canyon is a really good middle school overall they teacher are nice except a teacher that yelled at…read moremy kid..i did sue but anyway the morning dropping off your kids is a little crazy but easy

As a kid who has gone to both Canyon and Creekside, Canyon kids get into fights of the most stupid…read morethings. For example I went there for 1 week and saw 1 out of 3 fights. It took me a while to report someone bullying another kid. I tried to talk to my counselor about it, but it took me a while to get an appointment, and they weren't very helpful. Some of the teachers are nice, but some of them weren't the best. Their principal Mr. Hendee was nice the first time I saw him. I can't tell you if he was acting or just actually nice, but he seemed legit. Academically speaking they don't have a lot of extracurriculars. In 8th grade there is a split leadership class, so you can only have it for half the year. In the last semester you go to the high school to see their leadership class. If you have the first semester you can't go. Which can mislead you to knowing information about it. Sports wise they have good teams. One thing is that if you want to try out a new sport here that you have little experience in, don't. The golf coach Mr. Christensen takes a limited amount of kids. The golf coach at Creekside, which is also the golf coach at the high school takes almost all kids who tryout. This is too also them to have practice. He does only take the good people to play, but all to practice. In all I wouldn't recommend this school...

We're really thankful for this school. We have a junior and a senior, and overall, it's been a…read moregreat experience for both of them. The teachers and staff are kind, and the new principal, Mr. Redemer, has been very approachable and easy to talk to. Anytime we've had a concern, it's been taken seriously and addressed. No school is perfect, but for our family, the Christ-centered focus and values have made the extra cost worth it.

For Redwood Christian Middle/High School (San Lorenzo)…read more It is selfish of the school to cause so much traffic by only having one entrance in a highly residential area where it causes Buses to be significantly delayed. It is selfish of Redwood Christian to cause major traffic along a major Bus Route that is used by other students at nearby schools. In comparison to other schools, this car system is the worst of the worst. Although a response may be that allowing students to be dropped off at the back entrance near Via Vista/Neilsen will cause disturbance to the residents in that area, at least that door is not part of a major Bus route (93, which is used by many students: Arroyo High School, KIPP Schools, Bay Elementary, Bohannon Middle School, and even more schools further down). Because cars won't move at all on the one-lane street unless they get into your school, it causes the Bus to be stuck there for 5-10 minutes for such a short distance. The negative impact of such delay is a late bus of regularly 10+ minutes, up to 20 minute delay. It is not simply "take an earlier bus" if the school can decrease traffic.

Best school ever!…read more The teachers care about their students! Far better then CVHS, Smaller class sizes and great teachers.

Seriously...Redwood has a yelp? I am a2008 graduate and…read morealthough when I was forced into this HS my only goal was to get the grades required to go back to the main HS (CVHS) but after my 1st year I knew this school was different and therefore right for me . At CVHS the teachers (more than one and on numerouse occasions) had said "do your homework or not I get paid all the same" the teachers at Redwood are STILL paying their student loans and are further commited to excellence than any school in this state. My best friend started her first year teaching at this school during my first year attendance and I feel we 'learned the ropes' together. Although most students were 'challenging' having their social/personal lives conflicting with academics, I honestly do NOT think half my graduating class would have even made it to that day if it were not for the debunking of the rumors that coexisted with this school by the teachers I had the oppertunity of knowing. Yeah this all sounds wierd even now being 2013, five years after graduation, but if I could go back to when I was at the 'main high school' I would STILL choose Redwood. Also if Hoffman and Schooley are still teaching...they are bitchin. (positive sense) Also, I havn't been around campus in a few years so if they are no longer a bunch of portables on a parking lot good for them!

Mission Hills School is definitely a hidden gem for private schools. We have two daughters going…read moreto the school and they definitely seem to be ahead of their peers of similar age. Not only do they emphasize academic progress, they also balance the curriculum out with fun, play, music, foreign language (Spanish) and teach to make sure the students become well rounded citizens of the Earth. The student body is already very well diversified! The school is very well organized under the school principal Ms. Kaya. Staff of whom we have interacted with are extremely nice and responsive to any concerns. Tuition is one of the most reasonable you can find in the whole Bay Area, the value each student get is tremendous! The tuition even includes extended care which in already pays for itself! Especially for busy family with both full time working parents. Public schools usually ends around 2:30, but your tuition includes extended care until 6:00! I think my husband and I are both in awe, every month, on how little we are paying for a "private school" education. In fact the tuition is very similar to our local public schools after school program, and that program was suppose to already run by a registered non profit organization! Our family is extremely grateful that we have found this school. And grateful for all the teachers and staff our children have had so far. Big shout out to Ms. Mary (which my children talk about everyday, even if they have already moved on from her class), Ms Divine, and Ms. Contreras. Special thanks to all the administrative staff: Ms. Maria, Ms. Hernandez, Mr. Hawkins, Ms. Mary-Ann and countless others! I am surprised that not more people know about this hidden gem! Maybe the parents of students going to the school wants it to stay that way! The way we found out about this school was a referral by our friend. I heard that the Union City campus is already at full capacity every grade and is baffled why the CV campus is not yet. But don't take my word for it! Contact the school and take a tour yourself. You don't know what your kids are missing!

