The School is incredible but the front desk receptionists have been rude on multiple occasions…read more Parents should not be shamed for their children being late on occasion, nor should we accept the receptionists/ gatekeepers subjective definition of our rationale for tardiness. My son was more than 30 minutes late due to multiple reasons and she would not excuse it. This was his first tardy! She said it would be marked as an inexcusable absence. Wow! Zero kindness or empathy for daily living. This was his first tardy of the year! She was so rude. What she doesn't know, is that my son has chronic allergies and is embarrassed about it, so I didn't mention that. Just rude.

I specifically came here to go to the skate park. Nothing makes me feel more alive than watching a…read moreskater. It definitely reminds me of the best time in my life. No I was not a skater but I did have a skate shop. The kid walked by and asked me what time it was I told him and I said hey what do you know about the spot. He said it's a skate spot. I said yeah I can see that. Do you like it ? It's gets pretty packed he told me yeah it's cool . In the morning old people come to skate . I said old people how old ? He looked at me up and down and said old like you. Damn!!!!! I wouldn't have it any other way. Little renegade skater. He told me the business ! Ha !

Amazing school. My son is thrilled to be here. He says his teacher is the best in the world and…read morealways looks forward to going to school. I want to express my gratitude to Mr. Ha for his care for the children and love for his job. The level of teaching is truly excellent. We also take basketball classes, and my son is equally excited about that.

Such an awesome school with an amazing Preschool-5th grade program. They offer STEM classes,…read morevarious sports, many activities throughout the year, and so much more.

Best decision I ever made for my children. The staff, parents and children are very welcoming and…read moretreat you like family. The math program and ELA programs are excellent.

My child transferred here after having a very bad experience at another school. She came in the…read moremiddle of the year for 6th grade. We are incredibly impressed with the level of academic rigor and the dedicated support provided to each student, ensuring they reach their full potential." They have a very organize schedule and events. The assistant principal Mrs. Allison Spillman and Principal Sister Cecilia Duran. Are incredible human beings. They work very hard in ensuring the safety of our children they dedicate their time for all the students and staff members. The staff and teachers are great as well they dedicate time for the students. They have amazing after school programs & sports such as volleyball, basketball, flag football. My child is very happy here. She loves her friends & her teachers. She calls this place her second home. My only regret, is wishing my daughter attended this school since kindergarten. I reccomend this school 100% the enrollment process is very easy. You'll get a tour of the school they explain everything the school has to offer. This school paves the way to success. Join SJDL now.

Horrible school! My little brother left because the teachers wouldn't say anything to bully's…read moreparents so he got bullied constantly until they took him out of the school.

I love this school!! All of the teachers are amazing and the principal truly cares about each and…read moreevery kid. My niece is excited everyday to come to school! I love when I get the opportunity to volunteer in her class. Everyone is so welcoming and I see so many smiling faces. The community is truly lucky to have such supportive educators that truly adore each and every student and wants the best for them! I know my niece will succeed in elementary school because of her amazing peers, fabulous teachers, and principal!! Love love Nelson Elementary!!!

This is a great school with great teachers! I'm always impressed when I attend my grandson's eventsread more

Just ok & good to find parking. Big for service but other rooms for bible study or Sunday school…read moreafter is not welcoming to me nor my friend. Lack of fellowship to show. Nice to have events listed in brochure. A lot of mess they show.

A school once hummed with hopeful song, Where laughter…read moreechoed bright and long. Each classroom held a vibrant spark, A beacon shining through the dark. Then came a voice that spoke with pride, But left compassion cast aside. Commands replaced the open ear, And trust gave way to doubt and fear. The staff who gave their hearts each day Found kindness slowly stripped away. Families seeking common ground Met walls where warmth could not be found. A leader's title filled the door, Yet leadership was something more. It lives in listening, lifting high, In seeing hope in every eye. The light that made the school unique, The joy in every smile and cheek, Grew faint beneath a heavy hand That could not truly understand. But even when the halls seem gray, And brighter days feel far away, A school's true heart is people still-- No single shadow breaks their will. For lights once dimmed can shine anew, When led by those whose hearts are true. And hope, though quiet for a while, Returns with every child's smile.

This school is AMAZING. St. Cecilia is truly "More Than School" St. Cecilia creates a positive,…read morefun, Christ-like environment that I recommend to anyone! Definently send your kid here!

