I have two kids with the experience of Mason Ridge with another to start this fall and I couldn't…read morebe more happy with the staff, the PTO and everyone involved in shaping the children's education. My son left for middle school and is still talking about how much he misses Mason Ridge.

This school's secretary has serious problems when dealing with minorities. I truly believe that…read moreschool secretary, Ms.Mary Marston need training with diversity and inclusion. Other families also have the same issue with this secretary. Ms.Mary need to let go of hatred. we all are humans and have similar needs. At this point, we are so hopeless, buying home in other district is not easy. we just pray that either Ms.Mary gets retired (honorably with all the perks, so she gets good retirement life) or somehow Lord changes her heart. we want to let her Know that we love her as fellow human. She treats minorities like trash. I can only hope that Dr.D or Ms.Gerberding will talk to her and teach her some love. We don't want bad for her but the way she treats parents and student of color - is very painful. On positive note, Ms.Mary Marston did teach me a lesson on how NOT to treat other people. I pray to my lord to change her heart and help her let go of her hatred towards minorities.

My wife and I graduated from this school in 1995. Her father graduated from the school as well…read more I loved my education and the teachers were excellent. Not sure which of my teachers are left, but look for Larry Hays and Shiela McCarthy. Both are outstanding. I must say that the last time I went back to see the school I got lost due to all of the renovations. When I started at this school, they still had some of the original buildings. I am definitely considering sending my children to this school.

I attended Whitfield School from 7th grade until I graduated high school and I must say that as…read moremuch as I love to hate it, I did get a damn good education while attending. The faculty was young and innovative in their teaching methods, which pushed me to think critically and be an individual regardless of peer disapproval. The facilities were unlike any other high school I have seen, clean, up to date, and just top-notch all around! The administration was a bit troublesome at times because I felt that the school was more of a corporation rather than a educating establishment. While attending I had many mixed feelings regarding the entire school but now that I am in college I feel that I was blessed and lucky to have been able to attend such a fine school. The people, however, were all the same. And when I say the same I mean the same upper-middle class kids who sport designer labels and conservative ideologies of their parents. Being the free-spirit I am, I found it extremely difficult to "fit in" one single group because of my liberal values. I felt that there was not enough diversity and many of the students tended to be extremely close minded because of that. All in all, the school is great (the parties were on par as well, Ha) and if you are able to take a tour of the buildings you will know exactly why I think so highly of the place.

The best education for your children. Not a perfect school, BUT always looking to improve. This is…read morea school committed to diversity and staying on top of industry education standards. It is a beautiful campus, that has been able to change with the times.

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.

I went here for high school and can honestly say the public education is excellent! First class…read moreschool, plenary of sports that kids can get involved in, and excellent teachers.

I regret transferring my daugter to this horrible school. My daughter was treated like an outsider…read morethe entire time she was there. The principal and administrators pretend to listen to concerns and provide no action.

I have had a lot of bad school experiences. I thought that the experience would be the same here…read more Instead it turned out being amazing. The teachers and staff are really amazing and will work with you to do well in their classes.

I was raised Catholic, and wanted to bring those Christian values to my kids. In the beginning, I…read moreheard good things in the general community about this school. The kids were enrolled, and off they went. What is my impression now that they have nearly completed their journey? If I were to go back in time, knowing what I do now, would I send them back? Here are some of my honest takes. The Positives - Promotion of Christian values. - Mandatory service hours in the community - Kairos retreats - A new trades building and classes - Nice technology for students The Negatives - Tuition: The tuition cost here goes up each year, and it is ridiculously expensive! The same goes for registration fees. - Solicitation for money: With how much the tuition costs, they are constantly soliciting donations, raffles, and other money-making opportunities. - Cafeteria Prices: The price of food for kids is ridiculously high. Through the years, my kids and their friends have told me that the quality is generally poor. Expensive and poor quality are not a good combination. - Meal Balance: Should your child's meal balance become even $1 short, you will get an email asking for it to be paid immediately, or the child will not be able to have lunch until it is paid in full. I speak from experience. My child's meal balance was -$1.00, and I got an email about this from the "FSC Kitchen Manager" asking for it to be paid immediately. Okay, I get that there is a $1 negative balance. Fear not, it will be paid right away, but -$1?? Do they have any idea how much money they are making off of me with tuition? Maybe consider a threshold before these emails are fired off. - Over the last 3-4 years, there have been several suicides, teen pregnancies, and threats of violence. I understand that this can happen anywhere, and it is a tragedy in any circumstance, but I didn't expect it here. When the school administration sent out notes to parents regarding some of these things, I found it in very bad taste to keep the "It's a great day to be a Crusader" signature. - Days off: I have never seen a school with more time off. Half days, full days, it's incredible. One day I would like sit down and tally up all of the days that my kids were off and see what the actual cost per day had been that year. Or, would that only frustrate me more? - For students who buy parking passes, there is a cranky staff administrator who likes to walk around to find grievances. Forget to put your parking pass up one day, and you WILL be reprimanded. Having experienced the school for a number of years now, would I send my kids back if I had to do it all over again? Absolutely not. Not for the amount of money, food prices/quality, or solicitation for money. My kids often say that the school is "just okay" and that their friends in public school seem to have more opportunities. When I went to public high school, I had such fond memories of the opportunities, like shop, driver's education, indoor swimming pool/team, and so much more. Plus, it is already paid for by my taxes. I'm not saying that Saint Dominic is a bad place. The high tuition costs, constant donation solicitations, ridiculous cafeteria costs, and registration fees are disappointing, especially in this economy. With public school, I found that I could still keep my faith (which I cherish) and go to church on Sunday.