MHS in Castro Valley is a small private school that opened in 2015 and is the second campus of MHMS…read morein Union City. This school started with 22 students and has grown to over 100. I am beyond pleased with the teachers and administrators at this campus as they help students build a strong foundation in vital subjects and enforce proper classroom rules to aid behavioral issues. This staff here is first-class and always goes above and beyond. Never had I had a question go unanswered.

Excellent school that promotes the development of children both academics and religon. We had…read morevisited 4 other Catholic schools in the Hayward and San Lorenzo areas and this was the clear choice. We've been very happy with the faculty, staff, and wonderful community of fellow parents.

I started by sending my first child (who has now graduated), my middle, and now my youngest will…read morestart at OLG TK in 2023. Every school has its issues and qualms, but at the end of the day, the school is solid, the curriculum is sound, and the community is loving. You get what you put in; if you're an involved parent who attends meetings, chats at drop off/pick up, and signs up to be on the boards and play in the CYO sports, you'll feel the incredible sense of the OLG community. If you only drop off and read the emails, you'll feel excluded, and the love will be lacking. Writing a negative review about your and your child's experience is very easy, but you must give a complete and truthful review. Pieces are missing, and no one is a victim in the situation. I love OLG and the foundation that it has built for my children. It's disheartening to see negative reviews that bring down a score for a lovely school whose staff and students work very hard to build a community filled with Truth, Unity, and Love. In the end, experience it for yourself. If interested, please attend the open house or welcome day. All are invited to tour the classes, meet the teachers and staff, talk with other parents, and, most importantly, meet some students. Don't let negative reviews impact your decision without experiencing all of OLG's excellent qualities firsthand.

This is a good school theres alot of changes to the school and recommend, there are rules that…read morechange but its still good

I would not recommend that any child attend this school…read more This school is unsafe and dangerous for children, as there is no punishment for bullying. We are new to this area, and my 7th grader was assaulted in the bathroom during PE by a student much larger than him. My son reported it to the counselors and principal and they did nothing. He was afraid to return to school because they would not suspend or expel the student who attacked him. In the end, we had to homeschool our child for the rest of the school year. When we mentioned not bringing our child back to school, the principal (Seana Condit) was only concerned about him missing state testing. She has zero concern for the safety of children at this school. The student who assaulted my son is still on campus.

My interactions with Principal Rogers have been really positive. I appreciate the staff and…read moreteachers. The school has a wonderful garden project. This is a wonderful school and I'm glad for it in Castro Valley.

I loved Marshall elementary for my children! it's a great school, great teachers! The only thing I…read morereally hate about this school is that god awful Libby Hendricks that works up in the office. She is disgustingly disrespectful. I hated dealing with her and her funky attitude.

I personally went to independent elementary starting all the way back in 2008 all the way until I…read moregraduated my brother and I. I can honestly say I have nothing but the best things to say about this amazing school I unfortunately had my mother passed away at a very young age in 2008 when I was five years old and this school recognized date and helped me grow as a student and a person the amazing staff I can't even talk enough about at independent. They were nothing but exceptional and making sure I was always OK both my brother and I and making sure we were at our best mental headspace. I learned to just become a very independent well-rounded person and I can't think independent enough for that if I could name names I'm not sure if they still work there, but Miss Pietro in many others, such as Miss Guito and more changed my whole well-being, an aspect on life, even though I was very young, they helped me mature and understand life when I was in the dark I felt as if they really understood my learning methods and my learning skills and made sure that I took special reading classes and much more to get me to where I needed to be considering my struggles. I can't think independent enough for everything they ever did for me and my family so when you're thinking of a school in cash Valley to send your kids, this would be the first place that I check forget all the other ratings. They were parents not students. That's all I have to say.

this school is bad I can say because i was a student. They don't have nice staff expect the teachersread more