The 5 stars are mainly for Mrs.Alvarez-Cortez. I'm shocked that she would even get a bad review…read moreEVER! My son had her last year and he has done nothing but flourish! Mrs Leonard (who unfortunately is no longer at JES) and mrs Alvarez were the best team of 1st grade teachers I have ever come across. The field trips were great, her class was well behaved and her educational structure was fabulous. My son didn't want another teacher for 2nd grade ... He wanted to keep mrs Alvarez because she made it a point to TEACH. Someone mentioned she was racist?! In Salinas ... Really?! That actually made me lol. Unfortunately, teachers now-a-days have to babysit uneducated parents. We have to understand that teachers have a class of 27 or more kids with NO ASSISTANCE! Give them a break and teach your kids to behave so someone else doesn't have to do it. Do homework with your kids which will help with building their educational foundation. I can't speak for all parents but I fully appreciate all that Mrs Alvarez and JES teachers uphold.

As an alumna of this school, I must say, the greatest memories I've ever had while growing up took…read moreplace here. I recall talking to the supervisor, Bob (may he rest in peace) and him constantly telling us to hold our horses while we waited impatiently to get our lunch, talking about Barbie, or simply making us giggle with the many things he had to say. Mrs. Casey's 3rd grade class, where I wrote "Mathy" instead of "Cathy" while doing a math worksheet (I still tell that story, to this day). I had great joy in taking part in the after school GATE program with Mrs. Loy and making zucchini bread. I loved when it rained because that meant that everyone in our 4th grade class (also taught by Mrs. Loy) would get a nice cup of hot cocoa. I remember bidding the music teacher farewell as she retired (Mrs. West, I believe it was). Ms. Myers', art class; oh the joys of playing with paint and using a marshmallow as a makeshift sponge to get that circular shape for our caterpillars. 5th grade Science Camp with Mr. Mayfield, those were the days. Being a 6th grader and feeling like we were finally at the top of the social pyramid. The many field trips we had throughout our years or the days at recess when we would take turns on the swing as someone counted to 90. They were all wonderful moments that I will cherish forever. I don't know how much the school has changed since I've been there, but the many friends that I have made, the teachers that have taught me; if I had the choice, I wouldn't choose to attend any other elementary school. It was amazing. The carnivals equipt with dunk tanks and the snow cones or popcorn sold every Wednesday added to the greatness of it all. It has to be one of the best experiences I've ever had. They prepared me for my future, as any school should. I go off to college this year, and before I go off to major in film and minor in anthropology at SJSU (and in four years hopefully teach abroad); I will be sure to go back and visit my former teachers before I begin my venture into the unknown because without them, I am almost positive that I wouldn't be an AP student or very literate for that matter. So yes, I think this school is pretty great. Maybe it has changed since I've been a 6th grader (about six years ago) but from what I can tell you, this school is one of the best in town.

I had the pleasure of working at this school district for ten years and loved every minute of it…read more They have a new superintendent now who is doing a great job. She is a great leader and through her efforts is making sure her team is getting all the support they need to create a great school helping the students to meet their maximum potential.

My son attended Sacred Heart and my daughter is currently in 8th grade at Sacred Heart. We have had…read moresuch a great experience at Sacred Heart. We definitely made the right decision 10 years ago to sign my daughter up at Sacred Heart for TK! She has been taught respect, kindness, how to serve your community and the academics are fantastic. My kids have had some amazing teachers, teachers that always look out for her even though they don't have her in their classes any more! We are so excited for her 8th grade graduation but sad to be leaving our Sacred Heart family!

If I could put zero stars I would. This is a horrible environment for children. Most of the staff…read moreis unqualified not to mention the current Principal. The current Principal does not know how to run a school. Kids get harassed/bullied by other kids and the staff does nothing but continue to allow the disrespect/harassment. At times they get involved but not to help the issue but to make it worse. I had heard really good things about this school but come to find out it's the opposite. Staff has favorites and if your kids don't fall into that category they allow bullying and harassment. If you want your kids to be bullied and disrespected by all means sign them up. It's not worth the money or investment. Protect your kids. DO NOT SEND THEM TO THIS SCHOOL!!

