We have been at this school since my son was in 1st grade and my daughter started Kindergarten. It…read moreis truly a special and unique school. My son particularly loves learning about animals and the ocean, and there is a Nature Studies class offered, taught originally by Mary and now Nathan. Both excellent! They learn not only about animals, but ecosystems and plants. My daughter told me the other day that they are growing things in the outside garden and making salads from what they grew that they actually get to eat! We have been pleased with all of their teachers so far, but my son's 4th teacher Alexa really stands out. She is vibrant, engaged, and kind, and I can tell genuinely interested in the students and eager for them to learn. My son is sad to see this year come to a close because he has enjoyed the year so much. He has generally not been one to seek out opportunities to lead but Alexa has trusted him to do that, and I can tell it has boosted his confidence. My daughter's teacher this year for third grade is Adrienne. My daughter loves her. She said she is so patient and kind, but she get's the kids to learn. My daughter told me the other day that she wants to become a teacher because of Adrienne- what better testament to her teaching skills than that! My daughter will be sad to see the year come to a close as well. And finally I want to give a shout out to Natasha, the theatre teacher, and Sam, who teaches ceramics. Just wow. The theatre program at Innovations is truly one of a kind. She puts on so many shows, it is hard to see them all! I have enjoyed each and every show I have seen. My kids have also enjoyed classes with Sam. This is also a unique opportunity that not every school has to learn pottery, and working with ceramics to make various things like flowers, pizzas, ghosts, snow men. I love the projects they bring home. No school is going to be perfect, but as a family we are very grateful we found such an amazing school.

I'm very grateful for this unique public charter school that my kids love. They enjoy going on…read morefrequent field trips, learning through projects, not having homework, and having great friends and kind teachers. I appreciate that their curriculum includes SEL (social emotional learning) and that the students aren't allowed to have cell phones while on campus. The highlight of our experience has definitely been the fantastic teachers! Adrienne Reighard has been a phenomenal teacher for my third grader. She's genuinely interested in getting to know each of her students and finding ways to support their learning. She's so calm, patient and kind, yet firm enough that the kids listen and respect her. She goes above and beyond to create a supportive and efficient classroom environment. And as a parent, I really appreciate her clear, consistent communication. Becca, the 3rd grade teacher's assistant, is also proactive and really gets the kids. Patrick, the Spanish teacher, is one of the most dynamic, engaging, and effective teachers ever. His students love the fun activities and catchy songs he incorporates in his class. He makes learning fun! He also teaches chess and woodcarving and it seems like he can make any subject interesting. Kristy Fitts and Christie Fullerton were also great teachers, and planned lots of engaging projects, field trips, and holiday-themed activities. Nathan, the nature studies teacher, is fantastic and plans some great hands-on activities for the kids, like making their own salads to eat and making their own hugenkultur beds for gardening. For families who prioritize a nurturing environment with smaller class sizes and a variety of electives, this school has a lot to offer. The academics are more relaxed than rigorous, which would be a good fit for those prioritizing a balanced lifestyle. That said, we have found that the school has been navigating some challenges with managing disruptive behavior effectively, which impacts the learning environment.

Can't say enough good things about this school! All three of our children attend and have been…read moreattending since the Early Education Preschool. We currently have an 8th grader, 6th grader, and a kindergartner. From the front office to the teaching staff to the leadership, all have been and are exemplary. This school doesn't just focus on the high importance of academics, but also its moats our children's faith as a believer in Christ. Their mission statement is to develop and encourage Do Something Christians, Dynamic Communicators, and Deep Thinkers, and I've seen it accomplished in those who have graduated. I believe they also have a very high college acceptance rate of over 96%! Lord willing, I hope all three of our children graduate from this amazing school and their top notch programs! Thank you Rock Academy!

My son has been a student at the Rock Academy since 1st grade. He is currently a 9th grade student…read more there. He has forged great friendships since attending the school and has gained so much confidence. The smaller class size foster the ability for teachers, staff & faculty to really get to know their students. Your child is not just a name. They really do care about their students and come alongside them and support them not only academically, or in sports, but also with their Faith. Their academics are on par with other schools. They offer a good variety of sports, and extra curricular activities and clubs. Also a plus is that the school offers a safe environment, the school takes safety very seriously. & We love the Rock Academy and feel blessed to be a part of this great community. Go check them out!

