I went to Galloway from K-12, so this comes from a very long firsthand experience. There are…read moredefinitely positives: it is a kind, supportive environment, the teachers generally care, and the school does a good job making students feel seen as individuals. I understand why a lot of Buckhead families are drawn to it. That said, looking back as an adult, I do not feel like it prepared me especially well for real life. There was a lot of emphasis on "be your best self," which sounds good on paper, but in my experience there was less emphasis on discipline, toughness, accountability, and the kind of academic rigor that actually helps once you leave a protected school environment. It helped get me into Alabama, but I was not especially well prepared once I got there, and that became obvious pretty quickly. Now I work in residential real estate, and while I do fine, it is not exactly the kind of challenging or deeply fulfilling professional path I once thought a school like Galloway was preparing me for. It is a very relationship-driven job with long hours, and if I am being honest, a lot of where I landed had more to do with family connections than with any real edge the school gave me. That is the part I think prospective families should think about. Galloway was good at making students feel comfortable and affirmed. I am less convinced it was good at pushing them hard enough to thrive on their own later.

I've been a teacher for over 30 years and I didn't know a school as ideal as Galloway existed. It's…read morewhat education should be but usually is thought to be impossible by those who haven't seen it done. I took a job in upper learning and have been so pleased to see that Galloway does exactly what they say they do. They are still true to their mission in a time when many schools have tried to be too much, or worse, given up trying. Students are happy, supported, and empowered to advocate for their own education. The rhythm of the day is purposefully designed to help students learn and grow academically as well as socially. Teachers create conditions for each student to think deeply and participate actively according to their strengths. The day is punctuated by regular breaks allowing students to enjoy social community, lunch, and relaxation in between tutorials and class time. Students are very involved: they run weekly clubs and plan and host town meetings. There is time for sports and extracurriculars. Students can explore their interests casually as well as competitively in a welcoming atmosphere. I wish I'd known about it sooner.

This is a fantastic school!! There is an international community that is unparalleled at other…read moreprivate schools in Atlanta. The school is adding a 3-year-old immersion preschool program in Fall 2012. They also have 4- and 5-year old Kindergarten and 1st through 12th grade following the International Baccalaureate program. It is a beautiful campus and getting better all the time!

From the owner: Atlanta International School offers all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programs to over…read more1350 U.S. and international students from three-year-old kindergarten to grade 12. Rigorous academics are enriched by a world-class language acquisition program, which begins with a full-immersion preschool program in Spanish, French and German. The school offers STEM-and STEAM-endorsed and bilingual diplomas in addition to the prestigious IB diploma. Beyond the classroom, AIS students participate in award-winning performing and fine arts opportunities, competitive athletics and global experiential learning.

Our church uses this campus for some of our bigger events. It is a beautiful, beautiful school with…read morelots of open spaces! The landscape is always trimmed and clean, and the interior is fully equipped with technology and furnished with adequate school utilities. If you are looking for a large space to rent out - this is definitely not a bad option!

fusion is the best school i've ever been to, it fits my needs and accommodates for my autism and…read moreadhd. fire school 9/10

The principal left 20 minutes into graduation.... The man…read morewho scheduled and planned the event (for 5:30 on a Friday night), decided he had better things to do. My niece worked for years and fought through so much to get to that moment, and her principal couldn't be bothered to stick around. Her teacher said some really sweet things about her, and the teachers talked about each student before they got their diploma which was very nice. The students also gave some really touching speeches. It seemed like they formed meaningful relationships. There were a couple teachers my niece wouldn't stop talking about during dinner afterwards and before Fusion I never got more than one sentence out of her if I asked how school was going. It seems like she really got a lot of help she needed, but the disrespect I saw from the administration (In the single day I visited the school....) was alarming.

The school has been a wonderful resource for out children who have been there since they were in…read morepre-K. No school is perfect, but this has been the perfect setting for our children's social, academic, and leadership development. We could not have asked for much more in terms of support from teachers and leadership. It has been a pleasure being part of this community's school.

From the owner: Atlanta Jewish Academy is a college preparatory, co-educational, preschool-12th grade, independent…read moreJewish Day School, guided by modern orthodox values and principles. We embody the ideals of community, tradition, individual development, and educational innovation. Atlanta Jewish Academy develops the whole person for college and life by fostering a love of Torah, Israel, and all Jewish people through an excellent secular and Judaic education within an inclusive, nurturing community.

Cannot express how incredible Holy Spirit is. They are attentive to all the needs of the kids,…read moreprovide a safe and solidly catholic environment and the teachers are amazing. As parents we have felt so blessed to find this school for our kids where we feel good about dropping them off everyday!

I would give this school even more stars if I could…read more We have one daughter in preschool and another in first grade. Both started at 2 years old in the Mothers Morning Out program. The school just seems to offer everything: exceptional academics (several recent alumni are at Harvard among other impressive schools), a supportive community, a safe environment, and a competitive athletic program. And I can't say enough positive things about the teachers. After 6 years I am so fond of each teacher every year. They ALL genuinely love the kids and their workplace - it makes for such a happy environment. Any time I have ever had a concern, the teachers and administration have been very receptive and welcoming. Yes, there is a good bit of homework. But it seems to be practical and never busy work. The teachers have high expectations from the students and I appreciate that. I am paying a lot of money for my kids to be well prepared for college. Yes, it is a faith-based school. Catholic, in fact. The kids are taught respect, discipline, spirituality, honesty and integrity. And for the students who are not Catholic, I have seen them treated very respectfully. Just like anything, you get out of it what you put into it..... This school thrives on parent involvement. There is a very active Parent Volunteer Association which plans events all throughout the year - for students, teachers, and families. It's a great way to get to know other parents and kids. Parents are always welcome on campus at any time during the day. I feel so grateful to have found this school but what really matters is how happy my kids are because of this school. The best thing you can do is visit HSP and talk to the kids.