This school is really organized and dedicated to the families and children who attend Pacific. My…read moresons attended here (2011), and I was so pleased by all the parent involvement that produced such fun and successful fund raisers, family events and just good education. There was always a parent volunteering for every grade my sons went to, sometimes 2 or 3 parents who would dedicate a day or two each week. The teachers send emails to you each week informing you of everything that is being taught in class that week, so you really feel involved in your childs education and know just what to focus on! The new principal, Mrs. Linz, has so much energy and is very involved in every aspect of the children's education and the parent's concerns. Susie at the front office is an example of excellent parent-school relations and you can get most answers directly from her. The grounds are well kept, they offer enrichment programs each season, and after school care is just an excellent extension of the school day, doing homework and providing reading time, sports and other fun activities. Mrs. Leigh from EDP (extended Day Care Program) and her staff are super dedicated and very friendly! I adore this school and recommend it to anyone considering attending. ~ A Happy Parent

We've had two nieces graduate from Vistamar and our daughter is currently a junior. We have been…read morethrilled with the experience that all three kids have had at the school. The school has an excellent academic program. The curriculum was carefully researched and designed based on best-of-breed programs from private high schools and universities across the country. Classes are rigorous and the faculty is knowledgeable and very focused on the learning environment. We've observed how our daughter has quickly become comfortable seeking out her teachers when she has questions, attending office hours, and becoming a strong self-advocate. Great skills to have for both college and life. One of the most amazing things about the school is the strong culture that Vistamar has created. While the pressure of academics is part of the experience, much of it is neutralized by the strong sense of community and support across both faculty and students. It's an environment that has been really beneficial to our daughter, because it's one that encourages kids to take risks and try new things. She's discovered areas of passion that she may never have found had she not been at Vistamar. Again, something that we want our kids to find at this age so that they can have it for the rest of their lives. The school also does an excellent job bringing students together from different backgrounds and points of view and, through the culture they've created, enable them to build relationships and work together. Group learning and group activities are a big part of the learning culture which help develop skills that will last a long time. The actual school building can be a bit surprising when you look at it from the outside. It's much more of the converted-warehouse-tech-company sort of look than the green-campus-boarding-school. But step inside and watch how the kids work and interact with the environment. It's designed in a way where students and faculty are constantly interacting and creates a comfortable environment where you will often see students lingering well into the evening.

I have two daughters, one who chose to attend Vistamar School. It was the best decision we made…read morefor her. (My other daughter attended a different high school that was the perfect fit for her.) Vistamar is a unique and special school. Its most important characteristic is their intentionality. They have carefully thought through each part of a high school and made intentional choices to build a different and excellent small high school that allows each child to bring their individuality to school every day. The intentionality comes up in both large (why they offer Spanish and Chinese in their language program and require students to pass an oral proficiency language exam in order to graduate) and small (the temperature in the building) ways. You will not find a more enthusiastic and dedicated faculty. Their math program is incredibly strong that is joyfully brought to life by amazing teachers. Their high-level Humanities curriculum requires engagement with great and challenging literature like The Odyssey. My daughter, who wants to be a doctor, has taken advantage of the robust science offerings. All of this is wrapped by two key principals: (a) small class sizes that allow the faculty to know your student and (b) the idea that "there are no spectators" in learning. Your students will be challenged and engaged. As for extracurricular activities, this small school has a number of great opportunities for students. On their sports program, you are not going to have Friday Night Lights football. But what I appreciate about their program is that students are encouraged to try new activities. They have a "no cut" policy when it comes to sports. Their program is built to inspire students to build good, long-term, healthy lifestyle habits and find opportunities to go outside their comfort zone, as well as make new friends. On college prep, the school has built a system that prepares students to be successful in college, while not making the students feel pressurized by the college application process. The school does not want to have students focus their entire high school time on getting into college. The counseling team works closely with each student to ensure that they get into the college that is the best fit for them. As someone who has worked in education for most of my career and as someone who has seen the joy in my daughter's eyes when she talks about her school, I cannot recommend this excellent and innovative high school strongly enough.

My son is in his second year with Futures AcademyMB and it is the best place for my son. We were…read morefrustrated with our local schools for not challenging him, tried an online school and have landed here. Futures made sure he was placed in the right classes to challenge him and moved him at the pace that works for him. They have continued to check in and make sure he is where he needs to be. The guided study program has been amazing at teaching good study habits and time management for assignments. He is happy on campus and part of the group no matter what age / grade. Futures really is able to make sure that they are working with current students and what their interests are for clubs and field trips. The entire experience has been wonderful.

Fusion Academy Manhattan Beach has been an amazing experience for our son. He is a smart and hard…read moreworking kid but for some reason a large public high school didn't work for him so he switched to Fusion Academy Manhattan Beach in his Sophomore year of high school and is now in his junior year. There are so many positives to share. The one-on-one teaching is excellent. The quality of the teachers is very high but my son is also understanding the school work so much more as he is able to ask questions right away but at the same time there is no place to hide in the class. The teachers are also very supportive, they want you to understand the work and it feels more like a partnership. There are also more course options available, which given my sons interest in computing, he has been able to take classes like Cybersecurity in addition to the usual AP computer classes, and is planning on taking Animation in his final year. The school is also very flexible as there has been times he has had to move classes around or reschedule classes due to things like illness, and it has been very easy to do that. What we have really learned as a family is that there are many school options available to your kids, and if you find the right one, like we have for our son, it can really change them in a positive way.

