As a long-time student...
As a long-time student, I love both the teachers and students, but from a student's perspective, I wouldn't say it's a "wonderful school." Many of the five-star reviews online are from staff and parents close to the owner and students, so I think you should view them with that in mind (though there are aspects that do deserve praise). Staff salaries are often delayed in payment, yet most people don't quit because of it. This is a significant warning sign. Frustration with management is evident. The school is overly ambitious about upgrades, giving the impression that they don't value what they already have. Because of these exorbitant tuition fees, the quality they claim to offer doesn't match reality. Recently, there's been an increase in non-native English speakers and students unfamiliar with the American curriculum, and that's also somewhat unclear. All the teachers are kind, but that kindness doesn't always align with their teaching skills. Some teachers become too lenient because they want to be liked by students. To borrow a friend's words, it feels like "just doing something rather than actually learning." This isn't criticism—I'm writing this as a loving review because I want to see improvements. If I could choose again, I would still choose Rocklin. My best memories have been made here.
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