LISD is clearly not accommodating to students with sophistication, culture, and taste. Sports,…read morecheerleading, and monoglottism are the cornerstones of this district. Fitting in with the "cool kids" is all that matters. Friday night sports, pep-rallies, and petty gossip are what fuel the American public school sausage factory. As a student from another city, I was frequently teased for being "different" and I was often referred to as a "fag". (There's nothing wrong with being gay) unless you're a student at Leander High School. I also had a special needs friend who had to drop out due to incessant ridicule. Definitely not the best 4 years of my life, and not something that I would want to relive at reunions or Homecoming.

They have my son in classes that he already has credits for and are refusing to move him classes…read morethey take forever in returning emails or calls

Awful i went there , I am actually in this picture, I am traumatized, do not send your children…read morehere. I learned nothing and the staff bullied me.

I have really struggled with whether or not to write a review for our time at the Joule School. I…read morewill readily admit that we not only had a short stint, but we also came in halfway through a school year - Spring semester and one month of Fall semester in 2018. I feel like there are so many reasons why our experience turned out to be such a negative one, so I would not want to deter anyone from considering Joule if they feel it would be a good fit. But I do want to caution families about some of our final concerns, especially for younger children. Thus the rating - if I'm honest, our experience was more 2 Stars or less, but I can't bring myself to mark it as such so I hope you'll read for a full explanation. The positives about the school are extensive. When I first read their philosophy on their website I felt like it was written directly to me. I wished I'd had a school option like this growing up. Student-led, open to movement, encouraging of different ideas. Academics modeled around the whole child and multiple disciplines. Not teaching to tests or conforming to the ideas of school we've had since the Industrial Age. It was exciting and empowering. The teachers were also warm and welcoming. The Director was informative and knowledgeable. Their discipline was democratic and the children were all unique and inquisitive. I still love their ideas and principles in theory - but in practice, it did not always run smoothly. The lack of structure and student-led methods turned out to be a destructive combination for my 4-year-old son. He was bored at his previous daycare, so we thought the academic challenge would be good for his curious mind. However, he began to regress dramatically socially and emotionally. He started acting out with attitude changes and behaviors that he'd overcome or never had previously. And while I refuse to act as if he had no agency in those actions, he was clearly influenced by some of the other children in his class and in the school. Some of the subjects in the school were pretty mature. It also appeared that screen time and playtime was not always well supervised. Inappropriate language and actions were sometimes used by the kids and teachers without consequence or with varying consequences, which only led to confusion. I am all for "kids being kids". We went to Joule because we did not want our child to feel burdened with unnecessary rigidity. Yet we left feeling like he had been burdened instead with words, images, and thoughts unnecessary for a kid his age to be exposed to so young. We are now at a new school that focuses on a better mix of social, emotional, and academic intelligence - for us. Again, I want to reiterate that our experience may be unique. There were several families at Joule that were perfectly happy, if not ecstatic, with the program. There were chances to really bond with such a small group - it ran more like a co-op, really. Which can be great if everyone gets involved. When we left, I was grateful to see that it seemed like a lot of the new families were really coming together to beautify the space and make it safer and cleaner for the students. Unfortunately, there was also a complete turnover of teaching staff in the short time since we'd started. Therefore, combined with our son's disruptive behavior not improving with the new semester, we decided we should probably just change schools since there was already going to be so much more change. He has improved greatly in the month we have been at his new school. Joule simply did not have the resources or infrastructure to provide everything we needed or wanted. And it's not that our son has special needs - I would say if that were the case and point out that they are open about not having the tools to cope with certain kids' needs. If anything, since his experience at Joule, he now needs some additional help to process his feelings and emotions and overcome rude language and behavior. But since removing him from Joule, he's much happier, kinder, and more fulfilled. I am extremely sad that we had such a negative experience at the Joule School. I will continue to stress that others clearly did not. Every child is different. Every parent is different. Every family is different. I still love the heart, soul, and idea of Joule. But I did not love the stress, pain, or frustration we felt while we were there. I just want parents to be mindful. Especially for younger students. Ask questions. Get involved. But if it's not the right fit, don't hesitate to leave.

