23300 Maple St
Newhall, CA 91321

Hart has been a great school for my teenager. On his own he has been inspired by teachers to work hard, take harder classes and involve himself in a wide variety of activities. Like any teen he probably would rather not go to school at all, but that aside, he’s having a great experience at Hart.

Placerita Junior High has been an amazing experience for our family. My daughter is thriving in 7th grade—academically and creatively—thanks to programs like Advanced Band, Morning Miner TV, and the Junior Arts program. The principal is truly outstanding. He listens, cares, and shows up to support students at every event, no matter the time. The entire staff is dedicated and kind, and there’s a strong sense of community. We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Placerita!

I’m so glad that my child is at AOC! It’s a small school, about 400 students total, which makes for a tight-knit and welcoming community. My child tells me all the time how everyone is so nice and respectful of one another. At AOC, kids take some college classes at COC, so that upon graduating, they can earn up to 44 units toward their college years and get a lot of their basic college requirements done. The school encourages self-advocacy and maturity, allowing the student to take the lead and preparing them for life in college and beyond. They also teach how the student learns rather than applying the same methods to everyone. I appreciate their group-based and even play-based learning and truly fostering a love of learning and curiosity. I’ve been recommending the school to local friends—it’s a gem in our community.

The school is in a good spot within the neighborhood and great location. I’ve asked for additional homework from my children and told that they don’t need it even though they are above average & they’re told that they only teach to a standard and they’re unable to teach exceptional children. Secondly, the recess supervisors have flexed inappropriately on my kids and a few other children as well making their recess times unfavorable and my kids have been sent home crying. I consider this unacceptable because my children are straight A students and are not being challenged by a teacher and the recess supervisors cannot control their own personal issues. I find it annoying as a parent. When really all I want is a solid education and teachers to take advantage of Exceptional children.Teaching to the California standard is great, but when they have additional opportunities, it’s never taken advantage of.