My son has attended Merryhill School since Preschool. Here we are years later, he's in 6th Grade,…read moreand we've never changed schools. What initially attracted us to Merryhill was the curriculum. We moved to Las Vegas from Germany, where our son had completed a year of German kindergarten. They start earlier there and when we moved here, he was only old enough for preschool. Thinking we'd have a year to sort out where he would go for American kindergarten, he short-circuited our plans when he asked, "when do I get to go back to school?" After an extensive search of options, we settled on Merryhill. For those who are interested, Merryhill is a part of the Nobel Learning Communities. Here's what we've liked over the past seven years: As mentioned, the curriculum. What he was learned in preschool here was almost identical to what he learned in Germany, only in English. We were pleased it was more than just a glorified day care and that he could repeat what he had learned with English as the primary teaching language. It was an actual curriculum with distinct subjects taught in a manner that the students were very prepared to move toward grade school. Comparing notes with friends, his kindergarten year looked like most 1st grade curriculums. As he progressed through elementary school, the curriculum always remained challenging and enjoyable for him. Small class sizes. The student to teacher ratio is wonderful. There aren't too many kids in any classroom. Rather than just adding more kids to a class if enrollment is high, the school adds another teacher and class. The teachers do a great job providing for the common education of the class at large, but also have the ability to tailor instruction in the classroom (and even more so, the homework) to individual needs. Kids who need a little more help get it. Others who are excelling receive work that will push them forward without negatively impacting the other students. And it's all done without highlighting the additional help a child needs, or the accelerated curriculum another is working on. The kids just see the other kids as other students and friends in the classroom. The faculty knows all the students. Being a small school with a reasonably stable set of teachers over the years, all the teachers end up knowing the students. This has been wonderful in that there's great continuity as a child progresses from grade to grade. It also prevents the little rascals from trying to hide their past (good or bad) when they enter the next grade. The flip side of this is all the students know all the teachers, making the environment much friendlier and safer. The kids feel free to approach any teacher with a problem or concern, or to share an accomplishment. Students work with students. Related to the familiarity between all the students and teachers, at select times of the year, the students from higher grades spend time with students from the lower grades. What our son enjoyed most about this as he moved into the higher grades was having the chance to read with and to younger students. It improved his self confidence, his reading skills, and he made new friends in a way that just wasn't on the playground. Growth! Starting this current academic year (2018-2019), the campus on Snow Trail began adding a middle school. Next year the plan is to add a 7th Grade, and the following year an 8th Grade to complete the middle school. There are so many more positive things I could say. If I had to do it again with another student at the start of their school journey, I would go right back to Merryhill without hesitation. If you're looking for a good elementary or (emerging) middle school, definitely consider looking at this school.

My son started Kindergarten at Merryhill Elementary this school year. We can't say enough good…read morethings about this school. In terms of academics, we are overjoyed with how much hands on learning he is doing in his own classroom and the specialty classes. Most days he comes home with marker, paint, and glue on his uniform -- a sure sign of a great day. The curriculum challenges and interests him and he's encouraged to use his imagination. The ratio of teachers to students is wonderful. When he needs help a teacher is available to guide him. But what really makes this school special is the people. From the moment you walk in you are met with smiling faces, a friendly greeting, the feeling you and your kid belongs. You can see that the teachers and the administrators are happy to be there and that feeling extends to the kids. To see my son skipping in and out of school is magical. The school becomes part of your child's and your community. There are lots of special days and activities to get the kids excited to be a part of something. If you are seeking a great education, a place your child will feel safe, and most importantly a place your child will be happy give this school a look.

A true answer to our prayers!! We transferred from a very "challenging" school that didn't do…read moreanything for our kindergartners confidence. We started with Merryhill fall last year and my grandson has absolutely blossomed! The school takes a whole person view of each child and provides them with social and academic opportunities that invite the entire school and family to participate! It reminds me of the old days of education where the school saw itself as a partner to actually teach. I thought the trauma of his experience at his previous school may take a few grades to erase but in a short time Ms Zapanti saw what he needed the most which with love and patience. He feels safe now and I couldn't be more grateful for Merryhill!! Great job Mrs Y and staff for creating this environment!

