I have heard many bad things about the Kent School District. Specifically, my children used to go…read moreto Kent Meridian High School but I moved them out recently. There are a lot of drug and fight problems at the school that the principal and administration won't address. I have emailed them and gotten no reply. Other schools like Mill Creek Middle School have problems too. Also, apparently bomb/gun threats are popular for students in the Kent School District. This should not be tolerated and heavy punishment should be enforced. If you want your children to be able to focus on school and not fights, sex, drugs, and other behavior, go to a different school!!

My child was bullied by the same year for 5 years straight and they did NOTHING! Still are doing…read morenothing and making her seem like it was all her fault. Try to call and chat with them about ways that would of made things better and they blew us off!! Said they won't help her with a counselor that's all on me and that she needs to move past it all but that they can see why she was bullied since she is so timid. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?! What the heck were you thinking why would you ever say that to a victim? Just to have them think it was her fault?? My siblings and I all went to this district and it has gone down hill since when we were there... RATHER than dealing with bullies -to which they say they have no tolerance for- they will all hold hands and sing songs before they are concerned with anything else.

Let's go Kent School District Administration and teachers!!!…read moreHow difficult is it to tape lectures for your high school students off of teaching plans that you most likely already have in place for classes. How difficult is it to correct assignments off of Canvas or skyward which is already set up? Get families computers, internet access, whatever is tying this whole process up and act like the ESSENTIAL WORKERS you want us to believe you are. I dont want to get telephone calls and emails every day saying the same thing..office hours on line dont cut it. SHAME on you!!! ADMIN: Make it happen NOW!!! Work until it's set up for our teachers. TEACHERS: Get MAD and demand to teach, make it public I'd admin is holding you back, because if you dont..YOU LOOK LAZY and like YOU DONT CARE ABOUT OUR KIDS. You are getting paid, GET TO WORK FOR OUR KIDS..NOW!!!!

I needed to ask school district a question. No one picks up the phone. Left couple voice mails…read moreover a period of few days and no one returns calls. One day, which was their working day, all day long, the phone call went straight to the message saying "their office is closed" which it isn't.

Great place for children with learning differences to explore and thrive in their individual…read morelearning styles. Helpful teachers, low teacher to student ratio, and numerous student lead ASB activities gives the feel of a larger welcoming education community. Their mission states this is a place where students come first and it's definitely apparent in the effort and caring attitude of their office personnel and staff.

My son goes here. He has excelled here since the 8th grade. He is now a senior. If you're child has…read morea learning disorder or disability this school is geared towards that.

According to OSPI, KSD is one of the lowest performing districts in the state. However, they pride…read morethemselves on a high graduation rate. This means they are graduating kids who aren't competent in traditional academic subjects like ELA and math. The district would argue that test scores aren't a good metric of education but guess what...? Neither is pretending that graduated alumni who can't read is okay. I would name but that wouldn't be allowed.

Making my way to Saghalie Running Track (and Park) on Saturday 9 March 2024, the weather was a…read morelittle windy and on the cooler side. The entrance to the park was well marked and had a sign by the drive in indicating it was Saghalie Park. The parking lot was decent sized and easy to maneuver in my compact vehicle. There was a worker out and about picking up trash/performing general maintenance. I found a number of different sport areas including a sandy area with a volleyball net. Thought that was cool, a city version of beach volleyball next to a running track that was even equipped with space for straightway sprints. A few other visitors were present on my visit and everyone kept to themselves/their group. Bleacher(s) around the track provided a place to sit if one wanted. The surface of the track was a softer material with lines/lanes marked.

I was just telling some friends how great our school is. Then I saw a bummer of a review on here,…read morebased on a short transition period, so I'm writing this. The short story is - it's a very good school run by professionals. A wonderful environment for kids who are neurodivergent or similar and have struggled in a larger school setting. It is supportive and non-judgmental, and we've found it to be a great balance of a place to learn and grow and a place to be supported and accepted. We were worried that it wouldn't be academically rigorous but found that it exceeded our expectations when our child was ready to learn. They meet all children where they are at every step of the way. Also, they do so many fun educational field trips. Here's the long version if you're interested: Our family started at Academy in 2024. That year, the old school director retired. Yes, there were staff changes. Yes, there was an interim director. Yes, it was a time of change and changes is hard especially when you are emotionally invested. Some families were so attached to the old director they didn't come back. Two years later and we're still very happily there. We found gold. Is it fancy? No. Is it exactly like a larger school? No. In areas where a child needs more support, they have it. The policy of "walk to math/language arts/science" allows them to learn subjects at a level and in a group setting difficult to access in larger private or public schools in a supportive way, whether accelerated or at a slower pace. Curriculum is solid and classroom size is excellent. As to the information concern - no. Many kids are district placements. The oversight and regulation involved in that is significant. No public school would partner with them if they broke any laws about information handling and they have placements from many districts. In May of 2024 they had just interviewed candidates for a new permanent director. I hope people will consider that Spring 2024 was just one rare season in the school's administration and while the other review was from someone that felt upset by how that transition was going, the new school director who was hired at the end of that year is awesome. I think she will be there for years to come. I never post reviews, but I hate that that review might be pushing families away from a truly excellent option for kids. To whoever you were it sounds like you felt like your school family was being ripped apart and you were afraid the whole place would be ruined, which must have been awful. Maybe you lost your job, maybe you pulled your child from the school. Regardless, please know that it is still "the little school with a big heart" and from my perspective as a very aware parent, it's in responsible hands.

Academy Schools was a buoy for our family after several years of struggling to stay afloat. The…read morestaff are compassionate, patient, and deeply dedicated to providing an individualized education in an environment that allows many students to feel accepted and safe in school for the first time ever. I'll forever be grateful for the tools and community they provided for both my kid and myself.

We have been a member of Rainer Christian for 13 years! I recommend this school to anyone. Both my…read morechildren ages 13 and 5 have excelled dramatically. We hope to keep them enrolled through graduation. Jessica Lothe