Well my boys are now in their second year at Cascadia and it is the best investment I have made on…read moretheir behalf. They are both so excited about research and learning and my middle school son is loving all the field study trips - unheard of in public school! I appreciate that they are accepted and celebrated for their uniqueness, the dedication of the teachers and staff, and knowing that they feel enlightened and enthusiastic at the end of each day!

Cascadia has provided an alternative to the factory/test driving approach public schools use to…read moreteach children. Being Montessori based, the school focuses on the whole child, which after years of attending public schools has allowed my boys to again love learning. The teachers pay close attention to what makes my children "tick" and the space to make their own discoveries. In doing so, the teachers are giving them the skills to be hard working innovative thinkers in a collaborative environment while still incorporating the state education standards. This school is what school is should be.

I went to this school from 1st to late 4th grade, before I started attending, I was a quite kid…read more never fit in, york really made me blossom and find my own personality, there I met my best friend whos still my still my best friend to this day 2023. when i move away mid 4th grade i curled back into my shell. at my new school i made friends but it wasnt the same, i went to that school for 2 years and never adjusted. it wasn't just my friends i missed, it was the staff Aswell. im now 13 going on 14 and still think about york to this day, it truly was the best school ever. it was the best 3-4 years of my life, home wasn't great so every morning i'd wake up i looked forward to school. i have amazing memories there. i still laugh at them to this day, and me and my best friend tear up sometimes looking at pictures of the school, i completely recommend it. tearing up has i finish this review, i have soooo much more to say but this is just a review lol. point is, this school was the best thing that ever happened to me. -Aubrie clasen

They have helped my son in just a short time.. moving to this school was the best thing everread more

so hi have two different experiences with this school and none is good…read more the first thing is one teacher (whom I think is retired) made me and my brother cry into walkie-talkie and hate both of us. the other bad experience is from my brother who is now doing online school because of this, his 3 grade teacher made him sit in a class room because "he wasn't allowed to eat ice cream", he was able to, he did all his work but still he couldn't have ice cream. this teacher did many bad things and caused him to switch classes. he had another bad thing but that was because of the kids

King's Way has great education. I'll give them that. But they completely ignore what their kids'…read moresocial experience is. I have personally experienced bullying here and no one did anything. I actually even heard and saw child p*rn of one of the students being passed around that had been taken at a sleepover.

Our experience has been nothing short of amazing. I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt our kid's…read morelives are permanently changed for the better. The teachers that love and care for our kids, instilling the values we believe in, and expecting academic excellence will no doubt propel them forward on the best trajectory possible. If you are dissatisfied and disappointed with where your kids are now, you won't be sorry you made the switch.

I would strongly recommend that families consider other options until there is new leadership at…read morethis school. During our experience, school administration provided inaccurate or misleading information during the enrollment process. This included representations about the gender composition of incoming classes and the grade levels typically offered. Although the school is listed as serving K-8, enrollment has not historically supported consistent offerings across the upper grades. The school also lacks adequate training, policies, and structural support for a diversity of learners. Families whose children require accommodations or flexibility--including those supported by physician documentation--may find that exceptions to stated policies are not respected, even when based on medical need. Overall, the gap between how the school presents itself and the day-to-day reality was significant. In our experience, this environment was far less supportive and far more rigid than local public school options, including Portland Public Schools.

When I first drove by this odd little building across from Montgomery Park, I never would have…read moreguessed that one day it would become like a second home for our family. I can't say enough good things about the teachers, staff and families that make up the CLASS community. The small, age-blended classes allow the teachers and staff to truly understand and cater to the needs of each student. More importantly, the teachers and staff truly care about each student and are highly dedicated to their success. I'm truly amazed at the job they have done fostering our son's emotional and academic development. They've helped instill a sense of confidence in him that I never thought would be possible. Most parents are also very involved in the school (and several of the teachers/staff have kids at the school) which helps create a true sense of community. As the saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child" and our family is extremely grateful that our village is the CLASS Academy community.

This place is a disgrace. They do not follow basic accommodations, such as allowing students with…read moredisabilities a non-noisy fidget to help with focusing. If anything, the students get told they can't bring it because a stress ball was "too distracting to the other students". They also do nothing about the bullying that is almost constant there, and if it is reported to the teachers, they brush it off, saying "oh that student would never do that to you!"

Our son is attending kindergarten at Sonshine. It is great. He is spelling words out loud with sign…read morelanguage and in Spanish. He can't wait to get to school each day. In fact, he's rather disappointed when there's a day off for in service days or holidays. He also never wants me to pick him up after school. Instead, he wants to stay for all extra programs!

This School was a great school. The teachers were very kind and loving. There was never a time were…read moreI felt unsafe every teacher I had would be there for me. I loved this school and your kids should go there.

Best school ever! Was blessed to have my daughter go there. Teachers and staff top notch and…read moreactually care about more than a paycheck. Thank you guys so very much for helping me raise my daughter to be the person she is today!

This is a wonderful school and community with incredible teachers. If you are looking for an…read moreeducation that is deeply invested in children's imagination, embodiment, nervous system regulation, compassion, care, and creativity, I highly recommend checking this school out. Our family has been part of the school since my children began in the outdoor kindergarten, and over the years I've found it to be such a grounded, nourishing way for them to learn. They've developed strong social skills, a deep relationship with nature, and the ability to co-create with others through joy and play. The school beautifully nurtures their way of seeing and being in community, service, and connection. Not only do they cultivate curiosity, but children also learn musical instruments, work with their hands, dance and move, study Japanese language and culture, and engage in rich practices of storytelling and listening. We've participated in amazing field trips to places like Ekone Ranch, the Salmon Ceremony at Oxbow, service trips to the food bank, and more. The kids also participate in Nature Immersion Fridays, where they build and explore in creeks, rivers, and forests--co-creating with friends while learning practical outdoor skills and environmental identification. This is truly a beloved school, and one I highly recommend visiting to see if it's the right fit for your family.

Our family has had children at Shining Star for the last 10 years. Our oldest attended from 1st…read morethrough 8th grade and is now a thriving sophomore at a local public high school. We also have a 5th grader and a 7th grader currently at the school. We love the small size of the school--every teacher knows every student--and the way that the children interact across grade levels. Our children have experienced kind, caring teachers, engaging, hands-on learning, and have maintained their love and excitement for learning across the grades. They have experienced a wide-array of classes including strings, band, handwork, folk dance, Japanese and many different art classes. They love how much time they spend outside every day and how deeply they know and are known by their main lesson teachers. We also appreciate that Shining Star provides quality Waldorf education at an affordable price.