Back in 84' parents had to sleep out on the street to get into this public school. Which meant that…read morethe school attracted kids with parents who cared and teachers that wanted to teach the kids of parents that cared. This was a time when public school in Stockton was in high demand. Pops slept out there for 4 days to get me in. Somehow in 1985, sleeping on the street was deemed "unfair" and the school became a traditional public school, opened to any kid with a pulse. Now, I've seen people sleep on the street before. Waiting for concert tickets, homeless, just plain tired. Whatever the reason I have never thought to myself " That looks nice, I'd like to sleep on the street but I can't. Hey you there...yeah you..... sleeping on the street. That's "unfair" of you for being miserable and not getting a good nights sleep and although I'm unwilling to do the same I do have the time to petition the schoolboard and prevent this "unfair" practice of waiting in line for 4 days via "street sleeping" to get my kid in school." Side note: Prior to 1984 you didn't have to sleep on the street if you were a close friend of Principle Coffee who let in the his friends kids automatically. We weren't. (Fucker) After enrollment I began my first day of school. Terrible experience. Especially when Stacey Carter told me at lunch that tuna fish smelled and that I was gross. It took me 15 yrs to get back on the horse and eat some albacore. Since I wouldn't wear shoes with laces or pants that weren't sweats mom tried to compensate by putting me in a izod shirt with a collar. Which only made me look homeless. You know how homeless people sometimes have one piece of clothing thats just too nice and looks out of place when compared to the rest of their clothes. i.e. Drunken man in an unbuttoned ripped windbreaker, filthy tight jeans and bandana but has brand new polished Sperry deck shoes w/ tassels. My homeless style continued through grammer school until highschool where uniforms were mandatory. No joke. Ask Ben: http://smartestmanalive.yelp.com There are two kinds of white kids at public schools in Stockton. Those with ethnic last names and those without. Even if you were albino but had a last name like "Ramirez" you were free from beatings, harassment, name-calling and the usual rough housing. Because of course no one with an ethnic last name was considered white. (Ask Ben) http://smartestmanalive.yelp.com I was the other type of white guy. Especially during recess. Ah recess. Time for a little physical activity...outdoors...fresh air. More like a time to let all the crack babies out all at once and let them kill each other. Seriously there were skirmishes or for sake of a better word brawls everyday. Why ? Cause none of the kids brought food and the school lunch provided was so gross that I wouldn't feed it to a dog. Nothing crazier than 250 kids hungrey for food and fighting. (This was also back when public schools had dedicated smoke lounges so all the teachers would smoke a pack and half in a effort to try and kill themselves before lunch ended and we returned to class) 1990 was the best year of all due to a teachers strike. It was the usual bullshit about more money, more benefits, larger smoking lounges, free cigarettes.... blah, blah, blah. Luckily neither side could agree for 3 weeks so we got a huge jump start on summer. Yes !!! (Who else has been to the waterslides in the Costco parking lot 10 days in a row? Me.) In 4th grade we met Webster Slaugher a wide reciever for the Browns. I had absolutley no idea who he was. Turns out he not only had an awesome last name but, was a 2 time pro-bowler and and related to Ms. Wyatt, our 4th grade teacher. Then in 5th grade we had to donate out clothes for the 2nd time to Armando's family cause his dumb fuck dad burned the house down (again). This time he left hot coals in a paper bag on the carpet and went to the store. Future Darwin Award Winner huh? In sixth grade we went to Science camp. The highlight had next to nothing to do with Science. Seeing what would happen if a close friend of mine could keep a bet to not shit for the entire week was far more compeling. Turns out he kept the bet and nothing that cool happened. Seventh and eight grade was spent hoping that the glue and staples we jammed into the door locks would postpone class for at least a half hour.

