What a great resource for parents and childcare providers. After the class I took from FESS I feel…read moremore prepared for my current life situation. The facilitators were extremely good at what they do and made the class very enjoyable. I look forward to attending more classes in the future.

John Dower is the name of this school. My initial thought from appearance is that the building from…read morethe outside lacks luster and looks a bit creepy. I hate that I prejudged. Once I toured the school the property seems to be well maintained. This includes the classrooms. The staff was welcoming and friendly, which is important to me. The principal seems to be quite involved. I was honestly horrified by the low scores of the school however I have come to learn that parent involvement plays a large roll in the success of your children. Last but not least, I am pleased with the structure and curriculum.

This organization and Ms Bates are amazing! The opportunities she has provided with this program…read morehave been truly a blessing. She has taught my son how to be a respectful, responsible young man. She treats these kids like they are her own. She supports them at their games and school functions. Through the program, she has promoted the value of education and the importance of giving back to the community. She truly wants to see her kids succeed. I am beyond grateful to have her and this program in my son's life. I would give her more stars if I could!

Mrs. Bates is amazing. We are a military family and we move frequently. It is very hard to find…read morepeople you can trust. I met Mrs. Bates while I was at work and she changed my son's life. My son when on one of her college tours and he came back excited about his future. He just got accepted to one of the universities he visited. Mrs. Bates treated my son like he was her own while he was away. Everything was organized. She kept in touch with me so I wouldn't be worried. I will always be grateful!

Although I can't write about the academia since I did not go to college here, I can write about…read morewhat the campus looks like. It's a very small campus (just one building) so everything is easy to find. There is a parking lot and parking is free, which is great! All the rooms are numbered including the bathrooms in case you get lost. The campus is "fragrance free" which is a new concept for most colleges and I love it. They have a big lecture hall as well as smaller classrooms. All the rooms and seats were quite comfy. I didn't see a cafeteria, but there is a A&W, a Baskin Robbins, and Southern Foods restaurant that are about a 10 min walk away.

Very small liberal arts campus. Less than 200 students, 8 faculty members. Students attending…read morereceive a very unique and customized educational experience. No grades, you create your plan of study (with a faculty member) and learn and experience. This seems to be a very hands on learning environment. A lot is expected from students and they can accomplish a lot in their undergraduate tenure. Parking is free and the campus is comprised of one building.

I have been driving Truck since 2003. ALL CDL Schools are the same and are regulated by DOT Rules…read moreand Regulations. If you failed to get your CDL then the failure is on you the Student for not listening in School and not studying. I started at .23 cents per mile ( 500-600 miles a day ) for 6-7 days a week, long haul. I recently was making .55 cents per mile with 3000 miles per week. I now make 25 per hour for 60-70 hours a week with 1.5 days off at the end of week which could be 7 days long. Trucking is the only job where there is no racism and no age discrimination. If you are physically fit and pass your physical exams then you can work for as long as you like. Jeff C. Tacoma, WA.

Really good school. I enjoyed my time and the instructors were great to work with. Put forth the…read moreeffort and time, you'll do great. I got all my endorsements and training here. They helped me with a lot in terms of additional certs but I obviously had to apply myself. I recommend this school to anybody who's looking to gain their CDL quick, especially with the endorsements. Plenty of job opportunities opened up after graduating and gaining that CLASS A BABY! Good luck to you and I hope this helps your decision.

Love this place it's a fantastic value and priceless experience for your kids. I have all my kids…read moreattend the pre k program and they have all benefitted from school, teachers and community The teachers really run a solid program that gives the kids a kick start academically but the social skills gained are really valuable . The all day program means opportunities for recess , lunch , computers , art and pe. If you live in the north end or will commute for quality ( we drive from federal way ) I highly recommend this program