D-Tech is a great charter school for students and parents seeking an innovative approach to…read morelearning rather than a standardized school. Highly recommended to all families looking for a unique school like this.

As a current softmore at this school, there are lots of negatives from this place: the food is…read moreinedible, and Ive gone to lots of schools, the food at this school is the worst food I've ever had, I wouldn't even feed it to a stray dog. The tech policies are damn near dictatorship-like where you can't use personal computers because the school forces us to use the barely functional school Chromebooks with so many websites blocked it makes North Korea look like a free country because they want to see what we are doing at all times on our computers. Then there is the grading system, which if you get a 1 on one outcome even if you have 4s on every single other one, boom you are failing that class. Then there is the D-lab classes that only this school has, absolutely the worst classes I have ever taken, and that class is almost impossible to pass even if you try as hard as possible. Also this school has the dreaded by all students Yonder policy where you have to lock up your phones in the morning, and I've heard from friends some teachers make you unlock the pouch randomly so they can see if the phone is actually your phone and not a decoy by making you log in to it and check your account on your phone. One of my friends was almost suspended for taping random things to a protein shake bottle because the teacher thought it was a bomb. Also it has got to be the most LIBERAL ASS school I have ever seen. Like when trump got elected last November the teachers were saying there was emotional counseling for everyone who didn't like the election results. So in summary, this school has food that not even the prison system would feed to death row prisoners, more rules around tech than North Korea, and it is the most woke school I have ever been to which is saying something because I went to a charter school in Santa Cruz for most of middle school. DON'T GO TO THIS SCHOOL. This review is a student POV so it can be more trusted than others because I have been going here for 2 years and experienced almost everything about this school so far.

We initially chose Odyssey because it promised a strong sense of community, solid education, and…read moresafe educational trips. Unfortunately, our experience was far from what was advertised. My son was bullied by a group of girls for half of his crucial final school year, and when he failed Algebra 2 (with a D grade), the principal--who also taught the class--blamed my son entirely. What was left out was that the principal had to frequently cover for other teachers, making his own teaching inconsistent, and the school even went without a science teacher for half a year. Worse yet, he failed to inform me when my son came forward about the bullying. The teachers at the 8th-grade level didn't step in to stop the bullying until I personally got involved, and that's unacceptable. While the trips were enjoyable, they were not as safe as we were led to believe. There were several issues that my son told me about only after the fact, and I wish I had known earlier. Overall, I can no longer recommend this school based on our experience.

Odyssey School in San Mateo has been a gem for our family. Over the years, both our sons went to…read moreschool and graduated from Odyssey (not at the same time). The impact on them? Huge. As products of public K-12 education followed by college, my wife and I always put academics as a priority. We were a bit wary of Odyssey's smaller size at the start. But, a close friend's endorsement and our interactions with the faculty convinced us to take the plunge. The outcome? Our boys got more than just book smarts; they received tailored education thanks to the smaller classrooms. Importantly, each of the boys didn't just pass through Odyssey; they flourished there. Both boys enrolled in their preferred local private high schools post-Odyssey. While we always emphasized academics, the expeditionary feats at the school--like scaling Mt. Whitney, exploring Japan, or sailing the Channel Islands-- helped make them who they are today. Big kudos to Odyssey for this experience.

Intensely academic school that works hard to provide as many extracurricular offerings as possible…read moregiven its size. Thoughtful, organized, communicative and forward thinking in everything they do, from adjustments to curriculum to their handling of distance learning programs and the hybrid in-person schedule during COVID restrictions. Teachers, staff, administration are the best in education that one will ever encounter. My kids are challenged in the best way and we feel very fortunate they are students at here. You'll notice that the negative reviews here are from individuals who did not attend or have students that attended Crystal.

This is a good school but The campus was weird and the people were kind of mean, needs to work on…read morethe social skills, the school makes people/ me feel like we're dumb because of the standardized test you have to do to get it, I think everyone should get the chance to go to the school and everyone automatically gets into the school.

