I was touched by the Mom who wants a little extra time for a proper goodbye with her daughter as…read moreshe drops her at school. She mentioned they felt rushed by the Principal, who was apparently injecting a sense of urgency in the process of students disembarking from parents cars. A student who feels rushed at drop-off is unlikely to be at their best a few minutes later, especially when daughter just witnessed Mom's state of mind change from loving to irritated, annoyed, and frustrated. Again, we all agree a more positive experience at drop-off benefits the Student and the school. Schools in California haven't evolved fully to smoothly handle most students being dropped off by parents; when many schools were designed very few students had parents dropping them from family cars. Most students walked or arrived by school bus. Today's dangers have prompted parents to personally drop each child off. This approach results in more security for the students, but it leaves a typical elementary school with three hundred cars in single file dropping students. If each student got even a one minute hug and endearment, perhaps a reminder or admonishment, that would slow the arrival process and take 3-5 hours just to arrive. (Staggering start times could help.) Thoughtful parents might consider leaving home a few minutes early, and simply spend a minute or two for an unhurried farewell while still in the driveway at home, or at a convenient and safe spot along the way. Meanwhile parents could encourage the School Districts to consider design configurations optimized for parental drop-off. Just remember the State envisions us all on public transportation in another decade or two, and personal cars just a distant memory. And thank you for opening a discussion on how we can make our mornings happier.

Great school, But my only complaint is when i drop off my child in the morning the principle rushes…read moreher to much and i can't even give my child a kiss goodbye! The principle opens my door and grabs her backpack and i yell bye i love you. I know we want to just do a quick drop off but i don't want my child rushed, and i don't want her opening me car door and grabbing her stuff. Let me kiss my baby and tell her see you later.

Hi! Former student (using my dad's old phone) I had transferred from a school were I was bullied…read moreand when I came over here I felt like I belonged! I have good friends that I'm still in contact with! Mrs Pang and Mrs O'Malley are amazing teachers and Mrs Pang is a great helper and teacher so is O'Malley. The garden is beautiful and at the end of the year for 5th grade there is a swimming party and baseball game! I love this school 5 stars

This school honestly is the best. The teachers make a great lasting impression on the students, the…read moreschool is silly and entertains the students while they teach important lessons. People are friendly here and you can't go wrong with this school.

Man that front desk lady RUDE ASF Monica . I'm so damn sad my daughter got assigned to this school…read more She's giving us a hard time enrolling her but I understand she's doing her job but damn don't be so damn rude about it, why she even at a school ? She needs to work at retail store with that attitude. It don't make no sense how someone can be that rude lol but I hope she heals

Allen Ave Elementary plays favoritism towards their white population…read more Fifth grade teacher Marissa Messina is an inexperienced teacher handling fifth Grade students despite not being qualified in my opinion and experience with her! She belongs in a kindergarten or first grade classroom, in the beginning of her teaching career! Teacher Messina doesn't offer students realistic study habits nor supports students transition to middle school. Minority students be careful of bias treatment! Females will get more attention and better treatment. White students will get several warnings and inappropriate behaviors are permitted under her care, as disclosed by students themselves. Teacher Messina allows students to just leave the classroom when school is over and disregards students safety or parents request based on enrollment consents. She has a history of meeting up with families after hours and going to her favorite students games/other and creating a bias environment. This was my child's & families experience at Allen Ave! This touched my heart because this type of treatment can be damaging to students with a poor support system! This type of treatment is unethical. Be CAREFUL parents! I write this to being awareness to parents & students of color in a school system that allows racial inequality and discourages diversity!

I absolutely hate this place all the staff suck and don't acutally care about students as someone…read morewho has gone here all 3 years it is HORRIBLE I got so badly bullied I wanted to unalive myself and once staff found out did nothing this place is a piece of shit

Uhh I don't know But I like this school and I don't regret coming here. Everyone is great and kind…read morebut once in a while someone gets in a fight or sm

Love that they have free COVID testing for BUSD students. Made an appt online and when we got here,…read morewas pleasantly surprised that there was NO LINE. It took less than 5 minutes to get my daughter tested.

