I have to say the high school is a remarkable facility. Visited on a reminiscing tour led by the…read moreprincipal as part of my wife's 50th high school reunion. Listening to him as well as comments from 1976 classmates, I was able to discern the additions and upgrades to the physical plant as it built upon the old. Especially impressive were the wood shop where students design & build a 'tiny house' and then sell it, as well as the new Engineering and Construction center where there is a focus on much needed trades and technology. Selfishly, I was happy to see that records in Track & Field weren't too much better than those in my New York high school when I graduated 58 years ago.

I am a former student.My experience during my attendance was abusive and cruel between setting up…read moreprivate meetings With me without my parents knowledge and Bullying my mother into putting me on a d h d medicine that I didn't need After reporting that I didn't talk and was completely independent throughout the day This continued to get Abusive as my attendants went on Such as several teachers laying their hands on me Including one who grabbed , me by the back of the neck and lifted me out of my desk simply because I fell asleep, I have narcolepsy and they knew this The Principals vice principals and even superintendent During my attendance were Power hungry And i've used whatever power they could get over the parents and students Such as when I finally transferred schools in my sophomore year The vice principal After refusing to put through my transcript and Us sitting in her office personally letting her know that I was transferring She showed up to my house with a truncy officer Attempting to say that I was truant While I was at my new school

I love my school. Everyone is so fun and inviting and I learn a lot every day. Thank you Niles…read morestaff and students:)

Only reason I won't be completely honest and specific with with review is because I am almost…read morecertain the Niles faculty will cause even more issues for me as some kind of "revenge". Without putting my personal experience in too much, let me say things all students will experience. The school has a rodent problem. Multiple people, including staff, have found dead mice or rats in lockers. The school has also been redone in 2018, and faculty complains that it was done badly. Even basic features are messed up. The tile is off centered. The outlets by sinks are not water proofed, so they get ruined easily. The school set up is just strange. In some hallways, there is only a bathroom for one sex. The school has an attendance policy that can easily ruin your child's grade and definitely cause unneeded issues. Your child is allowed 5 absences a quarter. After that, every absence takes 5% off your grade. 5% is big, and niles wonders why 25% of their freshman were failing (according to the principal). Even if a parent calls in and/or the child has a doctors note, it doesn't matter. You can try to "appeal" the absence, but that basically never works. You can, however, serve detention to make it up. But detention makeup ends before the quarter/school year ends. The school is also not high in national or state rankings. The efficiency rate in English is only 60%, and math is only 30%. The high school also pushes New Tech severely. New tech is a form of learning where all work is done as group projects. That literally sounds like every child's nightmare. If you fail one class in new tech, you automatically fail two because the subjects are "bound". They don't educate children on their many other educational programs. They offer Andrews University (math and science, very competitive), SMC and LMC (college level classes at the campus), and early college (take classes at LMC and SMC, graduate a year later than you should with a degree). Multiple students have said the school counselors lie to them about these programs, saying "you're not allowed to do that", even though they have every right to participate. They also tell students they're not allowed to test out of classes, even though Michigan legally allows students to test out of any class. Many parents have expressed concern about this.

Came here with the USC band to rehearse on their field…read more Located in South Bend, Saint Joseph HS is a very beautiful school. We watched a peewee football game for a bit before we were granted access. The school is gorgeous on the outside, and the field is very well-kept. Turf field, with a nice press box, big concessions stand, and very clean bathrooms. Can't say much about anything else, but I wouldn't mind teaching here.

I am encouraged by the direction Granger Christian School is heading under its new leadership. The…read moreadministration and church leadership have finally, really demonstrated a genuine commitment to strengthening the school, supporting families, and ensuring that students receive a Christ-centered education rooted in biblical truth. It's going to be a good year! Change can be challenging, but I appreciate the intentional efforts being made to move forward with integrity, as much transparency as possible, and a focus on what is best for students and families. I am optimistic about the future of Granger Christian School and grateful for the leadership team that is guiding it through this season.

Emotionally abused me. Horribly traumatic. Terrible approaches to any issues I had whatsoever, and…read morerefused to be decent people. DO NOT ENROLL!!

I can't comment on the school itself. However, the DVT planetarium is an underrated local gem. They…read morehave a full list of public shows, every academic year. It's easy to buy tickets online ahead of time. This planetarium is much smaller than Chicago's Adler but features some of the same shows, for a fraction of the price. I love going in December when the space is decked out as a "Winter Winderland". The parking lot and school building are in "like new" condition.

This school is an entire ANGEL. We have 3 children that attend and LOVE this school. BITTERSWEET…read moreis filled with the most genuine group of staff who treat ALL children with Inclusivity, love, appreciation, respect and honor. We feel it important to mention that ALL of our children are brown-skinned, and one has Down Syndrome. The actions of this entire staff show that they put the growth, development and Cultivation of students first, pushing for academic achievement and taking every opportunity to celebrate achievements. Our children have truly thrived in academic success, being on Academic teams and soaring, and connecting to opportunities that are fun and beneficial to their confidence and life. This school stands on advocacy for family support in whatever way is needed as we have witnessed this first-hand. They are humble servants from the Principal down to the service providers. We and our children are truly blessed to have this school. We have experienced other schools in the area that systematically turn a blind-eye to unethical operations and practices. This school takes safety seriously, is a breath of fresh air and proves that God will always make a way. Thank you Principal Masterson, Staff, and magnificent PTA. You are hands down the best run school on the planet; if everyone in the world operated like you, it would be like heaven. GO BOBCATS! The Hughes/Cherry Family

Mathnasium has helped my son, and our family, so much. Math homework nights used to be really hard…read moreon all of us. He didn't understand the work, I tried, but often wasn't able to help him partly because I wasn't taught his way and also because he developed a mental block because he grew to dislike math so much. After our initial assessment at Mathnasium I knew someone like a peer tutor wasn't going to be able to help him either. We found that there were gaps in his math skills that were a year or two behind his current placement. A tutor would have likely helped with homework, but he still would have had those gaps. Since starting at Mathnasium 2 months ago my son's confidence has grown, his nervousness about going to school on math days has ended, and he is starting to open up more about his struggles. We are able to have converstaions about math instead of fights about it. He got in the car after a recent session at Mathnasium and said, "that feels so good to finally understand that." He was afraid to ask for help before because he didn't want to look 'dumb' in front of the other students in his high school honors class. I really cannot say enough about the caring staff and just what a relief it is to have that stress off of our family, but mostly to have my son happier again.

Mathnasium continues to be pro-active in preparing my daughter for her math classes. They have been…read morevery accommodating and go out of their way to help her. Thank you for your passion to teach Math to our kids and make them a fun and enriching experience!

Our 1.5 year old daughter is in their 12mo-24mo program. Coming from Cambridge Massachusetts we are…read moreabsolutely impressed with the level of attention given to the children, their development, and well-being. Parents are encouraged to drop in, and daily report cards inform us about her going's on (and are honest). I think anyone who visits can see that the staff ENJOY interacting with the kids and the kids are enjoying an environment is stimulating. I have no concerns whatsoever about her safety, or the heart of the staff. Doing the math on the money: given that two adults are taking care of 10 or less kids, feeding them three times, and keeping them occupied with clean well-maintained toys and stuff in a safe environment; frankly I think it's a great deal. A really great daycare.