Northridge Middle School has become an absolute disgrace in my opinion, and the way this school is being run under the new principal is completely unacceptable (ps: Dr Sanchez aka she not a doctor). The leadership appears disorganized, the atmosphere is hostile, and parents deserve far more transparency and accountability than what they are receiving. Mr. Rios, the dean, is a major concern to me because, based on my experience and observations, I believe he has a pattern of targeting certain students, escalating situations instead of de-escalating them, and treating students differently depending on their background or circumstances. This is not what responsible school leadership is supposed to look like. A dean should be helping create a safe and fair environment, not making parents feel that their children are being singled out or treated unfairly. The school also has serious issues involving fights, intimidation, and students associated with different gangs or gang-related activity, and parents have every right to question whether this school is truly providing the safe environment it claims to provide. My child became sick after eating the school lunch and was hospitalized for two days, and despite providing a doctor's note, the school still refused to properly acknowledge the situation and had the audacity to mark my student absent. That level of disrespect toward a student's health and a parent's concerns is completely unacceptable. Instead of taking responsibility and communicating properly, the school appears more concerned with protecting its own system than listening to the families it is supposed to serve. The teachers deserve better than being placed in an environment where they constantly have to deal with disorder, conflict, and poor leadership, and the entire system needs serious accountability. If teachers are expected to pay for their own lunches, then the school should also be transparent and consistent about how resources and benefits are handled across the campus. Mr. Rios, if you are reading this, understand that parents are watching, students are watching, and your actions are being questioned. I sincerely hope your position is on the line because if this behavior continues, I will not hesitate to report my concerns to LAUSD administrators and pursue every appropriate action available as a parent. I have all the time and resources in my hands to make sure you never step into any school ever again. I am not the only parent with concerns, and there are many parents who are willing to stand together and speak up about what we believe is happening at this school. This is not a threat; it is accountability. Parents have a right to demand answers, fair treatment, proper communication, and a safe environment for their children. Based on my experience, I would strongly warn parents to think twice before sending their children to Northridge Middle School without thoroughly investigating the school's leadership, safety, disciplinary practices, and overall atmosphere. To sum up my point, this school has serious problems that can no longer be ignored, and parents should not remain silent while students and families feel unheard, disrespected, or unfairly treated.
(Note: they have previously removed my review but I will keep adding it so parents and many others know the truth) read more