They are working so hard to provide all the resources needed for a person to achieve their goal and…read morefind a career. They have lot of programs to meet individual career interests. Amazing staff. It is very slow to onboard but once you are selected, they are the best..

I took the CNA course with Xavier, who is wonderful! On-boarding takes a while and requires quite a…read morebit of paperwork, but once you start, the program is structured well and easy to follow. They provide great resources, coaching, and financial help for supplies on top of the fact the program is free. They even provide resume and mock interview help. It's clear everyone here wants you to succeed and get a job quickly upon graduation. This is an amazing community resource not to be missed!

5 stars for Alex Carlson (math) and Nick Deehan (English)! Both were extremely helpful to my middle…read moreand high schoolers. They are both very friendly and approachable, they answer emails very quickly, and they helped my kids improve their confidence and skills in math and English. They also were very flexible and patient with my constant rescheduling due to sports conflicts. Huge thank you to Nick and Alex!

From my son who is a Senior at Sequoia HS:…read more At first I didn't know if I wanted a college counselor at my mom's request but Ryan exceeded all my expectations and I don't regret a thing. I was lost during the beginning of my senior year and Ryan guided me through everything. Making a college list to start and explaining the college process, the different portals, and of course the supplementals. This was just the start. From working with Ryan I was already able to get comfortable with the college apps process and the timeline which would leave me with the least amount of stress. College apps is a stressful time and experience but he helps you throughout and ensures that you will meet every deadline. On top of all that is his help on your essays. He first helps explain the prompt and brainstorms various ideas with you. He revises and looks over every essay, giving edits and feedback from an experienced perspective. He helps you boost your activities list to make sure it's the best it can be, and it has descriptions that college admission officers will like. I really am glad I had Ryan as my college tutor and only knowing him from the beginning on August, I feel like we got lots of work done through his guidance. Easily 5 stars

We love Woodside High School!! The administration is top notch and the teachers are fabulous. We…read morealso appreciate all the scholar athletes and watching sports. Go Wildcats! The drama department puts on wonderful plays. So many talented actors and actresses as well as musicians. The new facilities support STEAM programs and stimulate creative learning. The foundation fills the gaps left by state underfunding. Time to close the corporate loophole in prop 13!! Time to raise teachers salaries and provide them with affordable housing.

I am writing a review as an alumnus of three;…read more Woodside HS offers AP classes and a wide range of sport activities. Some of the literature required for an English class may be of trashy sexual material content. A parent has to question why in general, and when there are so many other great literature choices out there. There has been political disruption, and the WHS administration showed aggression and favoritism against and within their student body. Faculty often have political agendas in the academia and students are required to adhere to the teachers' political viewpoints to make the grade. Students knowingly repeat the information back in HW & exams to make the grade & move on. My daughter had framed photos displayed at the main library along with her class. The photos turned up missing. When I asked the photography instructor if he knew where the photos were, I was surprisingly met with immediate hostility. I was heartbroken as I would have liked to have had my daughter's work. A huge red flag: The Varsity basketball coach will not equally develop a player if he decides he does not care for the player and he will do this in an often cruel & insidious manner. Parents can influence coaches for play time as well.

Complete waste of money. There were over 144 participants and $850 per person, they are getting…read more$122,400 for 15 hours of virtual teaching. Predatory and useless material.

"Where's Dorothy?"…read more Ten years ago, the answer might have been that I was buried knee deep in books at the San Francisco Public Library... In 2010, I'm alive, well...and taking a short story writing course with Shimon Tanaka at : "The Stanford Online Writer's Studio" continuingstudies.stanford.edu/courses/onlinewriters.php and you can too. "Courses are open to all adults and all levels of writers are encouraged to enroll." That's what the website says, but here's the gosh-darn truth... This is one of the best writing programs available. Its both flexible and challenging . And both the teachers and your fellow students will stretch your "mental muscles." You'll do a lot of writing and read a lot of material...but you'll come away from the program with a new-found respect for what it takes to be a good writer. Trust me, on this. See you soon..........D.

I went to Las Lomitas for kindergarten through 3rd grade and LOVED it!!! This was a…read moreprivate-school-like-public school experience. The teachers were (and continue to be!) unbelievable, the campus is gorgeous, the students enjoy fabulous resources, and the student and parent population is amazing. I believe that Las Lomitas and then La Entrada for grade 4 - 8 (with most of the same classmates) greatly prepared for high school academics. However, it did not prepare me for a large, un-"sheltered" high school (Menlo-Atherton High School). I am still in touch with some of my kindergarten classmates which I think is pretty amazing since I graduated from college a few years ago... Sometimes I wish I could re-live my Las Lomitas days! I also attended Las Lomitas's summer program which was great too!

