Katherine Johnson STEM Academy 8701 Park Hill Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045

"My daughter attended KJSA for all 3 years of middle school. It's a small school which is something that is hard to find in LA. We loved our experience here. She did really well and enjoyed her time at KJSA. The teachers and staff are great. We liked having that small town feel for those years. Middle school can be rough and this made it a nice easy transition from elementary to middle and still prepped her for high school. I would definitely recommend KJSA"

"1 - Any concerns are addressed and I don't feel like my child is just another number. 2- The principal is a great communicator and an excellent leader. 3- The teachers care about the students education and wants them to do well. 4- It is easy to communicate with and get feedback from the teachers."

"My children have attended KJSA since it's inception in 2016. Like many new schools, they went through some growing pains the first year, but I'm so glad we stuck it out with them. Principal Hunsberger and the staff really care about the students and their families. If you're looking for a school that embodies the spirit of the growth mindset then this is the school for your child. Small classroom sizes and a small campus are also a plus."

"This is my son's first year at KJSA has been fantastic! The 6th grade team is very encouraging, supportive, enthusiastic, and challenged my son to become his best self. After a tough year at a previous school, I believe he has found his confidence again. Parent involvement is encouraged and there are many opportunities to participate and pursue new avenues for involvement. Principal Hunsberger is always open, receptive, free-thinking, and responsive. I am excited about what next year will bring!"

"Im a parent of a student who attends Kathryn Middle School. I have deep concerns for all the children who are attending this school. This school lacks self expression and individual character - building the staff and facilities that are responsible of guiding these children fall short on their roles in the community. I’m deeply saddened that the Principle and teachers that are children look up to and depend on to protect them are the very ones who is tearing down these students characters to express themselves. I feel my child and other are being racial profiled and punished. As black boys they are being targeted for a systemic inequality learning environment.This school divert attention from the real problems that this school has.Yet their focus is to punish rather than a refocus a solution to implement better resources to connect with these children.this school plays a role in the institutionalized racial inequality of public school education."