Private Schools

OHDS has been such an amazing experience for us. My daughter, who started in 2nd grade with no prior knowledge of Hebrew, no formal Jewish education, and who comes from an egalitarian, Conservative Jewish family, fit in immediately. She runs around the house singing Hebrew songs, integrates ideas from Torah into every day conversations, and loves participating during Shabbat and Holidays. She has made beautiful friendships and the school has welcomed us both into their warm, supportive community. From the Hebrew immersion, to the study of mindfulness in the classroom, the integrative projects that challenge kids in science and humanities, the focus on critical reading and thinking, the unbelievable art program, and the integration of middot (personal values) throughout the curriculum, this school has exceeded our expectations and we couldn't be happier here.

Teachers and staff have brought Catholic education into the 21st century with grace and dignity. This school and parish are very family oriented with lots of great activities throughout the year. This is a modern and tolerant parish who embrace traditional Californian values.

I have one child at this campus. We love the teachers and the warm school community. Students learn in small classes, cross-grade learning groups and project based learning approach. Instruction is in English and German. The East Bay Campus has a very international outlook and many children speak more than one language at home.

I was at Aurora for all six years that I possibly could have been there; kindergarten through 5th grade. I could never thank Aurora enough. I was sent to Abbie's office a total of 10 times in my time at Aurora. It got better by one each year, four times in kindergarten, 3 times in 1st grade, twice in 2nd grade, once in 3rd grade, and finally, 0 times in 4th grade. I have never been sent to the principal's office ever since 3rd grade. Aurora changed me from an active and energetic bully, to the kind, smart, and caring person I am today. At my middle school, I met people with similar problems to me. They came from public schools so they didn't get changed like me. But I bet that the private middle school we're at will change them the way Aurora changed me. No matter what, I will always believe that Aurora is the best school in the world.

My kids are thriving here!

Excellent School. All of the teachers and school administration knows the names of the children and invest extra time and effort into our son. Our son is so very happy at this school. Apart from the school academics this school foster growth in each child in community service and civic activities. Overall this is a wonderful learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of the child at his/her pace.

Pretty good.

My son has never enjoyed school until he came to Fusion! The people here are connected and engaged, and they have changed his life in a positive way!!

CSB is a WONDERFUL SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY!

This place honestly was sloppy, messy, and just really did not appeal to me. Some teachers were okay, others, not so much. They did not explain certain things clearly and would expect you to know everything. Some teachers would humiliate you in front of the class if you did not know the answer right away. Furthermore, the students were forced to sit on dirty, dusty floors with their uniforms that were uncomfortable and hot. The student were not taught how to behave properly and were pretty rough when it came to "hanging around". Overall, I would not recommend this school to anyone who isn't willing to let there kid be bullied and harassed. The price for this school is ridiculous and the lunch tasted like plastic and garbage. This is not a private school you want to go to.

Really was transformational for my son. He was able to take risks academically, socially, and on the playing fields and courts without judgement, given supportive culture. I attribute his time there developing (including character) to his success in college and now the private sector

这所学校仅提供四年的高中教育。小规模的班级和高标准的学术要求使学生的录取甚至难于美国的一流大学。相应的，这所高中的毕业生有1／3会进入常青藤联盟，斯坦福，麻省理工，加州理工等美国超一流大学。华尔街日报按照大学录取率和学生大学入学后第一年成绩把这所学校列为美国私立中学前十名。

I go to Gavin Academy. You can access it from anywhere so I love it. I don't have to go to a school building and sit in a boring class all day.