St. Emydius School

10990 California Avenue

Lynwood, CA 90262

8 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-8
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on July 06, 2022

I am a father of 3 but my only son has attended this school with his cousin he has entered since kindergarten I have attended the school myself for his birthdays sometimes but the first grade was too harsh for him he had probably a not so good teacher she would yell a lot and get kids into a lot of trouble including my son one day he was taking a spelling test (which he’s really good at) the teacher handed it out and everyone began he said a couple minutes pass and he’s done and turns in his test he sat back down and waited for his test to come back graded he started humming for the meanwhile but then the teacher heard him and yelled who is humming!? She said my son asked what’s humming? She asked him if he was humming to which he replied yes the teacher was not happy and got timeout at recess. He still attends the school which he likes now but the staff probably is to much sometimes I think of placing my some elsewhere but he refuses. I don’t like the school but I don’t force him to get out of it I’m just worried that to much might get to his head one day the school is so outdated that my son came to me one day and said that the Jesus statue finger was blasted off by a kickball. The school has its unfairness and favorites within the school faculties and staff another time my son went to the bathroom he came back to his class and realized that everyone had gotten punished because someone allegedly sent my son to the bathroom and since then problems and problems started rolling within a year with the new principal my sons says that she maybe too harsh and keeps the school too strict and another day my son was playing soccer with his friends my son kicks a ball near his soccer coach which he was playing with them the principal comes out and sees what’s happening and immediately calls him when she’s done talking to him he goes to sit down while my son and his friends were waiting for him to come back but he never did my son went to go talk with him and since he was friends with his teacher he said that the principal told him to stop because he might encourage to kick the ball harder and maybe even hit someone to which he responded but there’s not out here? To which the teacher points towards the softball team girls which means that she had told him to stop playing with my son and his friends because the softball girls were training and my son told me another thing that earlier before the incident my son was hit by a softball the principal saw and did nothing
Submitted by other on December 03, 2020

I'm going to get one thing out of the way. The school was SO underfunded. They don't have internet, computers, or even new books. Everything is outdated and they only have air conditioning in the auditorium and only about 2 working ac's in the classrooms. They make you wear skirts over the winter and don't have any other options for the girls. They don't have the choice of wearing pants or shorts. That's really unfair. They also don't let you use any sweater that doesn't have the school logo. So, if you are freezing and you can't find a sweater with a logo, you basically freeze the whole day. They have a new principal now so I really hope she improves the school
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2017

I've been an involved parent at St. Emydius School for more than twenty years. I've had five children attend the school and my youngest son, who just graduated in 2016, was Valedictorian. My daughter, who graduated in 2012, was also named Valedictorian. To be able to say that we have two Valedictorians in the family is a testament to the strength of the teachers here at St. Emydius. They take the time to get to know each and every student and to celebrate their individuality. They teach the children to strive to be the best versions of themselves, to help them reach their full potential. There are teachers who simply sit behind their desk and toss out a test here and there in order to say that they did something and collect their paycheck. This isn't how these teachers feel about teaching. Their priority is the kids. While my kids have always been smart, I believe their success is due to the teachers as well. If it weren't for all their hard work, I can't say for sure how well they would have done. It is because of all the teachers my kids had in their nine years at St. Emydius that they were able to move on and become strong, independent, academic leaders. I couldn't have been more blessed to have my children spend their most impressionable years in such a safe, welcoming and positive environment. I also have Ms. Mendoza, the principal, to thank for this. She works 24/7 to keep the school functioning and to make sure that the children have a place where they can feel at home. Choosing to put my children in St. Emydius School was the best decision I ever made.
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2016

St Emydius School is great. My child was well prepared for high school after attending this school for 8 years.All the teachers as great as well as faculty. Thank you Miss Mendoza for your dedication and hard work!
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2014

This is the worst school ever... I have had nothing but challenges academically for children here. They do not meet the standards necessary for children to succeed in a public school setting if necessary. Having my child accessed by a public school and testing BELOW grade level, and St. Emydius saying my child is exceling, is extremely disappointing. UNDERWHELMING.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2013

As a parent of two boys attending this school, I am happy and thankful. My oldest will be graduating from St Emydius this school year, he has been at this school since first grade. He is an honor student , plays all sports offered. The teachers are great! Vice principal and 8 th grade teacher, Ms. Ponce, wonderful. I sometimes leave my boys after school (daycare) and I feel safe. Of course every school has its down points, no school is perfect even though you wished it was. My boys see St. Emydius as their second home they are comfortable and happy, that tells much. I am thankful to everyone at St Emydius.
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2013

So far I'm very pleased with the school. Both my kids are attending school here I'm glad I made the choice of St. Emydius. My kids love their teachers they tell me their teachers are very nice and sweet and over all very helpful and patient. Ms Garcia 4th grade teacher and ms Manzano 6th grade teacher thank you for being awesome teachers for all the children at St. Emydius I want to thank all the teachers as well. I'm investing my money well I see my kids are safe I don't have to worry about bulling n cursing the kids are safe here it's an investment in our kids I'm glad that I made this choice. I highly recommend this school private schools are an education for life.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2012

What St. Emydius means to me as a parent. In these troubling times when our children are faced with difficult decisions I have experience that many of their lessons are learned not only from their homes but form their schools. As a mother who work I give St. Emydius staff thanks for giving my children the guidance and encouragement they need through their tough adolescence years. I have been with this school for 21 years and have seen two children enter their doors and leave as educated strong youth. Soon my third and last child will be graduating in the same honor as my others. This privilege would not be possible without the help, love, and education of the St. Emydius staff. In a world where compassion and love is in a mist, this community of St. Emydius School revives and infusions it to every child who steps foot through their doors. I would never change my decision of entrusting my children to St. Emydius School.