I called in about my concerns about my son . A wonderful man. Name Holden, Sandstrom Heard me…read moreand help me. With my concerns . After this he shared information that can help me .. So blessed thank you!! For strong support eager to help . One of a kind... Thank You April Courtney

I am extremely disappointed with my experience as a parent at Sweetwater High School, particularly…read morethe lack of support and flexibility while advocating for my son during documented health challenges. Since early August, my son has had health-related issues affecting his attendance. I have been in regular communication with the school, clearing absences, working with his medical provider, and helping him stay on track academically. Despite this, I have not felt we are working together as a team, but rather that I am struggling to obtain basic communication and support. My concerns involve both his PE teacher, Ms. Renteria, and his English teacher, Ms. Zuniga. In PE, there have been ongoing issues with assignments, make-up work, and expectations after health-related absences. My son has tried to advocate for himself, and I have also reached out, but resolving these concerns has been unnecessarily difficult. With Ms. Zuniga, I contacted her to clarify what work my son still needed after his absences. Instead of clear guidance, I was directed back to the syllabus and grade report. When I asked for help identifying missing work, I was told she has 176 students, cannot address individual requests, and would not "be reading a report" for me. That was not my request. I was simply asking for help identifying what my son needed to complete so he could catch up and to ensure he was not being penalized for turning in late work or any misunderstanding from his absences. I understand teachers have heavy workloads and respect the profession. However, families should still be able to receive reasonable communication and support, especially when a student is dealing with circumstances outside their control. My son is trying. I am trying to support him. I am not asking for special treatment or grade changes--only clear communication and guidance on make-up work. What has been most upsetting is feeling that advocating for my child is treated as an inconvenience. I am escalating this concern to administration and the district and requesting assistance, including consideration of whether a different English placement may be appropriate. I am sharing this because other parents should be aware that persistent advocacy may be necessary when students face health-related absences. I hope the school will work toward a more collaborative approach where parents, teachers, and students can better partner to support student success. I have had nothing but negative experiences since he started this high school. Something as simple as giving a locker number to get his credit has caused so much unnecessary difficulty.

Trying to get my daughter here for 8th grade and get her out of Eastlake Middle school. After my…read moredaughter was attacked, assaulted, and had racial slurs thrown at her at Eastlake Middle School. I have heard nothing but good things about High Tech High.

Just attended a graduation ceremony for my nephew. The campus is so different from a typical high…read moreschool and the views of the rolling hills surrounding the campus are beautiful. I attended an orientation when my daughter was entering Jr high in hopes of being accepted, but the wait list for this Jr/high school is a long one and she wasn't accepted. The curriculum and philosophy presented at the orientation was so impressive, made me want to go back to high school all over again! Definitely worth checking out this school if your looking for a school for your child.

Although we have seen some issues with the administration and the follow-up regarding discipline…read moreand consequences, our kids are very happy and leave school every day with a smile. The campus is beautiful, and the teachers are great.

Going to this school was the worst decision of my life. Not only were teachers underpaid and…read moreundervalued, they just fired Bob who was a major contributor to the well being of students. He worked there for 37 years and they fired him for no reason. Shame on this school.

We have been part of Valle Lindo Elementary School for three years now. I have two children in the…read moreschool. We have had a very positive experience: teachers, principal, and staff are dedicated, hardworking, and caring; the Dual Immersion Program is an amazing opportunity for students to become fluent in two languages; the Special Ed Department is excellent; the PTO is very involved and active in fundraising and putting on fun events for for students that help to build community; the after-school club offerings have been fun experiences and helpful for childcare. I especially appreciate how the Dual Immersion program focuses on celebrating different cultures and languages. The school has recently become a Community School, which means it will be receiving additional resources/funding to serve the needs of the community. The building and facilities are old, but they are all going to be renovated and modernized within the next couple years (this project has already been approved and the planning stage has begun). I would definitely recommend Valle Lindo to anyone who is looking for a small neighborhood school for their child!

Wonderful neighborhood elementary school. The teachers are amazing I love it! It's very fun to be a…read moreteacher here.

So far, the teachers and staff here have been very nice and always willing to listen. I'm hopeful…read morethat my son will be able to graduate 6th grade from this school.

Horrible school if you have a child that has special needs. They will recommend everything else and…read moretry to guilt trip you instead of actually trying to help your child succeed. They make you feel like your child is an inconvenience, it's truly so sad. Please parents, if you are in the National City School District go to any other school besides this one. I've spoken to other parents who went through a similar thing and it's so heartbreaking. The principal, instead of helping, will make you feel like there's no other options besides pulling your kid out of school. If I could give it no stars I would.

While I believe most children behave from habits and morals taught by their parents, - if you want…read moreyour child safe this ain't the school for you. My daughter was bullied and attacked enough to cause bruises. Knots in her forehead and dirt thrown in her hair and face. With no consequences to the bully. After several investigations they did find that the child was bullying my daughter- but due to privacy laws that protect bullies - apparently I can't know what those consequences are. So if you want to ever feel safe for your child, find a neighboring school. Tragic. Even though now we jus transferred her school I can't help but feel sadden by the way things were handle or lack their of. Theirs no real structure or safety plans- rather only being told " what do you want to do "..... as confusing as it was that they allow this to continue when I had time after time said this is what is happening please watch out for my child- the bully was still allowed to follow my daughter and increasingly hurt and attack her, mostly because their was no real punishment (mind you their in kindergarten) or consequences. this lax attitude from staff and principal is what allowed it to continue and get worst day by day. no sense of urgency or justice for my sweet girl. You have been warned

Both my boys attend Eastlake Elementary School. The staff and principal are all wonderful.read more

As a current parent, I love hearing from the school, but it would help a lot if we could save…read morenon-urgent announcements for after school or after work hours. When I get. Various calls during the day on a daily basis, I worry it might be an emergency, which can be a very distracting. So, unless it's really important, please save announcement calls for after work and school hours. Or send out an email instead.

Mrs. Palmer was my son's Special Education teacher at this school. She really takes the time to…read moreknow her students individually and their needs. She is really nice and understanding towards my son. She's really concerned for everyone's welfare. My son misses her truly. She's the best!

One of the good school in National School District in National City. It was once considered the…read moreBlue Ribbon School. Parking isn't that bad at this school. Vehicle can be park in the residential area.