We LOVE Hawthorne. An amazing community-entrenched school…read more Very proud to send my daughter here, as are several of our neighbors. Great teachers, and staff. They really care about the kids, and work hard to ensure a tight knit community vibe. They seem to know everyone's names, and there are several events throughout the year that help build familiarity and positive experiences. Plus it's a great school with some truly inspirational educators. We. Love. Hawthorne!

when I left my tall do for kindergarten, I'm new shoes in the right hands. She learn new things…read more She finally understand to be herself. She doesn't have to be people around her. She can play whatever she wants. This elementary school has changed her a lot. It has told her to be kind be ready to be in the right place and this new school is amazing they allow pets and since she has a dog she Hass to say goodbye to it but she's learning new things and plus of her teachers are so nice and every time I need that you're so nice to her what's the time she gave the trouble but still D the kids in the classroom set a nice week's friend and also she also also really like the school so thank you Dearborn park for everything you give me and

We love HRS. In one year it has changed my son's outlook from dreading school to looking forward to…read moreit. His reading has improved substantially. Highly recommend.

We sent our daughter to Hamlin in 5th grade. She is severely dyslexic, and Hamlin worked very well…read morefor her. I truly wish you could be sending your child to the Hamlin of five years ago. Since then, they got a new headmaster and everything has changed. Lots of "experts" came in and rearranged everything. Us lowly parents found that it became a shadow of what it was. Before, the math courses were tracked, which is very important in a student body where some students have enormous difficulties with numbers and some are advanced. Instead, all students were put in generic classes, which only led to great frustration for everyone. Algebra as a regular class was eliminated entirely, even though some students were entirely ready for it. The english classes became very political. Any book that encouraged joy in reading was efficiently replaced with books about the teachers' political beliefs. Extra credit projects were going to online political events. The classes also began studying TV shows in addition to books, which is very frustration when the kids need a lot of help with reading. The parents complained, of course. And they were ignored, as is the current standard. It's a sad situation, because Hamlin is a school that can do great good for the community and dyslexia as a whole. I hope they return to their focus. For now, it is very important that prospective parents be warned what they are getting into.

Giddens School centers the experience on our children- everything they need to learn, explore, and…read moregrow. It is so special to be part of this community. We have been part of the school for three years. Our daughter has grown so much from her time here. Academically, she is challenged by her teachers to think critically (even in kindergarten). The other day she asked if we wanted to make up math story problems at the dinner table, because Giddens encourages students to bring fun, creativity, and exploration into how they learn hard skills. Social and emotional learning is also a major focus for the school. Last week there was a talent show for the k-4th graders, and the amount of love, respect, and excitement the entire school showed to these brave and talented performers was incredibly moving. Giddens works hard to education future leaders, and it shows.

As the mom of a second grade boy, I've found Giddens to be an amazing fit! We considered sending…read morehim to a gifted and talented school or program, but chose Giddens for its inclusivity and diversity. Here, we've found the best of all worlds. He is intellectually challenged by the curriculum and class discussions, works on super interesting projects across subjects, but also, he is in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where there's a culture of kindness. He has become more kind and playful, has learned how to play with kids of different ages, and the mixed age classroom experience has been an unexpected benefit - as he has many opportunities to lead and mentor younger students. The staff is also very receptive to questions and feedback, and the afterschool program, with built in opportunities for an assortment of extracurricular classes, is amazing.

Great private school, my siblings have gone here since Kindergarten and its such a small little…read moreschool where everyone knows everyone pretty much! Parents are mostly always involved and its always nice to know your kids get more attention since the classes are not overcrowded. When my son is old enough to start school, this may be the one we might enroll him in, if our income permits it! But the Catholicism is very much a huge part of this schools teaching as well as the basic education, they really make it an importance how much they want parents to work with their children with their studies to succeed. Overall, check it out. Its a little older but theres a lot of history here too!

My two children went to BWS. While there were several aspects that were delightful including…read morespecific teachers and the community, as some of the only people of color - it was a very damaging experience. Unfortunately, one of the faculty that was responsible for the most humiliation and damage is still teaching at the school. That is quite unfortunate. I would not recommend the school for BIPOC kiddos.

The best of the Waldorf Schools, all 3 of my children graduated here. One is a molecular biologist…read moreplanning on medical school, the other an award winning Industrial Designer, the third an honors student entering the University of Oregon. Believe in your kids, believe in yourself as a parent. Unplug as much as you can. Slow down and teach your children a love of the outdoors. Come to this school and transform your family. We did.

My child was called a wetback and nothing was done to resolve the issue. Then staff continuously…read moreretaliated against my child. Do not send your kid here

Live in ID-CD-SoJack area & Want to expose your young person to a unique learning experience that…read morerevolves around just culture, inclusivity, empowerment, social awareness, & community building? Bailey Gatzert is the supportive early learning program for your precious one.