Our kids began St Francis in 2021 (5th & 6th grades) and it has been life-changing. It's truly a…read morehidden gem for families seeking a college preparatory education in a welcoming, structured environment. With varied academic levels--including AP, Honors, and two tiers of College Prep, students are both challenged and supported, allowing every student to thrive & receive the individual attention they deserve. Our son struggles with executive functioning and has thrived with the supportive routines; our daughter, a more typical learner, has also excelled. The curriculum is intentionally process-oriented, broken down into manageable segments so students gain mastery, not just memorization. There's a strong emphasis on organizational skills, note-taking (Cornell method), research skills, and effective study habits. The mandatory "Homework Hour" and use of assignment planners help students build discipline and self-reliance; as parents, we appreciate that most homework is completed at school. It's an excellent fit for students with dyslexia or ADHD, but also offers plenty of challenge--including Honors and AP options, for academically advanced or typical learners. St Francis sets high, but appropriate, expectations for all. A previous post mentioned the point system. This system is an amazing way to help students with accountability. The post mentioned 3-10 kids per week that might have to wear the uniform on Fridays. This point system is at the K-8 campus. That equates to about 1-2% of the kids each week. That means ~99% get their homework completed each night and don't have a behavior issue at school. We have not experienced any vaping or bullying, the staff, creates a safe community. Students and staff are respectful and kind. Both staff and admin are accessible, present on campus, and genuinely care about each child. Our experience with the school's college guidance program has been especially impressive; counselors work closely with students to chart a successful course to their desired college. If there's a weakness, it's that the campus buildings and grounds aren't new and flashy. It's important for prospective families to know that the academic excellence and caring community here far outweigh how our campus compares to some of the other newer private school campuses. If you're searching for a school that prioritizes strong values and a college preparatory path, St Francis deserves your attention. We are deeply invested in this community, and are grateful every day for what this school offers. St Francis is one of those rare places where students are truly known, respected, and equipped with the habits and confidence needed for lifelong success. We love St. Francis and are proud to recommend it wholeheartedly!

don't come here, or send your kids here. it will physically and mentally drain the crap out of you…read more this school advertises unity and community, but that couldn't be farther then the truth. the stuff cares about anything but your self worth and your well being. They don't care about how your doing mentally or physically. The counsalrs don't do crap. don't just come here because it's "fancy" or "collage prep" Because that said "collage prep," is just making you work harder in school during summer just so the staff can get a extra pay check. if you want your kids to feel good about them selves, don't send them here. Bullying= they don't help. waste of time and money. do better SFHS

Mid school aight I guess. Kinda weird cause lunch lady deep fried my hand and my chemistry teacher…read morebroke a beaker over my head.

This could have been a special time in my life, instead I had to focus on how I was going to…read moresurvive my situation . I survived but that's not enough when you are 40 . Now I really realize how messed up it was to mess with my mind just because you can't do your job. The inner mother in me wants to protect my younger self. I can't go back in time and fix anything. It took me until I was 35 to get on the correct medication because I had been medically, mentally , emotionally, physically , spiritually abused. I had no one I could trust or cared about me and was completely alone in the world. My Guidance counselor told me just to pretend that everything was ok when it was not ok. So I learned to disassociate and was forced in to the world a beat up and broken person. That is such a nice thing to do to our young females. Thanks for not giving me a chance at life.

We've been at the this school for 3 years now and went from having 1 child attending during Covid…read morewith every plan to go back to public, but are now there with 2 kids who are thriving academically. We have been beyond impressed with how Angela Naples handles sensitive matters and gets to know students and their families. She encourages direct conversations with parents and has led with ownership and vulnerability.

We choose to take our daughter out of our highly rated public school system and to send her to…read moreAtlanta Academy for middle school. She was in 2/3rd during Covid and really got left behind. Administration was also slow to approve testing for learning disabilities. We choose AA because YES they do offer several programs for children of all learning abilities. Our daughter was able to bring her IEP and we knew all her accommodations would be met in a small setting with a high level of accountability from the faculty. But this school didn't just offer the academics we wanted it also had an amazing arts and music education which is not forfeited as it is many other places. We are also not religious and we were thrilled to find a school that feels more inclusive to people of all faiths wail also using it as an opportunity to teach. After 1 year my daughter is not only thriving she has blown past all expectations. If I had the money I'd send all my kids here tomorrow. When the younger grades contribute by reading or performing in front of a packed auditorium I am truly impressed. Wow. I am also amazed by how many teacher have come to this school FOR their children. They love the school so much they have joined the faculty. That to me speaks volumes. Don't pass this school up over 1 reviews on yelp. Take the tour and make an informed decision for yourself. So far we are beyond thrilled and excited for more to come.

Stay away from this school - Unorganized mess, questionable staffing choices - Kids will fall…read morebehind because of low quality instruction.

This place is a scam; do not go here. My son, Ayyakannu, got written up for bringing Holi color to…read moreschool. Holi is a religious celebration, and my son wanted to show his friends his traditions. On top of that, the school apparently needed thousands of dollars just to run a party, which was a hut with coconuts. And during the sub-zero temperatures, all the middle school students are forced to take the side entrance. And if they don't, it is an immediate write-up. And my son also got blamed by the teacher for a mess he did not create, and when he told the lunch lady that a student stole his water bottle, she, and I quote, said: "You are too grown, handle this yourself." And you all claim that you put the students at the center of everything. The only decent people at this school are Mrs. Uribe and Dr. Ikone Mason. My son's old English teacher Mr Brooking, would've been here had the school not forced him to resign due to "Unforeseen circumstances." And let's not forget that we need to ban bananas just because ONE teacher is allergic, by that logic, why don't we also ban Eggs and Chicken because students are allergic to them too? Ever since the old principal Mr Beiner, left the school, it has just fallen apart.

Get Mrs tew out of there she already thinks she's the principal but no she is js the assistant…read moreprincipal. Also there is never soap nor toilet paper.The bathroom stalls never work only 2 work. They also make us wear landers even tho we never approved of this and if we don't wear it we will get silent lunch,then another consequence

this school is the worst ever. theres no toilet paper the stalls dont close and theres no soap ever…read moreand all the assistant principals think they are the actual principal but they are just assistants. this school has roaches and the principal makes it all about the sixth graders. the teachers are all bad.

The people who run this school are not genuine and do not listen to information provided on…read moreAsperger's Syndrome. This was the worst experience my son ever had. Plus it's way too expensive for what they provide, which is not much.

I was extremely pleased with my experience at Eaton Academy. I have two daughters who had unique…read moreand challenging high school experiences. They were not doing well in a traditional school setting and would not have graduated without Eaton. I was able to sit down with Mr . U and craft a customized schedule. When things weren't working we were able to revamp the schedule. Both girls had flexibility and private instruction. The teachers cared about them and we loved the administrator, Marge, who handled the independent study curriculum. They were understanding and committed to the success of my girls. Both are in college now... One has a semester left until graduation. The other is a sophomore. Yes it is small and didn't offer a huge mainstream social environment but the trade off was high school college prep diplomas! Thank you Eaton!

Excellent school where the students consistently test above their peers. Would recommend 10/10.read more

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