Through my work I have been able to work together with the Bonita Unified School District a few…read moretimes and EVERY TIME it has been a success & fun. The superintendent, Dr. Gary Rapkin has really changed the district around and has made the district more involved in EVERYTHING... including individual teavhers, parents, & students. Also I like the fact that many of the teachers are local. They too have their own children attending the local schools. That makes it more of a point for these teachers/parents to be the best for not only their own children but for everyone else. Also... San Dimas High School is known for the Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure... REMEMBER??? San Dimas High School ROCKS~!

Selecting a school for my children was one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made. I am…read moremore than satisfied with my decision to send them to HNM. The school breathes it's faith with service projects like Double Bag Lunch, the Winter Shelter, blanket/shoe drives to name a few. The school offers many extra classes to expand the students horizons and also provide support for those who are falling behind. The extracurricular activities aren't limited to sports. They have many academic and service focused clubs and also have an amazing drama program that puts on musicals twice a year. Father Rich and Mrs Marquez are extremely dedicated and their commitment to the schools mission statement is unwavering. My family was welcomed with open arms from the beginning and have grown to consider the HNM parish and school family as my own. Many families come from 10+ miles away to be a part of this wonderful community. The school could improve in a few areas mainly in incorporating modern day conveniences that help working parents balance their responsibilities (online payments, more consistent communication and fundraising credit for SCRIP overage purchases). The school should also consider doubling up on some of its classes to lower the student:teacher ratio as it begins it's expected renovation/expansion project.

As a parent deeply invested in my child's education and moral development, I am compelled to share…read moremy disappointing experience with Holy Name of Mary. This school fails to uphold the fundamental principles of Catholicism, mistreats students, and prioritizes financial gain over the well-being of children. The school's administration and staff consistently fail to embody the teachings of compassion, empathy, and respect. Instead, they foster an environment of mistreatment and neglect towards students. My interactions with the school have revealed a disturbing pattern of prioritizing money and donations above all else. It is evident that Holy Name of Mary is more concerned with financial gain than providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students to thrive academically and emotionally. The principal, in particular, is a prime example of the school's shortcomings. Not only does the principal fail to lead by example, but also actively contribute to the mistreatment of students. It is disheartening to witness a lack of accountability and a willingness to protect staff members at the expense of the well-being of children. As a parent, it is clear to me that Holy Name of Mary does not genuinely care about the education or welfare of its students. I urge fellow parents to reconsider enrolling their children in this institution, as it fails to fulfill its promise of providing a Catholic education rooted in love and compassion. In conclusion, Holy Name of Mary falls short of its obligation to uphold Catholic values and provide a safe, nurturing environment for students. It is evident that the school's priorities lie elsewhere, and I cannot in good conscience recommend it to other families seeking a truly enriching educational experience for their children. PLEASE BE AWARE ALL PARENTS!!!

Unfortunately because of Covid, we just didn't want to pay the high tuition fees of St. Louise de…read moreMarillac Catholic school, so we moved our kids to Willow Elementary located in Glendora... we had a tour, met the staff and faculty and our kids loved it! Ever since then we have been here, and have had no problems instead many triumphs with our children. For example, tonight the school had Math Pie night for families, and our kids really enjoyed the activities.

Top notch educators and administrators. The educators work hard to make sure that the students…read morereceive the best education possible. The equipment they have at their disposal is some of the newest and best. The school strives for student success.

Grace Miller is an excellent school. The teachers and facilitators are top notch. Even with…read morehundreds of students (K-5th) the staff seems to know every student and their personalities. Our sons enjoy going to school, that speaks volumes. They have wonderful events that really bring the community together. We are blessed to have our kids enrolled in such a wonderful school. Go roadrunners!