Being in the military, my boys have been to 4 schools in the last 6 years due to the school system…read moreset up or due to our own decision to move them out of one school to another. There also seem to be several other reviews here, however, only 1 seems to be visible. I hope whoever reads this finds it useful in your decision on whether or not to send your kids to this school. My wife and I come from a Catholic family and both have grown up attending Catholic schools from elementary to high school so we both understand and value what a Catholic Education provides. This is also the primary reason why we moved from Dupont to Gig Harbor-we stumbled into this town while exploring the area one weekend. We first found the church appealing but my wife started researching the school and one day decided to drive up here and visit the school with our boys (I was away on business at the time). After she told me about her experience, I went for myself. My initial thoughts was that it was a small campus but while small, I found the staff and teachers very friendly and the kids were very polite-something I hadn't seen since the last Catholic school the boys attended back in Hawaii. At that point we decided to send the boys there-we just needed to move to GH. After having the boys here for the first year at this school, I am both deeply grateful and highly impressed with the teachers and the staff. Here's why: After 2 yrs in Dupont, my eldest son moved schools 2x-due to the set up of the school district but in both of those cases, he was a B average, though he was an A average in Hawaii. The teachers here truly opened up his aperture to learn and he has taken a 180' turn and made straight A's. My youngest was an average student who had a need for tutoring during his 3rd grade year in Dupont; after his first year at St Nic's, he ended his year with a B+ average and actually remembers and is enthusiastic about learning. The teachers and staff are truly dedicated to their students and are very responsive to the parents. The principal has an open door policy to everyone and does a fantastic job in keeping the parents informed (due to COVID, she's done several Zoom calls). The parents are so warm and inviting. They have a initial new parents' picnic, about the weekend prior to the first day of school. There is also a Facebook group for all the parents that helps all of us stay current on what's going on in the school. They have a lot of events and fundraisers some of which will require parent's involvement, but, that is normal for Catholic schools as they want the parents involved in as many activities as possible. Although I could say more about Saint Nicholas, I encourage you to visit the school, meet the teachers, and judge for yourself. The small class size allows for more teacher/student interaction as well as provides opportunities for more 1-1 instruction if needed. You will not regret the level of education they provide to the students; you will cherish the relationships you will build with the parents, and hopefully, see the value and impact this school will have not only your kids but on you as well.

this is a continuation of my other review because I have a lot to but not enough characters to put…read moreit in full review. My other review is through my name, Madison Scott.A few weeks later, she had called me a little shit for "being squirrely in the back of the classroom." I had undiagnosed ADHD, and the person I was laughing with was not reprimanded as well.I cannot express how hateful and biased these children were, and how little the staff did to repair the situation. Not only the religious aspect, but the community aspect of the school and church. Hate and bias is a learned concept and has been taught to these children. SNCS has left me with a hole in my heart where the love of God should be. Instead, filling it with remorse and anguish. This school has taught me that the people "closest to God" are rude, sexist, and hateful, and when they see someone different from the highly curated version of what a person should be, they choose to judge and ostracize that person. While I adore two of the teachers who supported me and helped the situation, it wasn't enough. The school did not set up their students for success. Coming from a junior in high school, I look back on the students who graduated from that school with me, and realize how much this school failed to teach about spreading God's love to people and the true story of Jesus. My family is no longer welcome at Saint Nicholas Catholic School due to the rumors and issues that occurred during my time there. The school often also brought up inappropriate topics of guilt and religion that the children attending had no need to even think about until they were much older. No person should ever feel guilty or feel shameful for trying their best. That is not what this school taught.I have no respect for the school and church, and anyone who uses the Bible and God's word to justify hating and judging anyone who does not conform to the typical Catholic beliefs. God teaches us to love unconditionally, and this is not what SNCS has shown. I also have no respect for those who make sexist and racist remarks and believe this to be a joke. My time at this school and church has shaped who I am today, and I would not be the same without my attendance there. Take that as you will. My family has spent thousands of dollars on this school, and countless hours of community service. This is purely my own experience and many others have had a positive time at that school. If you are considering sending your child to this school, I would recommend asking yourself what it really means to get a good education, learn God's word, find community in the catholic church, and what you're really looking for may or may not be in the communities automatically recommended to you. Do not take what the staff say at face value, and look into what the attendees say. I am not an isolated case. Cases like mine happen so very often at that school. I have looked at the old reviews and seen some of my peers giving an honest review as well. This is a downplayed version of my experiences at the parochial school. United we stand as people connected by God, divided we fall through society and corrupt teachings.

