I just think it's funny that schools are Yelp. I have no review really since I haven't been in high…read moreschool in 20 years and my daughter isn't old enough for high school yet.

My son graduated from Oakland Mills High School in 2009. This has been a great environment and has…read moreopened up opportunities for him to pursue higher education. His favorite teacher there was Don Shea, who also is the Oakland Mills Head Soccer Coach. He has been a great influence there as a mentor and leader in the Oakland Mills community. I recommend this high school as one of the best in the area.

Mixed feelings about this place. My kid's grades have definitely improved since starting here. The…read moreteachers do seem to care and respond pretty quickly to emails which is nice. But honestly the building really shows its age and could use some serious updates. Also the homework load is surprisingly light, not sure if that's good or bad?

Atholton High School this High School was best High School for sports dance !!!!Although the school…read morerate 10 out of 10 on great schools.orgTeachers are responsive and seem to care. Homework loads seem lighter than what I Experienced when I went to high school. I'm not hating I'm just saying.

hi I'm a student here at lake elkhorn and all I have to say is that this school is garbage…read moreliterally because all of the bathrooms execpect one and that one has been soppusedly used to make a poop tower as said by one of the teachers also some teachers arent very good teachers one was absent for 3 WEEKS where the class went wild with NO conseqensis also one was just disrespectful I have autism and the teacher dosent know it now by luck and my sadness he called what made me me a MENTAL ILLNESS now there are unlimited problems here but I don't have any more time

My child was being bullied in school at Lake Elkhorn Middle School, It started off at the beginning…read moreof the year, it became so bad she was put in a position where she had to be on defense at all times, although the school was able to curtail the bullying for a short period it began again. This time it was to the point where my child was crying because she was afraid to go to school. The schools solution was to recommend her staying in the class for students creating problems rather than deal with the aggressors. They were going to try to come up with a plan to keep her safe for bathroom use and lunchtime. When we put in a request to transfer it was denied even though my daughter's safety was at risk. We had to pull her out of school for her safety. Those same students who were bullying her found her in the neighborhood of a friend and attacked her, two girls beating her up to the point she had a black eye, and the police had to be involved. Shame on a school and school system that doesn't provide for a child's safety!

This school changed my child's life. Don't confuse it with just a tutoring program. It is also a…read moreschool for Middle and High Schoolers. The teachers are great and very vested in making sure each kid is not only performing to their potential but also ensuring that child is doing ok mentally and emotionally. That willingness, and more important, the constant availability to mentor, encourage or even just be a sounding board. Don't get me wrong, the academics are top notch. But it is the culture of this school that is its strongest draw. I highly recommend it,

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This was my first time going to a life coach and I got more than what I expected. I wasn't open to…read morelife coaching but I was curious. Coach Thelia is very warm and energetic. My experience with her was always productive, inspirational, and teachable for me. She is amazing at exposing truths about yourself and your goals that help guide you on a path that you are comfortable and proud of. I really enjoyed her peaceful spirit and I will be recommending her to my friends! If you've never done life coaching before I trust that you will be in great hands with her.

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Columbia Academy EMS has given my daughter an amazing Kindergarten education. The teachers are very…read moreskilled at meeting each student where they are and allowing each student to progress at their own pace without rushing those who need more time or holding back those that pick concepts up quickly. The specials teachers (Music, physical education, Spanish, Art, Library/Media) are exceptional and the in-school administration is welcoming, knowledgeable, and truly in their careers because they love helping students succeed. Overall, we are very happy with CAEMS and look forward to another year of successful education next year!

We haven't even started yet and they clearly prioritize money over little ones. I'm sure some…read moreteachers are nice but our interactions with administrators have been difficult. Tuition is nearly double average cost in the area, so we assumed for the price it would be fantastic care. However, every parent I have met with experience there has told me to leave before we are too invested (to be fair, that's about 5 families so not a large sample size, but still consistent). just our opinion so far- feels wrong enough that we are heading elsewhere.

