A Heartfelt Thank You to Ms. Elena Morales and Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy !…read more Our son has been at the school since he was just 18 months old, and this place has truly become a second home for our family. As he now prepares to start elementary here, we reflect with deep gratitude on the impact Ms. Elena has had on his journey. Ms. Elena's dedication, warmth, and the thoughtful application of Montessori principles have been transformational. Thanks to her care and guidance, our son is not only well-prepared to start Elementary but he has also grown into a more confident, independent, and kind-hearted little boy. She has nurtured his curiosity, encouraged his growth, and helped shape the values he will carry with him into this next chapter. Thank you Smaller Scholars for everything you've done for our son and to Ms Elena for all the children lucky enough to be in your classroom. -- The Iannone Family

Great school and great community! We love the school and our daughter has flourished here. Any…read morequestions or concerns are always addressed immediately. I love that all the teachers know all the students name in the school regardless if they are in that class or not. Couldn't be happier with our decision to send our toddler here!

As a sophomore going onto junior year here, I can't recommend it enough because this school is very…read morenice. I would only suggest to not do the online summer courses because of the style of teaching. From my experience the classes can either be out of touch hard because of no real teacher and student activity, or they can be easily cheated. I am personally struggling with mine simply because my teacher is not present, although online is convenient, without a teacher really present the student can't truly learn.

The teaching quality is inconsistent, this makes it hard to stay motivated, especially when you're…read morenot getting the support you need. On top of that, the school seems to prioritize appearances over actually improving the student experience.

I am writing this review to encourage parents to carefully consider their options and make an…read moreinformed decision when choosing this school. I can only speak to my personal experience. I moved to Texas in February and enrolled my daughter in this public school after missing the private school enrollment deadline. We previously lived in Florida, and I believed that attending this school for one year would be manageable. Unfortunately, the experience has been extremely disappointing from the beginning. The enrollment process was disorganized and redundant. Although all documentation was submitted online, I was still required to bring physical copies. Communication was lacking, as there were no clear instructions regarding where to go upon arrival. We had to walk around the campus trying to locate the enrollment office. "Meet the Teacher" day was equally chaotic. There was no clear communication, and the event itself was poorly organized. When we finally located my daughter's classroom, I learned that the teacher had 29 students and no teacher's aide. As a former kindergarten teacher, I know this class size is not appropriate. Approximately two months later, I received a letter from the state indicating that Texas requires a 22:1 student-to-teacher ratio and that the school was out of compliance and requesting an extension. The first day of school was alarming. There were very few staff members present and no clear directions for where children were supposed to go. At dismissal, my husband arrived to pick up our daughter, and the school was unable to locate her for nearly 30 minutes. Staff had no idea where she was. I was at work and ultimately used an AirTag in her backpack to confirm she was still inside the school. She was eventually found hysterical, as there was no staff directing kindergarten students during dismissal. On her very first day, children were simply expected to know where to go. Dismissal procedures continue to be a major safety concern. Children are allowed to walk out unsupervised. This creates a serious risk, as a child could easily be taken without notice. Students wear color-coded cards, but all parents receive the same white card, making it difficult to identify which grade level is being released. I have personally observed a teacher leave approximately ten kindergarten students unattended. I have also witnessed staff members who were not actively supervising students. In one instance, I watched a child get pushed off a 6-8 foot platform and lie on the ground for several minutes while the supervising adult remained on their phone and did not intervene. Additionally, backpacks are frequently left outside for days at a time without being secured. My daughter has also experienced bullying. She is mixed race (Irish and Indian) and has been subjected to verbal harassment, having her clothes written on, and physical aggression. I have raised these concerns multiple times with her teacher and emailed the principal, but no action has been taken. As a result, I have had to instruct my daughter to defend herself. Communication from the teacher has been consistently inadequate. Items are sent home without instructions, with the expectation that parents will simply know how to support the material. I am a highly involved parent and make every effort to reinforce learning at home, but without guidance this has been difficult. I emailed the teacher six times asking for clarification regarding a book sent home and received no response until the parent-teacher conference, where I brought the book with me. The teacher acknowledged seeing the emails and stated she sent the book "just in case" I wanted it, without providing any educational purpose or instructions. The curriculum itself is also weak and below what I would expect for a kindergarten program. The final issue involved speech services. My daughter previously received speech therapy at her former school, which I paid for out of pocket, as it was not part of an IEP. I submitted all relevant documentation four months ago and worked with the school to continue support. I later learned that the staff member handling the process went on leave without notifying us. During a scheduled meeting, there was confusion about whether it was virtual or in person. At the meeting, the principal asked how I knew my daughter needed speech therapy and had not reviewed the documentation I submitted until that moment. I explained my daughter's challenges with pronouns and sentence structure. Her teacher stated she had not noticed any issues. I expressed concern that with nearly 30 students, it would be difficult to identify these needs. Ultimately, I was told the school would not provide services. After waiting four months, this decision was communicated, wasting valuable time when I could have continued services privately. Despite my willingness to pay, I was told it was unnecessary, which I strongly disagreed with. Would not recommend

My son started Kindergarten this year, during a pandemic, and this school has been so great at…read moretrying to navigate the situation for the children. They use enhanced safety measures and provided both virtual and in class options. The staff cooperates and coordinates so well together for drop off and pick up. They take time to say "good morning" to each student. Our teacher, Ms. Wren, is amazingly dedicated. My son has been genuinely learning, despite the pandemic. Finally, the PTA, too, is down to Earth and works well with the school, which is an added bonus!

