Lawndale - Wayside

My daughter has been in Charter schools since 4th grade. Due to ADD/ADHD she cannot learn in a regular classroom setting and has had more success in the Charter School System. Before attending George I. Sanchez I toured the school. I don't know what the other community member was talking about, but I did see a library and a computer lab. I also saw science labs and small classrooms. My daughter took a computer media class while attending and had an overall good experience and exposure to a culture other than her own.

I love this school my daughter has been here for 2 yrs and will be going back, the teacher's are wonderful and very helpful and they have a great after school program for the kids.

This school, I mean jaill, has the rudest staff I've ever encountered. Nobody, I mean nobody but a couple cleaning ladies, will ever greet you like a person or not yell at your children. So far nobody I've talk to at the front desk has been able to keep their personal thoughts to themselves. Can't wait to move far away from this.

I currently have a child in PreK heading into Kindergarten. My son has grown so much in the past year and love that PreK and Kinder have 2 teachers in the classroom to make sure student needs are met. Not much for clubs in the lower grades but for upper (2nd-5th) they have a variety of clubs such as robotics, Cycling, girls running club, cheerleading, gardening, chess club, etc. For ancillary, they have P.E., music (band), computer, and library. Currently no art program at the moment. Ms. Lopez, the current principal, has really done ALOT with the school and has brought in multiple programs such as Little Beakers Science, Children’s museum, a performance of Junior B Jones, Toro, and others. The PTO has also helped sponsor multiple field trips for the kids (my child went to 2 theatrical productions, HMNS, downtown aquarium, and another one that’s currently escaping me…). Also, my son recently had an issue with 2 older children bothering him in the hallway at dismissal. As soon as I informed the principal/his teachers (the end of the school day), the next day they went and spoke with the two boys, had my son there so they could discuss the issue together, and updated me on the matter. Problem Solved! :) I would also like to add that the counselor sends information in the weekly school letter on things you can do at home to help your child’s emotional/social growth and the counselor does a great job working with your child right away if an issue arises. Overall, Carrillo is slowly growing and improving its program from where it was a few years back. This school isn’t up there for grades/activities like Travis, ROE, or Harvard BUT they are slowly getting up there and It’s currently the highest ranked school in this area. I can’t wait to see what the school has to offer in the years to come.

It would be nice if the mulch in the children’s playground was not dyed black. Every time a kid takes a tumble an article of clothing is rendered useless.