As a father of four children at City of Knowledge I could say with all fairness and confidence that it is a indeed a great school.
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Posted by a parent on 10/09/09
The school has taught me how to become a productive citizen and how to aim very high. The culture of the school is very nurturing and supportive. The academic standards are very high
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Posted by a student on 08/11/08
From 1998 till now I have three students attending City of Knowledge, a junior, sophomore, and a 4th grader. Because of the high academic expectations of the school and the challenges this school offers, one of my children was able to skip a grade. As for my junior, he has received endless hours of counseling
... Read more and college prep from the school that he is determined admission to prestige universities. In addition to the moral teachings and discipline the school enforces on its students, the Islamic environment is always present in every class and activity. Islamic unity and behavior is clearly visible at this school. Furthermore, this school offers many extracurricular activities and clubs such as the ASB, Honors Society, 313, drama, Digital yearbook. It offers a variety of AP classes(Bilogy,Chemistry,Calculus,Enviroment,English) This school has been accredited by WASC. All the classes are UC approved and all the teachers have high academic achievements. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/06
Two of our children attended City of Knowledge and we have now pulled both out. The quality of the academic program is very low. Our oldest daughter basically watched a lot of movies in class and did not even complete the minimum curriclum requirements for the 5th grade. The extracurricular activites
... Read more are nonexistent. Also, there are serious discipline problems with many of the students. The school administration refuses to face these problems. Both of our daughers are way behind academically. One wonders how this school could even maintain its accreditation. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/28/05
City of Knowledge has successfully combined discipline and academics into a comfortable learning environment. Its tight knit structure allows for enhanced individual attention as well as both personal and academic growth City of Knowledge embraces diversity as well as moral and ethical values that promote
... Read more both mutual and personal respect thus creating an enhanced learning atmosphere. The school understands the importance of extra curricular activities and encourages students to participate in its many clubs (Honor Society, Associated Student Body, Student Government, School Newspaper etc). The active participation of parents and highly qualified staff have together created an exceptionally friendly atmosphere for kids to prosper in. Being an alumnus I proudly recommend your children to the City of Knowledge. Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/06/05
City of Knowledge school has truly stuck to its principles in incorporating a well-rounded education for its students. Students not only learn the basics, but they get an extra advantage in learning religion as well as various languages (arabic and spanish. The small class rooms are also wonderful, as
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Posted by a former student on 05/04/05
Great school that maintains high academic standards and also incorporates Islam. Having graduating and going on to college, I have been able to keep up with academia and ensure that I am living an Islamic lifestyle when I am away from home. It is like a family.
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Posted by a student on 04/26/05
Our children have been at City of Knowledge since Pre-school. Our experience has been very positive. The key to the school's success is its honest, humble, caring, and dedicated leadership. The principal is reachable seven days a week 24 hours a day for our children and for us regardless of what our
... Read more needs are. The atmosphere is very safe and non-intimidating. Teachers offer their help at recess, lunch, after school and during their free time just to make sure our children are getting all the help they need to succeed. The academic program is very rigorous and the environment is highly ethical and moral. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/16/05
This school is run by community leaders who are passionate about education. The school is academically rigorous and provides students with a real sense of family.
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Posted by a former student on 03/31/05
Excellent school. I graduated in 2000 and went straight to UCLA, and I was very prepared for the college environment (academically and socially). Now I am in law school at USC. I was very pleased with the education I received there, and I will enroll my own kids there when I have some.
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Pomona schools — City Of Knowledge School is located at 3285 N Garey Ave, Pomona CA 91767. 3285 N Garey Ave is in the 91767 ZIP code in Pomona, CA City Of Knowledge School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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