This school is very bright. The teachers are kind and the students do much work with other schools…read more This school is truly special.

Althoff Catholic is a wonderful place for teens to learn and grow as individuals and in their…read morefaith. I am the proud parent of two Crusaders and the wife of a Crusader, too! Outstanding institution!

I absolutely LOVE The Wilson School!!!…read more Do yourself and those you love a favor and check this school out for your children, friends, and family members! Wilson serves Pre-K through 6th grade. My daughter goes to The Wilson School and I absolutely love it! She gets an excellent education, they cater to the children's needs, they are committed to social and emotional well-being of the children and not solely academics, the families are more of a community than just parents. It's the most warm and welcoming environment EVER! Additionally, being in the midst of a pandemic, they did not miss a beat. Our school seamlessly switched to online learning and the kids remained engaged and didn't fall behind educationally. They also respected if some children needed adjustments because of the impact that quick shift and social isolation was having on the kiddos and adjusted workloads because the children's mental health was what mattered most. I am immune compromised and TERRIFIED of COVID-19, but we were able to safely send our daughter in person to school because they have gone above and beyond CDC Guidelines and safety measures. Kids' classes are their cohorts and they don't mix cohorts (5th grade has about 20 students total). They have space to break up, they use outdoor spaces and tents, etc. Masking hasn't been an issue...It's been absolutely wonderful! Also, they have the option (which is another thing I attribute lack of COVID-19 spreading at the school) of ConnectED Flex which means that even if my child is an in person student, if I feel the need to keep her home for a few days, weeks, or months, I can do that and she's learning along with her classmates. She doesn't miss a beat. Some people have used this option if they think they may have been exposed or if they had family gatherings and didn't want to risk harm to the rest of The Wilson School family. When numbers got high before Thanksgiving, I brought my daughter home virtually and have kept her home as I watched how things shook out after the holidays. She went back in person when I felt comfortable and didn't lose a step!! Seamless! Oh, and they frequently hold Town Halls to get parents' input on how things are going and what we would like to see and send surveys for us to voice our thoughts, opinions, desires, etc. They celebrate ALL cultures and holidays. They teach the kids to be independent thinkers and speak up on their own behalf rather than parents doing that which I love (my daughter is in 5th grade, it's different if there's a preschooler of course!). They discuss real, relevant issues like what happened on the 6th at the Capitol or what happened with George Floyd. They know this is on kids' minds and they need not only a safe space to have this conversation, but also to know that other people see their HUMANITY. Depending on one's lived experience, certain issues hit differently and they deserve the space to have the conversations and see things from others' viewpoints while respecting and learning from differences. As a Wilson mom, I could not have dreamed of a better school for my daughter. Prior to coming here, I prayed a school like this existed, but thought I would have to settle because nothing like this could possibly exist. Every single day I feel like I'm living a dream. This school is so amazing from the leadership to the staff, to the teachers, to the parents, and straight to the students. My daughter is happy EVERY DAY. She NEVER wants to miss school and the education she is receiving is PHENOMENAL and beyond anything she's EVER experienced. I can't say enough good things about this school. I could go on and on! Finally, they do also offer tuition assistance so don't be deterred by costs. Hope this helps!

My son joined the Wilson school since JK. We looked around a few private schools around the area…read more The Wilson is the best fit for our son and our family. The teacher and leaders are friendly and open-minded. My son loves to go to school, he used to be shy, but now he is confident. We are glad we chose the Wilson School; at first, I was worried about one cohort per grade, but in the end, it turned out perfect; they learned how to respect and accept their differences, and everyone gets along. The teachers provided positive, immediate feedback about their performance at school. Schools provide enough extra activities after-school, like math club, chess club, music lessons, drama classes, and some sports, etc. It is enough but does not overwhelm the parent. So I don't have to drive him around to take the extra class. They also have summer camps, spring, and winter. It is lovely, so I know there is always somewhere he can go. I am an anxious mum, but when my son is in Wilson school, I don't worry about him, and I can focus on my job. I know they will take good care of him. He is not pleased that I picked him up so early. He wants to stay in school longer.

I attended a few public meetings here for local area planning studies. The school is bright, airy…read moreand the students seemed nice and polite. A very partiotic looking school with red, white and blue color theme and eagles in the brick work.

I am a sophomore at liberty Wentzville high school it's the best one in the district 1 hr lunch…read moregreat teachers and students I will say it the best in st Charlas county just the athletics are amazing.