Let's start by saying I was tortured as a kid with kumon. My parents brought me here and now I…read moretorture my 13 year old with it.....the tradition has begun! This is a Japanese company where you repeat math problems over and over again until it becomes second nature. My son is pretty good at math ( he asks me for help and I refer him to my accountant sister), so he is just here to increase his skill. They also offer reading comprehension but we haven't tried that yet ( maybe during the summer, I am so mean)! This type of program is for the child that just needs more practice and not one on one tutoring. They will help them threw a problem but they do not take that much time. The child is first tested to get a starting point. This starting point is usually much easier then what they are currently doing in school ( my son started with multiplication ) but remember it is because they need to have the basics ingrained before they continue. I find it has been well worth the cost and my sons math skills have increased greatly! Lastly, 90% of the students and all my Asian friends came here as a child.....Nuff said!

I've been going here since third grade. I'm a Junior in High School now…read more When I first joined Kumon in third grade, I despised it. I hated how every Monday and Thursday, I was forced to be crammed into some remote room doing math worksheets when instead I could be playing video games or watching T.V. However, this place has really grew on me in the past 10 years or so. I've only been in the math program, so I can't speak for the effectiveness from the reading program; however from what I've seen it looks fine. So here's how Kumon works: When you first join, your child will get a diagnostic test. Your child will be placed in a level that is WAY below his level. For example when I was in third grade and doing Multiplication in school, I was doing addition in Kumon. I thought to myself, "WOW! This place is so stupid and a waste! Why am I doing addition?" This is on purpose. Your child starts at a lower skill level not because the program is trying to make them learn; it is teaching them to do problems efficiently and correctly. Your child will start off slow; however you will see the benefits of this later on. Kumon works in levels: These levels are labeled by letters. I'm currently on Letter J, which is advanced algebra and basic Pre-Calculus. Here's the thing. Don't send your child to Kumon if they are struggling in school or need help with specific concepts, get them an individual tutor for that. Kumon builds the foundation for basic study habits and skills; I was sent to Kumon as a child and now see the effects of me going there kicking in. I can now mentally solve problems much faster than my peers, and I work faster and more efficient in ALL of my school subjects. At first when you join Kumon you will be discouraged; you will not see immediate results. It will take maybe 1 or 2 years for you to actually see progress. I recommend that you send your child here maybe starting off in third grade or so; and pulling them out around the beginning of high school. Although It's expensive, if you can afford it, it is definitely worth it. I personally recommend only sending your child here if you know you can commit them to it for a long period. Also, make sure your child does their worksheets. I would not be where I am today if my parents constantly reminded me to do my Kumon. tldr: Kumon will not benefit at first, but you will later see massive results. Message me if you have any specific questions. Oh and yes, before you ask, I'm Asian, and so are 75% of the kids here.

We absolutely adore Josh! We came to him with some math problems, and he devised a comprehensive…read moreplan to help our kids overcome them. He assigned tutors to review their homework and reinforce the fundamental concepts of math.

My daughter started struggling with math in 4th grade, and I would constantly receive notes from…read moreher teacher saying she wasn't understanding the material. A friend recommended Mathnasium, so I decided to give it a try. At first, my plan was just to get her short-term help with the topics she was struggling with. After only a couple of months, I noticed a huge difference--she was doing better in school and could complete most of her math homework with confidence. On the occasions she didn't understand, I loved that she could bring her homework to Mathnasium and get the support she needed to truly grasp the concepts. Fast forward almost two years, and my daughter now loves math. At our recent parent-teacher conference, I was told she is excelling and may even be moved into honors math next year! A huge thank you to Kristine for being such an incredible tutor. You've made my daughter feel happy, comfortable, and confident in her abilities. Your work is truly changing lives and impacting children's futures in such positive ways. My daughter even says she never wants to stop coming here! I highly recommend Mathnasium to any parent whose child is struggling in math. This is one of the best investments you can make for their future. The confidence they gain here is absolutely priceless. Much thanks to Rob, Christine and all the team for the amazing work you do! Claudia Valdivia

I was a Kumon student for 10 years. Kumon is the reason why I excelled in all my math classes…read morethroughout K-12. I finished all my math classes one grade early, got a 5 on the AP Calc test, near perfect on the math section on the SAT, and entered college with math in my mind. Unfortunately, a math major never stuck, but I know that I wouldn't have been so good in math if it wasn't for Kumon. Now I attended and worked at the Kumon in the bay area, but being the great cousin I am, convinced my aunt and uncle in socal to let my cousin attend Kumon. She probably hated me at first for getting her parents to enroll her in additional academic work, but she ain't complaining now!....usually. My cousin...who's now in middle school, is top of her class in math. She makes me feel proud *tear* hahaha This Kumon center is a lot smaller than the one I'm use to, but that's a good thing! Because now the instructor has more time to focus on the kid and actually remember their names and faces. It provides a quieter study area, and intimate setting that doesn't look like a kid factory like the one I'm use to. The people running this place were super nice to me when I talked to them. I talked about my personal experiences with Kumon, and they were super happy to hear about all my achievements. They are super optimistic and told me that what happened to me is what they hope to see every student in their center achieve.

