Finest school in the area by far. Truly caring environment. Very strong curriculum. Ideal school…read morefrom our family's point of view. We have three children there and they love it, as do we, as parents.

From the owner: Charlottesville Catholic School is a nationally recognized school offering Junior Kindergarten…read morethrough eighth grade, and is welcoming to all faiths. We are a regional Catholic School under the auspices of the Diocese of Richmond, serving the families of Charlottesville, Virginia and the surrounding counties of Central Virginia. We value excellence in education, as evidenced by our standardized testing scores ranking among the highest in the country. We believe that nurturing Christian values of faith and community, along with excellence in education, fosters character, leadership development, and citizenship.

My grandson attended there good school teachers really care about students teachers work well with…read moreparents my grandson love there

Teachers are fairly sweet to their typical students. Special Education students do not always…read morereceive the curriculum that would benefit them.

We moved to Crozet because of WAHS. Great education program, great teachers, great athletics. I…read moredo wish the athletic programs ask for parent help; because they need it (I've asked). According to my kid, not too clicky as compared to other HS's, but there is a social-economical divide at times. Not that is causes any problems that I can note. School spirit is pretty amazing for all areas (academics and athletics).

This is a school. You can learn here. You can also have fun. It is nice. You should come.read more

From the owner: Preparing the Next Generation for a Higher Education and Life Fulfillment…read more Tandem Friends School is located on Tandem Lane, just off Mill Creek Drive and Route 20 in Charlottesville, Virginia on 23 acres of lush, green, wooded grounds. Charlottesville is served by the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport and by AMTRAK. Expectations -Full scope of a current academic curriculum -Detailed description of the "life of our students" -Interscholastic sports -Performing arts program -Libby 0. Cohen Library, a vital center of our school community -Annual giving to our future We are a coeducational day school serving students in grades 5 through 12. Our students receive an education in which intellectual, ethical, artistic, and athletic ideals are pursued. We foster capable students who value a spiritual, egalitarian, kind, and creative community; thrive on independent, imaginative thought; are fully engaged in learning; and seek the best from themselves and their community. Our community has a remarkable tradition of educating young learners to become powerful and purposeful adults. Children at Tandem Friends are honored and respected as they grow into adulthood. Providing an exemplary academic experience in a spiritual community based on Quaker values is an uplifting and sustaining mission that binds us together in a shared vision.

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The teachers and instructors here are genuinely supportive and care about students. That part of…read morethe experience was positive. However, the administrative and billing side of this school is extremely concerning. My child attended for only about six weeks before being sent home by the school. I was not given clear explanation or proper guidance on next steps. After that, all my emails, calls, and voicemails were ignored. Then the financial issues started. I began receiving charges with no clear breakdown. Even after my child was no longer attending, the school continued demanding payments. Every month there were random charges like "pay extra", small and large amounts, with no explanation of what they were for. This has been the worst financial experience we have had among three private schools. The most serious issue is that the school is refusing to release my child's transcripts unless I pay a disputed balance. I have already paid separately for transcripts, and another school has requested them, but they are still being withheld. Using a child's academic records to pressure payment is unacceptable. This situation has been stressful and has affected my child's ability to continue education. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND ALL FAMILIES TO CAREFULLY VERIFY THIS SCHOOL. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this school.

I am a FUMA graduate, class of 1989. I will say my four years there undoubtedly helped me become a…read moresuccessful adult. Pros: The one subject plan. Being able to focus for seven weeks on one academic class helped beyond measure. I went from failing in school to passing and even making the honor roll in my junior and senior years. Mandatory study time. When I was there, we had a monitored mandatory study session in our rooms for two hours five nights a week. This allowed me to focus on problem courses without distractions. Daily routine. Raising at 0600, breakfast in the mess hall, class formation, chapel services three days a week. Mail call. Afternoon sports practice. Weekend dances with girls schools. Movie nights. All those things taught me the importance of a regimented life and has helped me greatly in my professional life. The cadets run the cadet corps. There were always adult faculty officers around to make sure we didn't turn into a modern Lord of the Flies, but my peers truly ran the barracks and kept solid order. Company commanders, platoon leaders, non-coms all worked together to enforce the rules. The main method was the fear of losing weekend passes and free time, which would happen if caught violating rules. Punishment was spending afternoons marching penalty tours, doing dishes in the mess hall, or losing that precious weekend pass. Sounds tame but was amazingly effective. Cons: The cost. The facilities and n campus have changed greatly since my time. During alumni weekends, I have sen the new buildings. They are very nice, very comfortable. And apparently expensive. Unfortunately, the only way to pay for them is through student tuition. I honestly find that the only downside. I'm sure there's payment plans. Alumni get a ten percent discount if sending their sons. My son is grown. He missed the FUMA experience. But if he has a son and they need more structure to their lives, I'd certainly recommend FUMA and would help with the cost.

This is the best school I ever went too. Staff are the nicest as can be and try to help you as much…read moreas they can, all the students are there are friendly and kind and made friends with a bunch of them. Now in high school and really miss that place. Wish I could stay there forever. Top tier school

When I went there a few years ago I suffered a lot of bullying and the staff did nothing about it…read more I was beat up and I pushed the girl who was hitting me away from me and I got in more trouble for that than she got in trouble.

We can't recommend this sweet preschool enough! Over the last 4 years, both of our children have…read moreattended preschool with Ms. Alison. We were looking for a half-day, nature and play-based preschool with experienced teachers and hit the jackpot when we found Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool! We watched our children build social and emotional skills, get plenty of outdoor play time, marvel at the chickens, ducks, and garden, and always come home happy and excited for their next day there. My daughter was well-prepared for Kindergarten, and my son is right on track as his preschool days come to a close. We feel so lucky to have seen such blossoming growth from both our kids. We are very thankful for our time spent at Kangaroo preschool with Ms. Alison and Ms. Anna; both incredibly caring, kind, and insightful women that we will miss terribly!

I highly recommend Kangaroo Preschool to anyone looking for a play based, nature centered preschool…read moreprogram. Ms. Alison teaches an academic curriculum that is age appropriate and allows students to grow at their own pace. All students find success in some way each day and love coming to preschool! My oldest son spent almost 3 years with Ms. Alison, Ms. Laura, and Ms. Anna. Over his time with Ms. Alison, Paul gained confidence, strong friendships, and skills that prepared him very well for Kindergarten. He loved spending time in the garden, checking out the chickens, and playing in the wonderful outdoor play spaces. My younger son just spent his first year at preschool and has come such a long way during this time! Cole has gained confidence, learned to follow directions and expectations for activities and loves playing with his friends. He loves checking out new bugs or animals that may visit the preschool and playing with the many cars and trucks both inside and outside. As a family, we enjoy reading the classroom library books the boys have gotten to borrow and bring home each night. Both of my boys have different personalities and strengths and Ms. Alison has taught each of them in the way that works for their needs. This is a great preschool program and we are lucky to have Ms. Alison as part of our school years!