Mother Seton is a great school for young people with wonderful and caring staff and faculty. I…read morevolunteered at the school in 2011 and had a very rewarding experience. The school offers students a challenging academic curriculum with the support that they need to succeed. The students get long term support from the school all the way to college applications.

From the owner: Mother Seton Academy is an all-scholarship, independent Catholic middle school dedicated to the…read moreeducation of boys and girls from low income families in Baltimore. Through a rigorous academic environment and extended school day, the school provides a holistic education to students in order to prepare them for future success in high school, college, and the work force.

Money well spent - My son has benefited greatly for starting his educational journey here. The…read moreteachers are very hands on - personable and caring. Adding spiritual guidance is a high must for me and it proved to be beneficial for my son - getting kids involved early is essential - morals - values and just having a working knowledge and understanding of God will always be a guide in his life - I am forever grateful for his first 3 years he attended the school

This was the worst school that it has ever been my misfortune of attending. I learned absolutely…read morenothing from its supposed "Excellent curriculum". We went there promised with a higher education instead we got nothing but writing scripture. If there were any behavior related problems in the classes instead of doing actual schoolwork we were forced to write verses from the bible over and over for the remainder of the period. Even when the classes went fine we were forced to do so. That is not how a school is supposed to function even with it being a Christian based school. The entire thing was a popularity contest. If you knew the family who runs it you were fine if not they treated you like garbage. The faculty was worse then I could have ever imagined and I highly doubt any of them even had a degree in any teaching field. They provided no lunch programs you were forced to bring your own lunch as well as every class having nothing to do with work but more to do with praising the lord. They taught a faulty education giving god credit for everything and charged an insane amount in tuition while doing so. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE EVER WORST SCHOOL I HAVE EVER BEEN TO! Plus the school building itself seems like an abandoned factory more then an actual school. After transferring out they tried to refuse to give my transcripts until we paid them their horrendous amount of tuition. Awful learning environment the teachers were rude and not understanding at all. They all kept their noses firmly stuck up in the air. I remember one time I jokingly said "Your husband doesn't like me." (It was very territorial because the entire faculty was composed of one family and all its member's. The gym coach was my math teacher husband haha I cant even say that with a straight face she was the furthest thing from a math teacher or a teacher at all for that matter.)Completely innocent joke was responded to very rudely with "So what if he doesn't like you! He wasn't put on this earth to like you and neither was I." Then another lovely experience there was one time being the only White Kid there at one point there was this little racist Black kid that called me a milkshake. I in turn called him a brownie. I was then sent to the principals office. When I told them that I wasn't a racist and that he called me a milkshake the principal who is a senile old bittie responded "Well that's not racist there are many types of milkshakes." It was very clear what kind of Milkshake he had meant. Still I was punished heavily for it while he got off freely. Then when word got out that our mother had dabbled in being a lesbian we were ridiculed and made fun of on a regular basis telling us we were going to Hell because of it. By the way none of my spelling nor writing format was learned there. The English teacher was just as bad. The only reason I write so well is because I write novels for a living

I will always feel a deep sense of gratitude that my daughter was lucky enough to attend the…read moreGreenmount school. No school is perfect, but we felt Greenmount came awfully close to meeting that parental ideal. It provided our child with a five star education at a modest for private, school cost and was academically and socially transformative. The staff were bright, creative, nurturing and insightful. Even the two tough love teachers were lovely folks who I respect and have genuine affection for. Some of its faculty were down right brilliant and amazed us left and right. We are both educators so know good teaching when we see it and most times it was amazing as were the administrators: Steve, Elaine and Liz. I can't speak to the present staff, as a few of our favorites have moved on, but when we were there, you would be hard pressed to find a more talented math and language arts faculty. Every one my daughter caught, were knock your socks off good! Sometimes I'd sigh with pleasure watching them teach. One that we nearly worshiped, Ms Tanza is is still on staff and she was an outstanding educator, but went to a much needed administrative position. The administration and office staff were always welcoming, and generous with their time and so kind. If they said they would look into something, or amend it, they promptly did so. I don't know of another head of school who would drop everything and personally walk down and check on a child who was feeling a bit anxious like Ms Elaine and Ms Liz, or a history teacher who would bat around a project after school with your child for 30 minutes, like Fletcher. I felt that every staff member genuinely enjoyed children and took the responsibility assigned to them. They are committed, kind watchful, hard working and the majority deep souled. We loved the small cozy feel, communally imaginative and artistic hum, and a staff that strategized together, and things like Shakespeare plays open to all, vibrantly interesting themes, spiraling curriculum and creative after school club offerings. Their mutual concern for students extended beyond academics, and strongly factored in each student's confidence, learning style, social and emotional well being. Issues of bulling and unkindness were addressed, as well as academic remediation and encouragement provided. Teachers invited students to drop in after school with questions. If a mistakes was made they owned and and apologized. I adored that about them.They were great about email. Many were witty, humble and delightful. I once watched two well up with tears at how far my child had come. My child was dyslexic and dysgraphic and hated writing and would be in tears for hours and left a strong writer and great speller thanks to the combined talents of Ms. Tanza, Ms. Allison and Ms. Pam. They literally remediated her in a 1.5 months and took her fear and dread of writing away. They were miraculous. She was quiet and made great friends and grew in confidence. I saw children who hated math grow to relish it and describe it as their favorite subject. In fact, I have never seen a group of children so fired up and in love with math. Mr Luca was as outstanding at the language arts staff. Unfortunately, those instructors have left, retired or taken admin positions, but they were worth every penny of that tuition. Science other than my daughter's first two years with Pam and Ms Elizabeth who were awesome, could have been stronger, but we haven't been at a school were I wouldn't level that same complaint. It is hard to find capable science faculty and do so on the limited budget most schools have, even at the 35K a year schools. There are sometimes good club activities to round that out and they were actively working on improving the situation prior. Like all private schools, there is a lot of staff turnover. That is both a good and bad thing. Sometimes you hit it right and catch some rather breathtaking educators who are only in town for a few years, or unfortunately near retirement and you are heart broken to see them go. Yet anyone not up to snuff is rarely retained for more than a year, which is more than you can say about public school. It's sad when the stellar ones leave, but comforting when anyone struggling is moved along, and the experience is uniformly allotted. If public school is not a great fit for you child, race to GreenMount, it really is a gem of a school with the most caring and delightful staff.

