This place is so bad and is paid To say good things about…read moreI-ready. The teachers are sad sacks and yell at small things most of the other reviews are wrote by the teachers because I know them.They won't let you say words like hate or gun which is ridiculous!

My daughter has been going to Excel since kindergarten and I am happy with the school. The…read morespiritual component is the reason that we chose the school. Bible is a regular subject and there are daily prayers and a weekly chapel where all grades gather for worship and then to listen to an age-appropriate Biblical message. It's comforting knowing that our values and beliefs are being reinforced at school by like-minded adults, most of whom see their job at Excel as a ministry. Another aspect that I really appreciate is the small class sizes. There is only one class per grade, so my daughter has been with the same group of kids throughout her school career. This has allowed her to form deeper friendships than she would be able to having to start over with a new class each year and it also means I am familiar with most of her classmates and their parents so I know who she is hanging out with and what kind of homes they are from. Each teacher so far has had his or her own teaching style and personality, but I have no complaints about any of them. They have all been very loving and caring in their own way. Excel is non-Denominational and not sponsored by any particular church or denomination, so there is a diverse mix of students and teachers who attend many different Christian churches in the area. While it's a small school, it is still relatively ethnically diverse for its size. I expected that there would be a trade off with diversity when we chose to send our daughter there, but have been pleasantly surprised that she has never been the only person of color in her class and our interracial family has never once felt out of place or discriminated against in the slightest. Academically, I have no complaints. The curriculum (besides Bible, obviously) seems pretty standard and similar to what you'd find in a public school. My daughter is on part with her grade level. Yes, it is a private school. Yes, you have to pay money for something that the government is willing to give you for "free," but it's money well spent, in my opinion. We aren't wealthy. We are a working class family struggling to get by, but we are happy to go without many things to know that our children are growing up being taught about the redeeming love of Christ at the place they spend most of their waking hours because at the end of the day that's what will give them the best shot at being happy in life.

"The water of true tears keeps alive the fires of devotion."…read more Needing to find yourself in this big world, need a quiet thought all to your self. Come in and sit awhile. The services are open to the public, but your prayers can be fulfilled with a bought on your knees your lighting a candle anytime you need. The church keeps its doors open to the public during business type hours for public use. A small candle donation is not required but appreciated. The Catholic population of Reno was vast in the early years with no place of worship or fellowship. The cornerstone of the church was laid in 1906. In June of 1908 the cathedral was dedicated. All worship services were in full swing, but a fire destroyed the roof in 1909. It was rebuilt and rededicated in 1910 where it still stands tall for all to come. The first Bishop of Reno, Thomas Kiely Gorman was set as the Diocese of Reno. Through the years many restorations have taken place to retro fit the foundation. In the 1950s a wrap around mural surrounding the alter was installed. A one of a kind mural painted by Edith and Isabel Piczek, is considered "to be one of the finest works of its kind in America." The theme of the mural depicts "Adoration of the Lamb of God, our Lord in the Blessed Eucharist." The message of the mural depicts how important the modern family should accept sacrament for communion for their lives and the community. The murals presents images of "Saints from the Old Law," Abel, Moses, Ruth, Abraham, and Isaac in all their glory. Depictions of John the Baptist and the Lamb of God are presented in all majesty. The call of angels is a truth of faith in Catholic teachings. The door of St Thomas is adorned in all copper with two angels on either side. We dwell in constant companies of angels keeping us safe. It is interesting that the Saint Aquinas, related discussions of angels to location. This saint discusses: "could an angel be a non physical being said to occupy space?" The realm of the angels these days and the early thoughts from Aquinas have led to much of the mechanics of quantum physics. It's a mighty majesty to place angels and you can ponder their glory in an Aquinas dedication to his reverence. As the large copper doors are open to all. Come in and find yourself. Talk to the maker. Use the services to help yourself and those around you. May your faith be strong no matter what you believe or follow. Happiness is yours just listen and accept the blessings that surround you. Amen! May grace, serenity and peace be yours always!

You cannot review a house of worship. Suffice it to say that this is the Cathedral for Renoread more

We currently have two children that have attended Echo Ridge Christian School for the past two…read moreyears. Next year we will have 3 attending. We couldn't be happier with the well rounded education our children are receiving. The school holds a special place in our hearts because my husband attended as a child, and he has very fond memories of this school. The staff are really fantastic and caring! We appreciate the small class sizes so our children get plenty of attention. Echo Ridge is an excellent school, and we are so thankful to have this little gem in our community!

