a rival school to Hillcrest. More predominantly white and better funded. If you want a better IB…read moreexperience with a smaller class size, go to hillcrest. But if you care more about social things than woodrow is for you. Tbh i prefer hillcrest academically but this school def has better sports. your pic!

Woodrow works wonders. It serves a population which goes from the children of doctors, lawyers and…read moreother post-grad professionals to those whose parents didn't finish school in Mexico. This mix is unique, you won't find it at other schools. The social skills and friendships formed are as impressive as the academics. Speaking of that, The Dallas Morning News recently published that Woodrow is #1 in academic gains in Dallas. The school was redesigned three years ago into four college prep academies which offer AP and IB (International Baccalaureate). Woodrow and its feeder, J. L. Long Middle School, are the only two IB schools in Dallas. Transfers for those out of the attendance zone are available with applications starting in January. Unlike DISD magnets, Woodrow offers the full range of athletic and extracurricular activities. It is the quintessential American high school experience. The Lakewood area is a bit like a small town and many generations have attended the school resulting in many traditions and an extensive alumni network. My only gripe would be that the principal, going into his third year, is a little to strict on spirit and pep rallies. He does attend most sporting events, however. Overall, it's a great school and a true oasis of education in DISD.

We engaged Maria to work with our son, Robby just past half way through his 3rd Grade year. He had…read morebeen diagnosed as ADHD and was struggling to adjust to the ever increasing expectations. His grades had gone from A's and B's in 2nd Grade to C's and D's and F's in Third. Robby's motivation was down. He was repeated stating that he wasn't smart (not the case!) and that he didn't like school. My wife and I were a bit at wits end as to what to do. Additionally, Ohio has a high stakes test at the end of the 3rd grade that every student must pass in order to advance to the 4th grade. Maria really turned that around. She focused on developing strategies that he could implement to succeed at his day to day school work as well as better understand the context of the lessons. Additionally she gave him tools to help with focusing, always a challenge with an 8 yr old boy! Within a few weeks we began to see positive results. By the beginning of the 4th quarter his teachers had noticed a positive change in Robby's behavior and motivation and he achieved an award for academic excellence in the 4th quarter. He stopped saying he couldn't do things and he looked forward to going to school. Oh, and he passed the final exam without issue. We were disappointed that Maria moved to Atlanta as it would have been fabulous to have her work with Robby next year. (Just for context - Maria worked with Robby 2 times a week most weeks and 3 times a week to prep for the final exam from early February through the end of May.)

I am very impressed with how Maria works with kids, she encourages them to do their best.read more

What went well? Everything! I was so nervous because I'm older, and have taken swim classes twice…read morebefore as an adult. Both times, I left still not feeling comfortable. Coach Thorburn was amazing. He was kind and patient. I couldn't believe that he didn't get in the water with me, but was able to tell me what to do in a way that I understood. I never felt inept. He made me feel hopeful by smiling and reminding me that I was capable. Before leaving, I had tears in my eyes because I was so excited that I finally felt like I'm going to learn to swim. I went for an assessment, but I will be going back for full lessons. Learning with Coach Thorburn is worth every penny!

John, is an amazing instructor. I have never learnt swimming and I am in my late 30s, John made it…read moreso simple and easy to follow. At the end of the class which is after 6 classes and I m so comfortable with water and can do a lot of swimming. If u think u r too old and u r embarrassed then don't be, join John's class.

Call another agency!! We had a terrible experience. They never fulfilled their yearly agreement…read more They were all talk. We were given two different consultants and the last one gave us the name of schools that were inappropriate for our child's age. We have tried to contact with no response. We are in dispute and will continue to resolve this problem. RUN!!

These guys are complete crooks! I paid them over $6000 and they gave me nothing in return. Run do…read morenot walk away from these people. They should be in jail.