Not very fitting or inclusive. At my time there I was a 5th grade student and my teacher was quite…read moretoxic (this goes for the students as well). Perhaps it focuses more on an IB-Curriculum than their students mental health. Throughout my time there, I felt so alone, so isolated, and yet I carry that trauma with me to this day.

My son is loving his first year here (6th), and the other kids I talk to are really happy. They…read morehave strong academics, good social support, and small class sizes. He has a large enough peer group to be happy with but small enough classes to get the attention he likes. They are a newer, growing school, so there can be minor issues with logistics and new procedures as times, but overall it has been a very positive experience.

We love it here and love Ms. Sarah! Ms. Theresa was great as well for testing…read more They are all so kind!

My son just started here and it's been great! He doesn't complain about going and his tutor is very…read moreknowledgeable and certified in teaching kids with dyslexia. When asking this 8 year old, "What do you like about your tutor for this survey?" He says "its kinda fun!"

Have had two children attend this school, one is there for the remainder of this year, the other…read morewe'd pulled and moved to a good public school in 2023. I wanted to share our family's experience with BCS Mack as a data point for other parents to consider when looking at private, public, and homeschool options. First of all, it has been a great school with the reduced resourcing it has. A lot of that is due to the leadership under the prior, and tenured Principal, as well as some solid teaching and supporting staff (administrative, facilities, etc...). Even then, it certainly wasn't perfect, but what school's are? The previous leadership took a soft line where allowed and a firmer line when there was enough drift in what the school was trying to represent: a warm place, with better attention through a smaller population, and to serve him. For our family, we have one special needs child and one not. What we've noticed with the school is that more and more, it seems a softer line is held for behavioral issues, more emotional, mental than physical. Physical is usually clear and easy to handle but the more nuanced disruptions to an otherwise healthy day for a student/your child are often disregarded or pared down with the new Principal Kincaid whom had recently started. I feel it's always been a bit soft "part of a larger plan" but when pushed, Smith would take action to resolve to mutual agreement. Now, I'm ok for new leaders to get comfortable, learn, grow, and work toward mutual resolution, but in a large increase of cases, the school no longer works toward an agreed resolution and is more of a "let me check with the other schools" while bringing back evidence of how parent/student/customer concerns should not be. It's always the parent that is circling back so this really is a reactive leadership style. As in my case earlier this school year, and several other families with kids whom don't require special support, many of them have left for other schools or have a plan to do so at the end of this year. It's unfortunate given what the school could be and how much we wanted BCS to be our path through high school. Several neighboring private schools, and public, seem to have guidelines that help foster a friendly environment for every child from many situations, but for some reason, BCS Mack does not. They have published guidelines but in many examples, the leader can't translate them into what's needed for the kiddos, even leaving kids to remain undiagnosed and continuing to impact others. And I get it as a parent that it's tough to hear that your kiddo may need help, I went through this for years, but a school should be able to help support through action. It's a bit like the wild west on this tiny campus, even moreso than a decent public school that must deal with everything daily. Why am I taking the time to post this across forums? It's because many of you are like me, and that our kids are the center of our world and we have just one shot at giving them the best chance. It's likely why you're considering private schools like this that cost $30k a year while layoffs continue to occur. I still have one kiddo at the school whom is in need of extra care and the school is still good for them. It's for those kids that don't require extra care that are disrupted often and are falling behind in behavioral/emotional growth (don't get me started on the lack of sports, music, and other programs that are far behind or missing, which is extra time and cost). If you need a place for special care/needs, Mack might work for you. If you don't, you may want to consider the above, but also don't take my word for it...speak with other supporting staff members and parents whom have all voiced their own concerns. Maybe this gets sorted by 2030 as the leadership grows, but If the basic leadership traits aren't there to even check with the parent to ensure an issue is met to satisfaction, this is going to be rough on the kids and staff at best. Posting this is not of benefit to my one existing child there in that I want them around other kids that aren't always in need and it may even cause tuition rates to increase, but like I said, if you're like me, kids are our everything, yours included. Hope this helps as we continue to serve him through our communities.

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The staff is professional, passionate, patient and prepared for each day. I am thankful to say I…read morewas part of this school for three wonderful years before retiring! After working in over ten preschools I must say, Park Ridge Kids has my highest recommendation. It is great to the core!

Our 5 year old daughter has been at Little Laurels and Laurel Academy since she was 2 years old…read more(toddler room through Kindergarten) and we have absolutely loved the school. Our daughter has thrived in the small classroom environment, and we have found the teachers and administration to be thoughtful, organized and wonderfully responsive. When our little one was ready to move into Kindergarten a bit early, the teachers and administrators communicated proactively with us, and helped make sure the transition was smooth. I feel so grateful to have been a part of this community, and strongly recommend the school.

I cannot say enough great things about this school. The amount of attention the kids (and parents)…read morereceive, the positivity from teachers and staff, the cool events put on by the school, and the after school extra-curriculars they offer....I'm so thankful we decided to send our Kindergartner here. She's thriving and LOVES school. Thanks for all you do, Laurel Academy!!

My daughter attended a week camp of yoga, art, and mindfulness. Very very happy with it. Every day…read moreshe made a creative project (not just a junky paper piece, but a lantern, calming jar with glitter , etc). She did yoga and lots of mindfulness games and breathing. The space was lovely and she enjoyed it so much. Friendly teacher. Parking could be tough sometimes but there was also construction so that might have contributed to that. Highly recommend this place.

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