Concerns About Honesty and Educational Quality…read more As a parent, choosing the right school for your child is paramount. It's with a heavy heart that I write this review for Stevenson (RLS) Carmel Campus, which my child attended for multiple school years. I believe in providing honest feedback to help other parents make informed decisions. Pros: * The hot lunch program at the school is commendable. The variety and quality of food offered are impressive and appreciated. *Initially, their "specials" program was robust and enriching, thanks to a team of talented teachers. However, now the majority of the lower school special teachers, who were very talented, left the school. Cons: * Honesty and Transparency: One of the significant issues we've faced is with the school's administration. There's a disturbing pattern of misinformation and lack of transparency. This ranges from trivial matters like outdoor activity times to critical aspects of our children's academic and social-emotional experiences. It's been disheartening to untangle these inconsistencies as a parent community. *Educational Quality: When it comes to academics, the school unfortunately falls short compared to other independent institutions. Despite claims of offering differentiated learning, the reality doesn't match up. The one-size-fits-all approach fails to meet the diverse needs of students. *Staff Turnover: The specials program, once a highlight of the school, has suffered due to the departure of many talented educators. This loss has noticeably impacted the quality of the program. Conclusion: While I appreciate the efforts made in certain areas like the lunch program, the overarching issues around honesty and educational quality are too significant to overlook. I had hoped for a more transparent, nurturing, and academically challenging environment for my child. For parents considering Stevenson, I urge you to thoroughly research and look into other options. The well-being and education of our children are too important to compromise. We have a group of post-Stevenson families and the common theme is how thankful we are that we decided to leave, how much better our kids' new schools are, and how much happier our kids are.

After interviewing at several schools, my daughter (then a pre-schooler) was most enthuiastic about…read moreStevenson. She has thrived both academically and developmentally here since Kindergarten and hopes to continue through to the Pebble Beach Campus. Her teachers are passionate and caring, and really get the best out of her. We are excited about the new Administration and Teachers.

Beautiful campus and lovely location for a public high school. My sister loved attending this…read moreschool, though I never had the opportunity. Visiting to pick up my niece is a pleasure. A very lovely campus!

By far one of the proudest moments on Friday was watching my little brother graduate. It has been a…read morehard last few years as a family and watching him on Friday was definitely exciting (a new chapter opening up for him and our family). I had always had my reservations about my family moving down to Carmel five years ago but if my family did it all over, I would have not wanted it any other way. The ceremony spoke to what is important at Carmel High- letting students pursue their interests and ensuring they succeed. Where these students are going is impressive-- various UCs, CSUs, military academies, Berklee School of Music, various out of state colleges, vocational and community colleges.... very cool. For a small school they offer 15 AP classes which is ridiculously "hardcore." As an educator and a counselor I was impressed at how much they offered and how many students took these classes. The ceremony also boasted several music performances including a personal pieces by a student who was recognized at the local Jazz festival..... more importantly.... the ceremony continually hit the point that students like coming to this school.. the people here like to teach, counsel and enrich students' lives. The farewells to the principal and AP were very touching.. I want to say thank you for being a part of my brother's life and helping him be a prepared for his next phase in life :-D

Monterey Bay charter school has changed my life for my past three years I made a lot of friends and…read morethey meant a lot to me I like my teachers as well I will never forget how much the school change my life to where I am right now highly recommend

used to love this school, my eldest child always loved the woodworking class but now the teacher is…read moretelling children to do unsafe things, including holding the knife with the blade pointed towards themself instead of down, and having them use a very strange posture while cutting.

I could talk all day about my experience here! I was a summer counselor in 2018 and I adored all of…read moremy students. They were such a joy to be around and such precious souls. I made lifelong friends here and had one of the best summers ever working to enrich the youth and traveling through California. However, this camp was run by a racist, homophobic woman. She repeatedly discriminated against me and quite literally bullied me when at the time I was only 18 years old and she was almost 60. I'm pretty sure she wanted me to quit because she constantly picked on me and singled me out. Julie was her name. She also discriminated against some of the children who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. There were several students who traveled from Mexico to attend the summer camp and she prohibited them from speaking Spanish which I felt was just discriminatory and downright wrong. These are girls as young as 7/8 years old. It was so horrible to watch a grown woman diminish the confidence and demean the character of little girls who could've looked up to her. Even though every single one of my children loved and adored me as their counselor (they gave me so many gifts throughout the summer and even had their parents give me gifts at the end), when I applied to return as a counselor the following summer I was denied the position and it is very clear why... I think it's a great place to send your children, as they will make meaningful lifelong connections and have an opportunity to learn and grow, however I truly do question the people who run this institution.