I had the pleasure of working at this school from the first day of classes at this new campus. They…read morehave excellent leadership from the new superintendent who is doing a great job Staff are always receiving training to be the best teachers they can be and thus passing that onti the students to become the best students they can be. The children here are wonderful, and after having been a sub in five other districts I nust say the children at this school are the best.

We have enjoyed, very much. Teachers here are truly involved in each student. A full heart here and…read moregreat education.

Great school, has a really good football team. Nice spirit and also gives students good education…read more Staff is really respectful and helpful. Students are great, everyone is friendly and funny!!

We have multiple children at All Saints and we couldn't be happier with our experience. From the…read moremoment our kids step out of the car at drop-off, they are truly seen. Every faculty member knows their name. Even the older students in middle school greet them with smiles and "Hi, we're so happy to see you!" That feeling of belonging is something we value deeply. Socially, All Saints is incredibly tight-knit for both families and children. As parents, we've made some of our closest friendships here because everyone seems to share similar values: involvement, kindness, and a genuine commitment to their children's well-being and academics. The students, too, have made wonderful friendships, and you can feel the sense of community everywhere on campus. Academically, our children amaze us with what they're learning at just four and six years old, but what sets All Saints apart is its equal focus on character building. Above all else, we want our kids to grow into good humans, and the school puts so much intention into raising kind, thoughtful, confident young people. It's truly special. The campus is beautiful, the teachers are passionate and deeply caring, and the after-school offerings are fantastic. Our kids love being at school so much that during breaks they ask, "How many days until we get to go back?" To us, that says everything. All Saints has created such a joyful, supportive, and enriching experience for our children. We genuinely couldn't imagine being part of any other school. We love, love, love All Saints. Go Saints!

All Saints has been an incredible gift for our family. It's a small, nurturing environment that has…read morecompletely captivated and motivated my children. They walk through the front door every morning excited to be there, and they actually beg me not to pick them up at the end of the day. The personalized learning, the warmth of the teachers, and the feeling of a tight-knit, family-like community make this school truly special. Every child is known, supported, and encouraged to thrive. The academics are excellent, but equally important, the school fosters curiosity, kindness, and confidence. We feel so lucky to have this kind of resource here in Carmel Valley. All Saints' Day School is a gem, and our family couldn't be happier.

Monterey High School is ranked 691st within California. Students have the opportunity to take…read moreAdvanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Monterey High School is 27%. As a family native to Monterey we have encountered Board members and Mr Crawford and staff not listening to students and not doing their jobs for the betterment of all students. Their is bias to put certain students that are in the academies in AP classes and deny others. Violence in classes is kept secret and financial statements are questionable. Public schools need to vet teachers for experience .

My second of three children is about to graduate from MHS. My oldest, is now in his second year of…read morecollege and was more than adequately prepared for college life and academic rigor. MHS is the perfect balance of size and offerings in terms of sports, academics, and extra curricular activities. Now as a parent and student you do have to do your part and choose to be engaged. If you do that, success in high school and beyond is a certainty. Thanks to the caring and driven administration, teachers and staff, MHS is up there with all the high schools in the area, both public and private.

It's been an incredible experience being in CLE Monterey. They really develop your life and…read moreacademic skills, and they want to work with you thoroughly to become the best version of yourself! I would echo what someone said about the negative reviews being nonsense, though. Career development is something CLE Monterey has worked very closely with students on, and they have always helped me pick the right classes and put me on the right educational path so I can attempt to build a career from my degree. It's not always about filling in application forms for a retail job. They help students look at the bigger picture, which I think Magdalena's review misses. I love CLE personally and think it's a great program.

My son joined the CLE Program in Monterey in July 2023. He has grown SO much not just in maturity,…read moreself awareness, academically and but also just in life! Not only did the program help HIM but helped us as parents! We learned different ways to support him in his independence and autonomy while learning to fade back our "parenting" to that which we should have for an adult child. The parent coaching has been a God send, as it's really tough transitioning from being their main advocate to teaching them to be their own advocate. They have also really supported our son in finding his career path setting him up with the right classes and volunteer opportunities to learn if he really wants to continue to what he thought his dream job was. We love CLE and look forward to more years with them.