Very large and clean campus, staff were very friendly and welcoming and the students were friendlyread more

This is a review of their sport facilities. If you are new to the area or visiting from out of…read moretown, this place gets kind of wonky. Everything is spread out and confusing to access. Fields are all the way to the rear of the property. Lack of signage makes it confusing. It would be helpful if the respective event had guides or spotters to assist you in getting to the appropriate parking area. Also, if you are traveling with a handicap person, it is difficult to locate the ADA parking. Ask questions and do your homework before coming out here. Limited shade, so bring a hat, sunscreen or an umbrella.

These people suck. We played their team in a sports event and the whole time, they had the worst…read moresportsmanship I have ever seen in my life. these kids need to learn how to have actual manners.

Great kids, great teachers, and great counselors. I went through westlake and it was really…read moreenjoyable, They had AP's and dual enrollment available, and my counselor (Mrs. Jacobo) was super helpful with setting up my classes for the last 2 years. The only complaint I have is that there is a vaping problem in the bathrooms that the staff have been battling for a while now.

There are some awesome teachers there and staff. There are also a couple teachers who probably…read moreshould retire before they break children's spirits. Worst of all is that no one is doing anything about the bullying. Whatever happened to zero tolerance?

Not overly impressed. The yard duty is just cruel. U get 1 foot away from the gate she'll slam it…read moreon you. Mostly good teachers. A few miserable ones that have been there 2 long god forbid your child gets one of those!

My husband and I are so grateful for this School. We were not happy with last pre school but here…read more, you can feel the love , feel the patience and love the teachers have for the little ones . My son is 3 but not potty trained so I was worried about what they were going to tell me , I don't want to pressure him . Miss Medrano is the coolest, most amazing woman . " he will when he is ready " she said as she gave my son aka heart a hug after meeting him once . At pick up he never wants to leave . Thank you Hillcrest School, MIss Medrano , Miss Guy , Principal Mrs Berg

As a parent, I enrolled my child in this Christian school with the hope of finding a true…read morepartnership--one that would nurture both spiritual and academic development. Sadly, that hope has turned into deep disappointment and frustration. From the beginning, the administration frequently spoke about "partnering with families" and "supporting every child," but our experience revealed these to be nothing more than well-rehearsed talking points. When real concerns arise--particularly when it comes to your child's individual needs--you quickly find that your voice as a parent is dismissed. The Head of School and Principal may smile and nod, but in practice, they act as though they know your child better than you do and are unwilling to make any meaningful changes that could actually help. There is also a serious lack of consistency at this school. Teacher turnover is high, and it's hard for students to build any real stability with constantly changing staff. In fact, most families tend to leave after preschool or first grade, and that speaks volumes about the experience many have here. Rather than address these retention issues, the school seems more focused on maintaining strong ties with families who are heavy donors--families who often seem to get preferential treatment and can pay their way into getting what they want. To make matters worse, the school appears more concerned with building a new gym than fixing the areas that truly need attention. Classrooms, curriculum, and student resources are outdated or lacking, yet fundraising efforts are aggressively geared toward facilities and image. It's hard to watch tuition dollars and donations go toward expansion projects while core needs are neglected. What made this situation even more infuriating was the transition to a new school. Once we left, we realized just how far behind our child was academically. After being assured for years that this school offered a higher standard of education, we were devastated to find out that was far from the truth. It felt like everything we had invested--financially and emotionally--was for nothing. Many and I mean many families when leaving Hillcrest will home school or go to another school and the first thing they say is I should've done it sooner!! This school promotes a beautiful mission on paper, but in practice, it falls far short. Unless you're part of the "inner circle" or a major donor, true partnership and support are unlikely.

this school is amazing! best school out there!!!! the teachers are wonderful as well! i think that…read morepta and staff work very hard!

The 'resource teacher' for Knolls elementary needs to be replaced. I called asking about any/all…read moreprograms the school had for the parents of autistic children. I gave her their ages. and yes they have an IP #, etc. but she NEVER told me IF there were programs for the parents. Ultimately, she said she couldn't tell me until she had x, y, more information. Then she told me I needed to contact the PTA for information. --- Blanketing everything was her impatient attitude: I'd-like-to-be-doing-something-else.

I had the pleasure of attending my nieces elementary school for a holiday play. The Auditorium was…read morepacked with parents, bursting at the seams, with people standing in every aisle and doorway . It was different compared to the private school experience because not one person complained of the crowding. There was a feeling of comradery and friendship in the parents and their families who were willing to make the best of the overcrowded facility for the sake of the kids. The school did a fantastic job in their performance. and from what I hear have great teachers such as Mrs. Baird who teach the kids the life skills that will keep them organized and help them to achieve success early on so they are better prepared for junior high and beyond.

Our family has been at Carden Conejo for the last 5 years with our two kids having attended grades…read morepreschool through 4th grade so far. It is academically rigorous in all subjects, being one of the best in our area. Our specialists are also excellent: our kids have been able to do PE almost daily, the specialist classes (art, science, music, French, computers) all at least once or twice a week. Starting in kindergarten, the kids move with their classmates from their homeroom to the different dedicated specialist classes multiple times a day, which I think is a very mature thing to be able to do in kindergarten. They do public speaking at their weekly school assemblies multiple times a month, which I think is very special about this school. Best of all, they emphasize manners and morals which encourage human virtues, but also things like looking an adult in the eyes when saying good morning or when being spoken to, and holding the door open for an adult so that he/she can pass through first. Things that I feel our kids in the recent digital world do not really learn anymore, but will help them be successful in their workplaces (and families) in the future. Compared to other private schools in the area, tuition is more affordable, and yet the teachers offer academic support after school for kids to need it for free (although I think they should be paid extra for it). Although academically rigorous, our kids also have so much fun at school. Holidays are so fun. They have a huge fall festival at Halloween with carnival games, food trucks, trunk or treat. They also have a big festive winter holiday show, egg hunts for Easter, class parties, and a big family picnic on campus at the end of the year. They have tons of after school enrichment classes and Funtastic Friday nights where the kids can come and play in the evenings while parents get a night out. Summer camps are also very thoughtful and engaging. A favorite week is themed after the book Roxaboxen where they create their own shops and barter goods with "gems" as currency. We have loved every teacher we have had through the years. Everyone knows your child's name and each teacher invests in their students. One of my children had a little embarrassing accident at school and her 1st grade teacher handled it with such respect and tact - she treated her like she would want her own daughter treated. I think it would be hard to find a school with teachers and staff who are this invested in their students.

I have two children who have attended Carden since preschool, and our family has had an exceptional…read moreexperience. The academic program is outstanding, but what I appreciate most is the school's emphasis on character, manners, and strong moral values. It has provided my kids with a well-rounded education. I love that students practice public speaking every Friday, learn cursive, and participate in community service. The school does a wonderful job of honoring time-tested traditions while also embracing science and technology. We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our children to Carden and look forward to sending them to the middle school.

Good school many good teachers. Much better than anything Lausd has to offer. There's some great…read moreteachers here. They care about the students.

As a parent this was not the school to enroll my child in. I found some of the teachers very tough…read moreon some of the kids i saw one teacher punishing a student by putting them into a corner for 10 min or making them stay after school and write lines repeatedly. i felt the staff and teachers were unmotivated and lethargic about their line of work. this school is not a safe environment for learning. i think someone from the board of education should take a look into this corrupt elementary.