I do not have a child who attends this school, but I do live in the neighborhood and am forced to…read moredeal with the daily danger caused by speeding parents and students. Every morning, they race down my block with reckless disregard for the safety of this community. Despite our efforts to protect our neighborhood--fighting to install stop signs, speed humps, and lowering the speed limit to 15 mph--they still drive through our narrow street as if it were the 805 during a car chase. I know the principal works hard to remind families to slow down and respect the community in which this school resides. Unfortunately, too many ignore those reminders. Their disregard makes it clear they simply do not care about the safety of the residents who live here.

I am an alumnus, and very grateful and proud to have attended St. Augustine High School. My…read moreeducation and the values system instilled in me remain powerful influences in my life today. It is an honor to be part of the 'Saints' legacy.

Excellent School with fantastic teachers. Charter schools were a perfect choice for both of my…read moreboys and Altus is really caring about my kids success. With Altus - my kids are college prepared! At Altus the teachers are very helpful. Every time my son needs help, he can text a teacher and gets a response within minutes. The centers are open for extra help if needed. I can't say enough about Altus

I love Audeo. My son was struggling with distractions at his previous school and his teachers would…read morenot help him the way he needed and Audeo Charter took him in right away and he was able to get his grades back up and have a successful future. The teachers really care about the students and check on their students regularly. Audeo has given my son the future he deserves.

My children have been attending here since gradeschool up to highschool. They have truly thrived at…read morethis school. The environment is supportive, and the staff genuinely care about each student's well-being and growth. Over time, I've seen my kids develop not only academically but also in their individual talents and skills. The school offers a well-rounded experience that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and confidence. We are very grateful to be part of this community.

Distinct and creative perspectives of artistic expression all the students have contributed greatly…read moretowards this project. Bravo teachers!!!

OTA all the way! - When I was searching for a school for my daughter and dissatisfied with the…read morelocal school, Charter School lotteries were to the best options. Sadly, the lists were long and odds even longer but there was a beacon of hope in the form of a new school opening that year. Flash forward 3 years and Old Town Academy is now recognized among the best schools in San Diego and I'm lucky to have both my kids thriving, growing, learning and enjoying school there. Thanks to Chris and Tom (co-founders), OTA continues to prosper and grow.

The education there is very good. My daughter likes going to school this year, not so much years…read morepassed. More on that in a moment. I like the style of teaching but am concerned if it will change due to common core. The 8th graders have ipads they can bring home with a cdma internet access. The pads are secured so the kids cant use them for games. The number of field trips is great! I feel some things are not learnable sitting at a desk. My peeves are as follows; Lack of action take by staff to eliminate a bulling issue. Several parents complained and yet it went on for 3 years. That student. did not return this year, and for the first time in a long time my daughter enjoys going to school. The pick up and drop off is far to chaotic, parents are constantly blocking residents from their driveways and I have know idea how we get away with completely blocking the bike lane twice a day. All and all a 4 out of 5 is a good score to me.

This is a private education center that works with students with Autism. It's for ages 5-18, and…read morethey have a transition program for ages 18-22. They help students with difficulties learn in the classroom, as well as helping them with behaviors.

If you are reading this, you are probably on #teamnosleep and it's midnight, you just ate dinner…read moreand sat down for the first time since 5 a.m... Right? Hello autism moms and dads this review is for you. I get it, I was where you are, in October we celebrated 2 years at Stein and never looked back. My son was in a "resource room" at his prior school which was a converted closet and alone most of the time. Autism is hard and public schools cannot serve your child. Guess what? Stein is your saving grace. My son jumped 3 grade levels in math and 2 in reading, but more than that, he is celebrated. He is loved. He is ACCEPTED. Chayo Chavez is the director of Stein and she is the most amazing woman I have ever met. She has dedicated her life to helping our special kids. Go tour Stein a.s.a.p!

My child has gone to the school since sixth grade and he says he loves it the teachers are awesome…read moreand will connect with you if you have any questions or concerns. The office staff is very nice and friendly teaches are great and making sure your student gets quality learning even with the field trips they do. The field trips are usually a learning purpose to learn about the outdoors plants animals etc.

I am very Happy to be the first Parent to review this great little school. We moved to Crest about…read morea year ago before discovering this school was even here. My wife and I are very pleased so far with this school and especially the teachers that work here. Ms. Lenart is the first grade teacher and is very good at keeping up to speed with our daughters progress. This school also has a before/after school program that is amazing. Mrs Heather and Mrs. Vicki are the teachers at this program and do a great job. Over all I can't say enough good things about this school.