Great staff and teachers. Everyone seems to really care about the students and likes their job.read more

Love this school. Love that a is a small campus so the kids feel safe in a smaller environment and…read morethe teachers and the staff are so nice.

The food didn't arrive in time…read more.. All staff are very supportive of students being creative and learning. The school is very artistic, really influences students to develop their artistic interests meanwhile getting the required education they need to graduate high school. All accommodation that students may need are met and supported. The school is very helpful and supporting.

We're glad that our daughter transferred to VIPHS. In her words, "The teachers here actually talk…read moreand teach. Many teachers at my old school just let us watch videos." That made me realize how much teacher-led, paper-and-pen instruction helps students focus and learn. As a transfer student, my daughter was warmly supported by teachers, her advisor, and the staff. The community is small, caring, and dedicated. I also joined a Board of Directors meeting before enrolling and was impressed by the school's organization and forward-thinking leadership. VIPHS reports an 81% college-acceptance rate, compared with under 60% at many nearby public high schools. The average class size is about 20 with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, versus 30-35 students and ratios in the high 20s elsewhere. VIPHS is a close-knit, welcoming community that genuinely cares for students and prioritizes personal attention and academic excellence. Plus, drop-off and pick-up are so easy, a small but real bonus for families!

This has to be the worst middle school, or school, ever, in the history of schools! The academic…read moreprogram is not in any shape or form, challenging to my child. Where did this concept of "no homework" for students come from?? This school is for the slow and lazy. It make sense cause their teaching staff are likewise, the same. Children are left in front of the school lolly gagging every morning because the gate is rarely ever open on time. Most of the staff are two faced and will tell you what you want to hear to pacify a concerned parent. They are mostly very unprofessional, tactless and really quite ignorant in comparison to the general public. DO NOT send your children to this school unless you just don't care about their future.

Communication!!! The office people are so extremely rude and are easily ticked off when you ask…read morethem questions regarding notices they sent out.

Amazing school this is my favorite school ive been too the teachers are nice when needed and the…read morekids are awesome I had many friends there growing up Im even sending my kids there the principle is even more nice she's a very close friend and I love how they always figure things out in case something goes wrong they would and will always fix it. Send your kid here I highly recommend this school for your kids.

If you're coming to this school for vaccination(s), DONT . After calling the school 5 times without…read moreanswer, I was advised by an LAUSD administrator to just walk in clinic. She informed me vaccinations would be available until 3pm . We arrived at the school at 230pm to Gloria informing me that they are closed for the day and they stop seeing children at 2pm . As a nurse, I have never heard of an office refusing patients, specifically kids an hour in advance . After informing Gloria I'd been calling nonstop , calling off work to make it within the hours of 1-3pm as advertised, and instructed to walk in she insisted that I should have not waited to the last minute and to see my doctor. TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE . This is my child's homeschool and I'm so glad we decided not to attend , the staff here is rude and although after a long summer vacation and the first day of school, they obviously don't want to work. I don't write reviews often but Gloria is terrible staffing and keeping students away from your school with that terrible attitude and tone. perhaps, additional training should be had and an update in the hours you are advertising through the LAUSD website .

As my child graduates from Saint Joseph the Worker, I can't help but reflect on how this school has…read moreshaped both of my children into kind, loving, and God-fearing individuals. My daughter, an alumni, and now my graduate, have both been blessed by the supportive and caring environment here. Raising good children is a mix of having a loving family and a nurturing school community, and we've found that in abundance at Saint Joseph the Worker. It's bittersweet to say goodbye, but we leave proud and grateful for the strong foundation this school has given our family. Thank you, Saint Joseph the Worker, for everything! Once A Knight, Always A Knight

Unfortunately, I couldn't agree more with the previous negative comments, bullying has been the…read morebiggest problem and no talks or psychological support for the children were ever implemented. The favoritism is obvious, as is how they ignore the problems.

The oldest high school in the San Fernando Valley. Its a small magnet high school. This year is the…read more100 Th. year anniversary. The school is smaller than most other high schools. It close to Westfield Topanga Mall. The boys soccer team is awesome!!! Go girls soccer!!!!!! It is On Topanga Canyon blvd. My high school, i've have such great memories :)

My granddaughter is thriving there in the Vet magnet program / FFA program. Future Farmers. Her…read moreself esteem is us and thanks to Ms. Garcia her Magnet teacher.

Both my teenage sons attended public elementary school, then went to Topanga Mountain School, then…read moretransitioned successfully back into public high school at El Camino. TMS provided a nurturing haven during the middle school years which has made my kids more resilient, better citizens of the world, and confident advocates for themselves and for others. Here are some of the experiences my boys had: - going on at least three one-week camping trips each year - learning to cook for themselves and to shop for their camping group on a budget - taking elective classes in pottery, archery, swimming, fencing, and aerial silks - composing and performing original songs during the music trimester - practicing public speaking in a variety of formats, from in-class debates to presentations to full-length plays - sitting in "council" and honoring the feelings and values of their classmates, even whey disagreed with them - burning off energy by playing soccer, basketball, and "mushroom tag" after lunch each day - exploring DTLA via public transportation - evaluating what constitutes a reliable source in traditional media and on social media - gaining an appreciation for nature through weekly hikes - feeling they had an actual relationship with their teachers (with whom they continue to stay in contact) - mastering the five-paragraph academic essay - working in small groups at a pace that was appropriate to their skill level, especially in math - graduating with a strong sense of self Sending my sons to TMS is one of the best investments I have made in their education and their personal growth. The only caveat I would offer is that, due to its small size and flexible curriculum, TMS tends to have more last-minute changes than a traditional school. There is no such thing as a "typical" week at TMS; the teachers may adjust the day's schedule if an issue arises and they feel the kids need to process events in the news or resolve interpersonal conflicts which impact the entire group. I f this to be a virtue, but if you are expecting rigid consistency, it's best to look to a more traditional school.

