Adam's Elementary…read more Don't ask Suzanne Sense to help with anything. My family/son really like this school. But as i said, dont Ask Suzanne Sense to do the extra mile for any student... Recently my son always brings a basketball to school that way more children can play without fighting for what basketballs the school offers. Not long ago April 2022 son was absent & left his ball in his class bin so others could play with. Upon returning the following day his ball was gone. Giving the children the benefit of doubt not stealing, we assumed his ball was put in the wrong 5th grade class bin. School ends at 3pm & since we had basketball practice that evening, he/my son really wanted to located his ball. At 3:15pm we went to office and explained to Suzanne Sense that it was very important we try locating his basketball and explained to her we think another may have simply returned basketball to wrong 5th grade class bin and we would really appreciate if he could go look. Well him going back into school grounds only after school had been out for 15 minutes was a Big No No, not sure why. We then pleaded with her to please go check and was only 100ft away, she refused. Why not sure, but apparently school Was already over as of 15 minutes ago... My son then asked ask "please i have practice tonight" Suzanne Sense them started questioning my son trying to confuse him as if he was mistaking, completely inappropriate. Fast forward she did not help, did not care, yet Servant to the children and parents that pay her salary, ok fine. Upon locating his ball a few days later, another child tries saying it's his and not my sons. Funny thing is, my sons name is written on the ball. Now this child starts following my son around claiming this is his ball, even though his name is all over the ball. End of story, one child is sticking with his story trying to steal my sons ball & my son has to defend himself and his property. This could have w fed up being a fight between two school mates when it could have been avoid days later if this woman was not lazy & cared more for the children. Just be aware, this woman does not care about being a civil servant nor the children or respect the parents. I called the www.nmusd.org and, well nothing. ssense@nmusd.us Thanks

My nephew went to this school and he told me a lot about it. He had made many friends and he says…read morethe teachers are nice. One problem, the food. He said the food has not good ingredients. The burgers have fake meat and so do the tacos. If they get better food this review should be a five star.

Good school. Good history. Good values…read more I would recommend this school to anyone who wants to put their kids in a challenging warm environment.

As a parent of a student who currently attends MD, it's a great school for academic. the teachers…read moreand school faculty are very supportive. BUT if you are coming here for football and you don't fit the vision of the coaches then look at other schools. There is a reason why they are #1 in the nation. Their top players are transferred in not groomed at MD. Don't expect to be coached, parents be ready to pay for private coaches or your son will experience feeling like a worthless human from coaches to players forcing them to just quit. So putting football aside, it's a great school.

This high school hosted the CSBC band and Colorguard semi finals yesterday. They were great hosts…read moreand very accommodating. Thank you very much! And everyone LOVES those giant chocolate chip cookies you sell! That's all I kept hearing about in the stands.

Our daughter graduated IHS in 2019. We have included her input in this review. IHS has good STEM…read morewith strong sports, extracurriculars, and counseling and exceptional arts. With so many students and about 30 students per class, a mid-range student may get lost in the crowd. They may not receive the necessary support - unless they excel, fail, or cause a disciplinary issue. As in any other school, parents should continuously advocate for their student. Destinations: The Class of 2019 had about 530 students and 366 students told IHS where they were going. 132 graduates went to IVC, 29 to other community colleges, 36 to Cal State system, 76 to UC system, 37 to private universities in CA, 3 to technical/vocational schools, 46 to out of state universities, 4 to foreign universities, and 3 to serve in the military. Most students who go to IVC then transfer into the Cal State or UC system. STEM may be a little weaker at IHS than at University HS or Northwood HS but is still good enough for a student to excel. Unfortunately, IHS taught biology one year, chemistry next year, and then physics. The biology and chemistry experiences were poor enough to put our daughter off STEM before she could even try physics! The biology notes had been photocopied for many years and were barely readable. The biology teacher at the time no longer works at IHS. To improve chemistry, give explosive demonstration(s) throughout the year and not during the final exam! Parents and students should choose a HS with an integrated-science schedule, in which a little of each science is taught each semester. Math teaching was somewhat uninspired but it's a difficult subject to make interesting and relatable to everyday needs. There were many good teachers. Mrs. Peck teaches European history to a high standard with dry humor and is a student favorite! Mrs. Harrington teaches Social Studies well. Ms. Lux teaches Ceramics well and encourages those who are less artistically inclined. Mr. Munsell is a charismatic English teacher and popular with students. Mr. Phillips teaches keyboarding and PE well. Mr. Szczudlak teaches Adult Living well; we recommend the course which teaches financial skills. Assistant Principal King is helpful. My daughter did not like the Korean teacher's teaching style. They spent many months in classes before even attempting to speak Korean. The teacher poorly balanced the needs of students who spoke Korean at home with the needs of the 20% of students who never had Korean before. Class had good Korean movies screenings and occasional tasty barbecue! It was fun to be the student assistant for the upstairs office and to support Ms. Kamai and Ms. Russell. It was very hard for parents to find out about upcoming school events such as choir performances, plays, or concerts. That was regrettable because the performing arts events were consistently great. That improved somewhat after the Principal began to send out a school newsletter. Hard to find schedule info on the website. In general, the school website is very busy and difficult to navigate. Among high schools in Irvine, only IHS uses an alternating-block schedule with 90-min periods. Every day of the week differs from week to week. For example, the schedule for Friday differs depending whether it is Week A or Week B. Students become used to it, but it is annoying for parents, more complicated than typical college or work schedules, and offers no clear advantage. The idea is to replicate college schedule and get students used to longer classes. We liked the late start on Mondays.

