Your child is not safe at this school. The staff puts their hands on children. They allow bullying. They allow bullying after being informed. Physical bullying. Teacher student favoritism. Teacher will kick your child to the back of the room to avoid working with them. If your child needs glasses, breaks them in the back of the class, teacher refuses to put your child in the front where the can see even with a doctor's note. You must have the doctor write it on a prescription or they will ignore your every attempt to help your child. Must have a prescription to sit where you can see the board. I can go on. I would forward all my emails if it would help

My two grandchildren were thrilled to attend. Wonderful children’s Mass and faith formation. However teacher turnover not acceptable for private school tuition. With that said they also have wonderful teachers but great turnover. The bullying is unacceptable. The administration takes no action to address these issues. When adults do not protect children it can have a profound effect on their faith and ability to trust adults. Very concerning

I went here for my whole years of elementary and the teachers were kind and some lesson were learned which gave me a better torch for the future that shined my way currently in Middle School

If you’re looking for a school that prides itself on enrolling families that are white, two parent, upper class that fall into the category of Privlege then this place is for you. My child was enrolled and then disenrolled on the basis of a challenging family dynamic (Divorce) that led to the owner of the school making a unanimous decision to put our family and most importantly our daughter in a precarious situation and without childcare. We had our son at this school previously and I would never recommend this place ever again based on how the administration and others managed this situation and communicated with us.

The reviews are real cute, coming from what I believe to be faculty and staff. Could also very well be from parents who are PRIORITIZED! Favoritism is big here. Cliquish for sure. For instance, when we first enrolled, we were told to sign up for the after school program. We were also personally told by the guy (who acts like he’s security) who helps run it. All for them to tell us, WAY before school started, that there was no room. My child had to stay for a bit and the things I heard on the phone, when they didn’t know he was on the phone, is horrendous! Yelling, disrespectful communication towards the kids. AND there were plenty space!! A joke! The teachers are great depending on who you get. A male 4th grade teacher is NOT it! A parent told us she removed her child immediately once she found out her child was placed in his class. Bullying is very high. They try to hide it. They also do nothing about it! Please do no let your child have a learning disability, the teacher boldly rolled his eyes and had an attitude about having to put in extra work! Our child was also graded differently than his peers when in GROUPS! Ha! They can’t hide their bias behavior to save their lives. The principal only cares about Pokémon! Coming from a privileged background, you would think, just think that they would include other ethnic backgrounds and have kids feel included. Parents as well. Nope. I can’t imagine having black history month, only for them to not do a single thing to support! But guess what’s approaching soon? Korean Night. Learning about their traditions, having Korean bbq, etc. Not a single Black History Program, lessons, or projects. What’s going on here? I can tell you, step foot inside and see the majorities faces and you’ll get it. They are extremely money hungry. Pushing you and bullying you into donating $100,000s goals, multiple times a year. For what? A non playground that has yet to be built?! Who is managing this money? It’s so funny and frustrating. I can’t wait to have my child start at their new elementary school that proves through ACTIONS that they include everyone. As I do not want my child growing up thinking they’re better than another background. Regardless of skin! Shame on you Melrose! Principal! And staff! LAUSD seriously needs to get involved and investigate. Talk to parents individually and personally. Not through Melrose’s survey that can detect who you are through your email once submitted.

My answers above pretty much sums it up.

The school is great, not many people, so you build connections with everyone there. Everyone knows and is friendly with each other. The teachers are great and will work with you personally if you are struggling. Its overall a great place to go to school.

I think the school staff are wonderful. They are very engaged with the students and families. Students receive great opportunities and education.

I am a current high school parent and could not be happier with the opportunities for my daughter to grow in self confidence, curiosity, and respect for a diverse community/greater world. Teachers are caring, encouraging, and supportive. School leadership is present and invested in the community and in promoting the happiness and personal success of all SMirls. SMA is truly a learning environment representative of all forms of intelligence/passions--with classes and extracurricular activities for every girl to find their home and people. The school's traditions and fun activities form special bonds and friendships that are truly unique and memorable. Most importantly, SMA is an environment where girls learn to celebrate and recognize each other's achievements--and prepares them to be women who will make their communities and work places better.

The Emmett School board/District is effectively the efficacy of the schools ability to educate children because of their focus on saving money! They took away summer school in order to have an exclusive math club after school two times a week for about two months. Only children that were slightly under grade level were invited to attend.. I was able to request for one of my daughters to be able to attend the math club. However, when I inquired as to why she had not been invited from the beginning I was told that her math scores were lower than the other students who were invited and that usually children with scores that low, come with behavior problems and that was something they were trying to avoid having to deal with. I was told since my daughter sid not have any behavior problems she could attend. Is that discrimination??

Ridgely is a wonderful school to have in our community. The school is large, but the kids seem to adapt to the crowding. The administration spends a good amount of time preparing parents and students for the school year. The school seems capable of teaching to all levels of student from special services through GT. What really stands out is the community build around the school. There are over 30 clubs and teams associated w/ Ridgely, so really something for everyone. Glad to be sending my 2 daughters here.

I moved here from Gateway school district. Gateway was horrible....Plum district has been a godsend!

There is a lack of respect within the students, parents, and the facility within the school. The facility doesn't take harassment/ bullying seriously among their students in the minority (LGBTQ+, POC) in tell the harassment becomes life threatening to the student affected or to the school district. Along with the lack of diversity within the school that students can experience, learn, and understand to respect that people have different identities than the majority. Because of this there is a definite reason that the school district is notorious of harassment towards those in minority groups, and it doesn't help that the parents of these students are the problem to not teach their children about respecting other students that also attend the school. As a school district it is crucial to teach students about diversity in order to prevent the frequent problems of harassment. As an alumni of this school district, I would not recommend your children to attend this school due to the disrespect that the school presents itself and has a reputation of. Hate to say this, but your kid will not be safe there. Especially how almost every single year the school gets a bomb/ school shooting threat where the police have to get involved.

Our child has been diagnosed with Autism by two separate Neurologists with supporting statements from his Pediatrician. Andre Elementary refused to recognize these reports and through their own testing determined that he is not on the Spectrum and will receive no services. Our student failed core classes starting in 3rd grade but was never invited to attend tutoring or summer school because he "did not qualify" for those services. During his 5th grade year our student was verbally and physically bullied by his teacher. He was also told by more than one teacher not to talk to parents about what goes on in the classroom. Several other parents have heard this "don't tell parents" from their students as well. Andre Elementary has denied knowing of these complaints and denied these issues are occurring in the school. Students feel scared to speak to teachers, staff, or parents for fear of retaliation. One teacher has called a student "snitch" throughout his 5th grade year because he told his parent what he heard and saw at school.

Bad school ruse mean to much homework