I admit, I was a little worried about the schools since all the praise I'd heard were directed…read moretowards district 17 and the private schools. My daughter finished Kindergarten here and will be going into 1st grade and I very highly approve of what I've seen here at OPS. Great teachers, food menus, facilities, and programs! OPS is for K & 1st only, then the kids go to High Hills for 2nd & 3rd, Shaw Heights for 4th & 5th, then out to Hillcrest for middle school. I think it's actually brilliant to seperate them like that so they can focus on learning and having fun without the pressures of older kids.

Being military we have been a part of many different schools, this school right here is the best…read moreone we have been a part of! The teachers and staff are like family and love the kids so much. They keep parents well informed and involved in the students education.

No integrity, principled performance, or ethical decorum from what seems to be a lot of those who…read moreare in charge. There's so many things that are shady about whatever this establishment is considered to be. I'm embarrassed to have to have sent my child there for the time that I did. I was charged for 2 weeks of tuition after my child's last day. I had been in contact with them since the end of June regarding the matter and was only been met with a constant run around on when I will be receiving my refund of almost $600 despite being told on over 4 separate occasions that I would be getting the refund. Absolutely appalling given June 17th is when I officially notified them of this matter. It took me constantly calling, emailing, calling into their "corporate" adjacent locations, to finally have this handled. On August 26th i was told i would be receiving a refund of only $510 that would be sent out that very next day. Before receiving this I had called I believe 3 times (after waiting a week from 8/26) to see if there was a tracking # or anything to know that it had been sent out. While I did receive a good majority of what was owed to me, I cannot believe the amount I was gaslit, mislead, dodged, and delayed. As if they just hoped I'd forget about it. To sum up it all up, the way in which Archway Academy conducts their business is nonetheless, abhorrent.

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My daughter has been going to this school for two years and we have absolutely loved her experience…read morethere as far as the teachers and staff. However, the lady at lower school that directs traffic in the morning has a disgusting attitude for whatever reason and has been mocking me for walking my daughter in and this morning even stared me down as I was leaving. I would greatly appreciate if someone addressed her as she isn't doing a good job of matching the loving environment and energy that school represents.

My oldest will be a rising Senior, then his two younger sisters will be rising a Sophomore and 3rd…read moregrader, respectively. Both my husband and I grew up in public schools and choosing Hammond was a big decision and investment for our family. I regularly ask my kids if they are glad to be at Hammond and the answer is always a resounding, "Yes!". Hammond provides my children with an opportunity to be challenged, to grow in their passions, to experience new opportunities, to excel in becoming a well rounded individual that has a healthy respect for academic, athletic and cultural excellence. We have seen much growth and change at Hammond in our 13 years with technology, new facilities on campus, curriculum as it is an environment that knows to excel you can never stop learning and being open to change. Helen Kiser joined the Hammond family this past summer as LS Head and has already won the respect as well as the hearts of students, faculty and families. I know that with her passion for children and positive nature our LS will continue to amaze and engage our students to do great things and more importantly become kind and generous citizens. I have said to many parents that ask about our US, the guidance and dedicated partnership your family receives from the College Counseling Department in 9th-12th grade is well worth the investment of tuition. If you are looking for a positive, challenging and well rounded environment for your children, I hope you will visit Hammond. It was the best decision our family has ever made and we have three kids that agree.

My son has really learned a lot. He truly enjoys the students, teachers and coaches.read more

My grandson is attending school there and he is very happy with the teachers and the coaches he…read moresays some kids causes problems but the majority of the kids are very good, any where you go you will find good and bad. We have to do the best we can to help on our part as parents and grandparents it's our job too.

I would rate this school 0 stars, if it were possible. Be very careful when selecting private…read moreschools in the area. We recently took a tour and was not impressed; with the Director or the odd greeting we received. After the tour, we researched the school a little more and found multiple discrepensies reported by Child Services. Some stating that properly trained employees were not being hired, improper supervision, cleanliness of restrooms. Not to mention how can a teacher have a Psychology Degree, but be an active teacher without the proper credentials? Lastly, we reviewed the curriculum and found that many students are being charged a material fee and curriculum fee. When looking we saw many outdated books. Basically we would be paying full price for new materials, only to be given the outdated books? No thank you. I am very content that we did our research and avoided this "private school" at all costs. Also, please make sure the curriculum is that of SC state requirements.

Would not recommend. Took a tour, thought the mood was odd. Seemed rehearsed like the kids had even…read morebeen told how to act when a visitor walks through. "director of education" acts like a drama queen. No thanks