I used to love this school. My son has been going here since 2020 and for the last 2 years, I have…read moredespised it, ever since they became this 5 star school the administration has cared nothing about the students and everything about keeping five stars as well as the whole pickup and drop off is unbelievable how are they going to designate a fifth grade pickup and drop off and not abide by it....It's unbelievable to me. I think the way they run the school is absolutely horrible. I think the way that they conduct their pickup and drop off is absolutely ridiculous and I'm so glad to be out of this school and over to Cadence next year.

While every situation and student is unique, I can honestly say there are a lot of areas that this…read moreplace could have improved upon. When we decided to un-enroll our children from this school, there was list of reasons we had accumulated over a 5 month period. These included several issue with curriculum, conflicting communication between staff and parents, and finally punitive discipline issues. Find a place where your child thrives- its ultimately a parent's responsibility anyway! Please message me if you have specific questions.

Super fun place for kids to go to! Especially if they like Minecraft. It's fun to learn about!read more

Super cute my son is obsessed with Minecraft so he loves it, he got to mine for some gemsread more

So it's been a while since my initial review, and there have been changes many amazing, some…read moredisheartening . I now have children in the Elementary and one entering the High School. The Good Pinecrest still provides an exceptional academic program. I've had very open and transparent interaction with teachers and staff (family oriented). Looking at the schools data/ scores and the progress of my own children, I can attest to the success they have in providing an educational experience that can not be matched by the Public School System. It is rigorous and requires students do the work. Success at Pinecrest is dependent on what students and parents put in. Infinite Campus is updated and I appreciate being able to see what they are working on and when they will be assessed. It helps me keep track of my kids assignments and provide guidance as needed. If your student needs help,just ask. They have a system of support that is very student centered. The school is modern and progressive. They expose students to the technological advances needed to prepare them to be competitive as they enter college and workforce. Additionally they frequently have Guest Speakers, various Community Organizations, Events (very active PTA), Field Trips, all coveted opportunities that gives students exposure to every thing from Entrepreneurship, Career Exploration,The Arts, Community Building the list goes on. The programs for Middle School and extracurricular activities offered are top tier in my opinion. I am supper excited by the addition of the High School Career and College Tracks offered to the students. Pinecrest covering the majority of associated cost. Leaving High School with a Diploma, Certification or degree/ credits is a valuable opportunity. The Bad As Pinecrest has expanded there has been a very noticeable change in negative student behaviors. Bullying, Racism, and Mental Healthl issues have marred the appeal of the school. These issues in my experiences unfortunately have not been limited to students. However, when I've reached out I have almost immediately response and have recieved swift action. Once again, parental involvement is needed in addressing these issues and proactively seeking meaningful resolutions. I also feel Pinecrest needs to revamp how they set and enforce expectations when it comes to behavior. Most students there appreciate all that the achool offers. They come in ready to learn and engage in all the benefits the school provides. However, there are some that disrespect the learning environment continuously contributing little to the overall environment of the school. This is simply not acceptable. It does not go with the core values and goals of the school. More needs to be done to support the teachers in the classroom so that they can teach without distractions. Overall, our time at Pinecrest Cadence has been good. While like any other school there are issues, the overall value provided is still exceptional. I hope that as the school continues to grow they continue putting student success at the healm. Creating an environment where all students feel seen and valued.

This is a bottom of the barrel school. This school accepts anyone and everyone. The word is out -…read moreso the very worst of the worst are here now. If your child is a good student, DO NOT PUT THEM HERE! The teachers are busy dealing with the worst of the worst kids so your child will NOT get the attention needed to thrive. If your child is a thug or stupid, this is the perfect place. Your child will be rushed through and receive a diploma and sent to the next grade, completely unprepared for it. They will graduate high school without being able to read or write - but they will have a diploma! Imagine their future success in college, where grades do matter and being able to read is a requirement! Admin is aware of this - but they simply do not care. They just want full classes so they can get that sweet sweet government education money! AVOID THIS SCHOOL like the plague it is. It used to be great - but admin has driven it into the ground. The teachers do not have the tools to deal with entitled students and their entitled parents. If you are one of them and simply expect your child to get a diploma and be babysat all day, then this is the place for you. If you want a better life for your child and a bright future - STAY FAR AWAY from here!

