After looking at all the schools in our area, it was obvious that St. Timothy's would be the best…read morefit for our family. We were looking for a school with a solid academic program that also focused on our children's social and emotional development. St. Timothy's checked all of our boxes. In addition, The STS community is warm, kind, and inclusive, and we are so proud to be part of this school. Our children are genuinely thriving at STS!

Exceptional. I can't rave about St. Timothy's enough. The academics, extra-curriculars, community,…read moreteachers and families are all amazing! Our children LOVE school and so do we!

So I have been sending the little clones to this school for the past 4 years now. Just like any…read moreschool, it has it's ups, and it's downs. The normal school day runs from 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM. They have a before school program, but not an after school program, so your kids MUST be picked up for 4:00 PM. And if you call after 4:00 PM, unless you have somebody's mobile phone, or direct line, the front desk will not answer the phone. The do serve what they consider "a nutritional" lunch. But I say, it is only nutritional IF AND ONLY IF two things happen. 1) You don't burn or over cook it. Then all the nutritional value is gone. 2) If the kids eat it. If it is burnt, or dried up like a brick, then the kids will not eat it. If it taste like, hmm, in the words of my 7 years old, the food sucks, then the kids will not eat it. Here is a true story, I went to have lunch with my kids at school, when I got there for the first one, he was eating a salad. Now, this kids loves his veggie tables more than most kids, but he is also a T-Rex with his carnivorous appetite. I did think it was kinda strange, but I didn't realize till I was having lunch with the next one. I actually went through the line with him, and he just chooses the safe option everyday, and eats a PB&J. I could not even recognize some of the food. But if you really want to know how good the food is, check out the staff, and see how many of them eat it. I would say about 95% of them bring their lunch. Now that makes you ask, if it is so healthy and nutritious, why don't the people who work their eat it? But I have to admit, the school food is better than it was there two years ago, so I will give them that. As far as electives, since Hunter is a AG/GT Magnet School of Distinction and has won awards, they do have a nice variety of elective programs. Some of the teachers are the nicest people you will meet in the world. The music teacher, Mrs. Taylor, is not just a music teacher, but actually plays in orchestra and symphony concerts, so you know she is good. She is also super nice, and whenever she has extra concert tickets, she shares them with her students families. The school likes to invite authors, poets, dancers, musicians, you know real famous people to the school and have them talk to the kids One of the authors was the writer of "Where the Wild Things Are." The school does try and have a good curriculum. They recently started a "Walkers Club" for those that get there early in the morning. You can do a few laps around the track, and earn points. You know kids, they love points. Not sure what they get at the end, but they still love points. So, in the end, if you want to know more about Hunter Elementary, take a tour. While you are there, if you see some parents around ask them. And for the new orientation, when I attended, they handed out what I call a "Kidnap me" directory. That a book with the name, address, e-mail and phone number of all the kids that go to the school. You can opt to have some of the information removed from the directory at the beginning of the year, but you better catch them before they publish it. But come on, who just hands that information out to total strangers the first time you meet them. Be a little bit more secure with that info. That is why I wanted only wanted their name, my name, and the phone number listed. Everybody, their momma, and their daddy don't need to know where I live. Not that I have anything to hide, but do you want a book floating around that could fall into the wrong hands with everybody's info in it? Did I go off topic, sorry. Just my personal thoughts. But go check out Hunter, they are a decent school for the most part.

This school makes me want to turn back the clock and be a kid again! It's a dream come true for a…read morebright kid who doesn't have just one area of focus. The teachers have been wonderful about letting my child check out things he's interested in and develop his own interests and opinions. He's gotten to try writing fairy tales, learning about sea life, and art club. He is in love with the chess club most of all - Coach Indermaur is awesome and so dedicated! The school just feels like it's brimming with possibilities. The teachers and leadership go very far out of their way to make sure they're not leaving kids behind due to special needs, poverty, or even behavioral issues. The communication from the school, PTA, teacher, and principal has been beyond impressive. The involvement and volunteerism from the parents truly blows me away. Most of the volunteers have jobs (like I do) but build in time where we can to be a part of what this school is doing. Every time I leave the building, I realize I've been smiling the whole time I've been there. The added focus on early AIG-related teaching has been wonderful. I truly don't see how other schools manage it when they can't identify or give additional enrichment to AIG kids before 4th grade. An intellectually gifted kid in a regular class is a teacher's nightmare. People think "intellectually gifted" means the kid who sits up front and knows all the answers and reads all the time. It's often the kid who won't quiet down, the one who is obstinate toward the teacher, or the one who interrupts the other kids. More difficult work and added academic challenges are an important part of the solution there, and other schools don't provide much support there. Hunter has teachers and a principal who "get it" when it comes to this, and they're willing to work with you and your child to allow them to become their best version of themselves through work, practice, support, and structure. Every teacher I've worked with thus far seems genuinely happy to be at the school, and my son's teacher has been a standout star in an already very bright field of stars. Just seeing the difference in my kid's knowledge, writing, reading, and attitude in the past 3 semesters is proof positive that she is an expert at her very difficult job. I cannot say enough good things about the school. Love, love, love Hunter!

