Has to be one of the worst schools in BH district. Teachers unprofessional & unethical, entitled…read moreparents who run the school, students out of control. Their only concern is to beautify the school. Raise money & collect funds for construction. Pick up & drop off is a nightmare. Not a place for any child who is interested in education.

I went to Beverly Vista and loved it. I learned how to speak French and I loved all of my…read moreteachers. I had one teacher that was so good she was my French teacher and she was so kind to me I loved her so much I believe her name was Ms. Levine but I really have a terrible memory when it comes to names. And she was about to be married, the other thing I remember is that she had very very long hair. I was new to the school in 5th grade so I didn't know anyone and that is hard for kids. This is another reason I loved that teacher, besides being an excellent teacher she took extra time with me knowing how I was feeling. I loved Beverly Vista and I think it's a great school I believe I was very lucky to have gone there.

Such an amazing school. All staff here is super friendly and willing to help. Great learning…read moreenvironment. Teachers are very committed to their student. School is smaller in size , so it makes it feel very intimate. After school programs are great as well. Can't give this place enough stars.

We moved into this neighborhood 8 years ago, and heard only good things about this school. It had a…read moregreat reputation for being an outstanding school in the city. It had a 8/9 GreatSchools rating at the time. Pros: The families are diverse, welcoming and open-minded. As a person of color and an immigrant, I appreciate that the families at this school represent the diversity of Los Angeles. There is also a lot of socio-economic diversity. 2) Another great aspect is the community events that the kids love, like Halloween Carnival, Glow Dance, MonsterWalk, etc. The kids look forward to these school events every year and creates fun opportunities for families to get together outside of school. 3) The Friends of Gardner parent organization is a small but mighty group that does all of the fundraising for the arts/music/gardening program and runs a lot of the school events. They truly "fill in the gaps" when it comes to the quality of educational experience our kids get at Gardner. Here are some NEUTRALS: Gardner is a No Homework policy which means that all the way up until 5th grade, your kid will get no homework. If they do, it's completely optional. Some families appreciate the freedom and philosophy. Other families have noted a very hard transition when their child goes into middle school and they now have 1-2 hours of homework every night. Cons: Every year, we have a handful of students in the class who need more support, whether that is just behavioral issues or a learning disability that requires IEP, and the teachers, school, administration, has little to no resources to adequately meet these needs. This means major disruptions during classroom learning time and students falling behind grade level. (This is not particular to Gardner, but likely district-wide for LAUSD schools). 2) Most of our classes were 30+ kids in each grade, which is also not specific to Gardner. Final thoughts: We've been at Gardner for 4 years, and every year, many families leave for neighboring schools. I think Gardner, 10 years ago, was an amazing school, but now I would say it is average/above average. And if you're curious, their GreatSchools rating is now a 4/5.

I recently visited Beverly Hills HS for my son's volleyball game, so this review is based solely on…read moremy experience in the gym. The gym itself is genuinely beautiful, clean well maintained and spacious with a great overall atmosphere for sporting events. It definitely feels like a high-quality facility and made for an enjoyable viewing experience in many ways. that said one concern stood out to me, the railings and the sitting area seem lower than expected and don't offer as much support as they should. This could be specially problematic for older visitors or anyone who relies on sturdy support when navigating steps or elevated seating. It's something that might not be immediately noticeable to everyone, but it does raise safety concerns overall while the gym is visually impressive and a great venue for games, I do think improvements to the railing design would make it safer and more comfortable for all guests.

Hands down one of the coolest HS in beautiful LA. The…read moreschool is currently closed not due the COVID-19 virus but due to major remodeling. I am looking forward to the completed project.

I came here once a week at lunch time to volunteer for a program called Young Storytellers and…read moreCrescent Heights seems like a great PUBLIC elementary school in the area. Obviously LAUSD schools have their benefits and liabilities, but as a product of the school system who went on to graduate from UC Berkeley and USC Law, I have faith in the system and believe that each student has the potential to succeed if they take advantage of all the resources available to them, even if their parents aren't able or willing to be at home tutors. Their are some great teachers and programs at this school and even though I can't comment on the academic performance, I can say that the staff and teachers that I did come into contact with through my volunteer program were all good faith actors who put their heart and soul into educating the youth and I look forward to returning to the community next semester!!!!