My daughter started going there when she was having trouble with math. It's been approx 8 months…read moreand her skills are greatly improved. It's not quite tutoring.. it's more of repetition. but im not sure why people complain that it's alot of work. its only 20 minutes per day to do the booklets. and 2xs a week they go in to the center and do classwork.. takes approx 40 min for those visits.. anyway, my daughter does math sooo quickly now.. i cant believe she can figure out tips and such faster than me! while they dont tutor kids, their math skills are so fast that i really think that when my kid starts doing long math problems, she can focus on getting the 'how to' without being bogged down by the simple stuff she has already mastered.. and lastly, my favorite thing of all, is that i am no longer 'the bad guy'.. the booklets are timed and need to be turned in to the kumon center.. Im no longer the middle man.

Great place to tutor at. Kimberly is very friendly and I learned a lot about managing the students…read more Finding a good balance between my own studies and that of my students was difficult at first, but a cinch after I settled in. Kimberly has been doing this tutoring business for a while so she has the hang of it and gives me some very helpful pointers. The other tutors are genuinely passionate about tutoring and improving the grades of their students. As for tutoring options, the center itself is a tutoring location and the other option involves tutoring at the student's home. I recommend tutoring at the students' homes because it helps students focus better and is a more controllable environment than the center. Overall, It's a pleasant place to work at and all the students have been making steady progress towards improving their grades.

Tip-Top Center is a great place for kids to come for tutoring. There are field trips that the…read morestudents go on every Fridays, which are educational and fun. Kimberly and the rest of the tutors are competent and knowledgeable.

Unbelievable and dedicated staff. The science department is hands down the best I have ever…read moreencountered.(@HS or jrHS) the teachers routinely go above and beyond to provide for their students. Mr. Howard is amazing. He is funny, witty and has an acute working knowledge of all things science. He uses a technology infused teaching method that captivates his students. He is strict ,yet universally loved. Perhaps it is his plethora of characters and costumes that keep the kids on the edge of their seats! ( my personal favorite is El Cheato, the luche libre masked czar of test taking) Mr.Wood is equally amazing. He has been on many scientific expeditions, even living in Antarctica for months at a time. While away he shares his unique experiences with his students via Skype & video blog. His unique experiences prove to be scientific fodder for the young mind. Mrs. McNally too has an ability to reach children who in other classrooms are not as successful. It's this ability to connect with all her students that makes her another amazing asset to Talbert. Mr. Sotolango, besides being a dream boat, brings enthusiasm to the classroom everyday. He is a favorite amongst students and can often be found during his 30 min duty free lunch dominating students from the soccer field to the basketball court. I could go on and on. Mr. Fockler, Mrs. James, etc etc.....Talbert is by far the best middle school option in FVSD!!!

People are so kind teacher are so nice. You guys should try the school. It's been the best…read moreexperience ever when I came to your school so you guys should least try the school for a week and see yourself.

Great center; Awesome staff; kids rave about the teachers; always happy to drop them off and know…read morethey are getting the best care.

Everyone knows the buddy bench, you sit there and you make friends, only if someone accepts you…read more They always say when two or more people sit on the buddy bench they automatically become friends, I did that with a kid there, he did not like me. We didn't even make eye contact until the end of recess. ESP there is cool too, we got free food and had like a 2nd recess. But when it gets late in the day, there will be homework help, I usually pretend that I forgot I had homework and read the books. Whenever we did a lesson I'll just listen and wait for me to get home so I can ask my mum what should I do for homework. Overall great school, and screw you Quinto

I just want to say say that this school is good. My son goes…read morehere and the staff is good. The Custodian that works there looks like he is in a Gang. I saw another Man working there who takes his place and dresses very nice. I forget his name, I think it is Ron or something like that. He dresses more professional.

Clean + well-kept building with plenty of parking spots up front…read more I mainly stop by here for the SchoolsFirst FCU Image-ATM that's sitting right outside the main entrance. For those who don't know, the Image-ATMs will actually "read" and scan your checks on the spot. You can then have the machine print out a image copy of your check(s) on your receipt. You do not need a envelope for any types of deposits here. Your checks and cash go straight into the machine. Oh and it'll also verify the different types of denominations of cash you have to deposit too. So you can feed the machine your wad of cash, and it'll count, verify and deposit your cash for you - and then print on your receipt the number of each denomination of cash you deposited. Nifty little device. The ATM is fee-free to members of the Credit Union "CO-OP" network (look for that triangle/COOP symbol on the back of your debit/credit card. The ATM area faces the Fountain Valley Police Department HQ - and with police cars always heading in and out, I do feel safe making deposits/using this ATM (although its always good to practice common sense and be aware of your surroundings).

When I broke my Chromebook, it cost 500 bucks to fix it even though they get it for free. This is…read morewhy the teachers get less pay so they can buy more Chromebook for a dollar