West Redding

Just reviewing my daughter’s school experiences. Student in class photo made the upside down okay sign( signifies white supremacy and alt right). Students reported this to principal with obvious proof of photo). John Read had an opportunity for a teaching moment on diversity. My daughter is a foreign adoptee. School swept under carpet and said it was a joke. No apology from the student to my daughter or other adoptee. Went to Superintendent and No Action Taken.We withdrew our daughter. She attended magnet school and studied for two years in France. Neither administration would have tolerated this behavior. Btw she graduated from high school with high honors. Received Merit scholarships to 2 of 3 colleges. (3rd college did not award merit). Has started a NPO, has had a television spot for her Social Justice work.In summary Redding School System lost a bright student and exceptional human being.

My girls are just finishing their first year at FES and we are amazed how incredible this school is! My kindergarten has learned how to read and loves school. The Kindergarten teacher is phenomeal. In half day kindergarten my daughter has learnt how to read and write! My 2nd grader loves school too and has learned a lot this year and her teacher too is very enthusiastic. We left the private system and this school is superior! It also has an amzing PTA plus a great community feeling.