By far one of the proudest moments on Friday was watching my little brother graduate. It has been a…read morehard last few years as a family and watching him on Friday was definitely exciting (a new chapter opening up for him and our family). I had always had my reservations about my family moving down to Carmel five years ago but if my family did it all over, I would have not wanted it any other way. The ceremony spoke to what is important at Carmel High- letting students pursue their interests and ensuring they succeed. Where these students are going is impressive-- various UCs, CSUs, military academies, Berklee School of Music, various out of state colleges, vocational and community colleges.... very cool. For a small school they offer 15 AP classes which is ridiculously "hardcore." As an educator and a counselor I was impressed at how much they offered and how many students took these classes. The ceremony also boasted several music performances including a personal pieces by a student who was recognized at the local Jazz festival..... more importantly.... the ceremony continually hit the point that students like coming to this school.. the people here like to teach, counsel and enrich students' lives. The farewells to the principal and AP were very touching.. I want to say thank you for being a part of my brother's life and helping him be a prepared for his next phase in life :-D

Beautiful campus and lovely location for a public high school. My sister loved attending this…read moreschool, though I never had the opportunity. Visiting to pick up my niece is a pleasure. A very lovely campus!

My son Roman J Moncrief Alumni 2018 graduated cum laude made a huge difference with charities on…read morethe Central Coast. He earned scholarships and was determined the educators at the exemplary school make a huge life difference. He cherishes the memories from US and International students that attended. He lettered in swimming his Sophmore year and enjoyed teamwork with waterpolo. Stevenson and the alumni Dr Griffths and others made a huge difference in our lives.

My niece graduated at this beautiful school and said her time their was the best years of her life…read more10/10 experience

I could talk all day about my experience here! I was a summer counselor in 2018 and I adored all of…read moremy students. They were such a joy to be around and such precious souls. I made lifelong friends here and had one of the best summers ever working to enrich the youth and traveling through California. However, this camp was run by a racist, homophobic woman. She repeatedly discriminated against me and quite literally bullied me when at the time I was only 18 years old and she was almost 60. I'm pretty sure she wanted me to quit because she constantly picked on me and singled me out. Julie was her name. She also discriminated against some of the children who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. There were several students who traveled from Mexico to attend the summer camp and she prohibited them from speaking Spanish which I felt was just discriminatory and downright wrong. These are girls as young as 7/8 years old. It was so horrible to watch a grown woman diminish the confidence and demean the character of little girls who could've looked up to her. Even though every single one of my children loved and adored me as their counselor (they gave me so many gifts throughout the summer and even had their parents give me gifts at the end), when I applied to return as a counselor the following summer I was denied the position and it is very clear why... I think it's a great place to send your children, as they will make meaningful lifelong connections and have an opportunity to learn and grow, however I truly do question the people who run this institution.

Twelve years...yep...really...truly...from first grade through to high school graduation...I didn't…read more"live" on campus...I was what you called a Day Student once I reached high school. This is where I learned how to play tether ball, four square, roller skate like a mad demon around the old oak tree that was the centerpiece of Lower School. Where we were herded together like sheep in our adorable P.E. uniforms (all white) by Sister Jean's Great Pyrenese named Sally. And later, by Sister Claire's sheepdogs, Woolsie and Winston. The place where I learned to love dance, and music and singing...where gifted professionals taught us how to embrace life and be passionate about literature, sculpture and art. What was it like going to an all girls school? Small, welcoming, a family that we could call our own...my first grade class had 17 students...my high school graduating class had a few under 100. How can you compare this experience to the public schools my neighbors attended? I cannot...as I did not have the co-ed experience until college. Santa Catalina was, is and always will be an incredible teaching institution...and I was fortunate to attend.

Monterey High School is ranked 691st within California. Students have the opportunity to take…read moreAdvanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Monterey High School is 27%. As a family native to Monterey we have encountered Board members and Mr Crawford and staff not listening to students and not doing their jobs for the betterment of all students. Their is bias to put certain students that are in the academies in AP classes and deny others. Violence in classes is kept secret and financial statements are questionable. Public schools need to vet teachers for experience .

