Family Stories

Heritage Oak Parent

“I’ve never encountered a school staff who had the same goals and ideas as I have. Thank you just doesn’t seem to be enough.”

Heritage Oak Parent

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your dedicated staff for doing such a great job of educating our children. You have succeeded where many others fail by having a school full of well motivated children who understand routine and order but are also clearly happy in their learning environment.”

Heritage Oak Parent

“Charles and I would like to thank both you and your wonderful staff for providing Karyn with such an excellent educational background in the basic skills. The cultural experiences which she was exposed to also helped to expand her horizons and education.”

Heritage Oak Parent

“Great school and great teachers. 6th grade has been a wonderful experience. Both math and language arts are wonderful programs taught be dedicated and caring teachers. Many programs to help make a well rounded child.”

Heritage Oak Graduate

“The number one priceless lesson I gained from this school was my personality and ability to communicate with others. I keep in contact still with almost everyone I graduated with, and the one quality we all share is our ability to walk into almost any situation or group and be able to make our presence and not be afraid.”

Ron and Dail Deitrick

“So many [children] today seem to lack the values and social skills that are taught as a way of life at [HOPE]. HOPE is turning out children that we, as parents, are proud to call our own!”

Officer Juanita Juarez, Fullerton Police Department

“…I had a class from your school visit the Fullerton Police Department for a tour of our facility. I have to tell you, your group was a real pleasure. I have never had a better group of boys and girls. Everyone was on their best behavior… Later, I received several phone calls asking me what school these [children] attended because they were so well behaved. You surely have reason to be proud of your students.”

Heritage Oak Parent

“I am so grateful that my daughter had the opportunity to attend Heritage Oak this year!  For the first time in her school life, she was allowed to be herself and was respected and appreciated for who she is.  She gained so much confidence and really came out of her shell because of all of your support and nurturing.”

Heritage Oak Parent

“I would like to tell you about the positive impact Heritage Oak has had on my child. In a time where schools are focusing on only the basic learning skills, HOPE continues to provide a broader scope of teaching for my child’s success. HOPE Provides an environment where manners and respect are expected… HOPE has a well-rounded curriculum… HOPE teaches the basic curriculum in small groups that have similar needs. They also teach children to work independently to allow each child to reach his or her own levels of achievement… HOPE is providing the education that will assist my child in learning throughout his life.”

Molly McClanahan, Mayor, Fullerton

“I am impressed with your school’s leadership program and its emphasis on strong ethical values. Your school is an example of education at its finest. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to visit your school and talk with its students.”

Heritage Oak Graduate

“The way students try to help one other portrays the benevolent virtues the teachers of the school promote. I will never forget all the enjoyable activities there were to experience with my peers, the amazing teachers, and the beautiful memories that I possess even to this day.”

Richard F. Landy, Director of Tourism

“Normally, a school administrator hears only the BAD news. We think they need the GOOD news too. Recently, a group of students from your school visited Mission San Juan Capistrano, and we want to commend them on their behavior while on the Mission grounds; and for their interest in the historical area they were visiting. Our congratulations to you, your teachers and the students for the fine example displayed to our Docents and staff.”

Heritage Oak Parent

“Your dedication to giving the children a well-rounded art education is very much appreciated by us. We want to thank you for instilling in the children this confidence and sense of self worth through your classes. You are often quoted here at home, ‘Never say you can’t do it.’”

Heritage Oak Parent

“My experience with your school has been outstanding. Priya has grown into a more beautiful, intelligent young girl having the mannerism, grace and inquisitiveness for learning under various teachers at the school.”