I'm a huge fan of the Raleigh School. When I first heard of it, I heard about the heavy parent…read moreinvolvement and I was a little skeptical... but once my little guy started in 2s class I realized I knew all his school mates, I knew their parents, and became part of an amazing community. We're all in! Both kids went to preschool, and now we're in the elementary school and so impressed with the teachers and staff. If you like project-based learning, group-learning, child-directed learning, outdoor learning... it's the best place around.

This school is a gem! The partnership between the faculty, parents and teachers fosters such a…read morestrong sense of community and our children love going to school. Each day they are encouraged to be curious, inquisitive and imaginative which is building confidence, critical thinking, collaboration with others and a love of learning! Thank you TRS for all that you do and continue to do!

My son was accepted here before we moved to the area. I truly should've done the research before…read moreeven applying. It wasn't a good fit for him. The staff were pretty friendly when we went to tour, but the teacher giving us the tour told us that the students were "rough" & there were a lot of "bad apples" that she wouldn't want my son to be around. She told me that the school is primarily "urban" & they come from a different life. While I appreciated her "warnings", it only turned me off of their school. I definitely don't want my son getting beat up or bullied, so I left him in virtual school and withdrew him. Someone else can have his seat. Do your research before applying to this charter school.

I see they've removed Reviews For this school On Google And it's reasons for that. I wish there…read morewas a negative star I can give. This school is awful. Their anti-bullying policy is nonexistent, and if they have one, it's not being enforced..... AT ALL. my 10 yr old daughter was being bullied the 4th day she started. She let a teacher know and was told twice to have a seat. She came home everyday fussing about how these girls are bothering her to the point one of them sprayed something on her causing her to have an outbreak. Also, there was a teacher that kept drilling her. I have never received a negative report on my daughter, so this was new to my daughter and I. After a week straight of complaining that this teacher was saying things to her that most parents don't even say to their kids, I went to the school. If there is a constant issue with my child, why am I not being notified and why is this teacher comfortable to continuously talk down to my child daily? I requested a meeting with the teacher through the dean, the counselor, and parent relations every week for 4 weeks ...... never got a meeting. Although They all are aware of the issue. Nothing was resolved. I also contacted the same group of coordinators regarding my daughter being bullied. As I was told, they have an idea who the girls are but cannot discuss discipline actions. But there was never a follow up. I had to continuously contact the school. It got so bad, my child would beg me not to drop her off, beg me to change schools, and beg me to allow her to stay home. They never even ask my child who the girls who sprayed her were. I say this. I'm was not looking for what action were being taken, but a follow up would have been nice. After 5 weeks and no one asked my child who, what, where, when, obviously there wouldn't have been nothing to follow up on if they are not aware who is who. I could have easily called the police and pressed charges on the girls, but I blame the parents and the school.... mostly the school for hoping this will blow over. There were 3 other issues going on in addition to. Long story short, I transferred my child out of the school. Best decision I could have made. I emailed the principal (who also was aware there was an issue) about my child being transferred out. I didn't even get a response. Very unprofessional, Unethical, and all the things in their handbook they want these kids to be and agree to.. this school is NOT. They tell you one thing in your face and brush it off as soon as the parent leave. Till this day my daughter asks why. She is now in therapy working through emotional distress and anxiety from the result of these incidents. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE.

We've had such a positive experience at this preschool! Ms. Kiara and Ms. Fedder have created a…read morestructured yet playful environment that our son thrives in. We were nervous leaving our daycare of 4 years, but having dedicated teachers instead of staff with a high turnover has made a huge difference. They've taken the time to work 1:1 with him on several things we've been concerned about, and the growth we've seen has been incredible. The school also hosts great community events, and everyone has been so warm and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Ms. Raj and Ms. Fedder are the best! Our daughter is very shy and cautious but her teachers have…read moremade the transition to Chesterbrook seamless (she started at the youngest age in the Intermediates). They both show up everyday smiling, caring and eager to interact with all the kids. Outside of the immediate teachers, the entire school has created such a positive change in our daughter's life - each day includes a special course and all 5 of those teachers offer something interactive and engaging (STEM, Art, Music, PE and Spanish). The faculty is very organized, efficient and friendly. Everyone works as a team to get the kids in and out of school safely. The atmosphere at Chesterbrook is really that of a family unit. We've been so happy with our choice to enroll here :)

Enrolling our toddler son (at 20 months) at IPR has been the best thing we have ever done for him…read more He goes half-days in the Kenya (2s) classroom. IPR is a highly structured curriculum, that truly prepares your child for kindergarten. The 2s students color, paint, do art projects, play outside, celebrate holidays around the world, and learn letters and numbers, daily. We are so impressed with how much my son has learned in just a few months already. We love that the students wear uniforms daily. His teachers have many years of experience teaching 2-5 year olds, and they give my son individualized attention. I could not be happier with the education my son is receiving at IPR!

Sent my kid to this school based on the recommendation of a friend. We lasted one year. I found…read morethis school to be much more interested in my kid meeting milestones than actually learning or enjoying themselves while they learn. My kid did not like it and didn't want to go every day and they were actually doing well. Teachers told me they put some kids in time out every day. Time out for a 2 yo is harmful. I also found it sad how many kids cried the entire first week of school and then again when they returned after winter break. It was hard to see.