I was one of the lucky kids who's parents cared enough about them to sleep outside to get my name…read moreon the attendance list of this premier Stockton public school. In it's heyday CSSS was unsurpassed in teacher dedication, classroom participation, and parent participation. Kindergarten was fun, until I saw Stacy Carter throw up white stuff (my first cognitive vomit memory), and someone stole my Dukes of Hazzard lunch box (still painful). The next year the admission rules had changed and the influx of crack babies began. (See Joe's comments about unfair ground sleeping practices: http://burritoeater.yelp.com) Still the great teachers were there, for quite a few years after that. I continued to receive the best education that Stockton had to offer. The various crack babies taught me street smarts and the value of diplomacy.(Muhammad was 6'4" with a mustache in 4th grade, there was no way I was going to take him on.) The teachers taught me all about science, and social studies. As the years passed on, being white in a predominantly crack-baby school wasn't the easiest thing, I did have an "ethnic" last name so some people didn't mess with me as much. (ask Joe: http://burritoeater.yelp.com) Recess was like "Rise of the Crack Babies". Aside from Edmund punching the teatherball poles straight-on as hard as he could...kids were running rampant, destroying everything in their wake. Throwing rocks at passing cars, shoving pebbles into the locks, etc. A sight to behold for sure. I would stick to the "white kid games" such as teatherball, and four square, but some fucker always came in and got really good so we couldn't play any more. There was also a time when Regan shut down all mental institutions and released all the psyhcos into the world. It just so happened that there was a mental institution across the street from our school. How convenient! Shortly thereafter, a rule was imposed to stay away from the fence on that side of the street and not talk to anyone walking or loitering nearby. Then Bart Simpson shirts were banned and all hell broke loose. I was also the "artist" at school so I would sell drawings of low-riders, cholas, pot leaves, and "tag" peoples names for them. My first business venture. The drawings more than paid for my supplies (Hershey's chocolate scented pencils, porsche pencil sharpener). This school was such a huge part of my childhood, maybe because I went there for 9 years in a row (Ask Joe: http://burritoeater.yelp.com). Or maybe because the teachers really cared about my education, talked to my parents regularly, and helped me in any way they could. There was no way I was growing up to be an ignorant dumb-ass like many other kids who came in later through my elementary career. We were the core group of kids who were there from the beginning, we were the smart ones.

Very happy with my teens first 2 hr behind the wheel lesson. David is super nice and knowledgeable!read more

My first son told me "You HAVE to request Murphy as my instructor" My second son agreed. They…read morewere right. If you want the BEST driving instructor for your teen OR your senior citizen....its gotta be Murph. The traffic school for tickets is good too.

This place is nothing short of AMAZING…read more Being a first-time foster parent and even first time parent... I was overwhelmed. I was not expecting to get a 3.5yo. I work from home most days, and it's kind of hard to work with a 3.5yo running around. In a panic, I quickly searched for some pre-schools in the area. I called a few and wasn't overly impressed... Head Start seemed like a GovCo kinda place that wasn't excessively welcoming... When I called Joan Richards Learning Village, I had a great feeling just talking to them on the phone. I went in to get the paperwork rolling and felt the warmest welcome into the family there. They were kind, sympathetic, knowledgeable, compassionate, and I could go on and on. I was able to get the ball rolling and get the registration completed. I was getting the kid excited for school and all to make the transition easier. About a week before the start date, there was a family visit, and the mother was a no-show. The poor kid was DEVASTATED. I figured I'd take him to his school that he was excited to see just to take a peek inside to distract him a bit. They welcomed him in and took him on a tour to see everything! He was so excited, and quickly, his mood changed from ruined to ecstatic! He was back to being a happy kid. Every staff member there is absolutely fantastic! You can feel that they all WANT to be there, not just show up to collect a check. They are all passionate about their job, and their love for the kids shows every day. They are all kind, compassionate, and patient with the little ones. I've yet to see anyone working there that was not a fantastic person. Every staff member takes personal responsibility to ensure every kid is cared for. I'm not an overly emotional person... but the love and care that the staff has for these kids gets me a little misty-eyed at times. I know I can leave my foster son there, and he will be safe and well cared for. Words cannot explain how amazing the staff makes this place. Nothing short of amazing.

