If you are a parent and searching for an upper school for your child, walk away from CDS. Do not be…read morefooled by the pretty campus and smiling faces. This is not a place where they care about your child or put the child's needs ahead of the school--they ONLY care about the money coming in and the reputation of the school . There is a sickness in the administration. Don't get me wrong, there are some good people and good teachers there. The problems come from the administration. If you encounter any problems of any kind, they will close ranks and defend the school at all cost. They will side with the biggest donor, they will manipulate you to keep your tuition flowing. Take my advice, as a parent of two children who have attended CDS for the past 7 years, choose another school.

My daughter has been at CDS since Kindergarten and just finished 5th grade. It has been a great…read moreexperience for her. She has formed strong friendships and loves being part of the CDS community.

I would give this school zero stars if possible. A student was unfairly treated and consistently…read moreothered instead of being supported. Rather than fostering inclusion, the staff engaged in racial discrimination and created an environment where belonging was denied. The administration falsely labeled the student as having "uncontrollable behavioral issues" yet never provided documentation, a behavioral improvement plan, or any effort to partner with the family. Instead of taking the time to support and guide, the school chose to push the student out by unenrolling without care or compassion. Charter schools are supposed to provide opportunity and individualized support. What happened here was the opposite. We got dishonesty, exclusion, and neglect. Families considering this school should be aware: equity, inclusion, and respect are not upheld here.

Terrible school, Administrators have no idea what's going on in the school, Do not send your kids…read morehere it may look like a good school from the outside but on the inside it's terrible.

This school is one of the best! I'm so thankful for this school and everything it has done for my…read morechildren. The staff is so loving and caring, which promotes a safe, thriving learning environment. I can tell you both my kids are further along in their academics than I was at their age. PLUS they love it up there. They really enjoy going to school. They live their teachers and all of their classmates.

We could not have found a better school! Our older kids started at age 3 and our youngest is now in…read morethe YCP class at age two and a half. The education is phenomenal and the flow of the classroom cannot be beat. The staff feels more like family. Every teacher and office personnel knows each kid and what's going on in their lives. Our oldest is now in the elementary classroom and we'll never consider another school

Great school, definitely recommend especially for elementary school, but is still great no matter…read morewhen you go!

All 4 of my children went to Bell Shoals Academy from 3 years to 8th grade. Bell Shoals Academy…read more(BSA) and the Early Learning Center (ELC) prepared my children socially, academically, and spiritually for their later years. The team at BSA loves the students and truly invests in their future. They partner with the student's parents as they maneuver through the day-to-day growth of the students in their care. My children were well-prepared for college. The discipline they learned in their studies gave them what they needed to succeed in their later studies. All four of my students graduated high school in the top 15% of their class. (public and private) two have graduated college in the top 10%, and two are still in school. I highly recommend this school to others in the area.

Under Principal Zemenaye Harris, my child has been at the school for 3 years and has had the best…read moreexperience. Great environment for kids and their parents , very organized with communication, many family student events, staff and educator strive for student excellence and positivity.

they never answer there phones an some parents dont have cars so to go there an then have to get…read morereturned home after i called befote hand to make sure i want missiing any paperwork

Wow, how extremely impressed I am by the happy attitudes, knowledge, and professionalism of all the…read morestaff and members at this School. As you walk down the hall, each and every teacher or staff member that you pass, will greet you with the biggest smile as if you've known each other and have been friends for the longest time. This is my son's first year here, he is in the fifth grade and wow, what a breath of fresh air. We attended a program last night at the school where the school patrols were given their well-deserved badges, and where the teachers informed parents on many exciting things happening in class and many more to come. This school is definitely headed for an A school rating. Great Job!!!

All of my children have gone here over the years. They are receptive to concerns and have the…read morestudents best interest in mind. Great school.

IF I COULD I WOULD GIEV THIS SCHOOL 0 STARS the principal is absolutely rude to every single…read morestudent the only nice person was the front desk people and couple teachers I do not recommend the school the principal doesn't care about any students at all she yells at kids and parents and accuses people of stuff and then doesn't apologize when she knows that it wasn't true

Huge but Very nice high school. Came here for my son's JROTC competition. I must say the staff and…read morestudents were well organized. The students were well mannered and very helpful.

This school kinda sucks. The teachers are rude, except Ms.feroli she's great. The students are all…read morerude. The bathrooms are always out of order. There is grafitti everywhere, and last the lunch food is gross