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    Lake Tahoe Preparatory School

    Lake Tahoe Preparatory School

    3.6(18 reviews)
    54.7 mi

    My son is currently in his second year at Squaw Valley Academy and is a senior. Prior to coming to…read moreSVA he attended a large public school in California, putting in very little effort and earning decent grades. He says now that he didn't really know how to study. Small classes, individualized attention, clear expectations, and most importantly, mandatory 2-hour study hall resulted in a near perfect GPA after only his first semester at SVA. He's more mature, has gained confidence, and in general seems much happier with his newfound success. Thankfully, he is much more interested in actively defining his future. With the help of his teachers and SVA staff, he applied to several colleges and is very excited about his upcoming Freshman year. We are very proud of our son and are looking forward to seeing his bright future unfold with its many choices. He would certainly not be in this position had he not left the public school in which he was merely average, and attended SVA where he learned to EXCEL! He has learned lessons about himself in the last two years that will stay with him forever. Finally, after taking one semester of SAT prep at SVA, my son's SAT score improved by nearly 200 points (and it was pretty good to start)! That's real and measurable success!

    I would strongly recommend that families do their research before choosing this school for their…read morechildren. I worked here briefly as an administrator, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst professional experiences I have ever had. The ownership group has attempted to restructure the organization multiple times, but those changes have not addressed the underlying issues with leadership and management. In my experience, the current Director has shown very little concern for the employees, and the impact of that leadership has been significant. From last year to now, the school has reportedly lost a substantial portion of its staff, which should be a major red flag for prospective families. I encourage parents to read the reviews, speak with current and former employees, and do your own research before making a decision. Families deserve to know what they are signing up for.

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    Silverland Middle School

    1.5(4 reviews)
    54.9 mi

    My kids don't go here but I live on the same street as the school. The staff here is terrible. I…read morehear them out on the field all the time screaming at the kids and the kids ain't no better. The kids are always yelling out profanity and I never hear the staff taking control of that. I ride BMX bikes out in front of my house and the kids will insult me and make fun of me and staff does nothing. Sometimes when they leave the gates open during the day I will take my kids to the school to play on the field and staff always kicks me out. They have even kicked my son and I out for riding our bikes in the parking lot. Total power trip on the staff side. They don't want any kids to enjoy the facilities at thier expense. A place that is built for kids but no kids allowed. Makes a lot of sense.

    Really unfortunate that my child has to go here. Not only are the kids out of control but the staff…read moreis also. The front desk ladies are rude and scoff every time I call about my child being bullied. I talk to the dean and principal and nothing gets done. The teachers bully my daughter too and nothing gets done. I've had to resort to calling the superintendent to try to get things solved. The staff at this school are immature and do nothing. One of the teachers Ms Lange won't let my daughter go to the bathroom, get water and threw a pencil at my daughter, which hit her and when I called and told the school nothing was done about it. The front desk ladies laugh at me when I call. They have cameras in the rooms but they're only turned on "in case of emergencies" the cameras should be on all the time so the behavior of the teachers can be caught but of course the school doesn't want that. Save your breath and just call the superintendent, Don Huckabee when you have a problem here. His number is 775 463 6800

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