Central Language Academy

415 East G Street

School District

Ontario-Montclair
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 13, 2023

What is this school teaching my kid? I had to get my child out of this school because they did NOT PROTECT my kid from bullying. He had cried many times to me about another kid bullying him! What kind of school let this happen?! I had spoken to the teachers and the principal and all they could say was, “We’ll take care of it.” I had to get my child out of this school because this school lets other students bully other children. So many excuses were thrown to me and my kid! This is unacceptable!!! I am definitely going to post about this school every social media until they do something about this! I am ashamed that a school that is supposed to be one of the best DOES NOT PROTECT STUDENTS FROM BULLIES. This school ALLOWS STUDENTS TO BULLY EACH OTHER. I am sick and tired of it. Someone needs to say something. As a parent, it hurts me that I can not protect my child at this school.
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2017

Great. I love the welcoming environment, diversity and safety of the school.
Submitted by parent on September 03, 2013

Central Language Academy is truly a model school for caring, understanding and loving teachers. My child is enrolled in the dual immersion program and it is incredible for me to see her blossom academically not in one, but two languages. Central teachers are committed to their students and are genuinely concerned for their well being. The Central Language Academy leadership and staff are committed to helping develop all students into globally competent human beings. It is the type of school where all parents feel proud to send their children.
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2013

Being part of the Central Language Academy community is an awesome experience. Not only does the school employ a great and talented staff, the leadership is excellent. Community is the way I would describe the culture here. Our students learn the basics of reading and writing, but so much more. This school is dedicated to teach the "whole" child. My boys are in the Dual Immersion program, they are learning to be fluent in Spanish (not our home language), they are involved in the school folklorico group, they learn about other cultures, and they look forward to going to school and learning. The parent support is incredible! The CLA PTA is going strong after only 3 short years as a group. Parents take it upon themselves to organize group outings for whoever is interested in joining, like a "mom's group" but so much more. The testing is treated as important but not the most important event at school. Overall, I would say the students get a quality education that couldn't be obtained anywhere else in the area. I thank the dedicated teachers and support staff, as well as the administration for creating such a caring environment for students.
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2013

CLA is by far the best school I could have chosen for my kids. Here they are in the dual language program where they are learning Spanish as a second language and in fifth grade they can also learn Mandarin. The teachers are Amazing this is our 3rd year here and I am in love with the closeness of the teachers, parents and staff. The Parent involvement is Incredible, we work so hard to help the teachers so our students have supplies and paperwork ready so our teachers have help. The students are such hardworkers and have dedicated their time to learn the languages and it's Amazing to see how fast they learn and pick up Spanish. The Principal is new but was our Vice last year so I know this year will be even more Fantastic. I hope our school wins it is so Awesome, I appreciate all the hardwork and dedication from the Staff, Parents and Students.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2013

This is an amazing dual languge school. My kids are learning to speak Spanish and when they are in upper grade they will have the opportunity to learn Mandarin as well. The teachers are very dedicated, parent involvement is incredible, and the administrators are excellent and supportive of staff and parents.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2013

I can't believe the success my son is having at this school. My son s fluency in another language is a gift; something my wife or I could ever have given him or done on our own. All of our apprehensiveness has vanished as we are able to see the progress, the transformation, and the success, he and the other students are experiencing.