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    Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

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    Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School

    Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School

    2.0
    (14 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Coming from an 8th grade student going here, this school is actually fun if you remove all the…read morestaff that embarrass you. And perhaps all the students. Like it's my first year here and oh my god I was so embarrassed the whole time. PE was the worst actually, this is one of my many reasons for hating this class. As a lot of people know living here know, California had this major heatwave that brought temperatures up to 100 degrees. While we did stay in the gym the whole time, we were required to stand out in the sun for five-ish minutes before the end of class. Now, thinking it was fine to stand in the shade for such a short amount of time, I went over by the trees near the girls locker room (which is literally RIGHT IN FRONT of the line that we're supposed to stand in). There were other girls doing the same too, so I thought it was fine to follow them. I got called over by a teacher, saying that we couldn't stand there because the teachers 'couldn't see us' if we did. I was like, okay, cool, I won't do that next time then. But then the teacher was pressing me, asking me why I didn't stand with the rest of the class, acting like there was some major lecture that defined my entire middle school grade. You could just, you know, SAY I couldn't stand there.. BUT NAHHHH YOU JUST GOTTA ASK WHY IM TRYING TO STAND IN THE SHADE WHEN IT'S 105 DEGREES OUT YEAHH! I told her the sun was burning my back and that I was feeling dizzy, and she said something like 'All the other students are dealing with it, just figure it out.' .................... I TRIED to 'figure it out' and you overreacted, but like that's just how it is apparently. Not to mention how boring the school is if you weren't there for the entirety of middle school. I am not a social person, so it's obviously going to be hard for me to fit in with other girls who've known each other for years. Maybe it's my fault that I don't try to talk with them, so don't take this part too seriously. If you're a social person, then yeah, go here. They have inside jokes I don't really understand and tendencies to hold hands with their friends which is kinda nice. But honestly, if the 'magnet' or 'gifted' part of the school is what draws you in, don't bother. I thought I would be put in a class with people that have more than half a brain, but nah, it's just your average school with loud and unattractive boys (sometimes girls) who don't know how to read. Also, there was a fight last week. But there were some teachers at this school who made my weeks here a little more brighter. Mr. R, teaches ethnic studies, really chill dude, overall his class is a vibe if you do your work. I can't emphasize enough on how he helped me through my time here, he's like his own 5 star review. Mr. K, one of the math teachers there, is actually really helpful and funny. I don't like expressing emotions a lot during school, but I can't suppress a smile in his class. Same with Mr. H (history teacher)!! And I can't say a lot since I haven't been there, but they have so many classes and clubs from what I've heard! They have classes about cooking, Mandarin, and instruments (I forgot which one)!! They also have activities during lunch, things like anime club and knitting/crochet (that's all for now since it's still the first few weeks). But yeah, this is a lot to read, so my bad. I am transferring out of this school next week, yet all the fun experiences here that I couldn't try yet made me a little reluctant to leave.

    Let's not forget about the little boy who died on campus in 2018, he was in 6th grade and I was in…read more8th, back then they'd make us all run laps around the entire grass field, despite the 100° summers. My class (PE) was doing something on the basketball court while his class was doing the mile run on the field. I remember seeing him lying on the floor from afar, he was left unattended the entire time!!! Near the end of the school day the ambulance finally came, and the next day all the students were talking about how he was pronounced deceased. I cannot even begin to discuss how disgusting and unworthy those "teachers" were. They don't even deserve that label. He was only 12 years old!!! They didn't supply us with any water, or even cared to make sure any of us had any food. There's 4 water fountains that would get packed with over 20 students, and most of the time water wouldn't even come out... so you'd have to French kiss the faucet. Gross. I'm sure they don't have the same teachers and staff as I did, but this school is really bad. But Dana was worse. If I had a child I would seriously drive the extra miles to put them anywhere but here. I also got relentlessly harassed because I lived in San Pedro, there's many students from a ton of different city's... but again, not sure how it is anymore but my experience was bad.

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    Ridgecrest Intermediate School

    Ridgecrest Intermediate School

    4.3
    (3 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Great school! Great teachers and staff. My daughter and I love this school. I like how everyone is…read moreso friendly.

    GREAT SCHOOL. This school is very, very well funded by the district. As a student from this school,…read moreI believe that the elective classes they offer are AMAZING. I started to peruse my dream of a Photographer/Videographer at one of the classes offered. All core classes are very well organized and equipped with GREAT teachers, in most cases. Talking about teachers, not ALL of them are the best. I went through some teachers, not pointing names out, who were just... so bad that they deserve to get fired. There were 2 of them. That is a pretty low amount! One of them got fired this year, so there is only one more to go. That one teacher who is still left has a very low temper. He WILL curse out students outside. Looking at the bright side, this school's staff is mostly all nice. Counselors are great, principals are VERY understanding. I recently got in a little trouble for being at the wrong place at the wrong time. I will not go too deep into it, but I ended up getting suspended for a stupid reason. But now that I look back to it, I think he did the right choice. The lunch area is pretty convenient. Tabled are offered to every student, a snack bar is available, and they serve not the best lunches, but they are still acceptable. The lower fields are all available to students during break. Sports equipment is leased to students. Overall, I think this is the best choice of Intermediate school in Palos Verdes over Miralest and PVIS.

