Our family is in its 6th year as a Pike family with 3 kids now attending. The strength of the…read morefaculty, administration and family partnership program make us as parents so happy to be a part of the community. Our children have been encouraged, challenged, and truly cared for since day one and watching our children grow and learn each year at Pike just gets better and better.

I was a visitor at the pike school My son was competing…read morehere, that's why some of you think that is mot enough for a review but believe mr it is The school is huge, clean and very welcoming The staff is very friendly been the volunteer parents If I lived closer to the pike school I would send them here

Five reasons why this school is outstanding and why we send our child to GUS…read more 1. Student to teacher ratio is amazingly low due to the co-teacher model. In addition, there are five other special subject teachers and the children attend these classes biweekly. I have observed extensive one-on-one teaching and each child is given individual mentoring and coaching. In addition there is time to attend to the all the students, encompassing their own unique developmental needs. 2. The schools policies are top notch - including safety, honesty, and respect for each individual. A super important and wonderful policy surrounds the use of technology. It is not relied upon to fill in due to lack of school resources, nor are cell phones allowed to be powered on by students within the school grounds. 3. A focus of the curriculum is on teaching kids to communicate and understand one another using honesty and empathy. The children have certain times of the week they focus on social and emotional growth and development. When situations arise that require attention, a great deal of effort is made to help children work out their own solutions with support. 4. Children learn to advocate for others and for themselves. The curriculum integrates time for learning to speak up for and stand up for those who need additional support. 5. A really special highlight is that our children learn to speak and perform individually and collectively in front of groups - ranging from their peers in small groups to assemblies in front of the entire school. We are very fortunate that we chose GUS and that we can send our child to GUS!

My two kids entered GUS at grade 6 (the "upper school") from the homeschooling environment. They…read morewanted to be in a more traditional school setting, I wanted to ensure their learning environment retained the best parts of homeschooling: diverse, flexible, multi-layered (go as deep as you like!), integrated, and "homey." From day one, GUS has satisfied everyone's needs. I have no question that my children are understood - not just by the teachers and students, but members of the administration and faculty. It is an academically open minded and encouraging place, and thanks to GUS, both my kids have found their voice in ways that pleasantly surprised me. GUS is forward thinking in its mindset, but old fashioned in its process. Trustworthy and creative. It is a very good place.

We switched our eldest to Fayerweather at the start of 3rd grade seeking a school where the…read morelearning would be significantly challenging, values-rooted, and joyful. We wanted a place where our inquisitive kid could really stretch her edges and feel comfortable taking academic risks (and sometimes making mistakes). Now 12, she has a deep sense of who she is and what matters to her - and this strong sense of self has allowed her to take risks (academically and socially) and push herself as a learner and community member. She understands that justice and community are the essential foundations for learning and social impact. Our younger child (now 7) started at FSS in kindergarten and we have found that, while quite different from his older sibling, he is just as seen, valued, and supported. He has gotten incredible guidance navigating his intensity and high energy, and he is academically challenged in just the right ways - he works on meaningful problems and his sense of accomplishment is significant. Fayerweather has helped him have a voice and language for his feelings, his challenges, and his successes. The loving support and developmentally appropriate and thoughtful curriculum have allowed him to discover his best self and build the skills and agency to choose his actions wisely. FSS is all we hoped, for both kids.

We just started school at Fayerweather this fall, and my 1st grader and 6th grader cannot get over…read morehow friendly the school community is. My son came home from school after his second week of being a new kid (a middle schooler, no less -- in the 6th grade) and said "mom I give it 5 stars!!! Everyone is SO nice, teachers and kids, and I love it!!!." Now that we are four months in, happily his review remains. He also says that his homeroom and math teacher is "literally THE best math teacher" he's ever had. I'm continually impressed with how in touch with my son's learning style the teachers are, and he's growing leaps and bounds. My 6 year old daughter, who is usually shy, is coming out of her shell socially and is really starting to take to reading (which she has avoided prior to Fayerweather). Her teachers are incredible and so in tune with her and helping her to grow where she is ready to, and there is such insight into the social emotional ecosystem of the classroom. Fayerweather has the academics *and* the community we'd hoped for -- the school has a joyful, healthy, connected vibe and is inclusive and diverse to boot. We couldn't be happier.

