As a parent, I am extremely disappointed with our experience at St. Anne. I expected a school that…read morewould provide a supportive and positive environment for students, but instead I found poor communication, inconsistent treatment of students, and a lack of accountability when concerns were brought to the administration. Rather than working with families to resolve issues, it often felt like our concerns were dismissed. The school seems more focused on protecting its reputation than addressing real problems that affect students. Rules are not enforced fairly, and favoritism appears to play a role in how situations are handled. For the tuition families pay, I expected much better leadership, transparency, and care for students' well-being. I would not recommend this school to other parents unless meaningful changes are made. Every child deserves to feel supported, respected, and treated fairly, and unfortunately that was not our experience.

Like many parents, I read the reviews before enrolling my son at St. Anne's, and I'll admit, I was…read morehesitant. Some of the concerns raised gave me pause. But as we near the end of our third year (currently finishing 4th grade), I feel compelled to share our experience because I'm genuinely glad we chose this school. No school is perfect, and yes, we've had our challenges here and there. But overall, St. Anne's does an outstanding job across many levels. My son is not only thriving academically, he's also genuinely happy. The school strikes a wonderful balance between being firm and structured, while maintaining a warm, positive environment where kids are encouraged and challenged to grow. One of the highlights for us has been the next-level extracurricular offerings and the way St. Anne's integrates experiential learning in every grade level. These hands-on experiences really resonate with the kids and make learning more fun and meaningful. Our first year was a bit rocky, while St. Anne's is a private school and doesn't follow public school IEP protocols, the principal at the time (Mrs. Bournazian) went above and beyond to work with his teacher and me to put support systems in place to help him suceed. When she became Head of School, I was a little nervous that our dynamic might shift, but the transition has been seamless and honestly, the school has continued to flourish under her leadership. We still feel incredibly supported by both the administration and teachers. Speaking of teachers, we've been very fortunate. Each year, my son has had passionate, caring educators who are truly invested in their students' growth. I've heard some concerns among parents about staff turnover, but having experienced two other schools (one public and another well-known private school in OC), I can say this is fairly typical. Teachers move on for all kinds of reasons, what matters more is the consistency of care, and we've always felt that here. With the exception of one long term sub that was not ideal, we've had outstanding teachers from 2nd to 4th grade. The music program is beyond impressive, Mr. Yaple works wonderfully with kids of all ages. Same for the arts program, the school puts on a more professional production than some theater houses in LA. This is a school that provides the opportunity for all kinds of kids to thrive. Socially, like many schools, St. Anne's can feel a bit cliquey at times, but we've also met some truly amazing families, and my son has built wonderful friendships. All in all, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend St. Anne's. I'm grateful we ignored the negative reviews and gave it a chance.

I never write reviews, but I need to after reading other people's comments. I enrolled my teen in…read morethis school about a year ago; while it is self-directed, they offer online sessions almost daily, and assignments are explained during those sessions. Students get a calendar with the available sessions. I have never had an issue contacting any of the teachers. Their response rate is 24-48 hours. The homeroom teacher calls the students weekly and is very motivating and encouraging. The students must work daily as if they were in an in-person school. Attendance needs to be done by the coach, who is one of the child's parents/guardians. It is not for everyone, but if you have a student/child who is self-directed and has self-control, they can do well in the program. I hope this review helps parents who are looking for options.

This school is a joke! I enrolled my kids in this school, mind you they had told me that there were…read morevery many spots open, submitted EVERYTHING they needed as far as paperwork and was then told that one of my kids was enrolled but the other was put on a wait list. So now my kids have missed alot of school because of their incompetence, sub par customer service, and ridiculous policies. This school is not worth the hassle!

The culture at this school is fantastic. Kids are friendly and support each other, and the teachers…read moreare dedicated and kind. This was not always the case at Marco, but if you've heard negative stories from past years -- believe me, it's changed! Make an appointment to visit the school and see for yourself that Marco today is not the Marco of a few years back. Best middle school in CUSD.

Marco Forster has a great school for me so far and even though bad things happen to me, not because…read moreof Marco but because Marco good things happen. I have a handful of new friends and it's all because of Marco being the most respected school because they respect me and other students, teachers, and staff.

We love UPHH! They are so dedicated and truly care about each child and their success.read more

We've been working with Under Pressure Homework Help (UPHH) for the past couple of years, and I…read morecan't say enough good things about our experience. The individualized support my son has received has made such a difference not just in his academic progress, but also in his overall confidence and attitude toward schoolwork. Throughout our time with UPHH, my son has worked with a few different tutors, and every one of them has been professional, patient, and well-matched to his learning style. And that's no accident Mrs. Ginny, the owner, is absolutely wonderful. She is sweet, understanding, and incredibly accommodating. She really listens to our needs and takes the time to make sure everything from scheduling to tutor selection is a good fit for our family. Thanks to UPHH, homework time has become much less stressful for all of us. I highly recommend Under Pressure Homework Help to any family looking for compassionate, personalized academic support.

My kids have gone to this school for about 3-4 years. It is a great catholic school, with a great…read moreprogram too. The only thing I have been disappointed on is that for the second year now, my child complains about the ELA teacher. It seems that all the new teachers they hire aré inexperienced, can't teach, and can't handle the class which is a disappointment because I am not sure if my child will be prepared for high school. I believe it is unacceptable to hire a bad teacher, and for my child to not learn anything the whole year. The math program is great. They currently have blended learning, which is when your child can go at his/her own pace. Most of the teachers are fairly good and a good environment for kids. Another thing is, it seems like St Edwards is more like a country club than a school. They spend way too much time on religious things, donations... than the children's education.