Twelve years...yep...really...truly...from first grade through to high school graduation...I didn't…read more"live" on campus...I was what you called a Day Student once I reached high school. This is where I learned how to play tether ball, four square, roller skate like a mad demon around the old oak tree that was the centerpiece of Lower School. Where we were herded together like sheep in our adorable P.E. uniforms (all white) by Sister Jean's Great Pyrenese named Sally. And later, by Sister Claire's sheepdogs, Woolsie and Winston. The place where I learned to love dance, and music and singing...where gifted professionals taught us how to embrace life and be passionate about literature, sculpture and art. What was it like going to an all girls school? Small, welcoming, a family that we could call our own...my first grade class had 17 students...my high school graduating class had a few under 100. How can you compare this experience to the public schools my neighbors attended? I cannot...as I did not have the co-ed experience until college. Santa Catalina was, is and always will be an incredible teaching institution...and I was fortunate to attend.

First time here Cheap entry and can come back as long as you…read morehave the ticket Be respectful Be understanding Be quiet A lot of artifacts a lot of videos to watch Beautiful courtyard Will need to come back again

When I first moved to Carmel I would go to mass here every Sunday. It was so beautiful inside…read more And the history of this place is incredible. They have a museum of many artifacts of early California. They also have a wonderful museum store.. Every September is the Carmel Mission Fiesta. It is a huge event. Lots of artisans. Lots of food. And a great chicken bbq highlights the event. They also have an excellent school here.

My second of three children is about to graduate from MHS. My oldest, is now in his second year of…read morecollege and was more than adequately prepared for college life and academic rigor. MHS is the perfect balance of size and offerings in terms of sports, academics, and extra curricular activities. Now as a parent and student you do have to do your part and choose to be engaged. If you do that, success in high school and beyond is a certainty. Thanks to the caring and driven administration, teachers and staff, MHS is up there with all the high schools in the area, both public and private.

Monterey High School is ranked 691st within California. Students have the opportunity to take…read moreAdvanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Monterey High School is 27%. As a family native to Monterey we have encountered Board members and Mr Crawford and staff not listening to students and not doing their jobs for the betterment of all students. Their is bias to put certain students that are in the academies in AP classes and deny others. Violence in classes is kept secret and financial statements are questionable. Public schools need to vet teachers for experience .

Two of our kids have gone here. Great school! Thank you to all the hard working teachers and…read morefaculty! Special thanks to Principal Morgan, Ms. Wells, Ms. Little, and Ms. Silva!!

Walking into Carmel Middle School sometimes felt like entering a dystopian movie where joy goes to…read moredisappear. The halls were filled with stress, endless rules, and an atmosphere so cold it could freeze sunlight. The administration seemed to operate like emotionless overlords, appearing only to hand out punishments or ignore problems completely. Students were expected to keep up with mountains of work while getting little understanding in return. Asking for help often felt pointless, like shouting into the void. Social drama spread through the school like wildfire, and the environment could feel exhausting day after day. By the end of the year, it felt less like surviving middle school and more like escaping it.

The middle school was a disappointment . Moving from another state, I found that staff was rude…read moreand unaccommodating. The principal is nice however. Secretary not so nice. Preparing for core classes especially Math are terrible. Again, hard to communicate with teachers. As far as location it's great. Parking is difficult however. Safely not great. Anyone can enter school grounds. The field is very nice .

As this school year is coming to an end for my fifth grader I am so grateful to the faculty and…read morestaff for all there amazing work. Dr. Ashby in particular is phenomenal. What a positive and uplifting Principal ! 5 stars Blue Jays

A great place. The principal is over the top amazing. The classes and After school programs and…read moreclubs are awesome. The children are loved and inspired. My son is in first grade and love being there.

Campus will close in 2023 due to low local enrollment. (The decline is a result of an aging…read morepopulation as well as the high cost of living in the Monterey peninsula.) Teachers will be transferred to other school sites. MPUSD is prioritizing funding for art programs, career tech, and early childhood education. La Mesa and Monte Vista will expand to TK-8 because the district schools average only 58% capacity.

This school and MPUSD as a whole is a disappointment. They have many great teachers and staff but…read morethey are overwhelmed with disrespectful students . The schools are dilapidated and programs are severely lacking. Numbers don't lie. Test scores are abysmal and the district isn't willing to change their approach. Walter Colton isn't safe. Lots of racist comments and fights. The " difficult " students are allowed to act however they want and the district sweeps it under the rug. If you have any exceptions or standards with academics , cleanliness or behavior avoid this District as a whole. MPUSD is only interested in saying they are a diverse school and getting extra Title one money from the state. I grew up in this district and can't believe how far they have fallen.