Cali Calmecac Language Academy

This truly is a great school. Some of the reasons parents and teachers are disappointed, might be because their child did not attend Cali starting in Kindergarten. If you are wanting to put your child in this school because your family is Latino or Mexican and you speak Spanish at home, I recommend not. This is a very good school if your child is willing to be successful and not settle for average. Some students might be upset because they are white and many of the students at this school aren't, but if you do feel this way, I hope that you can find somewhere where somebody isn't happy because of student's skin color. Although, if your child has gone to Cali for a while (such as me, I am a current sixth grader) and they feel like they are getting bored in class because they already know most of the stuff, switching schools might make your child happier. All in all, this school is amazing and the staff is very helpful. You can see students picking up trash, and when you ask them why, 80% of the time, you will hear "Because I want to make my school better". Plus, they can say it, in two languages. Do you think jobs are hard to get now? Think about when your child gets older...

IF you want you child to learn fluent spanish,then yes its a great school. IF your child (like me) is white (not to be racist),then this is a terrible school. Trust me, i already graduated from this school. I was bullied and tormented for being white. I was physically harmed just because the color of my skin. I was wanting to transfer out but couldn't. Sure SOME of the kids and teachers are nice, BUT IT WAS THE WORST 9 YEARS EVER.

This is a great school. A lot of diversity and emphases on academics. The teachers are tough, but understanding. If your smart you'd prepare your child for the future.
--Submitted by a parent

My child attended Cali from k through begining 6th grade. I pulled her out after 2 weeks in 6th grade and put her in the Windsor Middle school. Mistake. By 5th grade my child was not doing well and failing math. When I went to the school to for help and asked if we could put her in the after school program. I was told by the vice principal at the time (no longer there) that, quote ' they did not want to waste a space on my child'. He realized what he said and tried to take it back. Too late. I am not only a tax paying citizen I was also a home owner and my property taxes helped pay for that school. I had to pay a spanish math tutor to help my daughter pass 5th grade. Which she did with no help from Cali.
--Submitted by a parent

this is a great school for kids
--Submitted by a student

I go to this shool and its not just language its math to
--Submitted by a student

this school is great and my child is one of your students and she is very smart thanks to you
--Submitted by a parent

I currently have three children two neices and one nephew ranging in grades k-8 the education my children and neices have received at Cali is second to none, my eldest child came to Cali from an all English speaking campus and I have no regrets. The staff is great the volunteers are great and the kids on campus as a whole are great.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a former student of Cali. This school was the best experience that ever happened to me. Just the way you get to know your teachers, how theres not one kid in your class you don't know. It's just a wonderful place. It also developes a sense of belonging. You don't fully appreciate it until you graduate, then you think back and the great memories overwhelm you. I would suggest that you send your kids here instead of Mattie Washburn. My mother co-founded the school, and I see how it works internally. I have never seen such a devoted staff. They truly care about the education of the kids.
--Submitted by a student

Cali Calmecac is the greatest place to send your child to. As a former student, I absolutely loved it. I can't express how many job opportunities have opened for me because of all my Spanish knowledge from Cali. Learning Spanish while you're young is so much easier then when you're older. I used to commute a hour to and from school, but it was worth every mile! Also, the teachers are awesome! They are so personal and you really feel like they want you to succeed. I never acquired a teacher that didn't love what they were teaching. Cali is the Greatest!
--Submitted by a student