Transfiguration School in Burbank, California

“Transfiguration has made many positive efforts towards improvement over the past few years. However, they have quite a ways to go in becoming a quality Catholic school. I definitely agree that there is a lot of nepotism at this school as well as a strong creole preference/influence. At the same time, the discipline policy is lacking. It is very upsetting to hear my child speak of her entire class being punished for extended periods of time as a result of the actions of a few students. In comparing Transfiguration to other Catholic schools, I would argue that it most resembles a typical public school with a uniform enforcement policy. Before sending your child to this school, I recommend visiting some of the other Catholic schools (a little to the west), and even some of the better public and charter schools.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I decided to post this comment. I am the parent of Transfiguration school kids. I work and I am very involved with the school. I would like to suggest that you spend a day at any of the neighboring elementary and middle school campuses. I am a believer of the saying 'it takes a village...'. Transfiguration School is a place where character and spiritual growth are equally as important as academic excellence. Listen to and observe the children at recess/lunch at the other schools. Talk to the teachers and review their stats online. Then post your sincere comments on what you have found to be true. I'm sure that you'll agree that Transfiguration is a great school!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“As an alumni of Transfiguration I was excited to learn that they offered a pre-k class. I transferred my son from a private school which had an accelerated program, only to learn that Transfiguration's pre-k program was no match. My son regressed in a matter of months! Even with all my efforts, without the reinforcement of the teachers my son regressed. They did not perform any assessments, and kept the 'first time in school' students with the 3 and 4 year olds-total imbalance. There were no homework assignments, and when I asked I would get a one page activity sheet that I could acquire from any drug store! The children were not challenged in any way. Singing songs and coloring seemed to be all they did. Also, nepotism reigned supreme at this school, being Creole made you apart of the in crowd. I would not recommend this school to anyone!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Transfiguration is one of the best schools that my parents can have ever sent me to. I love it there. Theirs freinds, sports, and most importantly support. But watch out for that lunch!!!!”
This review was posted by a student.

“A former teacher returned to the school as principal last year and has been making remarkable changes. The school is now without question moving upward and into the right direction, as many positive changes have taken place over the last year. Excellent teachers are now on board. I have no doubt that this school will regain it's outstanding reputation in no time.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I was very happy when my children were accepted to this school. The quality of the education initially was great from grade 1-4. The problem began in middle school. There was a continuous turnover of teachers, certain children always seemed to be involved in everything and always seemed to get the awards offered. In 2006, a new principal came and changed everything. With her arrival there came poor leadership. I would not recommend this school to anyone.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I transferred my child to Transfiguration believing the experience would be better than her former charter school, but I'm not sure this is true. I've found many of the children to be really rude and when I observe the parents I understand why the children are this way. Broken spirits, mangled mentalities, and misbehavior should not be a daily component of any classroom.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I really like this school. I transferred my children from another private school in which they outgrew. I like the fact that the grades are from pre-k to 8th, that means most siblings can attend the same school. I love the extracurricular activities, especially the sports programs. I wish the sports began prior to 4th grade however, with more activities for girls. Also there are some really great kids. Most are well behaved, from families that value respect , discipline, quality, and value a good education. In short, my kids get prayer, good friends, some sports activities, they both can attend, good education, at an affordable rate.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“The school is wonderful the teachers are great. There is a great deal of parent involvement”
This review was posted by a parent.

“The teachers at Transfiguration seem dedicated to the profession. My children are very happy with the school. Yet, my concern is more about private schools' test scores and accountability overall. While I know that the basics are being covered, I often wonder whether or not the challenge is there. It would be nice to click on a test scores link for any given private or parochial school, and have the results immediately displayed as done with public schools. This would give parents a much better sense of how their school really performs academically. This information is so vital, especially when many parents avoid the neighborhood public school because of the alarmingly low test scores. It's almost as if one must put all confidence in a rating which is often based on 'word of mouth'. Hopefully, that 'mouth' is a successful product of, or respected participant in the parochial or private-education community.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My son has attended there since Pre-K and has done very well and is continuing to do well. Now that he is close to middle school he needs to be more challenge. The elemantry school teachers seem to be great. It's the middle school teachers that I have concern about, not being focus on there students. The students should be number one priority not you acting or singing carreer. Teachers need to be at school everyday and on time, just like were trying to teach our children too. If the principal will tighten up on the middle school teachers, I believe it could be an outstanding school once again.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“The time my child attended this shcool I was not very happy. There was favoritism towards certain parents and teachers. My child started preschool knowing her colors, how to count to 30 and her abc's,we worked on this nightly, I did not receive a report card until the end of the year and the teachers wanted tot take the creidt for what my child alredy knew, so they taught nothing new to her.”
This review was posted by a parent.