My kids been going here for a while...they present themselves as good but overtime you really see…read moresome staff are very rude, indeed super! Especially the supervisors and the office staffs in the office. My child had just brought a teeny tiny candy (a small bit) on her hand from the car and didn't throw it away. One of the side staff of the office that was in the room just freaked out as if she was bringing in measles or something, it was hilarious! For over 2 years, we have ALWAYS complied to their rules but just this one time, they freaked out saying..."no no no we can't allow candies on and anywhere on school ground, it's absolutely not allowed, many kids have food allergies, no no out out right now, right now, get her OUT OUT! Go go go all the way OUT!!!" I took my kid out to toss it away, washed her hand and went back. That same lady with her face still blown and serious as if my kid is bringing in an epidemic disease or something...looked me in the eye and start fussing again LOL as if her world was going to explode!!! then she start out saying again as if I was death the first time! She even went to my other kid in the other room to investigate her and took her candy still in its package. Wow, just so desperately in pain, something is getting her all hyped up! She scolded at me again, "no we absolutely cannot allow any candy at school grounds, do not ever bring it again. We have food allergies and can pose health risks. Do you understand? Absolutely not on anywhere on ground here. Does ....(other child) also have it too?" Well you're holding it!!!! You went and investigate the other child too and why are you asking me? I said, I understand. Kids sometimes will be kids and she had just slipped from car and didn't finish. It's just the first time for over 2 years being here." She kept rolling her eyes and trying to get her last word...saying no no no you can't have it...it's absolutely not allowed. Her and their approach are very cruel and rude. I think from coming here a long time and we knowing each other, she and the other teacher in their should have shown some respect and just remind us because children do make mistakes when some days don't go right. Just a small piece of bit of candy shouldn't make this much of a dispute and problem between us. It's been said that people shouldn't make such small things a big mountain or hurdle between friends and people in general, causes a lot of mistrust and disappointment. I honestly lost my trust in the office staffs. Not necessarily at the teachers but at the staff, that specific lady that was always wandering the rooms, because of her rudeness towards parents whose child is a super good child. I am proud of my child in that room especially because I know she is a wonderful child as I've nursed her and come to know she listens. She was saddened and feel threatened by them when She was forced not to step in and get out at the moment, clueless and frustrated. So after I explained to her she went in still feeling shame guilt and feeling horrible by the look on her face. This facility usually by my experience make kids feel guilty by screaming and scolding at the kids (some of the teachers and staff). This time really made me angry and I lost trust in their friendship and guidance to a successful and honorable leadership. I think they could have just said it nicely instead of scolding and freezing the whole class from looking and making my child seem like she was in trouble especially coming from an outsider of the day to day base classroom instruction. I had already understood it the first sentence, just overly yelling makes it seem all too serious as if it's court or something doesn't prove them moral or virtuous. If she wants us to really get punished and feel bad, how can we ever return back to this environment? I mean my kids do make a big difference in being the foundation of the school environment right? Moreover, if all things under gone scientific investigations and proved my kid's small piece of candy to cause all the kids to get sick. Heck, I'll even pay for all their medical bills!!!! But why all the nasty cough and infections that have spread to the whole school and my child being sick for over 6 months no recovered from the cough did I NOT say one word of complaint to them of their lack of care in washing their hands or telling other parents to not take their sick kids to school. I mean the cough my kids caught here along with the lice and hand and foot mouth disease really was getting everyone sick in OCt, Nov and Dec 2018. They got this all wrong and messed up. Their perception was too blindfolded and too narrow on this small matter. My kid had suffered more compared to this piece of candy that If made anyone sick, I'll pay for it on top of having them pay for my child's pain and suffering for over 6 months.

Update. 3 years…read morelater and still doing Kumon. Couldn't be happier with our kids test results

The owner Victoria yelled at my son that already has anxiety issues. For him going back there…read morewithout a parent was a big step for him. 4 weeks in we saw an improvement from where he started. He was using the family iPad for classes with them. Out of the blue she called us back and in front of everyone yelled at my son saying his work was unacceptable and that he should be improving by now. She opened up the iPad and yelled about how many games we have on our FAMILY iPad. Super judgy and extremely inappropriate. And for my 7 year old son was so sick after he threw up all night. She then has the nerve to call and say it was a misunderstanding and that she did take us to the office. That was not true. She waited outside her office and talked to us there not in her office with the door closed but in front of everybody. Please beware this lady is horrible.

So what's up with the school now??? The teachers need to get more education on mindfulness and…read morestart addressing the kids/students in a positive manner rather than being rude about how someone may look or not understand. They also have a problem with bullying which also is also ignored or encourage by the school principal. The school needs help. Other than that some of the teachers are nice.

They don't care about bullying. They only care about the money. My child was bullied because we…read morearen't "wealthy" enough though well off. My child came home crying every other day it seemed because they were forced to eat alone because nobody wanted to befriend them. The administration didn't care so we quickly got the heck away and landed at st Anne's in Lodi which is wonderful.

I like mr rand. Hes the rock. Oh and we get to have PE and stuff and the math is taught really…read moregood. I think hes my favorite teacher.....

STAFF IS rude. Office ladies Felicia & her secretary, just gossip all day & give you attitude. The…read moreschool is clean students nice staff needs arrangements though.

Unsure why SUSD has so many bad reviews. My daughter has only been in the district for 2 years now,…read moregoing on 3, but I've had nothing but good experiences not so much with the district but my daughter's school! Everyone at her school is amazing, from staff in front office, teachers, security, ELOP after school staff, everyone really. So since my daughter's school falls under SUSD district, they've got to be doing something right! I enjoy all the programs available to students, the before school for working parents programs, to the ELOP after school program, that not only helps out us working parents, but is fun for the kids to get some homework in with class mates, play, spend some extra time not in the classroom. The summer online reading courses they have. Even all of the curriculum they have available on their chrome books to access apps like sora, money max, iReady reading and math. My daughter's school is well kept up, clean, like I said the staff are what make me feel good knowing my daughter is happy everyday going to school everyday, never has any issues with peers, and she's excelling! That's all that matters to me. So SUSD whatever you're doing to support my daughter's school, don't stop.

My teenager son took this class to meet the licensing requirements. After finish 4 sections, he is…read moreready to take the test.

I just took my first lesson from Jen today and it went very well. She went over a variety of…read moredifferent things with me from the get go after reviewing my test results. She practiced the things that they marked wrong with me and also corrected my style of driving a bit, just made me think about being much more safe overall. Thank you Delta school of driving you guys taught me some new things and if you book anything try Jen as your instructor very nice, very calm, straightforward.