TMS has been a gift to our son and our family! Middle school can be difficult and distressing for…read moremany kids, but every morning my son wakes up excited to go to school. I've talked to other parents, and the sentiment is the same: kids love TMS! TMS is a mixture of appropriately challenging academics (with some room for individualization because the school is small), social-emotional development, the arts, and outdoor education. The school goes on four trips a year, and I love how the curriculum is integrated into the trips. For example, last year, they read a book that took place at a Japanese internment camp during WWII, and then they visited the actual camp during one of their trips. Also, there is a focus on making the learning applicable to the "real world." For some of the trips, kids are divided into groups, given a food budget, and work together to plan their meals and buy food. There is also a great community feeling amongst the parents at TMS. There is also a culture of kindness and acceptance at TMS. All-in-all, I am confident that my son will emerge from his middle school experience self-confident, ready for high school, and equipped to make the world a better place!

worst school ever! Administrators lie about everything.of course parents would not believe their…read morekids and only believe the counselors.the counselors make stuff up especially the magnet organizer mrs park.Mrs park makes stuff up about your kids doing stuff that never happened.Always favors the boys and mistreats the girls.I feel like the principal mrs hamilton only cares about herself because when there was a rumor about christopher columbus getting shot up she stayed home and didn't notify the parents about anything.She only cares about herself and her reputation.

This school removed my previous review but one thing about life is that you do not get to run from…read morethe truth. This school is absolutely awful. Mrs. Hamilton & Mrs. Dimas are the principal and vice principal of this school. They are extremely self serving with no real regard of community or accountability. Dimas in particular is responsible for saying several derogatory remarks about children that are viewed as problematic. Children here smoke in the bathrooms during all hours of the day, sometimes in class as well. Children ditching walk in packs during class hours and disturb other active classrooms. There is not nearly enough supervision so most of the ppl that work here are always pulled from their actual jobs whether it be a school counselor, school social workers, etc to fill in the supervision gaps this school has. Which in turn makes working for this school, extremely stressful due to the poor work environment & the lack of time you have to actually work on things that are your actual assignment. Through multiple conversations with Staff, it is safe to say that staff feels undervalued, unappreciated, and disrespected. Kids constantly are assaulting staff members as well whether it be verbally or physically and face little to no repercussions due to the administrators decisions in how the deal with them. Administration only seems to care about what the optics are to their bosses and how many kids they can get at the school regardless of the serious security issues the school has & parental concerns. Parents are kept on a need to know basis at all times & concerns are usually neglected by administrators. Regardless of any "security" plans they come up with, it is largely disorganized and most of time extremely difficult to follow up with due to the lack of staff and resources this particular school has. This school only has one campus aide and either fired or forced the other 4 to quit due to petty problems that were exacerbated by administration. The school recently tried to hire another campus aide after firing the second to last one they had but, that aide refused to go because of how badly it is at Columbus middle school opting to take a pay cut in hours to stay at their current location. Do not send your kids here. Anywhere else is safer and better equipped to have your child.

core program is horrible. dont send your child unless you want them to have 4 shitty years in a…read moreshitty program. teachers have no sympathy for children and would rather see them have mental break downs every night than have a night off

We visited Cleveland H.S. last fall to attend a J.V. football game that our grandson played in for…read morean opposing team. It was not very convenient to navigate the campus, specifically to get to the stadium. Unless we missed it, there is no parking lot close to the stadium itself. From the main parking lot I could see the light stanchions WAY off in the distance. At the time I was dealing with a foot injury, so not keen on walking too far to get to the entrance. I suggested to Dear Hubby that we drive the adjacent street to get as close to the game venue as possible. We were able to snag a spot on the side street. Much more convenient. Navigating around weeds, trash, and assorted other debris on the sidewalk, we made it to the entrance gate. My overall impression was that this school doesn't have a lot of spare funds for maintaining clean grounds / landscaping. I felt sad that the students are stuck with such a drab environment in which to spend much of their lives for four years. I can't speak to the actual quality of instruction and other services, but judging from the physical surroundings of the athletic stadium, it was not impressive. At other schools we visited during the season, they provided an announcer to highlight players' achievements during the course of the game. That didn't happen at Cleveland. They also didn't have a home cheer-leading squad for the junior varsity team. The Cleveland J.V. team on the field was very talented. As I recall, they wiped out our visiting team, handily. I also found it sad that they didn't get the support of the school from the spirit perspective, when the boys worked hard to do their part.

Faith Baptist has been a true blessing for my family. We regret not knowing about the school…read moreearlier as our son started attending in the 3rd grade. The staff and everyone in faculty is genuine and each one cares deeply for their students. Not only they are strong academically but they show God's love in their daily interaction, teaching the students what it truly means to be a Christian and the good news of the Gospel. For what they offer, they should be priced as one of the highest but the leadership is not about that which says a lot. If you are considering the school, don't even think twice! Sign up and thank the Lord for this fine Christian establishment and the leadership and all the staff.

This school has a delightful campus and is a wholesome place to have your children educated in a…read moreChristian setting. They do assign excessive amounts of homework but I think it is to prepare the kids for college. If your child can stomach the seemingly never ending assignments and sometimes overly stern treatment they will excel in any academic setting. The teacher in my review below no longer works at the school so I can comfortably say this is a great school.