SMTA is a great school with excellent academics that helps instill strong Catholic Christian…read morevalues. My children have thrived here and have grown in their faith, with the connection to parish life fostering a sense of personal value and community. One of my biggest regrets in life was not moving my children to the Academy sooner. The pastors and teachers are amazing!

Don't send your innocent young children here…read more My 5yo son was I believe wrongfully removed from school.. He had never experienced pre school and never really had consistent interactions with other kids. So as school started 8/21 he had to be redirected a lot to his station and there were incidences he was struggling with transitions and shows his frustration. There were 3 times he was sent to the office and based on what happened I believe some of those cases the school over reacted. He is 5! And since school started he had been absent 1-2 days each week because he got sick and other days he got sent home. Anyone would agree my son had barely any time to really adjust. The school requested for an IEP assessment from qualified professionals who do these, as well as his pediatrician which I proceed to get set up. The worst is they made us sign a behavior plan saying if things don't get better by 10/3 (document signed 9/19) they will remove him. According to the behavior plan document date - signed by the principal and his teacher SMA provided October 3 as his next review date. Last Thursday 9/27 he was sent to the office and sent home for something I truly believe was not necessary for him to skip the rest of the class. When I picked him up from the office - and on that day during the meeting with the principal and his teacher they reinforced the written Behavior Plan document and told me there can be no further incidents as a "warning". I had kept my home Friday 9/27 to give him some time to reset and start fresh Monday. I got a call from the principal on Friday afternoon 9/27 and she told me in these words "we (her and the diocese) had a meeting and determined that (my son) is not developmentally ready for the school" and they decided he no longer needed to come to school on Monday - she used the words "developmentally ready"... my response was that she (the principal) and the diocese are not qualified to make that assessment. That should be left to the professionals which I set out to make appointments. And if the professionals do conclude that my son is completely normal for his age then that says a lot about the school - this is prejudice. I believe that decision was made in retaliation to the emails I sent on 9/26 to advocate for fairness in disciplinary actions on my son. I requested a meeting to discuss my concerns, and my son was met with removal from school. I am heartbroken for my son and very angry that this school handled this so coldly. I grew up going to a catholic school and believe me there is nothing God loving, compassionate nor kind about the principal running this school.

The amount of bad things I hear from friends about this school is horrible, the teachers aren't…read morekind, and the students? They'll bully you until you have no self esteem left. They'll make up rumors to ruin your life. The amount of trauma this school has caused to my friend is horrible. She went here in 4th grade, left at 6th. She's in high school and it traumatized her to this day. Don't go to this school unless you have a death wish, it's not good for your physical or mental health.

pretty good schoo fun classes nice people and good teachers great electives For people who love to…read morepreform

So happy that my kids get to go to this amazing school. The teachers, staff, and facilities are…read moreall top notch. Principal Bice is a gem. She cares for every kid and supports every family. We are lucky that this is our districted school but we would try to choice in if we ever moved.

As I was on my way to pick up my child from school, I walked into the building and was shocked to…read moresee a rat scurrying across the hallway. It was a horrifying sight. As I continued walking, I came across another rat--this one dead. When I opened the classroom door, memories of my child's traumatic experience in kindergarten at this school came rushing back. Unfortunately, I have no other options for her, and she refuses to leave because she fears that same thing will happen to her again . She avoids walking to the office out of anxiety, and as I stood there, I suddenly heard the teacher yelling at her. In that moment WTH

Still feel the same -- this will be my daughter's 3rd school year here! Crazy! I really appreciate…read morehow involved the school is, and the staff truly seem to care about the students. They encourage students to guide themselves, which was hard for me at first but is so important for teens to develop independence. If you're interested in the school, I absolutely recommend coming to check it out!

If your focus for your kids is to get ONLY API scores, this is the best school for you. Public…read morecharter with extended school hours where parents can just leave their kids there to get bombarded with homework for Free! If your kids are bullies, this is the best school for you as well. There are no consequences whatsoever, who wouldn't want that, right? But God forbid, if your kids get bullied, or harassed..expect the answer to be "we understand, we will look into it, but you haven't finish your iReady." "Look at her/him, getting mad about the little stuff( bullying)" Ever watched a drama movie? Most of teacher in this school acted just like that. Personal opinion about your kids is shared with others...and in front of your kids...as F the professionalize, who cares, teacher get to abuse their powers over little kids, totally normal. Your kids can totally learn a great length of how to be bullies, racists, and assholes in this school, humanity do not exist here. So have fun at it!

Our family has been at Jefferson for three years, and we've had a wonderful experience. Our kids…read moreare genuinely excited about what they're learning and come home talking about projects, books, art, dance, and garden time. The teachers are warm, respectful, and motivating. They care about students as whole people and do a great job supporting both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus feels safe, inclusive, and well-run. We've also felt truly welcomed as a family. Communication is strong, and there are lots of ways to be involved. Jefferson has a real sense of community, and we feel lucky to be part of it.

If you are looking for a school that offers support and cares about your kids needs this is not the…read moreschool for you. They have made my kindergarteners school year there extremely hard. The front desk person Blanca Loya is very unprofessional and extremely rude. As a parent pleading for support and getting passive aggressiveness in return in front of my son is just unacceptable. I am not the only person that has experienced such insensitivity from her. I blurred out some context to protect the other parent's privacy.

Let's just say we live out of the district and make the commute so that our children can attend…read morethis fine school. Enough said.

My son has been going to Murray Manor for a few years now. We considered private school, but at…read morethe end of the day, public was in the best interest of our family. It was the best decision we could have made! The teachers are wonderful - they know all of the students, their personality, and their skills & weaknesses. They push them to succeed, which is key for growth. The Principal, Mrs. Miller, has created a solid community of kids learning from each other and supporting each other, with a focus on the entire child thriving, not just their academic abilities. The PTA is very involved and does A LOT for our school - thank you! The after-school program (ESS) is fantastic as well. They are always playing games, helping with homework, and treat the kids with kindness & respect. ESS also coordinates with vetted outside vendors to allow kids to take extra curricular activities, such as karate, art, engineering, and Spanish. Murray Manor is a great school! A diverse community made up of teachers, administrators, and parents who genuinely care. Go for a tour, check it out, and look beyond the test scores.

My kids attend this school. I love the teachers and leadership- they truly care about the kids as…read morehumans and help kids grow not just academically, but also emotionally.

The social and academic support my children have received here has been unparalleled. The writing,…read morephysical education and character development worked into the curriculum are critical to promote the skills and habits that children will carry into adulthood. Additionally, the faculty and staff genuinely care about the children. They are advocates and positive influences on them. I appreciate the community here. Every morning, I know my children are not just safe in school, but cared for.

This school is amazing in every way. From teachers to staff to education, it is absolutely the…read morebest!!!

LOL, OMG I am still laughing at the pathetic 1 star review someone else gave this great school…read more FHES is and has been a blue ribbon school for the last 17 years. Even before I had kids people would tell me how lucky I was for living within the area for this top school. After 2 kids going there and having nothing but great, spectacular, hard working teachers like Folks, Ek, Barth, Beach and many others. The Last 2 Principals Cotter and Sardina are over the top with child education, safety and fun environment. You can tell whenever there is a school function here because there is no parking for blocks around due to the massive parent participation. This is in many ways a privileged school and I know many parents from Northmont beating the door down to get in here.