I have no idea what people could be upset about with this school. It is expensive and they don't…read morehave the resources for extreme special needs but omg there are two full time teacher for each classroom and they literally explore all day. The teachers are most likely paid half of what they should and put an amazing amount of effort into creating non-traditional curriculum that excites the kids. My 3rd grader is going on over 30 field trips this year and he has been on an over night camping trip that changed his life. He is learning so much and doesn't feel like he's on the receiving end of any academic pressure. The teachers are literally education ninjas. Will and Matt we love you so much!! I wish there were more than 5 stars.

i have two kids at TCS, now 7th and 8th grade, and both have been there since pre K. TCS offers a…read morerigorous curriculum integrated into a unique, one of a kind in the area outdoor, adventure, and experiential education program. Experienced and dedicated teachers. Great facilities and equipment including outdoor gear and a second campus at the LaBarque conservation area. The adventure education experiences give students an unmatched sense of accomplishment in overcoming challenges of the outdoor, "real world" classroom. This prepared my kids to be leaders and face future challenges, both in education and in life, in a way that is just not possible with only teaching in the classroom. The outdoor classroom concept does amazing things. We love TCS!

As a family that was involved with Providence Academy for 10 years, we are very disappointed at the…read moreschool we loved. No longer a safe place for children. With no published volunteer policy, our child was taken out of childcare without our permission. She was missing for an hour. Administration seemed unconcerned and no policy has ever been published. We pulled our younger child and administration forced us to pull our high school student. This is no longer a Christ-centered school, they are more worried about money and enrollment.

Best decision I made for my kid thus far. The teachers and staff at Providence have made my son…read morefeel loved, welcomed and accomplished. They focus on Jesus and the education is wonderful.

Always welcoming. Always peaceful. Always prayerful. Always spiritual. Always my special place…read more Thank you for....everything!

I attended Sacred Heart as a child and now send all three of my boys to Sacred Heart. I credit this…read morewonderful school for setting me up for success in life. The education is top notch, the focus on personal growth is outstanding, and the supportive community makes the whole experience feel like home. If you're searching for a welcoming loving devoted school environment with a bonus community filled with heart, you've found it. I encourage any and all prospective parents to sign up for a tour. When you step foot on the gorgeous campus you'll not only see the heart but feel how special it is at Academy. We feel very blessed to be able to send our children to this outstanding school.

Wonderful preschool - 12 school on a gorgeous campus with a diverse and inclusive student body.read more

It's an okay school. Went here for three years, and it matched my religion which is why my parents…read morewanted me to go. Some feedback- the dining hall needs to be a lot better. I've had several friends find raw meat, hairs, and even one found an acrylic nail in their food. I personally have gotten food poisoning a few times and got sick from raw chicken once. The discipline system needs to be better. So many kids here that just do a lot of mischief and the teachers can't handle it all, I hope they get more support there. I had many issues with the discipline system here that I won't get into, but a lot of the time I didn't feel very loved here. Only a few adults really ever tried to help me become better or help with the situations at hand but it didn't solve the problems either for a very long time or ever. Some good things- the majority of teachers here are very sweet, love to teach, and have great teaching models. They really try to make sure every student is succeeding in their classes and put out good ideas and encourage learning, even though not all students respect that and abuse it. The trips are fantastic, especially the Israel and Class trips, Israel trip personally changed my outlook on life a lot and I loved it. If you're a Christian Scientist they actively put a lot of CS material into the curriculum and everyday life. If you're not a Christian Scientist, might not be so great. They also just built a huge new sports complex that's awesome. But overall, school is okay, doing better. Hopefully the new management can steer it in the right direction.

