and x-ray vision when they see a student on their phone. In essence, this school needs to do better and all they care about is phones.

My grandson attended Taylor for three years. All the time he was there he experienced bullying and…read morewas taunted in the classroom by other students with no staff intervention, until it became physical. There were multiple incidents of fighting over the years, but this last month he was jumped by a gang of students. While there may be a few caring teachers and staff; it isn't enough to negate the bullying and fights. Nor the lack of interest in a students well being. A few weeks ago he was harassed by a teacher. She pulled him out of class (she's not even his teacher) on two different occasions because she heard a rumor and wanted to ask him about it. During the discussions she actually made offensive, accusatory remarks to him. Her antagonism escalated when she decided to slander him in front of other students telling them to stay away from him because he was weird. As he walked away from her, she actually flipped him off with both hands. It was so hostile and abusive, another student reported it to staff and urged him to as well. Another observation is in learning and development. Following Covid; many children struggled when they got back to school and grades are low for some. Schools should focus on education and grades. There isn't any support or concern at all on grades. My grandson wasn't safe there; physically or emotionally and we struggled taking him there everyday and trusting them with his care. The only reason he wasn't pulled out was because it was the last month of school and we did not want it to impact his graduation. To date we are not aware of any actions taken regarding the teacher.

Go Vikings! I…read moregraduated from Mills High School and was one of the few (2-4) Asian girls in the Class of '68. My father was George Yin-Shou Che, who served as General Consul of the Republic of China in the Bay Area from 1961-1968. Later, the Republic of China was referred to as Taiwan, when the People's Republic of China (Mainland) bumped Taiwan out of the UN. I remember my 4 years at Mills High School with great fondness. Though I was always in the minority - e.g., my Latin class had 25 white boys and 1 Chinese girl (me) - I never felt isolated or alone since my 5 close girlfriends were independent thinkers who focused on the wackier side of life. I credit the students and teachers of Mills High (1964-1968) for instilling in me the traits of hard work, good health, good humor and love of people. At Mills High in the 1960's, I learned the BIG lesson that anything is possible if I wanted it and didn't give up! So after Mills, I went on to major in Chemistry, get a Ph.D., have a family, start a US pharmaceutical company (OPTR) and bring a life-saving drug (DIFICID) to the world. This summary of my life and career is short, but the journey was very long one. This year, I'm a member of the MHS Class of '68 2013 Reunion Committee and in my search for MHS info, I found this "Yelp MHS Review" page, and I could not resist giving my Mills High School a five-star rating! Tessie Che

Mills has been the venue for our child's extracurriculars. This high school is big with very modern…read moreand clean facilities - they have done a great job maintaining it throughout the years. Parking is limited in the lots, especially on Sundays when they are having a big church event, but it is relatively easy to find parking in the surrounding neighborhood.

St. Dunstan is a great school. My daughter is at kindergarten, and we all like the experience of…read morelearning and growing here. For Kindergarten, it combines academic learning, personalities and social abilities building. My kid is happy to go to school every day. She has been taught so well in Language/Math subjects that she has exceeded grade levels based on tests. She also likes the Art, Music, Tech, PE and Spanish classes. Ms. P and Mrs. A are experienced and super nice teachers. They set high standards on learning and personal growth, but also tailoring to each child's overall progress. I like the daily/weekly communication from both teachers. It makes knowing my child's school experience so much easier. For the school, it feels like a welcoming big family. The office is so supportive daily. Principle S. and VP C. are always there taking care of the school and students' needs. Teachers are friendly, students are polite and caring. Parents remain close and support each other. SD offers several activities every month that parents can enjoy with their kids: Annual festival, Breakfast with Santa, Art activities, Music Performance, etc. It also has many sports programs. The Extended Care program after school time has fun activities and is very affordable. My kid enjoys staying in school with her friends all the time. It says that it takes a village to raise a child. We feel that St. Dunstan is providing such wonderful environment to help my kid thrive.

It's been 5 years since my review and I now have an 8th grader and a 4th grader at St. Dunstan's…read more We have been at the school since 2015 and still love it. The principal, faculty, and staff truly care about each student and it shows. If you are considering private high school, I highly recommend St. Dunstan's to lay the academic foundation. My daughter loves her teachers and said that the high school entrance exam was relatively easy compared to what they are learning at St. Dunstan's. I've spoken to many parents who transferred their kids in for middle school who've said they wished they had started at St. Dunstan's sooner because it is such a welcoming and warm environment. They have a ton of extracurriculars and events. Sports intramurals for K-3 and competitive sports for 4-8th. We have musical theater classes and performances. As well as Spanish classes and technology. Every month there are family friendly events- from family movie night, Casino Night, Lobster Feed, the father/daughter dance, family bingo night, lady knights and men clubs events, and so many fun events. We have the spring festival and middle school dances. Fun Day with games and an end of year school wide picnic. The kids are kind, respectful, and inclusive. The parent community is amazing and we have made lifelong friendships with other families. Choosing St. Dunstan's for our kids is probably one of the best decisions we have made for their academic, emotional, and social well being. We are grateful to Dr. Sandoval and her team for creating an environment where our children are thriving!