My 4-year-old daughter transferred from Challenger to Merryhill Preschool 3 months ago because she…read moreused to cry every day at her old school. My wife and I were really worried she might react the same way here -- but guess what, she's doing so much better at Merryhill! This school truly has empathy and warmth. Ms Gram and Ms Niemand are not just teachers -- they give real mothership. They make my daughter feel secure, trusting, and cared for. My daughter is a highly sensitive child (HSP) -- she feels anxious with too many strangers or changes around her, so it takes time for her to adapt. From day one, both teachers have been incredibly patient and loving. They treat every child equally, with the same care and responsibility. One day my daughter told me about a new boy who cried nonstop during his first week. Every time we came to pick her up, we'd see him closely attached to the teachers -- it was clear he felt safe with them. He literally follows Ms Gram wherever she goes, which says everything about how nurturing they are. Other things I love about this school: parents get monthly reports for their kids, there are regular teacher-parent meetings, and they offer a great variety of lunch options and events for kids to learn and explore. We're so grateful to have found a school that truly understands children and provides such a loving environment.

Not sure about the legitimacy of the negative review as we see security here everyday and my…read moreHispanic son is very loved at this school. We've had a great experience so far! My husband and I toured 10+ daycares for our toddler and always left other locations with uncertainty but felt so confident about our son's safety and wellbeing at Growing Minds. All staff have been so welcoming and kind. My son is pretty shy but lights up as we approach his classroom, smiling ear to ear when he sees his friends and teacher. Our favorite part, besides the people, is the app! Getting notified when he is checked in and out and receiving pictures through the day has made us feel so much better about the idea of daycare. We feel so blessed to have found growing minds!!

After 2 years of financial mismanagement and a terrible curriculum this school is permanently shut…read moredown. Rightfully so! If your child attended this school please check that your child is at grade level- whatever grade he/she attended they will have to make up for it.

NCA have great afterschool programs. Some of them are for a price but for example: my son is in…read morepiano lessons and in a couple months he has accomplished more than he ever did in years with other piano programs. I was impressed what he accomplished in the first two-three weeks. Now, he is doing songs he never would have done in a different program. I am very grateful with all the professors. They make kids excel in everything! The only thing I regret is not finding them before. 100% recommended!

My children are happy every day in this school, and the teachers are also very warm and friendly…read more There are colorful activities every day, which is trustworthy! Awesome!

Nothing but good things to say about the Merryhill Durango preschool. Incredible school, incredible…read morestaff, & an incredible learning environment.

My son has been at this preschool since he was just 6 weeks old, and now at 1.5 years, I couldn't…read morebe happier with the care he receives. The school truly feels like a family community, and his teachers, Ms. Angelique and Ms. Diana, provide such a safe, loving, and nurturing environment. They thoughtfully plan fun, educational, and interactive activities that spark curiosity and joy in the classroom. I feel so grateful knowing my son is cared for by such wonderful teachers every day!

Absolutely love the environment and staff. I know my kiddo is safe. This is the only Montessori…read moreaccredited school on this side of the valley. I highly recommend trying it out!

It's a decent school but the woman, Nancy, that works the front desk is very unfriendly. The owner…read moreis also a bit panicky which makes interactions a bit erratic. Most teachers are in still certification mode as opposed to experienced.