One of the best decisions we could have made for our children was to send them to Yorkshire Academy…read morefor their early childhood education. Our son attended YA for 9 years and our daughter for 10. They are both extremely well rounded, well spoken young adults with a broad world view. We highly recommend Yorkshire Academy to anyone who will listen!

Both my kids are at Yorkshire and it is the perfect school for them because of the low teacher to…read morestudent ratio, small total class size and strength & encouragement in the academic, music and arts. My children have loved being at Yorkshire and we are extremely grateful for the opportunity for balanced growth YA provides. The teachers are AMAZING and truly care about the students. Its Cottage class teachers are the best for 2-4 years old. I've also found the families warm and friendly and a great mix and diversity amongst the students. Such a unique school to be able to see at the Memorial Area!

This school has made an incredible difference in our daughter's life. She was diagnosed with…read moredyslexia in first grade, and after several years of trying to navigate the public school system, we made the decision to transfer her to The Briarwood School in fourth grade. At that time, she was reading at a first-grade level. After just two years in their program, she is now reading at a fourth-grade level, only one year behind her grade. The growth we've seen has been truly remarkable. We feel confident that the school is not only supporting her academically, but also teaching her in a way that works best for how she learns with dyslexia. Beyond academics, her confidence has grown tremendously. She now enjoys reading chapter books, something we once struggled to imagine. We are so proud of her hard work, as well as the dedication and support from the school. If your child has a learning disability and needs additional academic support, I would highly recommend this school. You won't regret your decision.

I cannot fully convey how much our family appreciates this school. My son started started Briarwpod…read morein sixth grade. He had great difficulty writing and expressing himself through writing. He also had limited math skills. We have seen tremendous progress in his reading, writing, math, and social skills at Briarwood. The administration, teachers, speech path, and writing interventionist have been wonderful. They have worked so hard to help him. I truly wish all schools put this much effort into their students academic and social wellbeing.

Today was Starr testing and I had the most racist experience this afternoon. I went to pick up my…read moreboys from taking the exam..... when I got their I was point to another table that say exist. The lady asked for my id when I try to had to her ....she look at my id with disgust......she didnt want to hold it or take it......she had me hold it up to verify who I was.......then she gave me a weird smirk....then point at boys an was like " oh u can go now......like what .....how racist is that.....mine this school is pretty diverse.......I say took other folks id who didn't look like us....with no issues....wow

This school is mediocre, at best. The teachers seem fantastic, too much so. They enable lazy kids…read moreto remain lazy. An anonymous child in my family attends this school....it was the only school left for him since he failed out of a fancy private school and a magnet school and his mom refuses to put him in the school he's zoned to in HISD. He regularly submits blank documents and is given the option to redo assignments...all the way til the end of the semester! This is a child with no learning disabilities, that is gifted. He could read at a high school level in lower elementary and passes state testing easily. He just hates to write and he hates to do something outside of computer games. The teachers seem dedicated and caring,..but to the point of stunting maturity and growth in a child fully capable of easily passing school- if he chose to!

Absolutely love this school. Ms. Shae runs this school like a well oiled machine…read more It is always clean, the staff is friendly and they handle your child as if it were their own. We get super prompt responses to inquiries and the convenience of the location is unmatched. If you are looking for a quality daycare that provides tons of activities, dedication, cleanliness and organization, this TLE is for you. Kiana, who is usually at the front desk, is VERY resourceful and helpful. She knows the process and procedures like the back of her hand. She is very professional and takes pride in her job. Keep up the good work!

The Learning Experience Eldridge has been a true extension of our community. From directors to…read moreteachers with support staff they truly do provide care, education, and a safe environment for children of all ages. Additionally, they are responsive, informative of concerns, host events (for total family), and or upcoming changes with fair notice. As parents selecting the appropriate child care is critical and I would recommend TLE Eldridge to any parents in the area.

Piney point is such a beautiful school . I visited during a professional development training and…read morewas amazed. The custodial staff really do maintain the upkeep. Only minor issue I had was the small critters (i.e. roaches) that I came across. The excuse could be that it's Texas but that was my main turn off moment.

Worse school my kids have ever attended! Now a days kids cant get sick at all bc everything its…read morecovid 19 and even the kids that sit next to them pay for it ' unlucky my kids have sat next to kids who have been sick and now they wana say its covid, 3 times! My kids been sent home for 10 days ! This is pathetic!!!!! Kids cant get headaches, diarrhea, stomachache ecttt ! Like their KIDS!!!!!!!! This is so annoying them &nurses don't bother on checking whats really going on , they automatically just send the kids home for 10 days ! All i know its that my kids better pass the grade' cus its beyond pathetic!

My experience with Ms. Lifsey as a first and second grade teacher has been very disappointing. I…read morewitnessed her speak harshly to children, including insulting, yelling at, and unfairly punishing students, including my own child. A teacher working with young children should show patience, encouragement, and care, but Ms. Lifsey consistently failed to do so. It also seems these concerns are known by the administration, yet little has been done to address them. While many other teachers at The Branch School have been caring and supportive, this review is specifically about Ms. Lifsey and the administration's handling of these concerns. I would encourage parents considering first or second grade placement here to ask careful questions before enrolling their child.

Best school for grand daughter so far. Really like it. Christmas program was fantastic. Check it…read moreout.