There was cockroaches in the bathroom and the locks don't work and the school food tastes terribleread more

This is the first semester for my kids at CPMS. They have been harassed by other kids. Name calling…read moresuch as terrorists, monkeys, iiss etc. Regretting my decision of sending my kids to CPMS. Bullying seems pretty normal there. Very disappointed.

As a former high school teacher I have sent both my kids to Westwood. My oldest just graduated and…read morereceived special education services all 4 years (but only 2 in science) and is now enrolled at ACC. He struggled for years to find a subject he really enjoyed besides Theater which he took 2 different classes his final 3 years. Then, his senior year he took Forensic Science and Sign Language. He loved them both and had great teachers. He now wants to study forensic science. My youngest was a freshman last year and got to take Chinese, Intro to Engineering, and Biomedical Science. He loved every teacher and rarely had homework due to the flex period they have built into the schedule. They both ran/run cross country and track as well. The track coaches are nice and encouraging and the cross country coach cares about the kids. Both programs are very flexible with kids and their academics. Our experience at WWHS has wonderful! The teachers and staff all care immensely about the students and there is a huge of variety of classes for students to explore. My kids aren't top in their class but they make mostly A's and some B's. For me, I know they will be well prepared for college and have a good foundation of what they want to pursue for a career. Lastly, WWHS is diverse and my kids have been able to find friends easily. My youngest is very shy and quiet, but he was able to find a group of kids to hang with for lunch. There's great variety not just with classes but with the students as well. We didn't experience any bullying or judgment from kids.

Isnt all its cracked up to be....that being said if your a A student and quick learner it's a great…read moreschool for you as a top school. If you have average learning or a learning disability, it's not for you.

Our journey with Hill Country Christian School began in a unique and very personal way. I first…read morejoined the Hill Country family as a middle school girls volleyball coach in 2019 and was later hired on as a teacher in 2022. What I couldn't have predicted then was how much joy this place would bring to my family and me. Very early on, I knew in my heart that I wanted my own children to experience that same joy, love, and purpose. One of the most beautiful things about Hill Country is how the school truly lives out its mission: to know your child, love your child, and prepare your child. The teachers go above and beyond in caring for my child not just academically, but spiritually and emotionally. Every day, I see the intentional ways they invest in him, and it's deeply moving as both a parent and an educator. The spiritual growth I've witnessed in my son has been incredible. He's only in Pre-K, but already he's learning to pray, engaging with God's Word, and building a foundation that will last a lifetime. Hearing him pray every night before bed, without prompting, is one of the greatest blessings I could ever ask for as a mom. What makes Hill Country especially impactful is how every subject is taught through a Biblical worldview. It's not just about teaching math or reading; it's about teaching truth, character, and purpose. Our children are learning to love Jesus through every lesson and every experience. This matters so much to our family because we want our children to grow in their relationship with Christ, not just know about Him. Hill Country creates endless opportunities for families to be involved and serve together. It's a place where students and families are encouraged to be the hands and feet of Jesus in every area of life. That kind of culture is rare. If I had to choose one main reason to recommend Hill Country to a friend, it would be this: community. You will find a deeply caring, Christ-centered community here. We support each other in tangible ways through prayers, shared meals, encouraging words, and acts of kindness. It truly feels like family.

We had a very disappointing experience at Hill Country Christian School. My son struggled to stay…read moreengaged and focused, and instead of working with us as parents, the principal, Tracy, took it upon herself to intervene in ways that crossed boundaries. After I had specifically told her I would speak with both the teacher and my son's pediatrician, she removed my son from class and told him directly that he needed to see a doctor for his behavior. When I picked him up, he was crying and asking, "What's wrong with me, Mom?" No child should be put in that position, and that conversation should never have been had with him -- that was my responsibility as his parent. This was not an isolated incident. I had emails to teachers go unanswered, and overall the partnership we expected from a private school simply was not there. Since leaving, I've learned that other families have had similar experiences, where the principal seemed to push an ADHD diagnosis despite disagreement from teachers and parents. In our case, both my son's third- and fourth-grade teachers at HCCS and his pediatrician did not believe he had ADHD. When my son transferred mid-year into public school, the difference was night and day. His new teacher said he was incredibly bright, just likely bored, and he immediately began thriving. He made straight A's, came home happy, and was excited to return to school each day. The contrast showed me that the problem was not with my son but with the way he was being handled at HCCS. We expected much better from a private institution, but sadly, our experience was one of disappointment, lack of communication, and a principal who placed her opinion above parents, teachers, and even doctors.

My daughter goes to Leander High School and tells me it isn't fun here anymore, dress code is out…read moreof hands, girls are getting dress coded for the stupidest things like not have an XL shirt to cover your bottom when wearing leggings to cover your front and back side, paying for parking ?!? holes on your jeans are too high, appearance of the color bones, shorts have to be finger tip length, COLOR CODED BATHROOMS?! If you are teaching kids to get ready for college don't treat them like little kids....

When you find someone who invest in your children as if they were your own, you clutch it for dear…read morelife and support it. The EduCenter is not like the rest. We tried several tutoring centers including KUMAN and they didn't work for my family. I have 4 boys and 3 of them were falling behind in school. I am so happy to report that EduCenter has made a significant and lasting difference in my children. My children have made a huge improvement. In the past, it was a daily argument if they could skip tutoring. Since starting with EduCenter, my children have not asked to skip, they show up on time and I never have to remind them. What's amazing is when we do miss class they ask if they can make it up the following day! My boys attend Cedar Park Middle school and Naumann Elementary, so they are able to walk to the center after school. They have told me countless times, they want to continue going. They now have confidence and it shines through! The tutors will work directly with the teachers to make sure your child is getting the necessary skills they need. Honestly, they will do what is needed for your child to be successful! I love these guys! They are truly amazing! My son's teacher commented that she has never seen a student improve as fast as he did. She even showed me a picture of my son reading at lunch! She called it her little miracle!! Edu Center has reasonable prices and well worth it. Awesome group of people! I highly recommend them!! Thanks again Edu Center for helping my family!!!!

