There's not much to say about visiting the middle school in the evening after school hours. We come…read morehere once in a while to watch a stage play put on by the middle school kids. As far as these things go its very enjoyable, they have restrooms very close by and refreshments if you so choose to purchase them. There is lots of close parking in the parking lot is well lit.

my kid went to this school 2 years ago and each time he ate from school he would come back sick and…read moreunwell, he would complain how the sports team would put all the pressure on my kid. teachers overall were somewhat nice except that time where they complained on late work when i saw with my own eyes my kid do the work. i won't have my twins go here!

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.

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.

Went here. Thought it was ok. Didnt get the triple layer 4 cheese smoothie i wanted. A bunch of…read morekids and they were unsupervised. Lame.

Very diverse school. Students can get involved in a lot of things except for things like language…read more(they ONLY have Spanish) and home ec. It's changed since new teachers were hired and tech stuff was added. Was much better like two years ago

It's a hostile environment for kids who aren't part of the "in" crowd. My kid was bullied in class…read moreby another student and the teacher turned a blind eye. This was in an IB class.

My son, who attends LHS for the IB program, has been making his homework and generally likes all…read morehis teachers -- a completely new situation for me. We moved to Portland from the Netherlands, where he did little or nothing, and I am so happy to see him enjoying school, making new friends (whom I all like when I meet them), attending the Iron Chef Wednesday lunches, and thinking about his future and what he really wants to do with his life. When we attended the parent/teacher conferences together in October, he received one compliment after another from his teachers. Already encouraged by Ms. Chapman, the Principal, who answered my emails personally, and the really nice staff at LHS, who helped with documents and requirements for the IB and regular high school attendance, I realized that in real terms LHS has meant so much more for us. It was the base from which we chose our home and has helped determine our location and views on Portland. We like, no make that love, weird!!! Thank you Lincoln and thank you Stumptown.

Pretty great school to be in! Students, staff, and teachers were all kind and cared for all of…read moretheir students that are attending at GRMS, well most of them but still overall good. They have a counseling office for students who need help for struggles at home and school and it's super easy to get with them by picking up a counseling slip at the office and they will get with you Asap during class to talk about what your dealing with at home and/or school. school even has assembly's, One assembly that they do here is about kindness week where we learn more about kindness which encourages are school to be kind and be helpful to other's making a great community for the school! During the week after the assembly we receive a paper talking about acts of kindness we can check off for rewards such as ice cream, bracelets, Our name on the wall as thanks for being kind, and lastly have socials! This school goes by trimesters and we get socials every trimester! Each trimester lasts about 6 weeks.