I attended this school from 2015-2017 as a middle schooler and wanted to acknowledge that after all…read moreof my schooling experience, this school is the one I appreciated the most. The impact Boston Trinity Academy had on my life was very unique, it cultivated an environment of faith and respect for others while still challenging me to dive deeper and find my own path. At 21, I can still recognize the importance of having these incredible teachers as a part of my life.

Don't be fooled by the building this amazing school uses for its rigorous curriculum. Our children…read moreare challenged daily, while also feeling loved and cared for by the staff. If you want your child to truly experience a diverse range of opinions and backgrounds, look no further. Other private schools of the same caliber feel much more stuffy and pretentious.

I started going to this church my freshman year of College, and I was immediately taken aback by…read morehow relational and caring this church was. People always makes an effort to connect with one another in a meaningful, loving way. There doctrine is extremely Gospel-centered, and they teach whole books of the Bible in order, not shying away from difficult topics. Although this church isn't very big, there is more than enough people to feel like a church family! The worship is also very good. They have a full band (drums, electric, acoustic, bass, keys, viola). The most important piece of worship is there song choice, they're very good corporate worship songs that remind us of what the Gospel truly is. There's a lot of value in their worship, and I really appreciate that. This is also a very diverse church in terms of age and race. Roslindale and West Roxbury are some of the most culturally diverse areas in the state, and the church mirrors that very well. There are also a lot of young families in the church, and the pastors are also heads of young families as well. In the fall and spring, college students also frequent the church (like myself), so there's something for everyone. There is also a good amount of more 'seasoned' people in the church. The fact that everyone in the church is still connected to each other despite the diversity is proof of how much God is working in this church. I'm happy that I'm apart of it!

People who love Jesus -- that's what this place is all about. My family and I were looking for a…read morenew church about 2 years ago when we first visited. From the warm door greeting, to the helpful children's ministry staff who made my son feel comfortable and excited about children's church, we felt at home right away. CRC has a diverse community whose praise and worship time flows seamlessly from Christian Rock to Gospel to Traditional Hymns. With its medium sized population, I find it easy to serve on a number of different volunteer teams without any pressure. I definitely recommend CRC to those looking for a new church home or just exploring Christianity for the first time.

Beautiful iconography and a breathtaking church! Feels like I'm back in Greece!read more

Meridian is a small private school serving grades 6-12 in the heart of Jamaica Plain. This upcoming…read moreschool year will not only mark its' 21st, but will also be the first year welcoming 5th grade. Meridians' staff is dedicated to the success of all of it's students. My son will be starting his 4th year here in September.

My child just started at this school, and it was the best decision we could ever have made. Read on…read more(yes, it is a long post as there is so much to say)! I hope you can sense my enthusiasm for this amazing school! Background: He took the ISEE last year, and we toured all the Boston Exam Schools, not finding a good fit in these huge schools. At those big public schools, we really felt a "one-size-fits-all" approach in the biggest Boston Exam School. My son was also not impressed with the language options, as he is fluent in Spanish. One public school told him that he could not start Spanish until 9th grade and they would put him into level 2 only! That was the straw that broke the camel's back, as they say! We were done with public schools, and wanted a school community where his love of learning would be fostered and appreciated! He really loves math and science, and at his old school, kids were starting to pick on him for being such an avid learner. At the Meridian, it is a family and everyone supports each other. The younger kids have older mentors. There are community groups and other activities that include all ages of kids. I cannot say enough about how amazing this school has been for my son! He comes home every day raving about all he learned. As a 7th grader, he is already learning about Physics and says the Math, Science and Technology classes are the best classes he has ever had. They are so hands on! Additionally, they learn the reason for learning math like Algebra. Imagine! Most schools teach subjects as separate-unrelated silos of information. At the Meridian, the subjects are TIED TOGETHER AND INTEGRATED. You learn math by doing hands-on physics projects. His humanities class is also integrated with ceramics. Every day he has ceramics, he is so excited. They are learning Greek Mythology and went to a Harvard Museum to learn about the history through the artwork. They are now creating their own Greek myths and designing pottery with their myths depicted on their pots. The school is small so that they can customize your learning. He has a coding class with one other student. He is in a Spanish class with one other student, as it is advanced Spanish for the younger kids. (Imagine a 1:2 Teacher:student ratio to meet the student's needs?!) Languages are 1 of 3 pillars of learning, so learning a foreign language is paramount every year at this school. There are no loud bells going off, the teachers communicate with each other to integrate subjects, and the kids are able to be totally involved in their learning. They don't need an external reward system like grades, as the kids want to learn and do their best. For example, you don't just slack off and write a report to get by with a C grade. You actually learn to write, revise and master your topic. It is not about getting by, it is about loving what you do and revising your work until you are proud of it. Colleges have commented on what good writers the Meridian students are, and this is why. Imagine, though, no tests and no grades! Don't worry, the colleges are familiar with not only looking for a numeric rating of your child. The students here still get report cards - but they actually know how to improve and are not settling with a "C" average! Afterschool programs are great too. Hiking, Model UN, rock band on Tuesdays and Thursdays with instruments and singers, theater every day, or you can hang out with the lizards or do your homework on the comfy sofas with friends. You are free to design and propose your own club too. I could keep going on and on. Thanks for reading this far! We have followed this school for years, ever since my child was 5 years old and playing with the robots on their info table at the Wake Up The Earth Festival in Jamaica Plain! Lastly, I really appreciate how the kids can be fully self-expressed and not be afraid to do so. For example, Halloween - you wear costumes - everyone! Self-expression every day is honored! Bullying would never even be considered by this tight-knit amazing school community. The school fosters the kids' overall development too and, for example, kids can feel comfortable with using gender neutral pronouns at this very inclusive school.

If you want to hear the word of God and learn how to apply it to your everyday life, this is the…read moreplace to go. Pastor L. T. Boddie, Sr is a student of The Word, he is passionate about it and lives according to it. May God continue to use and bless him.