Our son started at Newport Christian School last year in 9th grade, and we've been very happy with…read morehis experience. He came in a little behind academically, and the teachers and staff were incredibly supportive and accommodating in helping him get caught up. We really appreciated the patience, communication, and personal attention they gave him. He also felt welcomed socially and enjoyed becoming part of the school community. One of the highlights of his year was being on the basketball team, which gave him a great opportunity to get involved and build friendships. The Christian environment has also been very meaningful to our family. Newport Christian School is a ministry of Liberty Baptist Church, and we really value the connection between the school and church. Church attendance is not required to attend the school, but our family does attend, and it has been a real blessing getting to know and worship alongside many of the teachers and staff. Overall, Newport Christian School made his transition into high school a very positive one. He is now going into 10th grade, and we're grateful for the support and encouragement he received during his first year. If there is one thing I would have done differently, I wish we had found Newport Christian School earlier and had our son attend from elementary school or even kindergarten. Every family's situation is different, of course, but based on our experience, I would definitely encourage parents who are considering the school to take a look sooner rather than later.

My husband and I enrolled our daughter here for TK half-day with Mrs. Garrett, Kindergarten with…read moreMrs. Ynez and Mrs. Lin, and she started 1st Grade with Mrs. Menacho before we moved and had to change schools because of distance. We absolutely loved all 3 teachers SO much and we had no doubt that each of them loved Jesus and our daughter! Also, Mrs. Joanne McMains at the front desk is absolutely wonderful, love her! We were sad to leave Newport Christian!

This school is going downhill. Hiring an inexperienced and unprofessional Ian phillips to teach…read morekindergarten; is proving to be a mistake. You need to teach him to embrace the philosophy of "winners look in, losers look out.". Casting blame on others instead of focusing on helping our children is not the kind of dynamic your staff should be operating under.

We moved into our neighborhood and bought our house just so all four of our kids could go to…read moreHawes!! We currently have a fourth grader and a second grader at Hawes, and we love it so much!! All the teachers are amazing. Principal Jennings is great-very involved with the students and parents and runs the best kind of tight ship. One of our kids has multiple diagnoses (and is also Gate) and is on an IEP, and we feel so supported by all the faculty and staff! Can't recommend Hawes enough!

I went to this school as a child and my kids are loving it there! They came over from the Waldorf…read moreschool so the teachers had their work cut out for them, acclimating them to an academic environment. I can't say enough great things about the school!! My daughter is in Kinder with Mrs. Snow and she is the absolute best!!!

I absolutely LOVE our daughter's new school! The staff is the BEST, the campus is so clean, and all…read morearound this elementary school just has the best vibe!!! They make it so pleasant....every part of it, from the registration process, to back-to-school nights, it's all just too good to be true! Except it IS true. I checked out quite a few schools before deciding that this is where my daughter needed to go! I transferred her from the district she was originally set to be in...and I couldn't be happier that i did. I am so looking forward to this school year and her entire Kindergarten experience....including the first on the list: the harvest festival next month/bake sale!!! This school has MADE me WANT to be a PTA mama!! If you're looking for a new school for your child/children or if they're getting ready to start school soon, please do yourself a favor and look into Eader Elementary!! You will be so happy that you did, i promise!

We truly love our school, the teachers, and the entire community. One of the things we value most…read moreis that it's a preschool through high school campus, which creates such a special, close-knit environment. My student is genuinely known by all of her teachers--not just as a name on a roll sheet, but as a whole person, and that means so much to our family. I'm especially grateful that we are part of a Christian school where worship is part of the culture and students can speak freely about God and grow in their faith. That foundation is everything. The programs and experiences offered are incredible, especially for a school of this size. It truly is a "small but mighty" community. Even through seasons of change, it remains an amazing place filled with dedicated staff who care deeply about students and families. We feel so blessed that our student has grown here academically, emotionally, and socially. Thank you, CCS staff, for all you do each and every day!

I truly cannot say enough good things about this school. As a proud Calvary alum myself, it is…read moreincredibly meaningful to now watch my two young sons grow and thrive here as well. They are being nurtured not only academically, but also spiritually, socially, and emotionally. The friends my kids have made over the years will be lifetime friendships. When they struggle with a concept, their teachers step in right away with patience, care, and genuine dedication to help them. They also do an amazing job keeping me fully informed on everything going on in the classroom and on the playground and even offering guidance on how I can best support my children at home, which is much appreciated in this day and age. This school truly feels like a family, and I am deeply grateful to be a part of it.