It is simply the finest school in all aspects. Extremely caring staff (teachers are the students' friends, close parent/child-support). Teachers and staff are very caring. Lots of hands on class activities. My daughter simply LOVES it and is thrill in such supportive, motivated, and engaging environment.
... Read more It is an amazing place. You can't go wrong when selecting this wonderful school for your child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Highly overrated. The selection of courses pales in comparison to other Bay Area High Schools (public and private). The excuse that 'Crystal is just too small...' is getting very old. Right now, Crystal is running on straight reputation. Eventually, it will run out and the school will have to take a
... Read more look at its issues (of which there are many). Maybe then Crystal will become a respectable institution. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/05/09
This is a small, top-notch college preparatory school with excellent teachers, lots of opportunities for growth and exploration, and a warm and supportive community. It has all the advantages of a place where everybody knows your name and all of the disadvantages which are inherent in smallness. Both
... Read more my kids adored their time at CSUS and are now thriving young adults. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/11/09
We have a daughter at Crystal who is just thriving. She is challenged and motivated by all of her teachers. The administrators are completely focused on the quality of the students experience. The parents are extremely involved. i just hope my son wants to go there.
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/09
csus is a great school. Has lots of friendly students and teachers. I recomend going there for middle school to get your child prepard for high school, and then send them to a public school so they can get all A.
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Posted by a parent on 01/05/09
My daughter graduated from Crystal Springs and is a sophomore in Yale. CSUS prepared her well for college. She breezed through freshman year and has adjusted to her college workload without any problems.
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Posted by a parent on 08/30/08
I understand why most parents would absolutely love CSUS. The academics are unparalleled and the competitive environment the school provides definitely prepare students for education after high school. The faculty is very well educated and passionate about their jobs as well. However, if you consider
... Read more CSUS's program 'well-rounded,' you are gravely mistaken. Students have little to no school-spirit - or any spirit, for that matter - because they're far too busy competing. Sports, the arts and general pleasure are mere afterthoughts, coming in a distant second to schoolwork. Students should expect to spend all their time after school preparing for tests, essays, projects, etc. In addition, the growingly extreme conservative nature of the school restricts student freedoms unfairly and destroys most opportunities to enjoy oneself. I can only recommend CSUS for the extremely disciplined students and I urge parents to think wisely before burdening their children with the stress of CSUS. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/18/08
My daughter has received the finest liberal arts education imaginable at CSUS. It isn't easy and it isn't inexpensive, but it's worth it.
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Posted by a parent on 12/10/07
Excellent school with experienced faculty and very capable administration. My daughter is learning a lot and having a wonderful time.
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Posted by a parent on 10/09/07
My daughter graduated started Stanford last year and commented on how easy it was compared to CSUS. She has yet to dip below an A so I think she was well prepared. We have a son that started CSUS this year and has totally loved it. There is a reason why this is the #1 middle/high school on the West coast.
... Read more not cheap- but you get what you pay for. Read less
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English as Second Language
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Hillsborough schools — Crystal Springs Uplands School is located at 400 Uplands Dr, Hillsborough CA 94010. 400 Uplands Dr is in the Brewer Subdivision neighborhood and 94010 ZIP code in Hillsborough, CA Crystal Springs Uplands School is a Private school that serves grade levels 6 - 12.
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