Spit and chewing gum holds a lot together at this school…read more They get a D in communications. Lateness, procrastination should not come from teachers nor administrators but it does. Bad scene. Too many changes each year in personnel is not a good sign, and those whom stay are no longer effective and need to retire. Beware that we found out 3 years in that the school accepts a large amount of "problem" kids which puts a huge damper on other students trying to do their best because of disruptions. The school has locally been deemed a "jock" HS due to football and other sports always in the limelight, so not so much for academics. The tuition is overpriced, not all $$ that you must give the school is listed on website, you do not get your money's worth for the amount of nonsense that goes on with both the administrators, students and teachers. Tardiness in all areas from the majority of teachers is unacceptable and translates into lackluster behaviors in students. The principal is great and I am sure he tries his best with the skeleton crew he has to work with, but he needs to step up and hire professionals that stay at the school long-term, and also have talks with some staff and teachers to dress professionally and act like adults not a kids best friend or goofy buddy! Doubt you would see such behaviors from adults in schools striving for excellence but here a $20K a year HS you will. Case in point the blonde lady from recruitment who greets you dressed like she was going to a 1990s club, not dressed appropriately nor the way to meet parents and kids. Casual and not professional at all. The face of PHS. Kids complain that it is very hot all year around in the classrooms. No air flow and old lockers, and classrooms. I surmise their heating bills are sky high and could be the major reason why the tuition prices are so high. Small class size for some classes is alright, but other times too many students crammed in a small classroom. Odd places for classes not healthy. The rate of teacher turnover is alarming. Not a good fit for students who want to learn in an environment fostering excellence. The school could be excellent if they hired excellent people and communicated very frequently with precision. The previous administration doomed the school by fostering a casual and laissez-faire approach to the manner that they ran the school for decades. The new uniforms are ugly as sin. The cafeteria food is trash because the "food" is made from the least expensive ingredients, therefore, taste and nutrition is nowhere to be found. If you can go elsewhere please do, otherwise you know the drill.

If you don't mind the administration lying to you about your child, this is the place for you. If…read moreyou don't mind the school excluding both parents from important communications about your child, this is the place for you. The most un family friendly place I've been involved with. They have no oversight either. Email the Archdiocese, they tell you this school is "independent", they can do as they please. Catch them in a lie and ask them about it, they ghost you. Great "catholic" values? Not at this school.

I have sent all of my kids to CMS, my youngest is currently there now. I have had no issues at…read moreall. Sure there are classic "middle school" things that happen, but that goes along with the age group - lots of hormones flying through those kids bodies and they're adjusting. I feel for school staff these days as people are so quick to call foul anymore, that the teachers/staff do struggle to discipline in some cases, sure. But that is in any setting these days. Every teacher I've dealt with has been pleasant, the administration has been pleasant, and the extracurricular activities are abundant. My kids all excel in their academics and are comfortably social. They still go back and visit their favorite teachers at CMS and often speak of the times they had there with smiles on their faces.

My claim for this yelp review is that this school kinda sucks. (Credit to Mr. Linhart for teaching…read moreme about proper writing/RISES) One piece of evidence to support my claim that this school sucks is the fact that some teachers favor the girls who wear shorts that literally don't cover anything over the rest of us. Like what do you mean that they can have a whole IPAD out, but I cant check my phone for the time?... (TARGETED) Another piece of evidence to support my claim is that the food is literally uncooked. I literally found a hard piece of uncooked chicken in my spicy patty. And the lunch ladies are pure evil. The last piece of evidence to support my claim is that the bathrooms are always skanky and crusty. Like tell me why the pad machines are always empty, and there's a whole family tree of cockroaches and bugs under each sink. But one good thing I have experienced here is the humor of some teachers. Like some of them are actually chill and funny. Otherwise, this school kinda sucks. To sum it up, this school is crusty, stinky, and probably hazardous. (The amount of gas leaks we've had here is actually insane) HONORABLE MENTIONS: - Ms. Bates (Please stay away from me) - Mr. Hooks (He was always funny) - That one lunch lady who looks at everyone as if they owe her rent

the school itself is beautiful however the students are completely disrespectful and present the…read moreschool in a very negative way. we have never played a team with such bad sportsmanship and are horribly rude.

This is the type of school any parent would want their daughter to attend…read more As a former staff member, this school and community was amazing to be apart of. I highly recommend it.