St Bede the Venerable Elementary School

No foreign language taught.  Without Spanish these children will grow into adults who won't be able to find jobs in California.  Laughably, art is taught by volunteer parents who do not possess art degrees (yet, the school is rich and could afford to hire an Art Center graduate)!  Teachers appear to be annoyed much of the time.

Make sure you verify beforehand if your child's teacher is credentialed by the State of California.  Private schools do NOT have to hire credentialed teachers, they can hire at their whim.  We were disappointed with the academics, homework on things NOT taught in class, and the lack of grassy playing field; kids play on a hard, hot asphalt parking lot--OW!!!  Many other parents pulled their children out, too, but if you have close friends there--and you're part of their clique--you should do okay.  If that's the kind of values you want for your child...

Poor leadership and uncaring teachers. When asked by parent to help, teacher remarked, "Not my Job." Remember you are paying for this abuse..

Children are injured on hard asphalt parking lot that is the playground (there's no grass)!  Some "teachers" do not have credentials from the State of California.  A lot of homework with things not taught in class.  Many snotty parents with matching bratty children and a smug atmosphere. No leadership.  Disappointing on every level.