The best school and teacher out there my daughter loves it and I'm so glad she's attending this school.

Best school in El Cajon. We are truly fortunate our kid goes here.... especially considering the alternative public school he would attend (and we own a home in a good neighborhood). Idc who you voted for (btw, we're democrats) or what God you pray to (btw, we're not religious).... we know a good school when we see one! Anyone who writes a negative review can take their kid to the low rated public school they live by. I mean...who writes negative reviews about schools!?!!??!! Unless you're paying for it! Charter schools are elective, and if you're unhappy with it, send your kids to the local public school, move, pay money for private school, or teach your kids yourself! Home school is an option if you think you can do better! Teachers are are under-paid and extremely undervalued. They take care of our kids for almost 8 hours a day...for free (well, almost...taxes pay). They try to educate our kids along with teaching them how to be responsible members of society. Even bad schools have good teachers.... who try and care! We previously had an issue with a teacher here and after sitting down with the principal, it promptly stopped. Our kid is almost in high school and has been attending lfcs since kindergarten. Lfcs provides a FREE and "private school like" education. Ik when my kid leaves in the morning he is learning something, safe, and well cared for. Ummm.... and the school rating is 10 out of 10....I mean really???? read more

My grandchildren attend LFCS and it is an excellent Charter School. They honestly have the best schools in San Diego County hands down. I am so grateful my family has the ability to choose LFCS over the current public education system which has lost its focus and purpose. The students at LFCS are taught to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. The staff is extremely dedicated to the students and many have been with LFCS for all of the 20 years it has been open. The students are taught to be kind and they are constantly surrounded by examples of good character. When I am on any of the campuses, positive energy and joy are everywhere. The parents, students, and staff of LFCS love their schools and it shows. read more

The very best school. Our kids flourish. In relationships. Character. And academics. It's a one of a kind place.... Beyond what we could even think or imagine. So grateful. read more

If the lottery system and the hundreds of people trying to get in isn't enough, maybe you're kids we'll just let you know how much they love this school! We were fortunate to get into this school and couldn't be happier. We are entirely happy with the teachers and administration there. We feel our daughter is in a safe environment and is excited to learn. From the technology to the teacher, this isn't textbook.... and we are impressed! read more

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My two sons (6th and 8th) have been going to LFCS since Kindergarten and I am so thankful for this school and the hardworking staff. My youngest son is such a strong reader, writer, and mathematician and loves school. He is a natural learner and teachers have challenged him and embraced his fun personality year after year. Watching him excel in math compared to students across our state gives me such hope for his career options. My oldest son does not learn as easily and teachers have adapted to his needs each year. He has grown into a student with many academic strengths after struggling for many years. I am so grateful for the well mannered group of friends he has and look forward to seeing how they mature as they go to high school together. I began teaching at LFCS when my oldest son was in 2nd grade and am so thankful for the positive staff climate, the desire to constantly reflect and improve teaching practices, and the parent involvement. I taught in 3 different traditional public school districts prior to working at LFCS and this experience gives me a constant backdrop for what LFCS offers. This school is one of a kind. It is so much more than high test scores and smiling photos-kids are loved and given skills for life. read more

My nephew goes to school here and since day 1, I've been impressed in the quality of education that he's received here. The teachers are knowledgeable and so caring. They weave patriotism, love for one other, responsibility and respect into their lessons. Class sizes are small so feedback is excellent. There are school uniforms and a lottery system to get in. Thank you Literacy First for doing what you do...keep it up! read more

Literacy First Charter Schools - Fall decor in the 4-8th grade office. - Elementary Schools Near Me - El Cajon, California

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I love LFCS! I have two boys in 11th & 7th grade this year. My boys teacher are wonderful. Great positive atmosphere. My daughter started kindergarten. We were so excited. However our first day was not to good. I was told I couldn't eat lunch with my daughter. I felt rushed. The teacher made me feel so horrible! Like get your kid & leave. During orientation she never introduced herself she was just barking orders to us parents. she was just not welcoming what so ever! I'm just so nervous. I hope she doesn't treat the kids that way. If I can feel the negative vibes I'm sure the poor kids do to. I'm going to stay positive. read more

Too much work, kids should live their lives as kids and when kids get around 10 assignments and around 2 tests every week they become stressed. Kids cannot handle this much work without having an issue. read more

This is our first year at this school. We were so happy when we got in. My daughter loves her teacher and also the homework. The big problem we are having is the language barrier with the other kids. What we did not know is that the majority of the school is Chaldean. Even the people who work there. They have also used the chaldean church next door, for events for the school. To get into the school you have to walk past a chaldean book store and church. There is a creepy guy who stands outside and watches the kids walk by. We have seen him a couple times without his shirt on. The surrounding neighborhood is very dirty with trash all over. I don't know much about the education yet because school has just begun. I also don't want to say that this is a bad school. I just wish I would've known these things before I tried so hard to get my daughter in. read more