It has been over 1.5 years since my last review, and we love the school as much as we did when our…read morechild started school 2+ years ago! Everyone on staff has been incredibly easy and pleasant to collaborate with, and responsive to my questions. The school expanded over the summer to add 2 more classrooms, so that Burkard now has 6 classrooms: K/1, 2/3, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7/8th. Having experienced a few private schools and a public school between my 2 kids, I am confident this is the best environment for my child, for both academic differentiation and SEL support. It's often lamented that parents have to choose the least bad educational option for their 2e kids, but I truly believe this is a great option. We were fortunate enough to be with his amazing 2/3 teachers for 2 years, and have a new set of teachers we love this year, too. Speaking with parents across grades, they also think highly of their teaching teams. My son continues to thrive academically (measured by his overall engagement, as well as MAP testing), and we are very happy with the math differentiation he receives. Each year, I have been pleased with the attention and care the staff takes to make sure he's challenged at the right level. They take great care to plan engaging lessons across ELA, science, social studies and SEL, and incorporate hands on projects regularly to extend their learning. My son regularly shares interesting facts he learned in class! Math is a subject he continues to be passionate about, so I reach out to the school annually for math acceleration. He is given math assessments at the start of each year to determine the appropriate placement, and is given the option of joining a higher level class, or doing independent study in his classroom. We opted this year to have him join the higher level math class on a modified schedule, and we are grateful for the ability to choose the right option for him. The daily SEL teaching is also very well done. Many schools don't have the ability to go in-depth with SEL, but our BT has devised fun games and exercises for the kids to put their SEL knowledge into practice. It was so sweet to hear that my son's 4th grade class taught new recess games to the K/1 class! The BT's keep a close watch throughout the day, so the students are able to learn and play in a physically and emotionally safe environment. When conflicts arise, the staff is there to help the students resolve the issue in an appropriate way. We get daily reports, and twice monthly newsletters sharing what he's learning, so I know he's receiving a high quality education. If your child is at a school that is not meeting their needs, I encourage you to tour the Burkard School. It is truly a gem of a school!

We found TBS about three years ago and it is quite surprising that there aren't more schools for…read morebright kids who have significant social & emotional challenges, including mood disorders. We unfortunately found very little real understanding and expertise along the way, moving from program to program, from school to school, in every case deeply involved with the IEP process. Then we decided to try TBS. The results have been nothing short of amazing. Our student's self-esteem and emotional intelligence started to grow from the start and has continued to grow ever since. No more calls asking us to come quickly, the benefits to our entire household have been pretty incredible, across parents, siblings, and friends alike. When your student talks to you about how the kids at school are 'just like me', when they express a sense of belonging and common purpose to thrive in the face of big emotions, you can only smile and reflect on the journey. ...and imagine what it's like for other parents to understand you, understand your child, and understand so much of the details of the journey. The TBS community, made up of students, teachers, and parents is one that sees your child as deserving, powerful, and good.

Our granddaughter has been going to Huntington since second grade. She is currently in third grade…read moreand we have seen how she has improved and gained confidence in her math studies. The way schools are teaching math today differs from how we learned many years ago. It can be frustrating for parents and grandparents to help with this new math. Our granddaughter likes her tutor and doesn't complain about going to tutoring and having someone else explain concepts (even though we wish the school that we pay for did a better job at this). A tutor can take the frustration away from us and our granddaughter which helps her to be more open to learning. Huntington has been flexible when a schedule change is necessary. Additionally, it is nice to see how our granddaughter has improved when we meet with Huntington for her progress reports. Admittedly, it is not inexpensive, but our hope is that it will give her the confidence and foundation to be successful in math in the future. Thank you to Geetanjali and Casey.

This service is terrible. They charged me for more services than they provided. I ended up…read moreneeding to bring the claim to Small Claims Court and then having to go through the entire small claims process. If you don't mind wasting hours in court, go ahead and use this service. Hania and Geetanjali are terrible. Don't let them enroll you in the payment plan. I had been paying by credit card for years and suddenly, they wanted me to join a payment plan which cost almost $2,000 to get out of. They said that I would only get charged for what I used and the rest would be refunded back. I ended up paying money just to make it go away. What a ridiculous experience.

To quote Jesper Johansen from the movie "Klaus"…read more "That's it! This place is the worst! It's cold and icky, and the people are mean to me and I miss my silk sheets!" staff was pretty good except for the English teacher. Curriculum was unnecessary. Entire place was absolutely filthy except for the teacher's lounge. The people there were truly some of the worst I have met. Thank you.

It's a school behind a school, it's kinda in the cuts. The people seem really nice here. The place…read moreseems really cool for a place that has kids. The parking lot is pretty packed but I found a spot.