My son has been going to school at the Academy of the Arts for about a year now and he loves it…read more Previously, my son attended the Growing Gardens which is the daycare at the same location. The teachers and the administration make learning fun for our kids. I know this because my son comes home everyday and can't wait to tell me what he learned that day. COVID Specific: The administration and the teachers at the Academy of the Arts took COVID safety protocols very seriously from day 1 and they continue to stick strictly to the protocols today. I feel safe sending my son to the Academy of the Arts on school days (I'd even send him on the weekends if they were open). Thank you Dr. Bogle and team!

This school is exceptional in every way, shape and form. If you're looking for an academically…read morerigorous school that's completely student-centered with LOW class sizes and some Judaism sprinkled in, this is the school for your child! Your child will THRIVE here, period. The administration and teachers are masters at "Fitting 10 pounds of stuff in a 5 pound bag" .... Let me explain. This school year, in addition to a phenomenal academic course load, our daughter has consistently been engaged in Gymnastics every week with Coach Paige, Rolling Robotics STEM, Musical Theatre, weekly cooking classes that are so impressive my husband wants to sign me up, targeted writing instruction from a USC Writing Professor, Chess class on Mondays, Legos on Fridays, Sports with the coach on Tuesdays, Hebrew everyday (GREAT for the developing brain!), Art class with a talented artist, Science Fair, Beach Clean-Up, weekend camping trip in the San Bernardino Mountains, and a bunch of field trips throughout the school year. No wonder the students LOVE coming to school everyday! Come see for yourself - take a tour and see what a school that's rooted in BEST PRACTICES truly looks like. Your child will thank you! It's truly a GIFT for your child to NOT share the instruction with 25-30+ other students. If you have any specific questions, feel free to message me here on Yelp. In addition to being an Academy parent, I'm also an educator with nearly 20 years experience. Happy to answer questions and/or help unpack different educational situations.

I did not like this school at all. First of all, the system when I was here was terrible. I…read moreliterally have to change it around with my counselor each year that I was here. This was annoying because it was very inconvenient and frustrating. Secondly, terrible student wifi and cellular data here! The student wifi has weak security! Not very good at all! Sometimes the cellular data on my phone goes to 3G! The wifi/cellular data here is even worse during office hours! It's very slow! I was playing Kahoot for my classmates and Kahoot wasn't loading probably! Please improve your student wifi and your cellular data speed here! Will not be returning here!

What a great school and sports facilities. Coaching Staff…read moreare really professional and positive. A lot of great talent at all levels

This was a very nice school there was a teacher named Mrs Moffett she was very nice and influential…read moreto all the students back in the 1970s

We are very happy with the family environment this school provides! I was concerned with the…read morewell-being of my young child and didn't want him to be picked on by older kids. I grew up with older siblings and they always looked after me in elementary school and I wasn't sure how I could provide that for my child. To my surprise, my kindergartener is friends with the 8th graders! The school does a wonderful job teaching the older grades to look after the younger ones and is such a great relief that this school is anti-bullying and safe environment!! In addition, I've looked into other local private schools in Westchester and this school has no wait-list, much more affordable and is not at all far from the Westside:)

Da Vinci design high school . If you want you teenager to fail college take them to Da Vinci…read moredesign high school in wisburn Hawthorne . Wisburn school district they don't prepare the teens for college the don't even teach geometry. The worst high school academically.

Sad but this school is way to progressive/woke! Their values do not align with our values. Today a…read moreMs whatever was substituting my kids class. He was dressed in a dress claiming to be a woman!! They are POLLUTING our kids!! FIRE EVERYONE starting with the superintendent and the elect normal school board members.

We have 2 kids who have been at the elementary school for a year and I have been so impressed by…read morethe school. They have an incedible staff of skilled and loving teachers, administrators, and support staff and they have solid processes in place to keep parents engaged and informed. No school is perfect and Valor is no exception, but they get the right things right. We are so happy to have found this gem of a school!

I loved VCA!!! My daughter started Valor in 6th grade and she just graduated this month. She had a…read moregreat middle school experience! Their middle school program offers small class sizes, field trips, sports, electives, and much more. My daughter made lots of friends and loved most of the teachers. She got good grades all throughout her middle school years and earned academic honor roll and other achievements both academically and for sports. During her 8th grade year, her class did a very memorable missions trip and went to DC. She told me that it will be a year she will never forget. The staff was great and very supportive. Mrs. E did a wonderful job in her new role as the principal. Coach Phil is a special person who was always available to the students when they need someone to talk to. He was a great coach, pe teacher, and yearbook teacher. My daughter loved coach Phil and I am so grateful for him. Mr. Shook was another favorite. He taught science and history. My daughter enjoyed him because he would always crack jokes and make everyone laugh. Mr.Shook was a great teacher, however, sometimes, I think he should keep his political opinions to himself. That was the only thing that kind of made me uncomfortable. The other thing relating to staff was the staff turnover. My daughter had a different English and math teacher every year. Which was annoying because she would build a strong relationship with them, then they left and she would have to rebuild. I understand that isn't the schools fault. But it did interfere with math and her math grade. Overall, my daughter and our family loved Valor! We highly recommend this school if you are looking for a small close-knit Christian school community. We felt safe sending her which was a big deal considering the unfortunate times that we live in. Thank you Valor for all the wonderful memories and for providing my daughter with a great Christian middle school experience. Please let me know asap when there is a Valor High! :)