If you want a small school who really pays attention and cares about your children this is it…read more Amazing school. We left orchard hills elementary, constant bullying, 1st-3rd teacher doesn't inform the parents of anything that happens , and vice principal doesn't do anything about the same bully for two years . Fed up we ended up going back to St.Cecilia. We left because I couldn't afford to put all 3 kids in private, since public schools are great in Irvine ( not orchard hills elementary apparently) Smaller class size, not always letting your kids sit on the iPad like the public schools with 30 plus kids- (because that's just easier for them ). You know that staff is here at the school for the right reasons. Curriculum is standard, but I'm here to make sure my kids aren't bullied and grow up to be a good person. I am not Catholic, but having religion and the basic virtues of living life the right way is most important.

There are some great schools in Tustin. There are some horrible people who work in the district. A…read moreprincipal should love kids, respect parents, step parents and respect all kids. Shannon James Olsen treats some people terribly . I know of someone having to deal with a difficult child. Loves her so much is there for her wants her step daughter to succeed yet this principle pushes her away! These people who work at schools should encourage parents , step parents and foster parents to be involved and included. It's awful. She should definitely step down in her job as a principal! There are so children that have nobody on their side and someone who didn't give birth to them and is putting 100% into her " daughter" is getting no help from this awful elementary school she is principal of!

Never pick up phone , been calling for 2 weeks , no body answer the phone , I am so sad we tax…read morepayer has to beg them to pick up phone, my kids move to this area and was kicked by different school , and school wanna me to call district , never got connected , left the message for hundreds time ，no call back. Not functioning at all. Not deserve a penny from tax payer !

We've been at Fairmont North Tustin campus for 3 years. I thought it had a health office and health…read morestaff (I'm not even asking for an RN, just a health staff member), just like other schools. All Irvine public schools have health rooms and health staff on campus. Stupid me -- I assumed that at the very least this so-called private school would have such a fundamental facility and staff. But no. Today I found out there's no health office and no sick room where a child can at least lie down for a while until a parent arrives. I'm in shock. What kind of risky, scammy school have I put my child into for the past 3 years? This campus just spent a lot of money on expansion and also raised tuition fees. It's ridiculous to find out that behind all those price increases and fancy upgrades, no one seems to care about students' health -- and none of that money appears to have gone toward improving health support for the kids. No health office. Not even one health staff member. Not even a sick room for students to rest. -- In response to your reply: Thank you for reminding me -- although your non-medical staff determined (since there is no health clerk or school nurse on campus) that "it's better to remain in an upright position in a chair, while ensuring attentive care and comfort," when I arrived, my pale six-year-old child was kneeling on the ground, coloring on a piece of paper and using a wooden bench next to the reception desk as a flat surface. There is no health clerk. The temporary reception teacher was busy with her own duties. I did not see any "assured attentive care and comfort." Instead, I observed teachers who appeared reluctant to be involved, likely because without a designated health staff member, temporarily caring for a sick child simply adds to their already full workload. Where is the "bed" or the "attentive care and comfort" you mentioned? All I saw was a small, cold wooden bench near the reception area, with people walking around. Considering the level of tuition families pay, our children deserve more than this. Three different staff members confirmed to me yesterday that there is no bed available for a sick student. Therefore, the only way I was able to learn that such an option supposedly exists was through a Yelp review. Reality is reality. Parents, please do your research before sending your child to a so-called private school: * Is there a health room or a designated sick resting area -- like those available in Orange County public schools? * Is there a school health clerk available on campus -- as in Orange County public schools? * Do teachers even know whether the so-called "bed for sick students" actually exists? Despite the amount of money families invest in a private school that lacks even fundamental health support, it is worth considering whether the absence of a basic health office or a health clerk could place students at greater risk in certain situations.

This place is amazing you should go here everybody is so nice and friendly hope you can come hereread more

I went to this school back in 98/99 and really enjoyed it.Great playground and a huge field.They…read morealso used to host a small fair at the end of the year.Good library and a cool multi purpose room where they had a musician play music on home made instruments for the kids.I recommend this school over Peters Canyon Elementary.I was transferred from school to school because my parents weren't happy with the teachers at Veeh,Tustin Ranch Elementary and I got them to take me out of Peters Canyon due to the kids that made fun of me.

My two boys have been at Benson for two and a half years and really love it. We appreciate the…read moresmall size and high tech teaching. They have a good music and arts program and multiple fun activities throughout the year. My kids feel safe at Benson and really like their teachers and principal, Mrs. Vela.