Greenmount is a small community focused on giving its students a large education. The classes are…read moresmall, 12 in Kindergarten and 12- 15 in the elementary and middle schools. The curriculum is developed around 3 themes annually and theme is the same for the entire school K-8. It is also a parent co-op with each parent required to volunteer to defray costs. This means the tuition is more in the $10 - $12 K range, a real value in a city where independent school tuition can be +$25 K.

I am writing this letter to finally express what I have carried for many years. I have spent more…read morethan eleven years running my snowball and hotdog stand near your campus. This business is not just a job for me -- it is the only source of income I have to support my two sons. I fought for custody and now raise them five days a week until they reach college. Everything I do is for them. Even with all the hard work I put in, I have never felt supported or respected by your school. Almost every day, I feel judged by the looks I get from the cars leaving your property. Instead of seeing a hardworking father providing for his children, it feels like I am viewed as a problem. What hurt the most was receiving a letter from the Health Department at my home with no communication from the school. That moment felt like an attack on the very thing that feeds my family. It created stress and confusion in a home I work hard to keep stable. Your school speaks a lot about brotherhood, but brotherhood is more than a word. Brotherhood is supposed to show in actions -- compassion, respect, and support for the people around you. From my experience, I have felt the opposite. The contradiction with the word brotherhood Your school uses the word brotherhood as one of its main values. You speak it, promote it, and teach it. But what I have experienced does not match that message at all. Brotherhood means standing with people, not looking down on them. Brotherhood means treating others with respect, especially the ones trying to raise their kids and keep food on the table. Brotherhood means seeing the human being behind the business, not treating them like they do not matter. What I have seen is the opposite: * I work every day to support my sons, yet I feel judged by the cars leaving your school. That is not brotherhood. That is dismissal. * I serve families from your school, but I never receive acknowledgement or appreciation. That is not brotherhood. That is selective respect. * I received a Health Department letter without warning or communication, putting my business at risk. That is not brotherhood. That is harm. * Your students see how the school treats someone working honestly right outside the building. That teaches them to ignore struggle instead of understanding it. A message like brotherhood should not be a slogan. It should be lived. It should be shown through action, compassion, and fair treatment. When a school claims brotherhood but makes a hardworking father feel unwelcome, it sends a painful message -- that the word is just marketing, not truth. I am not asking for special treatment. I am asking for the values you claim to stand on to match the way people in your community are treated. How your actions have affected me * I felt judged, unwelcome, and overlooked by families and staff leaving your campus. * My business was put at risk without any direct communication or warning. * My sons felt the impact of the stress your actions caused. * I lost trust in a school that seems disconnected from the community it sits in. Why this matters * My business is the only income my family depends on When anything threatens it, the impact hits my home immediately. My sons feel it. I feel it. This stand is how I keep food on the table and stability in their lives. * Respect should move both ways in a community Your school has power and influence. With that comes responsibility. A community works best when institutions treat the people around them with fairness and kindness. * A school should lift its community, not make people feel invisible No one working honestly to support their family should feel like they do not belong. When a school overlooks or dismisses someone, it sends a hurtful message. * Students learn from what they see every day If students see their school ignoring a hardworking father in the community, that becomes the real lesson. What they witness outside the classroom speaks louder than anything written in a handbook. I stand outside in the heat, cold, and rain to take care of my boys. I work honestly, respectfully, and with pride. All I want is to be treated with the same respect that I show others. A school built on the idea of brotherhood should understand the importance of lifting up the people around it, especially those trying to keep their families steady. I hope this letter makes the school reflect on the impact of its actions. I hope it encourages better treatment of community members and a stronger understanding of what brotherhood truly means. I am asking for acknowledgment, understanding, and a commitment that no future actions will harm my business or my ability to support my sons. I want to believe that your school can live up to the values it promotes. Thank you for taking the time to hear my experience. I look forward to a response that shows understanding and accountability.