Daily Academic Support Systems (DASS) has worked out really well for my 8 year-old son, Aiden. He…read morestarted when he was in first grade. He will be returning for the 3rd year in the fall, and I will be enrolling my daughter who will be six. Initially, I had reservations about enrolling my son in DASS. The program has ~40 kids with many of them older - up to high school age. I was concerned that my 1st grader was too young, may not get enough attention, and would be bored spending all afternoon doing homework from 2:30 until 6pm. My concerns quickly went away because Marian Kong, the program director, is great. I would recommend DASS to parents who want affordable after-school homework support. And here's why: 1) My son gets help from a tutor for his homework. I don't have to spend time helping him with homework after a long day at work. It's done. 2) He is learning Chinese. A Chinese tutor comes in 2X a week and he is picking up some basic Chinese. (And he seems to enjoy it!) 3). Marian communicates well with the parents and keeps a close eye on the kids. I can either ask her to help Aiden focus on an area that needs work, or she would proactively let me know what he needs to work on or how he is progressing. They also provide additional worksheets for the kids to work on if they are done with their homework. I like her approach - with a Chinese academic focus but also balanced with the American individualized learning. She works with kids based on their individual needs. My son loves to read. So not only did she encourage him to read on his own, she had him read with other kids to help them develop more interest in reading. It also helped him build his self-confidence. 4) They are located across from the library - easy access to books (more reading). 5) There are actually many kids his age there. Aiden loves the free play time, and enjoys playing a variety of games including chess, puzzles and hide and seek.

We feel incredibly lucky to have Ms. Chakraverty as our son's (4th grade teacher). She creates such…read morea warm and welcoming classroom where every child feels seen, understood, and encouraged. What stands out most is how attentive she is to the little details , she truly takes the time to understand each student and bring out their strengths. Since being in her class, my son has improved tremendously, not only academically but also socially and emotionally. His confidence, participation, and love for learning have all grown so much. Ms. Chakraverty has a special ability to motivate her students and get the very best out of them while making learning enjoyable and meaningful. Thank you for your dedication, patience, and care Ms Chakraverty!

My daughter came here for summer school. She really enjoyed school and she adjusted really well to…read moremy surprise. I didn't get photos daily, but I really did like what I was seeing when she did attend Stratford. The teachers communicated with me whenever possible.

Dad of 3 boys (11, 9, 6). Boys have been with Happy Hall Meadows' afterschool program since 1st,…read moreK, and TK, respectively. The staff, environment, and structure are all excellent. The staff developed excellent relationships with all our boys. There is some cross-over with their summer program as well, so that familiarity served as an added benefit. Most importantly, I've seen them handle higher needs children and tough parenting situations with extreme grace and adaptability, always aiming for the best outcome for the children.

We send our little TK for their after school program and he absolutely loves it. The staff is very…read morefriendly and accommodating. It is so helpful they are open until 6PM for working parents. I love that it's onsite at the school and they are very familiar with the school schedule so I never have to worry about which days are early dismissal because they will just take care of it. Communication is constant, the activities are great to get all their energy out. Highly recommended.

encounter the mercy high service van in westlake. the driver is blocking the disabled parking space…read morein front of starbuck. I asked driver kindly, but refuse to move. I called the school to complain about the driver. The driver instead mock me with making funny faces. the attitude and personality of the driver doesn't align with the teaching and mission statement of the school. More over he sets a bad example for the passenger student he picked up this morning.I wouldn't want my sons and daughter riding with this driver.

Great environment for learning! The school provides a safe place for every young woman to branch…read moreout and find their passion. My family and I are so grateful for what they have given us.

We had to move our child to a new school during her 7th grade year and "Dr" Patrick Sullivan…read morerefused to even discuss with us the idea of her transferring to St. Roberts, stating incoming students are never prepared for the st. Roberts curriculum. What kind of principal/educator is that? I was shocked by the schools response to our inquiry.

Teachers often assign way too much work. Kids need time to grow in other aspects of life besides…read moreeducation such as in sleep, sports, and social life. The rules are extremely strict regarding dress code. Such as nail polish, leggings, hair accessories, etc.

My family has been going to this parish for many years. Before we immigrated here to the states, my…read moregrandparents,uncles,aunts etc have had their baptisms/weddings, all their religous celebrations here. Saint Dunstan's seems to be part of our history and will be part of our future for a very long time. Today, i should have checked if they have a lunch break... yep, they have a lunch break. I was going to ask for a mass card to a loved one. I posted the office hours here on yelp, hoping someone doesnt make the same mistake i did :)