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    Huge outdoor with courts and fields for all kind of play.
    Huge outdoor with courts and fields for all kind of play.
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    Sunny day after the rains.
    Chadwick School

    Chadwick School

    4.4
    (12 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I must say when I went to this school 9th-12th grade I didn't appreciate the rigourous academic…read moreschedule, the high expectations, and studying all night.. But I can honeslty appreciate everything when I look back on it now. I had tremendous oppurtunities and I was exposed to things I probably would have never known about. A few of those oppurtunies were backpacking, dancing, diversity conferences, community service, and wonderful college counselors. There's also certain traditions that make Chadwick special such as the Tree Awards, they physically ring a bell in between classes, eating lunch on the lawn, and the graduation. There is also the rigorous academic excellence that is demanded from every student. This can be a challenge if you haven't grown up in an environment where your suppose to study 45mins per class every night. Now that i'm in college i'm glad I have those time management skills. The teachers are definitely amazing too and they have very high expectations of their students also. So all in all I think Chadwick is definitely a school you should consider sending your child too. The Alumni network is very active and give lots of money because most people who graduate are successful.

    We have had a horrible experience at Chadwick. It is a school that talks about core values and then…read morefails to live up to them. The disfunction starts at the Board level. They have just hired their sixth Head of School in nine years. That should tell you all you know about where the problem lies. There are serious governance issues and lies that are perpetuated throughout the school. Parents are afraid to ask questions and students are getting shortchanged on the education that they deserve.

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    The Roessler Rotunda!
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    Beautiful campus
    Peninsula Heritage School

    Peninsula Heritage School

    4.7
    (13 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    PHS is amazing. There is nothing of its caliber in the area. The staff is awesome. Our children…read morehave been part of the PHS family for many years. We're excited for middle school. We are truly blessed to have found such a safe, loving environment for our children. The campus is beautiful and the equipment is new. Kids can really be just kids. They run around and play. We love watching our kids actually moving their bodies and working out. They plead to go to afterschool camp every day. The class sizes are amazing. There are assistant teachers in each classroom. If a student needs more assistance they can easily get it, instead of struggling alone. Dr. Chun is an amazing Principal and runs the school like a well oiled machine. The character values they instill Caring Attitude Respect Gratitude Perseverance Self Control are amazing. I wish they had a high school too.

    This school is probably best for people who have artistic children (think of theater or drama kids)…read moreor kids who have special needs (developmental impediments which require them to need an aide physically with them or need smaller group sizes). This school does not focus on academic rigor. There is no homework or grades until 4th grade. The amount of regression in education we witnessed was sad, anger inducing, and extremely upsetting. We wasted a year of tuition and our child's time and would NEVER recommend this school for children who are not special needs or have other socialization issues.

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    Rolling Hills Country Day School

    Rolling Hills Country Day School

    4.8
    (33 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I cannot say enough of this amazing school! I have a unique perspective as I am a parent here as…read morewell as a teacher of 18 years (at a public school). When I was given a tour four years ago, I knew what questions to ask regarding the curriculum and was impressed by the rigor, the class sizes, and the feel of community. So I decided to make the investment and move my son from a nearby public school to Rolling Hills Country Day School. One of the reasons was my son was diagnosed with moderate ADD and I knew he needed more personal attention and would thrive in a smaller school setting. It was the best decision! I do admit it took him a few months to get acclimated due to the academic rigor because the standards were different at his previous school. However, I loved it so much that a year later, I transferred my daughter there and now my third child attends RHCDS! I wish my kids could personally write a review. They absolutely love their school. They are eager to get to school early to play on the field before class! This school offers them a place where they feel safe and genuinly cared for. They not only have the academic rigor that in today's society is imperative, but they also prioritize in teaching values. Be a kind human is their motto and they definitely instill this on a daily basis. Learning and living by these values is what a child needs to thrive and be happy so they can focus in school. My son is now in middle school (upper school) and I know he will no doubt be prepared for any top rated high school. They focus on giving back to the community, character/values, teach independence, all the while really preparing these kids for high school. This school truly offers a fine balance. They have specialized teachers for various subjects, including technology. They also focus on presentation skills and even my little 7 year old has presented in front of the lower school! This is such an important communication skill that is disregarded in many elementary schools. I have also made amazing friends at RHCDS and I truly feel I am part of a family, or small community, even though I am a working mom and am not able to be there as much as I would like. I know my kids are cared for, safe, happy, challenged academically, and taught the same values that I teach at home. RHCDS is truly one of a kind and am so grateful to be a part of it.

    We have been part of the RHCDS community for 5 years and with multiple children currently attending…read moreor having gone through elementary and middle school, we highly recommend the school to families looking for a quality education and nurturing environment for their children. We have been treated like family over the years - our children feel safe and known by their teachers and any questions or requests to the administration or teachers have been promptly and thoughtfully addressed. Our oldest child and middle school graduate, who now attends public high school, feels like she was well prepared academically and personally by teachers who challenged her to think critically and by expectations to be kind and respectful. There is obviously no perfect school and we are grateful to have found a school that aligns with our values!

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