My kids aren't students at Las Lomitas School, but we are frequent weekend visitors of its…read morerelatively modern and well-kept playgrounds. The climbing structures are targeted to the school's 5-8 year old population, but as such, they make a perfect, challenging-but-not-too-dangerous option for my 4 year old. (The 8 foot drops are, however, a bit on the advanced/dangerous side for my 2 year old). Like most area playgrounds, this one's grounds are covered with wood chips -- not my favorite surface, but workable. The campus also supports a large-but-cracked asphalt area that includes basketball courts, but that we use for bike training. The campus' many smooth ramps also provide a fun backdrop for both biking and tag games. I can't provide personal commentary on the school, but will pass along that I've heard only good things from local parents and that the school's test scores paint the flattering picture you'd expect of its Menlo/Atherton population: http://school-ratings.com/counties/San_Mateo.html

This preschool has been great. Really happy with our decision to bring our daughter to this school…read more She has learned a lot since she started. The teachers are great and the school itself is very clean and organized.

I strongly advise against this school based on our experience…read more The administration is more interested in controlling and punishing students rather than fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, love of learning and a feeling of safety. The culture is antiquated as is the curriculum. Teachers are underwhelming. There is a stark lack of innovation and limited use of technology. A revolving door of teachers. With those who remained, issues loomed. The administration had no interest in hearing from parents. The science program is a disgrace. It lacks instruction and labs. I have attached a photo that is telling. The Spanish program is a joke. Social Studies was inconsistent. A new, inexperienced English teacher had no accountability. She humiliated more than one child by timing them when going to the restroom in front of the class. She demonstrated questionable rationality and a tenuous relationship with reality. At some point, we hired tutors to advance our child in certain areas which we likely would have done at any school, just as many students take math at RSM. We do that as well. The vice principal reprimanded my child when she heard this, claiming it was unfair. This was outrageous, but not out of character. Every opportunity they had to tear down a child, they took--and that treatment extended to parents. Additionally, the school actively discouraged transparency and honesty, instructing my child and myself to conceal a learning accommodation from other students and parents. We were told, "Do not tell anyone, and if it gets out, we will know it was you." This culture of fear, intimidation, and dishonesty are toxic. Stapled your paper incorrectly? That will be 10% off. Did not include your last name? Turn in the next day at penalty. Why not simply speak to the student and offer support if needed? Is this about learning or control? It is 100% about control and you control through fear. The anxiety our family experienced during our time at NDE was profound. If you're looking for a forward looking school that fosters critical thinking and helps develop confidence with supportive adults rooting for them, this is absolutely not the place. For some, this culture may be acceptable, but others, including myself, may consider it a form of emotional abuse on top of an antiquated mode of teaching and curriculum. This school has the potential to be a positive neighborhood institution, but it requires significant leadership change to transform.

It's very unfortunate for the community to have Dr. Jeremiassen as the principal of the school. Her…read moreonly conflict resolution methods are 1) sweep it under the rug and pretend it never happened, and 2) get rid of the people involved, be it students, teachers, or volunteers. (Yes! MANY times!) There is a typical oppressed atmosphere at the school: People are unhappy, but dare not say anything. Students jeer at the "fake smile" of the principal behind her back. How ironical it is for a Catholic/Christian school, and how unfortunate for everybody who had to go through this "educational experience". To be fair, Dr. Jeremiassen may have done some good things like modernizing the school's IT system, so she might be an Ok administrator, but lacks empathy, the basic nuance to handle problems appropriately, and the drive to try to fix problems at their root. She should never be a leader in any position.

I went to this school…read more... So....now that you know this is where I was trained to be an adult, do you want to send your girls to Casti, or not.... MUAHAHAHAHAHHAA. All kidding aside, I love Castilleja and will send my daughter here when/if I have one. I loved school. I was never too cool for school.

While I was never a full-time student here, I did attend Casti for summer camp…read more Price-wise, my family paid much more than any other summer camp in the area, but it was well worth it. Back in my days (and that was ages ago), it was $700-$800 for 8 weeks (I think). They offered classes in many different things, from sports to singing (acapella and musical style) to sewing. There was an extra-delicious lunch every Wednesday with chicken patties (for the anti-red meat eaters) to veggie patties (for the young vegetarians). No PB & J as your only source of fruit. There was fruit salad, ambrosia, etc. The food is top-notch (for camp anyway) and probably better than some business convention catering. They also had several overnight stays and field trips. The ratio of counselors to campers was 1:6. That's amazing. It only went up to sixth graders though. Boo. Ofcourse, with that price, fellow campers are not your average people. I had one who knew celebrities in HK and others who have already travelled the world. The school itself is fantastic too. I know several family friends who have attended Casti and they were even boarders (I don't think they have boarding anymore). They take very good care of their girls and the education is top-notch. The people I knew ended up at Stanford and Berkeley. The student-teacher ratio is amazing (according to wiki, it's 8:1.) Someday, I'll move back here and send my daughter(s) here. However, the tuition currently is $28000. But I guess you get what you pay for! On a side note, Casti has its own wiki entry. I don't think my high school has a wiki entry.