SVHS is an online high school. It is fully accredited and…read moreNCAA & UC (a-g) approved. Online courses are $125 each (as of August 2022). My 8th grade son is currently taking a Geometry Course through SVHS. Since his current public school does not offer geometry to middle school students it was recommended that we look into an online program. After doing quite a bit of research we came across the following programs that were repeatedly mentioned online (I listed the price per course or per semester) * SVHS ($125) * BYU independent study ($195) * Excel High ($299) * Apex ($380) * EPIC ($399) Based on what other parents posted online it seems like the experience is pretty much the same all across-the-board: * Self paced. There is a recommended schedule for completing each lesson and doing all the assignments but this is entirely up to the student. I believe there's a one-year limit to finish the course. * Learning material consists of videos, written lesson plans/pdfs. Most of the material is not original material created by the school, but rather repurposed material that exists on youtube * Exams consist of multiple-choice quizzes (10 questions each) that give you instant results, unit tests (25 questions each) that give you instant results, and a final exam. * Homework - every "unit" (aka chapter) has an assignment that you must submit which is graded by a real human. They say that it takes 2 to 3 days for someone to grade your work, but our experience has been longer. The amount of homework is significantly less than what you get in a traditional school. They do encourage you to take the quizzes as many times as you like to ensure that you are learning the material. While some of the programs above offer a human tutor that will either respond to your email questions or meet with you over zoom, my impression is that the tutors are hit or miss in terms of quality. Personally I would not choose a program (SVHS or any of the others above) expecting to have a great tutor. In my opinion... SVHS is for: * Self-disciplined and self-motivated students. Or a student with a parent who has the time to ensure that your student is staying on top of things. * Students who learn well asynchronously. Remember, none of the classes are live. Your student will review the material on their own time. * Students who do not have access to a particular course offered at their current school. In our case, geometry is not offered to eighth graders but my son really enjoys math and wanted to challenge himself * Students who need to take an accredited UC A-G approved course that will count towards high school and maybe even college. SVHS is NOT for: * Students who need live teaching and having more interaction with teachers, tutors, and other students. * Students who need structure and who need to be held accountable to attend and complete assignments * Students who need tutoring or hands-on support outside of the classroom * Students who are looking for an amazing learning experience. The material, from our experience, is pretty basic. It feels more like you are doing the minimum to "check the box" rather than to have an enriching learning experience Overall we are pleased because it has met our expectations. But our expectations (getting access to a course that is not offered elsewhere, getting UC A-G credit, flexibility/convenience) might differ from others.

If I could give this school zero stars, I would. I sincerely wish I had read the reviews before…read moreenrolling my son in a summer course to create more room in his regular school-year schedule. My son accidentally failed to upload the second part of an assignment and initially received a zero. When he was notified, he promptly corrected the mistake and resubmitted the completed assignment. He then took the final exam before the assignment was regraded. Although the teacher later reviewed the assignment and gave him very positive feedback, the school refused to replace the zero because he had already taken the final. My son earned A's on every other assignment and completed this assignment well, yet this single zero lowered his course grade from an A to a B. This was not a work ethic, ability, or quality issue. It was entirely a timing issue involving work that was ultimately completed and positively evaluated. I contacted the school and asked them to consider these circumstances. Unfortunately, Meagan, the Assistant Head of School, was dismissive and unwilling to consider any reasonable exception. The school chose to preserve a procedural technicality instead of allowing the grade to reflect the work my son actually completed. I will not use this program again. I strongly encourage other parents to read the reviews carefully and understand the school's grading and final-exam policies before enrolling. A procedural mistake can have a lasting effect on a student's transcript and GPA, even when the student completes the work and earns positive feedback. I am extremely disappointed by the school's lack of flexibility and concern for a student who worked hard and did everything asked of him.

My kids have been coming to Kumon for about four months now. It was never really something on my…read moreradar growing up, but our family felt like it is a good investment to developing their skills for the future. Plus since they're only in first grade, it's just what we do as part of the elementary school process. My husband grew up on the in New Jersey school systems, and Miss G's 's approach reminds him very much of the discipline and curriculum he's accustomed to. Well, most days it's like pulling teeth for my kids, They get it done, and the progress has definitely shown. Both of them are pretty advanced for their math levels only several months into the school year. They are also definitely quicker than I am at adding and subtracting. Both of their teachers have also said that they'll definitely be well into multiplication before the school year is over. I definitely recommend the iPad approach personally- For our lifestyle which is constantly on the go and often on vacations. It's a good way of having them remain responsible and accountable to their work. Looking forward to seeing how this strong foundation reflects in the future.

My daughter is math 2 years above grade level and reading 1 year above grade level. We are…read moreSOOOOOOOOOOOO grateful for Ms G and the team at this Kumon Center. Finley's teachers last year said they noticed a massive difference in her confidence too since Kumon. Her teachers this year said "we have absolutely NO concerns about her" . We are very thankful.