From the owner: Our goal is to nurture a student's individual skill development using specialized interventions and…read moreenrichment. We strive to provide unique experiences that enhance the capability for independent learning, facilitate the process that transforms passions into opportunities, and develop communication and life skills while nurturing a healthy self-esteem. We believe your children have the ability to succeed. Contact us to find out how we can help Awaken the Possibilities Within your child.

I came here to visit my son for lunch.... We waited in the lunch line for what seemed about 10…read moreminutes, and I grabbed my burger and went on my way. When I lifted the bun..... there was no cheese... The burgers here are insanely dry, and if that's what they're feeding my child I want no business here!!! EXTREMELY DISSAPOINTED.

Fantastic school, with a wonderful and caring staff. Principal Paul Johnson is incredible, and is…read morethe only principle we would ever want for our kids. Our two sons have both graduated from Vista, and our daughter is currently attending, and we would never go anywhere else.

Awful i went there , I am actually in this picture, I am traumatized, do not send your children…read morehere. I learned nothing and the staff bullied me.

I have really struggled with whether or not to write a review for our time at the Joule School. I…read morewill readily admit that we not only had a short stint, but we also came in halfway through a school year - Spring semester and one month of Fall semester in 2018. I feel like there are so many reasons why our experience turned out to be such a negative one, so I would not want to deter anyone from considering Joule if they feel it would be a good fit. But I do want to caution families about some of our final concerns, especially for younger children. Thus the rating - if I'm honest, our experience was more 2 Stars or less, but I can't bring myself to mark it as such so I hope you'll read for a full explanation. The positives about the school are extensive. When I first read their philosophy on their website I felt like it was written directly to me. I wished I'd had a school option like this growing up. Student-led, open to movement, encouraging of different ideas. Academics modeled around the whole child and multiple disciplines. Not teaching to tests or conforming to the ideas of school we've had since the Industrial Age. It was exciting and empowering. The teachers were also warm and welcoming. The Director was informative and knowledgeable. Their discipline was democratic and the children were all unique and inquisitive. I still love their ideas and principles in theory - but in practice, it did not always run smoothly. The lack of structure and student-led methods turned out to be a destructive combination for my 4-year-old son. He was bored at his previous daycare, so we thought the academic challenge would be good for his curious mind. However, he began to regress dramatically socially and emotionally. He started acting out with attitude changes and behaviors that he'd overcome or never had previously. And while I refuse to act as if he had no agency in those actions, he was clearly influenced by some of the other children in his class and in the school. Some of the subjects in the school were pretty mature. It also appeared that screen time and playtime was not always well supervised. Inappropriate language and actions were sometimes used by the kids and teachers without consequence or with varying consequences, which only led to confusion. I am all for "kids being kids". We went to Joule because we did not want our child to feel burdened with unnecessary rigidity. Yet we left feeling like he had been burdened instead with words, images, and thoughts unnecessary for a kid his age to be exposed to so young. We are now at a new school that focuses on a better mix of social, emotional, and academic intelligence - for us. Again, I want to reiterate that our experience may be unique. There were several families at Joule that were perfectly happy, if not ecstatic, with the program. There were chances to really bond with such a small group - it ran more like a co-op, really. Which can be great if everyone gets involved. When we left, I was grateful to see that it seemed like a lot of the new families were really coming together to beautify the space and make it safer and cleaner for the students. Unfortunately, there was also a complete turnover of teaching staff in the short time since we'd started. Therefore, combined with our son's disruptive behavior not improving with the new semester, we decided we should probably just change schools since there was already going to be so much more change. He has improved greatly in the month we have been at his new school. Joule simply did not have the resources or infrastructure to provide everything we needed or wanted. And it's not that our son has special needs - I would say if that were the case and point out that they are open about not having the tools to cope with certain kids' needs. If anything, since his experience at Joule, he now needs some additional help to process his feelings and emotions and overcome rude language and behavior. But since removing him from Joule, he's much happier, kinder, and more fulfilled. I am extremely sad that we had such a negative experience at the Joule School. I will continue to stress that others clearly did not. Every child is different. Every parent is different. Every family is different. I still love the heart, soul, and idea of Joule. But I did not love the stress, pain, or frustration we felt while we were there. I just want parents to be mindful. Especially for younger students. Ask questions. Get involved. But if it's not the right fit, don't hesitate to leave.

Our experience at Lake Travis STEM Academy has been very positive. The school creates a structured,…read moreengaging environment that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and confidence. The STEM focus is meaningful and hands-on, while core academic skills remain a priority. Teachers communicate clearly and genuinely welcome family involvement. I feel informed and included in my child's learning. The culture is respectful, safe, and built on high expectations balanced with support. If I could suggest one area of growth, it would be expanding enrichment opportunities and extracurricular options as the school continues to grow. I would absolutely recommend this school to families seeking strong academics and a supportive community.

I was looking for a new school for my son because he was losing his love of learning. When I found…read moreout about Lake Travis STEM Academy I immediately enrolled him mid-year. I got my son back! He is excited to learn! As a professional teacher myself, I was so impressed with the program that I resigned my position and joined the innovative team at Lake Travis STEM Academy. It is the most fulfilled I have been in my teaching career.