My son began at this school in fourth grade, he is now graduating this year. It's been quite the…read morejourney. We appreciate all of the input that the school takes from parents. Thanks SocPrep

As a first year teacher, I was welcomed with open arms. This community is truly like a family. The…read moreimmediate indication is how each student is viewed holistically and not as just a number. There is a true dedication to ensuring that all students are comfortable and heard whether that is academically or emotionally. Students are given a freedom to explore their own passions deeper while also receiving a well-rounded education. Teachers are given the autonomy to cultivate an environment set up for each student. This school is the future of education.

This school and community is terrible as a current student this schools education model is just a…read moreworded up controlling communist almost like system and during rec time i saw a girl kicking my friends almost hurting them and i tackled her to get her to stop and when i did she started kicking me and i took it and now i said i will get the administrates and she threatened me and said she would sue me and say i harassed her if i did now everyday i have to take this as basically blackmail and something as the architecture of the school there is a t hallway which only requires 1 person to patrol your always watched in this school and one weird thing is this school is a inc(incorporation) which means they get investor funding and still does fundraisers

This is such an amazing warm and inviting school! My children have attended for the past several…read moreyears. We are highly impressed with the teachers love, understanding, and dedication to the students. The students really get immersed in the education by hands on experiencing it with art, literature, science, and music. We are very thankfully we found just a wonderful community of parents and students.

Walden is good for a specific type of kid. A kid who needs a smaller, more personalized environment…read morefor academic success without needing a lot of emotional or medical support. One of my friends had an F in math before she went to Walden that they helped her bring up to a B. I am leaving a 3 star review because I had a very mixed experience at Walden, but I recognize that it's a great environment for some students. I went to Walden just a few weeks after being discharged from a therapeutic boarding school in Utah. It was a very rough transition for me, and Walden both helped and hurt. The other students were great, and the small size was much better for an autistic kid than a traditional public school. However, the teachers and administration were not very understanding. I know that they can only do so much to help an emotionally struggling teen, but they could have practiced more of what they taught: empathy. I had issues with showing off, but instead of talking to me about it and correcting me in the moment, administration talked to my parents about expelling me. It would have been different if they'd corrected me and I hadn't changed, but they didn't even try to give me feedback. Academics were decent. Great for kids who need a personalized curriculum. But I noticed that when I transferred to virtual public school, I was learning things that I should have learned in Algebra 1 in Algebra 2. They make it very hard to go to a school with a different curriculum, and that leads to some kids falling behind. They claimed to have extracurriculars that they didn't have. When I was there, they just had a dance class with a very unempathetic and ableist teacher. I was on a med that gave me significant side effects, including heatstroke susceptibility. Towards the end of the school year, we were doing a very physical dance outside, and I noticed symptoms of heat illness. When I asked the dance teacher to take a break, she refused because it was a partner dance and I couldn't leave my partner. She then said that she was proud of me for doing things even when I got hot, despite me saying many times that what she was making me do was a health hazard. I arrived at home that day and crashed on my bed, sleeping for about 2 hours. I now know that what I was experiencing was heat exhaustion. Easily preventable if the dance teacher had allowed me a break. All in all, this school has its pros and cons. Great social environment and personalized academics, but lack of understanding of students who struggle medically and emotionally. Some kids excel at Walden, others don't. If considering this school, make sure your kid is the type to excel there.

We wanted more for our daughter and that's why we chose Walden Community School…read more We wanted her to love learning and to be excited about going to school everyday. On top of that, we wanted her to be safe and in an environment that would give her the freedom that she needs to express herself and learn from her peers. The curriculum is extraordinary and I'm constantly blown away by the critical thinking and creative writing skills that she's been developing at Walden.

The Pre-K assessment is overkill. They make parents wait in a small library, take your student for…read morean hour-long assessment that over the phone was described by Admissions Director Megan Jones as to see how they interact with other students. Come to find out (after several emails requesting to know more about their request for a SECOND assessment), they are very critical of your child. Preschool Director Betsey Vallery states in her email to me: "[Student] was very interested in the items in our classroom and such a sweet little boy. He did have difficulty following teacher one-step instructions and redirection. For example, when the teacher called [Student] to small group to draw, he ran around the carpet area. The teacher came alongside him and told him to please use his walking feet and modeled her walking feet. This gentle redirection is usually very successful as it's 1:1 in this assessment setting, but he continued to run." [Student] had just turned four only three days prior to the assessment. He's extremely responsive with adult direction, and I find this commentary completely inappropriate. As a former teacher myself, this is not even something that should be a concern. In addition, she states that [Student] didn't know how to write name, draw a self portrait, count to 10 or identify shapes, all of which he's been able to do for more than a year. I wasn't there in the assessment, but I do wonder about the effectiveness of the teacher to inspire participation. I felt that this was not an age-appropriate Pre-K. They want students that already know what they need to know for kindergarten so they don't have to do their jobs in teaching them.

Such a wonderfully, loving, faith based, academically focused school! We have all 4 of our children…read moreat TMA and are so grateful for the amazing growth we have seen in our kids since starting school there. Teachers are SO loving, kind and truly make a difference in not only the lives of the kids but also the parents and other family members. Another great highlight is their amazing security team who you can spot all over campus making their presence known. The amenities are beautiful and sports teams are highly regarded as well. Admin is quick to help and answer any questions or concerns. I wouldnt hesitate if you are searching for a private school home.

I have never experienced such a beautiful and well run school in my life. My daughter comes home…read moredaily with wonderful stories about kind teachers and staff all working hard to ensure she has a great day. From the people that welcome you in the office to the sweet security guards to her day to day teachers - too many fantastic people to mention. Miss Bontrager has taught her so much Math and Reading this year, Miss Ballard makes every day magical and playful, Miss Victoria is a ray of sunshine in the halls, Mr Meisel has greatly improved her swimming and Miss Hicks has awakened the love of music in her! Thank you Park Maitland! I couldn't have dreamed up a better school for my children if i tried.

I had a beautiful experience with Miss Victoria and she was very helpful throughout my visit and my…read moreson absolutely loved the school !

Montessori School of East Orlando is a true diamond in the rough in our local educational…read morecommunity. You won't just find a school here - you'll find a cohesive community of teachers, students, and parents that truly partner together to provide a nurturing yet rigorous educational experience. The low student to teacher ratio allows teachers to truly get to know each student and their individual strengths and needs so they can best support them where they're at. They don't only focus on teaching students academics but also support growth in necessary life skills such as time management, prioritization, social emotional skills, responsibility, and flexibility. They also have a wide array of classes outside of standard academics such as ballroom dancing, drama, Spanish, PE, and art so students have a well rounded experience. I couldn't be happier to have my daughter at MSEO and can't recommend this school enough!

I can't say enough good things about MSEO! My kids, 7 and 5, have been attending for two years and…read morewe plan to have their younger sister join them next year! From our initial tour, I instantly felt that this school had the environment we were looking for. The welcoming teachers and staff with the ideal balance of play, exploration and learning, MSEO truly feels like an extension of our home. It's important to our family that our kids have a well rounded experience at school and we love that MSEO provides extended learning and play time outdoors, Spanish classes throughout the week as well as PE, physical fitness, art and dance. We have watched our kids walk into school with smiles from day one and we are so thankful to all the teachers and staff at MSEO who work hard to ensure our kids are well cared for, encouraged, and excelling as they grow.