RSM Winchester has been an extraordinary part of my children's academic journey for many years, and…read moreI am forever grateful for the impact it has had. So much so that I even enjoyed driving them from Lowell to Winchester for years. In an education system where standards often feel diluted, RSM at Winchester location stands out as a brand that consistently delivers excellence. Their approach is structured and yet incredibly engaging--making math not only challenging but fun. One of the things I admire most is how thoughtfully teachers are vetter at RSM Winchester and how teachers are aligned with age groups their skills and personality would best be suitable. I also saw the quality in the whole setup. Each topic is offered at three levels of difficulty, allowing students to start where they feel comfortable and progress at their own pace without feeling discouraged. This flexibility ensures that every child can build confidence while being challenged appropriately. My son benefited immensely from this system--he advanced two years beyond his school math level and is now taking AP Calculus in 11th grade. The teachers--Barry, Maximo, Liliya, Olga, and many others--were exceptional. There was a sense of deep expertise combined with nurturing approach. Such an environment taught my son to love learning, to think critically. RSM doesn't just teach math; it builds resilience, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong appreciation for intellectual growth. If you want your child to thrive in math and develop skills that will serve them for life, RSM Winchester is the place to be. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Winchester Location. I liked the Winchester location very much . They are very quick in responding…read moreand are ready to work with your child where he or she needs help. Every time I called my questions were answered and always received the call back and once I didn't even left the voice message but still they called me back.

The tuition is like basically a college tuition and probably more? 20k a year for high school is…read moreabsurd. This school keeps hiring teachers who have a terrible background or can't teach at all. They decided to remove sports, such as the swim team. Imagine a student attending another year of this horrid school, paying a full 20k of tuition, just for their sport to not be there next year. This school also feels like a conversion school, I understand that this is a catholic school, but you have to remember that some students are here just for the education, and everybody has different faiths, so why force kids to acknowledge Jesus or force them to go to mass? They make us pay 20k for what? There are barely any sports or any eligible teachers who can teach. This school is awful, consider public school over this.

The ONLY reason we kept our child is here is because she would miss all her friends. This school is…read moreawful. Several teachers have been fired during the school year due to terrible teaching naturally putting our child, & the others in the class behind. My wife & I basically taught our child this course (Thanks to Khan Academy). The hiring staff MUST rethink their hiring practices. Ever hear of background checks? A female instructor who I will not name has accused the ENTIRE class of cheating, yet this person utilizes chat-gpt for assigning lessons, & correcting tests. Has also made some hurtful remarks. If I was a student in this class, there would be a meeting with the principal, myself, & this teacher IMMEDIATELY! All students need to have mandatory physical education. Who made this ridiculous decision not have it for grades 9-12? Tuition is up to 20k per year, & you have us pay for a year book?

Having had two students attend Lowell Catholic, I can honestly say the experience has been a…read morepositive one. In addition to the academics, the students are encouraged to get involved in sports and extra curricular activities. The teachers are willing to work with students and parents to ensure that the student succeeds to the best of his/her ability. Students are encouraged to develop interpersonal and leadership skills through the Ambassador Club and various leadership retreats. Having looked and been accepted at other Catholic high schools, Lowell Catholic was definitely the best fit and the best choice.

They were kind enough to resolve the issues I was having and now i respect them a bit more. The…read morebookstore is great. Most of the staff at the bookstore is helpful (except for that really really big girl) and financial aid office is so nice and will work with your budget. Parking is tricky all year long, so plan on getting there early. Keep on your advisor, they won't come to you.

This University is a complete and utter disappointment. I received my Bachelors degree here and…read morewent on to my Master's here as well, after investing over $100,000 to this "College First" institution I was forced to be dismissed from the graduate program because I had a bad semester due to circumstances out of my control. They were the opposite of understanding, had no care in the world to listen, and instead, destroyed my path to further my education. They claim: "Committed to the faith heritage, intellectual tradition, and social teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, the University educates the whole person in the context of an academic community that cultivates critical thought, sound judgment, and respect for all people. This community supports the intellectual growth of all its members while offering them opportunities for social, cultural, moral, and spiritual development. The challenge to the University community is to search for truth through the dialogue between faith and reason." Which is complete and total BS! They go completely against their mission. Instead, because you have a rough semester they boot you from the program, someone who has been invested in his faith, and community, and spreading the message of Christ. It's okay, because another University can benefit from what I have to offer, and I will continue to do my good will and be sure to advise those I know to never consider Rivier as an option, for I'd be lying to them if I said it's a legitimate way to go. So sad to see where this University has gone, and the lack of care it has at seeing it's students excel, whether your a straight A or straight C student, you deserve an education, but clearly, this isn't the place for it.

Our daughter attended the pre-school for 2 years (PreK 1 and 2). We loved the teachers (she had…read moreMrs. Von Euw and then Mrs. Iacabone) and the diversity of the other kids/families. Our daughter enjoys it and has made some good friends (it took a while, but she got there). Our main regret in moving away from Medford is having to take her out of St. Joe's! We feel that it's by far the best value in the area.

My son attended St. Josephs Preschool for two years (3 and 4 year old program). He is now moving…read moreon to his hometown kindergarten this fall. We loved St. Josephs. The preschool teachers were all great! He had a great experience here. We are sad to leave but since we live 15 miles away and in a great school district he will be attending school in town. If we still lived in the city we would have kept him at St. Josephs for elementary school for sure. Sad to go but very happy with the care that they provided our son for the past two years. We will miss you St. Josephs!