Support staff rude, administration not supportive of parents. Not multi cultural. If my kids…read moreweren't already enrolled, would pull them out. High achieving school that is disappointing.

I absolutely love this school. The Principal, the teachers, the admin staff, the PTO, the parents,…read morethe community! Even the crossing guards are a joy to see every morning! I feel like my son receives the very best education available and is in the very best hands. I can't say enough good things about Smalley Elementary!

I can only think of the good parts and yet the safety is questionable but for 3 years it held up…read moregreat and with I wasn't changed due to dumb zoning laws but would definitely recommend this amazing school!

This is my daughters first year attending CT, we moved from San Diego, and we love it. Her teacher…read moreand I are in content communication thru the class dojo app, it's awesome.

Do you want your kids to be in a safe,loving,caring,Christian school?…read moreWell here's a solution, put your kids into this school, NOW! The staff and teachers here are sooooo loving. They are very educational and love teaching your kids about Christ! :D Putting your kid into this school is the best idea ever!

LMCA is a incredible school. They say you don't know how good you have it til it's gone... very…read moretrue. This place has done wonders for our children. They care and communicate with you about everything, Even if it's overwhelming at times. Our boys tend to get in trouble a lot and the staff always finds ways to help them figure out solutions for their behavior and actions. This place is worth every penny. Get your kids in now while they are little (best preschool in the state) and watch them grow. The curriculum at a young age is very advance. They aren't perfect, neither are your kids. Give them patience and watch your kids flourish with Jesus and LMCA.

We transferred here in October from Signature Preparatory. My daughter felt that public school was…read morea better fit compared to Signature, where we experienced several issues with the teachers and staff. Since starting at Josh, her mood has improved dramatically, which has been a wonderful change. Her teacher, Ms. Weaver, is truly exceptional and genuinely cares for her students. My daughter was struggling academically, and Ms. Weaver called us to express her concerns. We decided to have our daughter evaluated, and she was diagnosed with ADHD, hyperfocus type. Once we understood what was going on, we were able to support her better. Her grades improved significantly, and she received two awards at the end of the school year. Ms. Weaver supported her every step of the way and played a vital role in helping her succeed. While the teachers have been wonderful, the front office staff could benefit from additional training. We've also encountered some issues with bullying. I had to personally address a situation with a child who continued to bother my daughter. Ms. Weaver did her best to handle the issue and even involved the other child's parents. To the parents of children who bully others: please do better. Teach your children to respect others and to keep their hands to themselves. I saw child at the park bullying a kid and the other child beat him up because he was tired of being picked on. Please raise your kids right!

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO THIS SCHOOL! My grandnephew is a student there. This is his first year…read moreat this school. He has been severely beat up by another student twice. The first time it happened, my Niece contacted the school and the police. She told them that she would not press charges against the bully if the school stepped up and protected her son. A couple of weeks later, and my great nephew came home, HYSTERICAL with visible injuries AGAIN. My niece went to talk to the school and wouldn't talk to my niece because she was angry. This led my niece to report the abuse to the police. So my niece wrote a letter to the district requesting re-training of the administration on how to protect kids from bullies and guess what the school's response was? They actually "trespassed" my niece and her family and told my nephew in law that their children don't even have any rights in that school because they !! They ACTUALLY WORK TO PROTECT THE BULLY, while treating the bully like THEY are the one that needs to be protected! We are actually contacting an attorney in this matter.

What a fun event! There was music pumpin' and families everywhere! Inflatables, food, face…read morepainting, cotton candy, games, a train, and a haunted house. My favorite game was "Shark Slots" the human slot machine. You pay 5 tickets and three people behind the slot start rolling their arms as they count down from 5. When they stop they each hold up a piece of fruit. If they match you win! If you win you get to pie someone, like Mr. Mack in the face. lol. super fun! Different Grade levels were running the activities and students were also volunteering to help with food service and other things. Families were participating and having a blast up until it was closing time. What a fun event!!!

Fabulous school! Been there 6 years! Love it! Kinder to now entering 5th! Every year is awesome!…read moreCaring staff!