Silly incompetent bureaucrats with their heads stuffed where the sun never shines…read more It used to function -barely. In spite of having dozens of hard working creative professionals on contract - (meaning they dont pay them, provide no benefits, and almost no administrative support) they manage to destroy successful community programs they didn't have to lift a finger to create. You show up to your program you paid for weeks in advance to find a private party instead. Absolutely no respect for their customers or contractors. Double booked facilities, malfunctioning enrollment system, inaccurate information, you name it, they can f it up.

We moved here from out of state and looked at rec classes for our kids to channel their increasing…read moreenergy, all while getting the chance to learn new activities. We called South Pas to ask what their classes were like and were assured that children not only pick up new skills, but they leave class tired and ready for some quiet time. Awesome. We decided to sign up for two classes based on the recommendation of the rec department. The course we recently attended was Mini Sports Blitz. "45 minutes of games and activities" says the catalog, except for one major problem...the children are active for maybe 5 to 7 minutes each 45 minute session. What does this mean? That the kids wait in ridiculous lines or take turns 1 at a time to participate (recent example: about 15 kids waited 15 minutes to use a bat once on a t-ball stand. They were instructed on how to hit the ball, and run around the bases. There was 1 bat and 1 stand.) So what do the other kids do while they wait so long? Stand around, play with mom or dad, sit, take off, some parents play catch with another ball, go to the playground nearby - for 15 minutes! That's an awfully long time as an adult to wait, and we're talking 2 to 3 year olds...such a waste. While the instructor, Andy, seems nice, he's not volunteering his services. He hardly seems to understand a toddler's developmental needs in a group setting and how the kids should be active most of the class time - he could easily break up the kids into smaller groups, bring in more equipment, or just in case he has to make do with the what he already has, concurrently work on two or more different activities in different areas, and recruit help from all the parents that otherwise stand around doing very little. Cost: $50 for 4 classes. What does this break down to? About $2 per minute of activity. My massages are cheaper! Eek indeed! Is it possible for Andy to reflect on his instruction and notice that the only person moving around and talking the entire time is him? Remember though, this is the 2nd class through SP Rec Services, and similarly low skilled instructors keep the kids active for 10% of the time for the same reason. This is apparently an issue that needs to be addressed within the department either by going to the classes to observe and see how much activity on the kids part is actually taking place, or with a parent survey that addresses this area specifically. Otherwise, this is as good as it gets in South Pas and you'd be better off driving further out to enroll for classes in Arcadia or San Marino, or even to the closest park near you, for free.

I have to say that I honestly enjoyed my educational experience at PCC! I had an awesome teacher he…read morereally cares about his students and was willing to help any way he could to set you up for success. Hes very fair patient and understanding. If anyone is thinking about taking Hospitality Management you'll be glad you did at PCC from Dr. Mark Keene. There's ALOT of homework and ALOT of detail but trust me its all good. Financial aid office was extremely helpful with anything I needed they were there to take of my financial needs and made sure all was taken care of on time. The student services office that help students out with grocery cards or gas cards were all very cool and always helpful. So if PCC is on your mind I say give it a go!

I attended PCC around 2019-2023. Overall, in terms of the schools program and staff it is a decent…read moreschool. As a music major, they have excellent programs regarding the arts and have a separate building specifically for the arts. Although, sometimes music classes may be held at other buildings. I did finish with 70 credits with a 3.0 GPA although, when it comes to counseling and class advisory, they're not much help unfortunately. Basically for the most part, you do have to figure it out on your own. I generally did have a good experience and education at PCC. Especially with understanding with how music works when it comes to theory. Some of the learning is hands on and off. When it comes to college social life, if I'm being honest, it was great to make the connections I did...although, I should've mainly focused on trying to further my education rather than distracting myself. Other than that, it's generally a good community college if you're coming out of high school and a beautiful campus in my opinion.

We had Olivia help my daughter strengthen her skills so she is more ready for the 4th grade. My…read moredaughter loved her personality and looked forward to her sessions. Highly recommend Hodis Learning.

my 5th grader was struggling with ELA, particularly writing and we were grateful to have found…read moresophie to tutor him. she is extremely patient and very encouraging in addition to being knowledgable and kind. my son was getting 2s and 3s on his report cards and by the end of the school year, he received 3s and 4s in ELA. sophie is also punctual and excellent with communicating with the parents. the only suggestion i would have is for Hodis to perhaps provide their tutors with some grade-level appropriate lessons, worksheets, or writing templates for students when there are light weeks of ELA homework.

I'm so glad I took Caroline's beginner French class! She not only teaches the language but also the…read moreFrench culture. The companion Quizlet deck is very helpful for practicing after class. I was a little hesitant to take an online class, but it actually worked great. The class size is small so a lot of time to practice. Caroline pays attention to each student's pronunciation and provides corrections. I have to travel for work time to time, the online setting also allows me to not miss a session when I'm away. I'm continuing the learning after our 101 session. Thank you Caroline!

Bonjour! I loved learning beginner French with Caroline! She takes the time to explain the how's…read moreand why's of the language, tying in cultural examples and context. She won't let you get away with a mispronunciation, which is so appreciated if you want to learn French the right way. I've signed up for another course with her and can't wait to learn more.

As a disclosure, I happen to know the director, and do volunteer with them. (But I promise you my…read morereview is not biased!) Leadership Pasadena was established years ago; & I believe it is more relevant today than it was then. You can find information on the website, and on Facebook. And I thought they should have a presence on Yelp as well! As most cities do lately, LP provides this 10 month certificate course in Leadership. It has an excellent model for working adults, and a useful practical curriculum. You get to network, and learn about the city, its government, its organizations. You get to meet the different entities that make up Pasadena. And most of all you learn leadership skills that help you in your career. Check them out, and perhaps you could enroll one day!

We explored a handful of schools, and although we ultimately chose a closer school, we wanted to…read moresing the praises of All Souls. Note that we were interested in the Mandarin program, so my observations shared here are mainly based on that aspect. This model should be replicated nationwide. Growing up, my parents had to choose between a public German immersion school and our local parochial school. They prioritized faith, which was the right call, but at All Souls, parents don't have to make that compromise--you get both! Dr. Allison is the principal, and after multiple conversations, it was clear how much he "gets it." He has an extensive background in education, and seems like exactly the person you would trust in charge of a growing and thriving school like this. He instills confidence. We met with teachers, parents, and staff, and everyone is kind and the teachers seem like great educators. The classes have very good teacher-to-student ratios. The weekly schedule is better than essentially all other schools, including early release on Fridays (perfect time to schedule doctor appts, dental appts, music lessons, etc.) and Mass only every other week (which is smart because it doesn't burn the kids out on it). Also, it is a very food-allergy-friendly school, with no nut/peanut classrooms TK-2 just to name one thing. For anyone weighing the benefits of language immersion against a faith-based environment, All Souls proves you really can have both without compromise.

My child went to All Souls for 6 years. When Dr Fuller was principal this was a 5 star school…read more The principal after left the school in disarray with the majority of the teachers leaving. The current principal works hard. I think the Spanish program is still decent but academically this school is behind public schools. A lot of kids leave needing intervention or tutoring unless your kid is academically way ahead. I love the small class sizes and loving environment but we left due to the huge teacher turnover resulting in some grades with terrible teachers. If they beef up the academics a bit there may be hope.