It's is a very excellent school to go to. Gets you well equipped for collage. Would highly recommendread more

Literally the best high school you could choose. I am now in my Junior year in high school and am…read moreloving it. The Athletics program is not the best but we have a few good teams here and there. Teachers are great, there is one or two staff members students don't like compared to the 20+ staff members that students love. The after school programs/clubs are great and if there isn't one about you like you could always create your own. The food is lovely and if you would like it to be better you could always order cafe from the Culinary students. Its location is amazing, after school you can walk over to walgreens, mcdonalds, and/or five guys and make it back to your bus in time. The Primes/Magnets are phenomenal. With Culinary bringing us cafe, Dance & Vocal bringing us shows, Carpentry building us items, Visual Arts bringing us beauty, I.T. making us programs, & Cosmetology doing our hair we create the best school possible. And + the new building is amazing.

Great school, family oriented, diverse students. Excellent education. Pre k to grade 8. This…read moreschool provides an environment that is safe, provides an excellent curriculum and treats everyone like family

love the school and the staff over there. they groom the children so well that i am proud of it.read more

Yes, my daughter actually just joined the twigs program at Baltimore school for the arts and the…read moreaudition process was very particular and they don't play games which is a huge plus for any serious art students. But they are great people and they're very detailed in regards to the crafts that each individual teacher has very happy that she was inducted andwill be starting today.

Attended an event here where my daughter performed with the BSA choir!…read moreIt was such a great show. Seating is super limited so although we had seats, several folks were standing. The acoustics were pretty good. Performance was outstanding. Staff was a bit rude rushing parents into the theatre although they were trying to ask questions about parking and seating etc. Timing was not thoughtful as the event was at 5pm which was really tough due to downtown traffic and zero dedicated parking. Signage or direction could have been better. The address leads to the side entrance but the event entrance was around the corner. Ultimately, I will return for another show to support a local school that I respect so much, however, at least I know about parking and location in advance.

This is one of the best schools you could attend. I don't know if that one guy is lying about all…read morethose things, because none of that happens. It gives amazing education, great teachers and fellow students, fights for what is true and right, does a lot of service and etc. Honestly, no school in Maryland can beat Calvert Hall! Especially not Loyola... 5 FIVE STARS! (also therapy will not be needed, because they have mentors and advisors who help you through rough times. Thank you Mrs. Conley! And Mrs. Buttarazzi!

I may be biased as all get out and I will say this ahead of time as an Alumnus of the school, Class…read moreof 96'. Calvert Hall has such a rich and wonderful tradition in Baltimore area. I can honestly say I brag more about my High School then I do my college loyalties. The teachers are personable and of high caliber, the facilities are some of the best and for the cost of a private education in the mid Atlantic, you are getting an extreme value. I grew up in Harford County and didn't grow up around the most diverse community and what I experienced in my 4 years there has carried me through to success both personally and professionally that I want my children to experience in the near future. Not just as a graduate of the school but as a leader of people and someone who has a passion for improving and enriching people's lives. If you want your son to get started in the right direction before college this is an investment that can never have a value placed on it.

Small but just enough for a four year old. I use to attend school here in 1978 geesh. This school…read moreuse to seem so big allllllll those years ago. I didn't get a chance to go inside. I just took my niece to the playground which was small but just enough for my niece. The only down side was that the sliding boards were all hot so it didn't make for a pleasant trip. We will have to come back on a cool day to enjoy.

I was meandering back from White Marsh regretting not grabbing dinner while there when I remembered…read morea flyer I had seen for Pizzamore 6096 Radecke Ave, Rosedale. It was on top of the hill at the corner of Hamilton and Radecke. There was a steady stream of customers coming in to order and drivers going out on deliveries. That seemed to be a good sign. It was. I couldn't decide so I started asking other customers what they were getting. Big praise for the pizzas, subs and wings & fries. I ordered a White Pizza. After I gave my order to the pretty girl taking the orders we started chatting. The shop is owned by her boyfriend, and they've only been open for five months. I watched the pizza maker, he was lightening fast and pretty generous with the toppings. It turns out he was the owner/boyfriend. They were a cute young couple. My pizza was damn good, I ate a slice while driving home. I called to tell them they had a new customer. The pizza maker laughed and thanked me for my business...I respected that. Some businesses don't appreciate the customer, just their money. I'm definitely going back. Ps. I threw some black olives and arugula on the pizza when I heated some the next day...still really good.