This school sucks my kid almost got jumped couple times and the office people do nothingread more

My daughter is now a 7th grader at Frontier and I have only great things to say about this school…read more The staff are amazing and I am so grateful to feel comfortable knowing that my daughter is going to such a great school!

First impressions of this school,…read more I'm a student writing this at rooted, this is their first year as an open school for freshmen, so far the teachers have been amazing and open to identity, sexual orientation, mental health, and more. I've been attending Rooted for about a month 1/2, and the education and student directed time is very helpful. I've always struggled in school and the teachers have not failed to help my education grow. Currently, the school consists of about 2 classrooms that are used as there are about 25 of us. There is also a commons room, then next to the commons is a office for a break room if a student is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just needs a break there are tools to help. There's also a therapy dog, he's in training but his name is potato. He really helps with anxiousness. The school is working on students already for next year, I'm gonna come back in 6-7 months and I'll update everyone on if my opinion stands, there's more to add but for now this is good. Side note - my teenager is the author above. From my standpoint, as a parent, I feel this school is a blessing. My student feels seen here and the staff are inclusive and respectful. I regularly receive communication from them and because it is just a small freshman class, there is a feeling of closeness, like a tight knit community of leaders and teachers who are working tirelessly to see that our kids are getting the best education and support that they possibly can. I adore the ladies who work in the office, the director is welcoming and communicative, and the teachers all go by first names. There is so much more to tell but suffice it to say that at this point, I would recommend Rooted School to anyone who wants their child to succeed.

From the owner: We believe that a school is the locus of change in any community. Right now, more than anything, we…read morebelieve our schools should be preparing every child to build and benefit from the wealth their communities produce. Every lesson taught and program we adopt keeps this end in mind. Our 4 year goal - Every student graduates with a college acceptance in one hand and a full-time job offer in the other.

For those seeking to pursue a Christian education for your child/ren, you are the reason that I am…read morewriting this review. We have had children enrolled in Cornerstone (CCA) for the last 18 years. Until about ten years ago, the school was under the headship of Crossroads Community Church. The school had a healthy "family" feel whether talking with teachers, walking into the office, or strolling through campus. Biblical principles were integrated into the curriculum, and overall, students were respectful and well-behaved both in and out of the classroom. When CCA and Crossroads Community Church opted to part ways, we became acutely aware of a shift in culture as the school walked through ongoing changes in location, staff, and leadership. In our personal experience, the "family feel" and overall healthy culture has steadily degraded over the last several years. Our children have described a decline in the amount of Biblical integration occurring in the classroom and the amount of disrespectful and inappropriate behaviors that they have been exposed to on a daily basis in the classroom caused them to feel very uncomfortable and unsafe. Over the last school year, it became evident that specific threats to student safety, destruction of school property, and severe bullying amongst students seem to be handled internally without the involvement of law enforcement or communication with teachers or parents. In discussions about this, we were advised that threats of violence are pretty commonplace nowadays in the public school arena. My question is - should we not expect more when choosing to have our children educated in a Christ-centered environment? I appreciate the vision of current leadership at CCA. I think that their hearts for children and their desire to serve the Lord are genuine. However, from our family's personal experience, their vision and hope for what CCA should be is not what is being experienced where the "boots hit the ground" in the classroom.

Exceptional school. High level educators and all are committed to professional development. The…read moreschool culture is very strong and encourage settling differences with constituents biblically. Very technology driven, students 3-8 grade have personal laptops assigned. Faculty loves the Lord and are dedicated to providing a great educational experience for all students.

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.

20 years of experience, Support Education, Special Education. Also, Library-Tech, Security, Career…read moreCenter. Multiple Letters of Recommendation, very hard-earned. I also Volunteer Coached and ran Clubs. Parents and kids, despite any challenges, were always grateful to me. I had countless positive relationships with kids. I would report SPED needs and Gifted kids for years; reports and support was ignored. The School Board, Superintendent, HR and OSPI ignored my issues with discrimination and staff-bigotry and abuses and also denied me Equal Opportunity to Student Teach, despite having teachers willing to take me. My Masters was discarded. Nepotism and Favoritism: Coaches and family are given prime opportunities ahead of everyone. Again: Merits ignored. Sports, Money and Raises are chief focus at district; look up Education Stats and Salaries; follow your money. Silent Retaliation against me, discovered by Admin I knew; I was told and confronted HR... Suspended then fired.

Run, don't walk from Legacy high school. The 25/36 school year has become toxic for staff and…read morestudents. As an employee, the staff are divided. I'm using an anonymous account because I fear for my job. IEP's are not followed, Students do not receive the support that they need and the staff are toxic. I've heard staff call students names, and make fun of other employees. The principal has even told black students to cut their dreads. It is not a safe space for students to attend.

This is a great school with a tremendous academic program as well as a top notch sports program. I…read morehad a son who graduated from Union and absolutely loved his experience.

I have 3 going through this great school. They have been outstanding to work with especially with…read moreIEP's thus far. I am so grateful. Their sports programs and coaches are top notch. I've yet to meet a person not dedicated fully to all of the kids at Union. It is a wonderful community to be a part of. Volunteering or finding a way to have a presence is important to being active here. The partnership with Cascadia Tech has been an amazing opportunity so far as well. There are a plethora of clubs, activities and sports to add on to the many academic opportunities. It was the best choice we ever made, moving so our kids could go here. GO TITANS!!

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.