42 Kempton Ln
Mission Viejo, CA 92694

I started this school year with many expectations for a good educational environment, but sadly, my experience has been nothing more than disappointing. The teachers at this school seem more interested in assigning work than actually engaging with their students. The teachers here have made me not want to talk to them. For example, the teachers at this school are very very rude. The way they speak to you is unacceptable. They will talk to you like you dont belong at this school. There were many times that during a situation it was their fault, but instead of apologizing they always blamed me for their mistakes. Other times they were angry and treated me with their anger. This is honestly unacceptable. Firstly, the school environment is far from conducive to learning. The classrooms are outdated and lack the necessary resources. The classrooms at this school are so old it is unbelievable. It feels like stepping back in time when you walk through the halls. The facilities desperately need an upgrade, and the overall ambiance is stale and uninspiring. The counselors are equally disappointing in their roles. My attempts to communicate with them about my academic progress were met with indifference. Whenever I tried to talk to them they were either unavailable or I had to wait weeks to see them and even then they would try to have a talk that I already knew. Its very disappointing to see such a lack of concern for the students. It seems like they are just there to fulfill a requirement rather than genuinely caring about the students future. They have the most important job, yet they know nothing about their job or the answers to your questions. Moreover, the extracurricular activities offered are minimal. Also the traffic and carpool situation adds an unnecessary layer of stress to the daily routine. The schools inability to manage the flow of vehicles during drop off and pick up times reflects a lack of planning and consideration. Its disappointing that Tesoro cannot implement an efficient and streamlined carpool system to alleviate the burden on parents and ensure a smoother daily experience. In conclusion, Tesoro High School has been a letdown in almost every aspect. From the outdated facilities to the indifferent teachers and counselors, its clear that this institution is not invested in providing a quality education or a supportive environment for its students. I would advise any prospective parents to think twice before enrolling their children here.

Although the school receives high test scores, the parents over involvement negatively impacts the students. The competitive, insecure, status-obsessed mothers make it impossible for their children to discover their own identity and make their own friends, because they are in the classroom cherry-picking who their friends will be, while excluding others. This middle school behavior among adults has led to rule bending at the school, with certain kids whose parents are over involved being allowed to roam the hallways freely looking for their mommies. And let's not forget that only mommies who put in extra volunteerism time will have their child picked for coveted roles in school plays. I have chosen to leave and have found greener pastures elsewhere.

If your child experiences anything at the school that requires the intervention of administration, and or the principal I recommend that you just leave the school entirely. I realize this is not a popular approach, but if you leave your child in this trash dump of the school, who is actually suffering?I personally witnessed a teacher bullying my (straight As, citizen of the month, honor roll etc so not a disciplinary problem) student. I sent the principal a polite email asking that he address the situation. He instead chose to believe the teacher's lies and defended the teacher.There are a couple teachers who are bright spots, so the entire school is not trash. However, this is very similar to any corporation where there are a couple great employees who are surrounded by incompetent management who knows nothing and the employees can't wait to get out. The difference is that your child cannot decide to quit and leave.