It's a fantastic high school with an amazing variety of elective classes. It's got a new state of…read morethe art culinary program. It also has very competitive 4A athletic programs. It also serves our Tacoma address which keeps us out of the busy city and in our off the beaten path home.

I attended this high school many years ago. Not only did the Geometry teacher give me a poor grade…read morebecause I did not do extra work, but the high school itself valued social acceptance and athletic ability more than it valued academics.

My granddaughters are graduating from Olympia Community School (5th grade), having attended since…read moreKindergarten. They are moving on to public middle school and I believe they are well-prepared. While they are excited and ready (and naturally a little nervous), they are sad to be leaving OCS and all that it has meant and given to them. Becky, Jeriann and Joanna are compassionate, well-educated and creative teachers - all three are fully credentialed. I have copied the first section from the OCS website ("About Us") below because I believe it tells a lot about our community-run school. About Us: Olympia Community School's mission is to provide quality elementary education that inspires, motivates, and challenges students. We empower children to reach their potential by nurturing their natural curiosity and desire to learn, their belief in themselves, and their ability to participate fully in their community with respect for self, others, and the earth. For 2017/18 we are enrolling for kindergarten through 5th grade. Our two year kindergarten option serves children aged 4-6. We see OCS as a regional center of child-centered, progressive elementary education, and an enduring resource for our community. Olympia Community School was established in 1973 as a non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors elected by parents. Each of us contributes to the function of our school based on our abilities and resources. We work with our professionally certified teachers to provide an exemplary child-centered education for our children.

Olympia Community School is a local, small school that provides an outstanding educational…read moreexperience for children K-5. Our amazing teachers create unique and fun lessons and programs that get kids thinking and learning in hands-on and exploratory ways. Small class sizes provide more time for one-on-one and group work. And the school's community hosts a variety of events for families to interact, laugh, and support our children's growth and development. OCS is a wonderful school all around!

Love this place it's a fantastic value and priceless experience for your kids. I have all my kids…read moreattend the pre k program and they have all benefitted from school, teachers and community The teachers really run a solid program that gives the kids a kick start academically but the social skills gained are really valuable . The all day program means opportunities for recess , lunch , computers , art and pe. If you live in the north end or will commute for quality ( we drive from federal way ) I highly recommend this program

Fantastic preschool!! My son loved coming here for one and he was totally ready for kindergarten…read morethis fall. In fact, his teacher spoke with me and asked if it would be ok if she gave him first grade level work to do because he was ready for it. This just solidified that Cherry Lane was a great preschool for him!! (And were not those parents that do a ton of work at home with him either)

Cherry Lane is a wonderful preschool! The owner is committed to quality education and is so great…read morewith the kids! They have a set routine every class, and regularly​ scheduled special events that the kids love. I highly recommend this preschool!

Came here for a kid's concert to see my niece play in her school band, so all I got to see was the…read moreconcession stand near the gym and the theater area and I'm so impressed. I come from the San Francisco Bay Area and they barely support the arts. How cool was it to see they have a small theater so that both cast and crew can work in a professional setting. Even just seeing all small posters of past shows made my heart soar knowing that the PNW cares about filling out their students' education by supporting their actors. And not with crappy food up chairs that go back in the closet after the show, but real built I. Theater seats. I think I'm in love.

I'd give 0 stars if I could! This is my math teacher for…read morethe year and he kept harassing me over not giving him my brisket recipe. He's honestly kind of weird.. staff did nothing about it when I brought it up.

Both our daughter and son have attended the Montessori Farmhouse. They teach independence and hands…read moreon learning. Overall we are impressed with the results. One drawback is the price, currently around $1200 per month, but you get what you pay for.

This school is a hidden gem in Port Orchard, WA! My kids love attending school here. They look…read moreforward to learning new skills and concepts. The teachers are friendly, patient, and attentive. They provide healthy snacks, a large outdoor space, and a unique way of learning. The Montessori approach to learning really allows my children the freedom to choose and explore.

I miss this place, I used to love it so much, the only reason why it is not a 5 is because some…read morekids were bullies &/or rude, but the actual school and the teachers and everything else was amazing.

They deleted another kids review who gave 1 or 3 stars I don't remember but we've had a similar…read moreexperience to them, mostly the bullying is out of control and when I came to observe different classrooms some are okay but most are just playing YouTube videos for the majority of the day.. you can absolutely do that yourself at home but as a school I'm surprised they allow this or just seem to not really care about education. That being said this is one of the best schools I could find in the area and with some Spanish exposure but not anywhere near immersion style, I guess it's all better than nothing. But I wonder everyday if I'm doing the right thing sending my children here.