809 Marble Way
Petaluma, CA 94954

I'm a high schooler who went to Corona Creek as did my younger brother. I am very engaged with the k-6 youth through coaching youth sports and have gotten to know many current Waugh School District students over the years. I can say that I do not see any negative differences between the kids from Corona and any other school. I do notice that Corona students seem to cause less disruptions than others. I am constantly talking to them about my former teachers and how they are right now. From my experience and theirs, I can say that there is a fair and I'd say a good range of teachers. There are strict teachers and fun teachers, but all of them all qualified and have a similar baseline of classroom norms and rules. Each class has its own uniqueness with teachers bringing personalized structure that makes the class feel different than the class before. Teachers did a great job teaching the required curriculum in engaging ways.

My child spent their middle school on the computer. Coming to the school as a 9th grader, in a mask, was really stressful. Casa has a large student body and staff. It’s clear that the administration and teachers are still reeling from the effects of the pandemic, and yet I feel that they are doing their best and providing the kids with a solid education and lots of opportunities for growth outside the classroom. They have occasional lunchtime concerts, countless clubs, sports and activities, as well as a better than average EL program, including an English Learner parent education program (I know because I am doing Spanish language exchange lessons with a fellow parent) that helps non-English speakers navigate the system. Most reviews of the school are terrible- it’s just a shame that the people who are satisfied with the school don’t take the time to write anything, so I thought I would. I think sometimes parents don’t have time or don’t know how to deal with the many issues that plague teenagers today and they expect the schools, teachers, and administration to handle everything. The only reason I didn’t give five stars is that some of the facilities are a little worn.

Our family is VERY happy at Kenilworth! The teachers are amazing and really go out of their way to connect with every student. During distance learning, my family experienced anxiety, depression, and stress. The Kenilworth staff provided so much academic and emotional support which helped my twins be successful with their first Jr. High experience. We are happy to be back in person for hybrid and are looking forward to 8th grade next year! Thank you, Kenilworth for supporting my children and our Petaluma community!