Our three kids have attended Literacy First for the last 8 1/2 years. I cannot praise the educators highly enough. The teachers are invested in the students, committed to each one as an individual whether they are accelerated, high achievers or need special assistance or encouragement. They have provided opportunities for our kids to excel in areas they are most interested in. (For instance, one child loves teaching and her teachers have provided her chances to lead small groups or work with fellow students to provide additional instruction.) At LFCS, the whole child is considered and the development of who they are is equally as important what they know. Needless to say, we have been highly impressed with their level of dedication. The administration and staff are equally committed to delivering the best public education experience for each student. They work hard to know the students personally. They are devoted to creating a space where students can thrive. That being said, some of the campuses are on less than ideal properties. Facilities is a major issue for charter schools as they receive less state money for such needs than traditional public schools. They are well aware of the issues and are constantly on the lookout for ways to improve this. A large portion of the parents are very involved with the school, contributing volunteer hours that are the equivalent of several more full-time employees. This investment from the parents creates a real sense of community and - dare I say - family even. There is a large population of English-learners but LFCS has a track record of providing the additional instruction for these students and they are moved more quickly from that classification than similarly situated schools in our area. I have found the families of these students to be greatly appreciative of the opportunities presented both at the school and in the US. LFCS has an emphasis on American history. Talking with foreign born parents at events like the Thanksgiving feasts, Veteran's Day parades, etc. throughout the years about the lack of freedoms from whence they came and those we have here has provided me the chance to see all we have through new eyes with renewed appreciation and gratitude. We will be forever grateful for the educational foundation our children are receiving at LFCS. read more

It's my child's second year here, and it definitely has its pros and cons. The Pros: I believe the teachers truly love what they are doing. The kids seem happy. The Cons: Parking lot & traffic (HUGE PROBLEM but I know they are trying to improve) Lottery System to make it into the school. I've had inconsistent encounters with Staff. Has felt money-hungry at times (which I understand and try to forgive as its a charter school but has made me uncomfortable once or twice) To elaborate a little bit on the staff: At times I wasn't a big fan of her Kindergarten teacher. I believe she did her job well enough, but I found her hard to read and communicate with. But her second grade teacher? I'm a HUGE fan. I'm so thankful that's where she was placed. But who still somewhat irks me is the principal. Now, she's definitely NOT the worst principal ever, and you can tell she cares about the job she does for her students. However, I've had an instance with her where I found her really defensive and unhelpful. Also just the tone I've received a couple of times from other staff rubbed me the wrong way. When it comes down to it, if we are reaching out to a staff member it is because we care about something. I never want to feel talked down to when regarding my child's education. I will say, though, the good staff interactions certainly outweigh the bad. But in sum, the teacher she has now is EXCELLENT, and that is what is keeping my child here. NOTE: I don't find we've had issues with the language barrier. The kids are fluent English speakers, even if their parents might not be. It isn't as if its a second-language or immersion school. If anything, I've found the Chaldean population to be kind and charming. In sum, this school is A-OK in my book, and I'm glad the community has charter schools like this to take charge of their children's education. read more

This is the best school around. The teachers are excellent. They got beyond what a teacher should have to do. Even the aides go beyond what they have to do for student's. This school get's a A+, Best school ever!!!! read more

Getting into this school was through a lottery, which is correct, because you feel like you have won the lottery when your child is picked. We picked this school out of all the other east county schools for a reason, the end result. While still pregnant had interacts with several well spoken, thoughtful, well mannered children over the course of about a year and all said this is were they went. Daughter has been attending since kindergarten and is now going to start 5th. We love the schools and staff and so does our daughter. We have never had concerns about her safety at the schools and the campuses are more secure than most other schools in the area. That being said, it is El Cajon and though we have lived in and around El Cajon for most of our lives, it is not La Jolla and there are many shady people there. In the years our daughter has been attending we have found that there is staff in the exterior lots at the beginning and end of the day and have found that any shady people in the area stay away. We have never seen any shirtless males watching children passing by and believe staff would stop this if it was seen. We also have found that though most of the students are Chaldean, which a lot of El Cajon is, the language spoken here is English and we have never had an issue with staff not speaking English. If anything, the language barrier is an issue for the Chaldean parents, who can only deal with specific staff that speak Chaldean. We love this charter school and look forward to our daughter attending all the way through high school. We have never regretted our choice to go here and appreciate the high level of parent involvement in the school. We would recommend this charter school to anyone looking to get out of the regular public school system in east county. read more

Worst school ever .. Teachers are weird .. No respect for children .. Worst traffic when picking up children .. Going back to the old school. read more