My second of three children is about to graduate from MHS. My oldest, is now in his second year of…read morecollege and was more than adequately prepared for college life and academic rigor. MHS is the perfect balance of size and offerings in terms of sports, academics, and extra curricular activities. Now as a parent and student you do have to do your part and choose to be engaged. If you do that, success in high school and beyond is a certainty. Thanks to the caring and driven administration, teachers and staff, MHS is up there with all the high schools in the area, both public and private.

Middle school.. Plenty of bad memories, shyness, ridicule, and being a loser…read more I liked this school though, the teachers were really supportive, especially the first day during 6th grade when you get used to having multiple classes per day. Being too shy and chunky when I was a kid really stopped me from having as much fun as I should have had back then in this school, but that didn't stop me from making really good friends and some good times.

First time here Cheap entry and can come back as long as you…read morehave the ticket Be respectful Be understanding Be quiet A lot of artifacts a lot of videos to watch Beautiful courtyard Will need to come back again

When I first moved to Carmel I would go to mass here every Sunday. It was so beautiful inside…read more And the history of this place is incredible. They have a museum of many artifacts of early California. They also have a wonderful museum store.. Every September is the Carmel Mission Fiesta. It is a huge event. Lots of artisans. Lots of food. And a great chicken bbq highlights the event. They also have an excellent school here.

I have had a long relationship with the School - was a student for 5 years (8th-12th grades),…read morevolunteer there, have worked there, have friends whose kids go there now, and even chose the simple yet elegant chapel for the site of my wedding. Needless to say, I am a fan! The academics are top-notch and I use the skills and knowledge from the classes I took there to this day. Many of the teachers at York outshine the professors I had at UC Berkeley. The school setting is idyllic - on a hilltop in Monterey. And the community is welcoming and genuine. I am absolutely looking forward to the day when my kids can enroll and become "York Dorks!"

So after all these years I realized York didn't just provide me with a good education (is that…read moregrammatically correct?) but my closest friendships were made at this little day school perched atop a grassy knoll. As a class agent I have to get my act together and throw a tight 10 Year Reunion and 2008 is the year. Dios Mio. Seems like yesterday I was outside the chapel with my freshman class upset that my Mom forced me to go to York (since a good family friend sent their brilliant son here). After Freshman Overnight Orientation , I realized that my Mom picked the perfect school for me. Nice Work Mom!

Great... Committed staff & teachers who really care about student outcomes. Many staff are…read moregraduates who want to give back to their community. Free meals for all students. Lots of pretty spaces to study, eat, & hang out. Awesome views of the ocean. Most students seem dedicated to their studies & their own futures. Campus Monitors are heroes!! Good... Some classrooms need updates to improve traffic & air flow. Discipline can be improved with consistency & more support from the school board. Buses would improve students travel times. Some have to walk long distances, so help 'em out. Needs Work... Parental engagement should positively impact student learning & experiences. Many are too busy or too caught up in their own issues. Stop locking bathrooms during school hours. Parents -- don't hit your students or the staff. Learn boundaries.

Well, I am on summer vacation, and decided to check what people are saying about my school. After…read morereading Lee's review, I felt the need to say a few things about Seaside HS in particular and education in general. The 2010-2011 Seaside HS year of education was the first year of this school's turnaround. Hopefully we can maintain the great positive changes at SHS for many, many years to come. A principal leader with a great vision, a support staff beyond compare, assistant principals that help ensure the vision is organized and works, teachers (for the most part) that focus solely on student achievement and succes, and students that make it all worthwhile with their effort and attitude to succeed. We still have our issues but we are moving forward and will hopefully make SHS as far removed from it's negative past as possible. Lee's review is a perfect example of how much power, both positive and negative, we have as educators. Hopefully Lee will use his high-powered vision of how things should be to make the future a better place by not dwelling too long in the past. Come by SHS and see the changes!