Best public schools! I went to Leander High and 2 of my daughters graduated Leander. LMS is also a…read moregreat middle School. Good teachers and facilities.

The person at the front desk is extremely unprofessional, inexperienced, and constantly grumpy! We…read morehave one more year left at this institution!

I am providing a five-star review for the following reasons:…read more1. The curriculum provided at the daycare and kindergarten levels is all appropriate and engaging for the children. The children will learn, albeit at their own pace, but they will learn. 2. No peer violence, only violence prevention exists in this school. This school provides effective communication for students. 3. The school provides meals to accommodate all nutritional guidelines issued to them by the parents. Not many schools will accommodate such requests. 4. The exterior view of the school is inviting and well maintained. Students are happy to engage with each other inside and outside of the school. 5. No school is perfect, and this school recognizes this truth. I do think a school will always be a work in progress, and I am sure this school will continue to extend its very best efforts to ensure the wellbeing of all of its students.

I do not leave negative reviews lightly, but after our experience, I feel it's important to share…read moreour concerns for other families considering this daycare. There were only two teachers during our time there who consistently provided the level of care and professionalism I expected: DaLynn and Chloe. They were kind, attentive, and genuinely cared about the children. Unfortunately, they were the exception rather than the rule. One of my biggest concerns was that my son's emergency seizure medication was lost or misplaced while in the daycare's care. As a parent of a child with a medical condition, this is simply unacceptable and could have had serious consequences. For the cost of both regular childcare and the summer camp program, I expected a much higher standard of care and organization. Instead, there were frequent staffing issues that appeared to stem from poor employee management and retention. My son was constantly moved from room to room with very little consistency, making it difficult for him to establish routines and relationships with his teachers. Because of the lack of adequate staffing, my 4-year-old was repeatedly placed in a classroom with 2-year-olds. Over time, I noticed this negatively impacted his behavior and even caused regression in his potty training. I was also disappointed by the lack of any structured educational curriculum. Most days seemed to consist primarily of "free play," with very little evidence of age-appropriate learning activities or intentional instruction. For the tuition being charged, I expected an environment that actively supported children's educational and developmental growth. Safety was another major concern. The front desk was frequently unattended during drop-off and pick-up times, and I regularly observed exterior doors being propped open, creating an environment that did not feel secure. There was also a documented incident during our time there in which a teacher forgot about and left a young child outside unattended. Texas Child Care Regulation contacted our family because my son was in the same classroom, making this incident especially concerning. The most alarming incident for my own family occurred when my mother was able to pick up my son for the first time without being asked for identification or being recognized by staff. Knowing that someone unfamiliar to the daycare could leave with my child without proper verification was deeply concerning. Every parent deserves to feel confident that their child is safe, well cared for, and in an environment that supports their growth and development. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. While I am grateful for the care DaLynn and Chloe provided, the repeated concerns regarding safety, staffing, consistency, lack of educational structure, organization, and overall quality of care ultimately led us to make the decision to leave.

This is a family friendly show with quite a few craft and several dessert venders as well as lots…read moreof exotic pets and supplies. My son loved seeing all of the cool varieties of snakes, as well as lizards, geckos, turtles, and frogs. This expo also had mammals. We got to hold a hedgehog, and the sugar gliders were so adorable. I even managed to pick up a couple of Christmas presents (crafts, not animals.) If you are looking for an exotic pet, this is the best way to get one. You can tell these breeders really care about their animals.

Mike and his snakes, lizards and tortoises, are wonderful. Mike was so good with the kids, even my…read morewild, reptile obsessed 6 year old. When he left, someone looked at me and said, "The kids are gonna remember this forever" and they will! Even the adults got in on the action. Such great presentation and show. Mike is the best!!