This school is outstanding. I am a second year parent and could not be happier. The staff is wonderful & truly dedicated to their work. The hands on involvement really allows them to teach to the individual & really make a strong connection to help your child grow. I would recomend this school to
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Posted by a parent on 08/30/09
What a wonderful place to go and learn. The school is friendly, the students show manners, and the teachers are so welcoming. The school teaches to the students and is challenging.
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Posted by a parent on 03/04/09
I have two children attending Sea Crest and they love the school. It is the best offering here on the Coast. My children are excited about school and look forward to attending everyday. The program is challenging yet individualized. The children have PE everyday, which sad to say, is not offered at our
... Read more public school. In additional they have art, music, tech and drama, not to mention the opportunity to participate in additional after school sports and enrichment programs. This is the school I wish I went to when I was a kid! Of course it is not free and you pay for all of this wonderful education, but it is worth every penny. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/08
I have been at the school for the past three years. With the change in leadership it is heading in the right direction! The Head of School is involved with the kids from when they are dropped off each morning to when they get picked up. The faculty spend time 'teaching' good character skills such
... Read more as respect (which is rare to find!). And overall the school's academics have improved tremendously over the last three years. My child is being challenged at the appropriate level that is good for him, but understands the need to have rigor. What a great choice!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/04/08
This school has the friendliest set of kids I have ever seen. I believe that some people may be shocked to see what goes on in other schools. I have experienced nothing but great things at this school. The teachers care, they know your child, their strengths, their weaknesses.things from
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Posted by a parent on 07/25/08
This will be our last year. It is too bad that we stayed too long because the math program in lower grades was not really 'one grade level above', as we were told. In fact recent outside testing proved that the program was low level. Thankfully our child responded well to tutoring but when I think
... Read more of all the years of struggle and confusion I am very upset. As another parent said the social climate is challenging and not at all what we expected from a private school with small classes. Very dissatisfied by how the principal handled several issues important to the school and all children. Some teachers are very nice but this is not consistent in all grade levels. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/21/07
A red flag should go up when a school has a very high turnover rate in all areas - students, faculty, and administration. SeaCrest's young life has been plagued by turnover, spotty talent in the teacher pool, inconsistency in leadership and parent 'involvement' that is often disruptive. Having experienced
... Read more both SeaCrest (for several years) and public school, we have found SeaCrest to compare unfavorably to a top rated public school in most areas. In our experience (left <1yr ago), SeaCrest's math and language arts programs are set such that a student capable of more than standard curriculum is missing an opportunity. Saying the school has a functioning library is a big stretch. Science lab is all but nonexistent in lower grades. Technology program could be stronger. Prospective families should evaluate and decide whether their money might be better spent on a house in a neighborhood with a good public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/07
The academic programs at this school are strong and stimulating. The music program is excellent. The current head of school appears to be demonstrating strong leadership and is finally taking on the issues around bullying. The social climate is challenging. If your child has interests that involve
... Read more baseball, soccer, basketball or dance and horses (for girls) and is of average or better weight/appearance, he/she will probably fit right in. If your child does not fit this description, he/she may struggle to find friends or break into the cliques. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/30/07
My child has been at Sea Crest for five years now and his educational experience has been superior. He loves school and is a confident, caring, successful student. The small class environment combined with the exposure to the drama and arts is worth the tuition alone. At Sea Crest he receives PE daily,
... Read more music, art, drama, Spanish, and technology. Add those classes up and the tuition is very reasonable. Finally, in addition to the excellent academics our child has come to understand and live by The Guiding Principles. A code of conduct established a few years ago which states: 1)We are each other keepers. 2) I leave it better than I found it. 3) I do nothing to harm myself or others. 4) I am responsible for my behavior. 5) I take pride in myself and in my work. That is what makes this school so unique and special! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/24/07
Overall academics are pretty good, and getting better. Some teachers are outstanding, others only OK. Specials (art, music, drama) are excellent, and a big plus. Social atmousphere is competitive, clique-y and 'noveau riche.' You can find down-to-earth people here but they're on the fringes. The major
... Read more social events revolve around alcohol, which is good for fund-raising but problematic if you don't enjoy drinking to excess. Although my child has enjoyed the academics and teaching, he finds the social atmosphere competitive and harsh. Read less
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Half Moon Bay schools — Sea Crest School is located at 901 Arnold Way, Half Moon Bay CA 94019. 901 Arnold Way is in the 94019 ZIP code in Half Moon Bay, CA Sea Crest School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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