My Child went RSM San Mateo for more than 5 years and the experience was great…read more One of the greatest benefits of Russian math schools is their emphasis on problem-solving skills. They teach students how to think logically and critically, which helps them not only in math but overall in all aspects of life. The curriculum is challenging and rigorous, but students are provided with all the support they need to succeed. Teachers go above and beyond to help students understand difficult concepts and provide individualized attention when needed. The atmosphere of San Mateo RSM is also a positive aspect. Students are encouraged to collaborate with one another, and teachers foster a sense of community in the classroom. Any student can take homework help . This creates a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their ideas. San Mateo Russian math schools are an excellent choice for students who want to excel in mathematics. Ms. Armine and Ms. Kseniya were excellent and my child enjoyed both of their classes very much ! We recommend this Math curriculum , to students from all math background.

I'm a little bit torn about this place. Our daughter started here in first grade and just entered…read morefourth. RSM attempts to provide kids with a thorough understanding of mathematical concepts (much more than our kids' public school) and challenges them with advanced topics. In the third grade honors class, material included full on algebra, systems of equations, early geometry, and multi-step word problems. Each topic is viewed from multiple lenses. There are graphical and symbolic representations, traditional step-by-step problem solving, and derivations / proofs / logic -- but delivered in a relatively age appropriate way. Every week, there are 1-2 homework problems meant to conceptually challenge the kids. It is not uncommon for me (and my multiple engineering degrees) to have to pause and really think before attempting to guide our child on how to approach something. I've also gotten some problems straight up wrong and had to rethink them. :) Our eldest is a perfectionist and hates not knowing the answer. She prefers having a rote method (e.g. PEMDAS) and answer attached to every problem. RSM is a huge challenge for her personality type, but I think it's also built a lot of resilience in her over time. Our younger child is more carefree and loves puzzles. Although he just started in the first grade class, we can already tell that it's going to be an easier fit. There is a good amount of homework, which I know some educators and researchers do not approve of. The homework is also hard, and parent support is likely necessary. Alternatively, the San Mateo center offers hours when kids can drop in for homework help. We've also had mixed experiences with the instructors. Our daughter has had three different instructors so far which have garnered the following ratings: love, like, and I-have-no-idea-what-she's-talking-about. During the few months when we had the poor instructor, our daughter was not learning, couldn't do her homework, and cried. It was tough. Luckily, it didn't last for long (but note that this instructor is still there!). Overall, I don't regret enrolling our kids in RSM and will continue to do so. They learn a ton and develop a much more well-rounded understanding of numbers than public school provides. The work is hard, though.

This is a review for Synapse's TK program. My son has been in Teacher Mickey & Teacher Natasha's…read moreclass for a year this year. My son's TK experience has been truly above and beyond what we wanted for early childhood education. All the great activities that foster joyful learning, all the field trips, events that bring the community together have been so beautifully thought out and planned, we had no idea this kind of education was even possible for little kids. We were grateful each day when we sent my son to school, because we trusted that he would be well taken care of and have a good time. It meant a lot to us as parents. The teachers cared so much about students' happiness, well-being, and materials they were learning. They truly, genuinely cared, and all the parents of TK students could feel it. Throughout the year, we were constantly impressed by the teachers' willingness to go above and beyond. These teachers are not ordinary teachers who rely on easier field trips or simpler projects. They take kids to the most interesting and enriching places on their field trips, places such as ice skating rinks, beaches, ponds where you can catch tadpoles, senior centers, pumpkin patches, cactus garden, etc. Their creativity and willingness to get messy were also truly inspiring. The TK class built an awe-inspiring life-size whale shark together and had so much fun celebrating Holi. The TK class cooked great lunches and sold them to parents as well. The teachers went an extra mile, even though it meant so much more work for themselves, because they have a genuine passion for sprinkling curiosity and exploration in their students. We also deeply appreciated how they created so many opportunities to recognize diverse cultures and bring families together for events like Diwali and Lunar New Year. They were extra careful to include all of the countries' traditions, which gave my son a sense of belonging and harbored a pride in his heritage. We are immensely grateful and feel incredibly honored that my son had such thoughtful, dedicated, and innovative teachers like them. Knowing he was in their care gave us immense peace of mind. And this review is not just about TK teachers at Synapse. Everyone we met at Synapse has been genuinely nice and down to earth. All the teachers, staff, students and parents formed such a warm, wonderful community.

The children are marvelously guided to follow their curiosity and do meaningful projects like study…read morechange makers in society. I have worked with many schools and never seen such attentive care for children and teens by teachers. It's a joy to see!