Kenilworth Junior High School

La Tercera is a fantastic school. The STEM program offers students opportunities to think like a scientist not only in the science lab and Maker Space settings, but from a social/emotional perspective too. If student conflict arises, teachers, classified employees, or the principal will work together with students to address the matter at hand. Solutions include immediate intervention to discuss the actions that lead to conflict, in addition to "Think Sheets" which provide students the opportunity to step outside of themselves and participate in self-reflection. The school also focuses on community engagement with events like Family Dance Night, Scavenger Hunts, Engineering Night, as well as other great activities. Field trips are fun and educational with trips to museums, Gold Country, and more as they relate to STEM. Additionally, PE, art and music education are included in the the learning experience. Lastly, the site practices inclusion, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for students in the special education program. From my experience, for the last 7 years, La Tercera has been impactful and instrumental in creating a successful learning environment for its students.

Teachers favorite students, they get not punishment, and get to do more.

Amazing school with a teachers admirative staff that cares about the children and families.

Terrible school. They don’t do anything about bullying. Teaching young kids bad things and stuff they wont understand. Teachers put me down when I went there too.

We love the school. We have a kindergartener and second grader, and they are both happy engaged and feel welcome in this school. They both have a IEP and get the services they need. The staff is amazing and very friendly. Ms. Miller is outstanding! You can tell she genuinely cares about the students, families, and staff.

The 5 star reviews for Penngrove were based on the old Principal that left. Unfortunately the new Principal, Carly Harp, from Rohnert Park Schools, is unqualified, and it shows. The front office staff doesn't even compare to previous years. They are untrained and too distracted with gossip instead of caring for the kids. There are some teachers that are good but under poor leadership shows. The kids that misbehave have no consequences and the other 80% are left to fend for themselves. If you have a child with behavioral issues this school may be the best option with how it is run. The school yard is a free for all and again under poor leadership shows. Too many children are now enrolled at Penngrove and Carly Harp plans to keep it that way. Staff is too concerned with making sure they cover their tracks. There is no accountability. Parents have to constantly fight for their kids. Many long standing families left the school. Go to another school!