No child should have to go through the stress and anxiety MICDS presents. Numerous times I've been…read moretold from other MICDS parents that college, and not just community colleges but well known universities, are easier then MICDS. Although I value a hard curriculum that prepares the students for the real world, I want my child to be able to make lasting memories in high school and actually enjoy their youth while they still have it, not be suffocating under an unreasonable workload even for an adult, and a school that doesn't care at all about their students, only how they look to the people who bring in the money. Not to mention they are so intrigued by showing off to the outside world that they forget about the suffering they are putting their students under. Those state of the art new methods of teaching? They shouldn't be in schools. But MICDS would rather be able to say that they have unique methods of teaching then actually realize that these teaching styles are not and never will help their students succeed in the long run. Not to mention, if I'm spending this much money on a tuition for a high school, then there should not have been (and true story) crickets in the ceiling of the basement (where there are art classrooms!) while the part of the school that the parents see was being completely and unnecessarily redone. Now, if it was one cricket for a couple days I could understand. Things happen. But it was multiple crickets over a course of months and months, almost the entire school year, even after multiple teachers had reported the infestation multiple times. The racist and homophobic morals around this school is an absolute disaster. I truly feel like this school is stuck in the 1950s and will never come out. Although the school itself does not present itself with this morals, thankfully, you can see it everywhere. Students of color or students of the LGBTQ+ community do not feel safe, especially those of the LGBTQ+ community. I have seen it first hand numerous times, mainly through the students but also through the teachers. I can understand having a dress code, to an extent. Nut when students are not able to be confident and express themselves through what they wear, as long as it's appropriate, how is the future generation supposed to be themselves? The only thing MICDS is teaching these students is to be followers, instead of making their own path in the world. The professional dress days? Horribly sexist. 1) no students should be forced to dress up in an already horrible environment full of depression simply for the school to show off to whoever might be speaking that day. 2) Why on Earth on girls not allowed to wear the same thing boys wear? Boys are allowed to show their shoulders, but girl's cant? Even on normal days there isn't a speaker? Maybe instead of confining girls we need to be teaching our sons not to look at girls as objects. If girls can not be distracted by boy's shoulders, then boys can not be distracted by girl's shoulders. Continuing on how trashy the campus is, when my daughter had a knee injury and was on crutches she had to hobble up the stairs multiple times because of elevators being broken. Elevators break, I get that, but if it's not being fixed and they know students depend on it, there is simply no excuse. The elevator down to the basement where the art classrooms are is so old and crappy that it shakes when you go down. Not to mention it's in the wide open with no top, making it a mortifying experience for anybody that has to ride it. So mortifying, in fact, that every student I have talked to chooses to go down the stairs one by one, on whatever medical device they might have, instead of having to use that pathetic elevator. I'm embarrassed by where my money is going, knowing it's supposed to be bettering the school and its not. I read another comment that said the teachers are invested and nurturing. That is as far away from the truth as possible. Yes, there are some teachers who are amazing. But most of them, easily more then half, have no problem expressing how much they don't want to be there. They express it to the students, to the parents, to each other, and in their behavior on a constant basis. I don't blame them, I would absolutely hate to work at MICDS as well. But that is no environment I want my student in, especially when the school already has such a small amount of support for the students in an already impossible atmosphere. The parent teacher conferences are so cheesy that they use the same questions over and over again each year and the conference is run by the student answering those questions. There's no personalization to see how your student is actually doing, much less resources to help your student in areas they might be struggling, which I guarantee you they will be. No student ever should be so punished that they have to go to MICDS, ever. It most definitely needs to change immensely immediately or be shut down.

Think before you send your child. For me growing up in St. Louis this was the dream school. So when…read moreit was time for my child to go to school it's the only one I really considered. The first few years were ok but by third grade things started changing. The curriculum moves fast and they don't slow down for anyone. It's high level intense. If your child has trouble they're first answer is to get a tutor and the ones they recommend are expensive. By high school most kids have at least one tutor if not two. That's in addition to the extra after school help you pay for. That's on top of a tuition over $20k per year. Speaking of money - if you don't have it be prepared to be left out socially. The parents all know each other They either went there together or all participate in the same high dollar country clubs, charity clubs etc. if you can't afford those know that they are forming bonds with each other along with their kids that you'll never achieve and you will feel left out. They're all nice but there's definitely a "you don't fit here " feeling if you don't run in the same circles socially. While we didn't experience bullying to a concerning degree I saw other children who were and you bet the kids with certain last names were given preferential treatment. So do i recommend the school? Sort of. Maybe. If you fit in, your child will get the very best education available in St. Louis. But the flip side of the coin is that if there are any issues be prepared to sink or swim on your own.

My kids have been attending St. John's for about 4 years now and we have had nothing but wonderful…read moreexperiences. I love that my kids receive a great education and feel loved by God all at the same time. The teachers are so creative and have great communication with parents. I can't express how wonderful it is to have teachers who truly cares about my kids and pray for them.

We have been at this school for over 10 years and all of our kids have or are still attending. This…read morehas been a wonderful place for our family and we have seen our kids grow academically and spiritually. The teachers and admin truly love the kids and value the families.

This is the most wonderful place! We sent all of our children here and loved every second! The head…read moreof school is very involved with the students and knows every single one! And I can't talk enough about the teachers! They are sweet, professional, and love what they do! They knew each of our children and loved them! Christian school can be a financial burden, but we will be forever grateful for our time at Kirk Day School... It prepared our children academically and supported everything spiritually that they are learning at home and church! I can't speak highly enough of this awesome school community!

I absolutely love this school! Between my little ones, we spent 4 yrs here. The teachers feel…read morelike family. I love the fact that it's small and personable. It doesn't feel like an "institution" like so many other preschools do. The cost is very comparable, too. They do a great job encouraging the kids to love God and treat others with kindness. It's been the perfect preschool to send my kids to. I've connected with so many other moms at Adam Lamb over the years, as well. Dardenne Presbyterian Church is also a great family church. I'm so thankful that we became a part of the DPC/Adam Lamb family.