My daughter is in 7th grade and this is her second year at ERCS. She loves being a part of this…read more"family" as she calls it. I love knowing that my daughter is being prayed for by her teacher and that she starts her day with worship and prayer. ERCS has been an amazing blessing for our family. As the mother of a teenage girl it is wonderful to know that she can focus her day on God, academics, building friendships, and being a kid...instead of the peer pressure that often goes on in the public schools.

Sadly we trusted our daughter at this preschool and it ended in disappointment and damage to my…read morechild. In my opinion and during observation of the overfill classroom 38 kids. I watched teachers bully my child. If your child has and special needs or doesn't go with the flow they liable your child a problem, and what's worse my daughter told me her teachers did not like her because she ruined their lunchbreak.

Between my daughter and now my son, we have been with Summit Ridge for 5 years. The staff is…read moreamazing, the teachers are the best!, the class sizes are reasonable, the school is very clean, the play ground and toys are in excellent shape. I have changed our schedule many times over the years and Summit Ridge has always been flexible for our family. Our children have grown so much in their faith, academically and socially through this wonderful school.

Stay away from this so-called academy if you are homeschooling your children. This small two person…read moreoperation is supposed to help design your curricula, keep records and give you a transcript. They are almost impossible to get in touch with. They want you to either contact them online --- to which they NEVER respond or you have to call and make an 'appointment' to talk to someone. IF one of the two women working in this tiny office calls you back, they do so from home with the dog barking in the background! They are in a tiny office suite yet the receptionist claims to not even know how many 'academic advisors they have working there! (ONE) . Unfortunately, we enrolled our son there for 9th grade thinking they would work with us to keep records and a transcript. He's completed all of his 9th grade work they gave us and he even accelerated in a couple of subjects and finished the entire year in 1/2 year but they said they can only count that as 1/2 years worth of work! It was the entire years curriculum for the subject completed in 1/2 the time -- most schools call that an AP or honors class! The worse part is spending thousands of dollars, we still have no transcripts! They keep saying that they need more work samples or they misplaced what we gave them or they need more details about phys ed class! We've sent 51 pages of work samples, tests etc. and we haven't heard back from them in MONTHS -- except when we get a bill saying we owe another $8 for the per-page charge when you upload your documents on their website! They will give you a curricula alright -- but after that, good luck getting them to respond or ever getting your transcript. I'll be sure to let everyone know how this tiny, unprofessional organization works. I am now spending more money on a lawyer who is contacting them to either get every penny back or get a transcript that I paid for.. I'm working on a website detailing all the delays, excuses and frustrations I got from St. Thomas Aquinas Academy so other parents don't waste any of their children's education money.

From the owner: St. Thomas Aquinas Academy is an independent home school program, established in 1995. We are…read morededicated to the Catholic formation and education of children by the persons granted the grace and commission to do so by Our Heavenly Father - the child's own parents. To that end we offer a twelve year Catholic liberal arts curriculum for the home schooling family. From Pre-1st to Grade 12 the St. Thomas Aquinas Academy classical home school curriculum is designed as one graceful whole, with a unit study flavor, that easily adapts to many grade levels learning at the same kitchen table. We encourage a relaxed teaching style, tuned to the natural developmental phases of the child's intellect. We help you teach your child to learn, resulting in a competent, confident child with a life-long enthusiasm for learning, ready for college, work, or family life - whatever his or her calling may be.

My daughter has been a part of Holy Trinity School since Kindergarten; next year, it's time for 7th…read moregrade! I'm so grateful for the outstanding academics and the incredible teachers and staff who make learning enjoyable. They're always there to encourage our kids to explore and grow. And let's not forget about the emphasis on respect and kindness among all the students. It's truly inspiring to see how they treat each other with such care. The small class sizes also allow the teachers to give each student the individual attention they deserve. It's no wonder my daughter has such strong Catholic values and beliefs - this school has played a massive role in shaping them.

Both of our children have attended Holy Trinity School since Kindergarden and are now in 4th and…read more2nd grades. We enjoy the community at Holy Trinity from its teachers to other families. We participate in many extracurricular academic and athletic programs available at the HTS from Mental Math to Lego Robotics to Cross Country Run and Basketball. If you want a great school for your children, with a strong family environment, then HTS is where your children need to be!