Taylor Middle School

Under the leadership of Sara-Maria Menedez, the school environment has shown remarkable growth and improvement. Her commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and academically engaging setting is evident throughout the campus. My children consistently feel secure, supported, and motivated to learn, which speaks to the strong culture of trust and respect that has been established.The emphasis on student engagement, combined with high academic expectations, has created a positive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to thrive both academically and socially. The dedication of the administration and staff reflects strong leadership and clear vision, resulting in an environment where students feel valued and families feel confident in the school community. Overall, the leadership provided by Sara-Maria Menedez has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the quality of education and school climate.

In my experience, Green Hills Elementary has consistently gone above and beyond in supporting my son. I am incredibly grateful for the dedication and care shown by both the principal and the teachers, so words can't describe how thankful I am for all the support from the principal and teachers at Green Hills Elementary.The school took the initiative to recognize his needs and worked collaboratively with us to develop a thoughtful plan. They reached out to parents and teachers to meet, set clear goals, and implement strategies to address his challenges effectively without overwhelming him.The educators at Green Hills are exceptionally caring, attentive, and experienced. Their commitment to providing individualized support has made a meaningful difference in my son’s growth and confidence. I truly appreciate the time and effort they have invested in supporting him throughout his elementary journey. Without their support, my son would not be where he is today or continuing to enjoy school as he should. I am truly thankful for the care, dedication, and support they have provided throughout his elementary journey.

As a parent, I am deeply upset about the inappropriate messaging being delivered from the school to my child regarding LGBT topics. While I fully respect others' views and believe in teaching kindness and acceptance, I strongly feel that young children, who are still developing their understanding of themselves and the world, should not be exposed to messages that could lead them to question or deny their natural sense of self. Encouraging respect for others should never come at the expense of confusing or undermining a child's own identity. This approach to education is misguided and harmful, and I believe it needs to be addressed immediately.

Lots of politics in this school, the more the parents participate, the more benefits their children will get, such as guaranteed getting the best teachers through their school years. No standard.

Our family has been at Franklin for 2 years. We are very happy with the school and community. The teachers are all very experienced, many with 15-20 years at the district. Although public schools must adhere to CA curriculum, there are added enrichment opportunities throughout the school year. Our Kindergarten teacher brought really unique science projects last year. Individual attention is given to students that are ahead of the curve. The principal (Jude) is impressive. She is sincere, confident, highly involved in all aspects of the school. She knows the names of each child and their parent's names. Parents like and respect her. Over all I give this school a 10/10.

Both my kids go here and it has exceeded all our expectations. Teachers are great. School is safe and beautiful. Best of all is the community. Everyone is so involved and helpful. Dad’s club is legendary here. Fun for the dads and generates a significant amount for the school.