My kid attends this school, the school is excellent, the teachers are motivating and wonderful…read morespecifically Mrs Owen the second grade teacher she is a sweetheart. Mrs Owen is so into helping the kids she actually searches for ways to get money for the kids to go on field trips. Thank you Mrs Owen!! Mr. Dillon is a wonderful caring First grade teach and cool...Thank you Mr. Dillon. The principal is new and I am going to wait to write a review on her. Today I am ready to write a review for the blot so new principal Mrs. Misdukes, twice I had incidents where this principal is not responsible for the well beign of my child who attends this school. The latest incident was enough for me, my child third grader was punched and bullied by a 5th grader, when my husband and I approached the principal to address the issue she would not even come out of her office to address our concerns regarding our child's safety, she brushed us off and stated that the incident happened at the Youthservices so she is not responsible, I will post the pics if how this 5th grader left my kid's leg and the not so new principal did not address the issue took responsibility for my child's safety. I would not recommend this principal to run ANY school.

Happy kids, great teachers, and a vibrant parent community! Plus great API test scores (901 for…read more2009-2010). Next Public Event: FREE PUPPET SHOW on Sunday, Nov. 14 @ 11am. Then browse our award-winning book fair with the entire family! Reading tent for the kids and get a free wristband just for coming to our Heroes-themed HQ built to house the fair. Book Fair is open to the public, Nov. 8-15, 2010, 7:30am-6:30pm. Closed Nov. 11. Holiday shopping - Quality hardcovers & paperbacks for children & adults - Gifts & Craft kits, too. All purchases benefit our school library.

Very strong parent community and parent participation. Good…read moreteaches, nice, safe environment. I gave a 4 star rating instead of 5 because the school administration is not up for a 5 star rating (IMHO). But overall, good school.

Good Shepherd Beverly Hills offers exceptional development in every aspect for your child. In…read moretoday's world, where children face many challenges in their personal growth and education. This school offers the best of education, camaraderie, and Christian values. I could never provide my children what this school gives them. Other parents are very involved and helpful, creating a wonderful community. The principal is very motivated and kind, and the school's priest has a special talent for explaining religion to children in a way that's both entertaining and knowledgeable. I attended GSBH myself, and as an adult I appreciate even more how crucial this school is to a young person's development. I remain deeply thankful for it. Now, after we switched schools, my daughters attend GSBH too, and in just one month I've seen them grow in such a positive way. There aren't enough words to express how highly I think of this school.

I have 4 kids that all started at Good Shepherd at 4 years old. Our experience has been wonderful…read more It strikes the perfect balance between academic excellence and the development of strong character, spiritual growth, emotional intelligence, respect, and leadership. The kids enjoy going to class everyday as well as participating in a wide variety of extracurricular activities.

Amazing school they are very caring. They go out of their way to makesure kids are safe. They keep…read morethe neighborhood clean. The school is very professional and helpful

When it's time for parents to pick up their kids it is utter chaos. They don't park properly to let…read moretraffic pass, they just block and then pull out without looking as well. They need to be on top of this as it's a dangerous situation.

Not a good school better options in general some staff are rude overall could have had a better…read moreexperience

Let's see, where to begin?! Initial carpal tunnel syndrome from all the standards I had to write??…read moreThe fights? Nah, those things are minor compared to all the good things this school has to offer This truly is a great school with great teachers. They encouraged students to apply themselves. Mr. Fuentes allowed 6th grade students in his class during nutrition and/or lunch they worked on projects, played minecraft, socialized, and occasionally ate his personal packed snacks. (Thank you and sorry about that btw) Mr Williams did the same for the 8th graders. Mrs. Benoit (I might have spelled that wrong)a registered nurse and science teacher. She made it cool to be a nerd. She is funny, caring, just brilliant. The orchestra, band, lunchtime 25 cent movies and dances! Need I say more? This school has great educators that love what they do! It's not an easy job with so many external forces working hard against them, but they keep fighting for their students. I appreciate the education I received here and the teachers I was fortunate enough to have.