There is a reason why they are so short handed. They bring…read moreit on themselves. The bus trainer that conducts all the evaluations, is abusive. She has conducted a Eval in 20 degree snowy weather with a driver with bad bronchitis. That driver got pneumonia. She belittles drivers and I've seen good drivers brought to tears. They expect drivers to have perfect kids or the driver gets written up. They put special needs kids on a regular route, but the driver can't know who is special needs. Because of privacy laws. But in a special needs bus, the driver gets lots of paperwork on all the details of that child. If a special needs child is disruptive on a regular route.... they will not do anything to the child ( like remove them) because they are special needs... but if they ( special needs child) aren't perfect, the driver gets written up. If a parent complains because a kid tells his Mom you are mean... they go on a witch hunt. Also, the busyard is left open most nights, and there is no cameras or lighting for drivers returning late in the evenings from field trips. I reported sexual harassment and they wouldn't follow up. Suit yourself... be warned!

We are newbies to the Smith area, and we went to the library today that serves both the Smith…read moreValley School and the Smith community at large. The library has up to date computer stations and services in a well designed study space, comfortable reading areas, a comprehensive childrens collection of books, and an excellent collection of western fiction books. The librarian on duty, Wynn, graciously served the patrons offering to get books from other libraries, offering coffee, and gave my husband and me information about the local area as well as helped us find material in the library.

Lake Tahoe School is full of incredible staff and teachers eager to help students learn. As an…read morealumna, I can confidently say that LTS inspired my love of learning and prepared me to succeed in high school, at a top-tier university, and beyond.

We have been at Lake Tahoe School for four years now and think it's terrific school…read more Great teachers , small class sizes and great sports teams and outdoor activities.

My son is currently in his second year at Squaw Valley Academy and is a senior. Prior to coming to…read moreSVA he attended a large public school in California, putting in very little effort and earning decent grades. He says now that he didn't really know how to study. Small classes, individualized attention, clear expectations, and most importantly, mandatory 2-hour study hall resulted in a near perfect GPA after only his first semester at SVA. He's more mature, has gained confidence, and in general seems much happier with his newfound success. Thankfully, he is much more interested in actively defining his future. With the help of his teachers and SVA staff, he applied to several colleges and is very excited about his upcoming Freshman year. We are very proud of our son and are looking forward to seeing his bright future unfold with its many choices. He would certainly not be in this position had he not left the public school in which he was merely average, and attended SVA where he learned to EXCEL! He has learned lessons about himself in the last two years that will stay with him forever. Finally, after taking one semester of SAT prep at SVA, my son's SAT score improved by nearly 200 points (and it was pretty good to start)! That's real and measurable success!

I would strongly recommend that families do their research before choosing this school for their…read morechildren. I worked here briefly as an administrator, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst professional experiences I have ever had. The ownership group has attempted to restructure the organization multiple times, but those changes have not addressed the underlying issues with leadership and management. In my experience, the current Director has shown very little concern for the employees, and the impact of that leadership has been significant. From last year to now, the school has reportedly lost a substantial portion of its staff, which should be a major red flag for prospective families. I encourage parents to read the reviews, speak with current and former employees, and do your own research before making a decision. Families deserve to know what they are signing up for.

I had my son at the school for an event the administration told us the wrong time and we missed it…read more They have all fallen apart since the Covid shut down

My husband and I attended the performance of Anything goes theatrical play last evening. We…read moreabsolutely loved it. We were so impressed with not only the stage sets, costumes but the talent of these students.Their ability to sing and dance was amazing. All of them had great stage presence and were spot on with their lines and dance steps. Great talent! This was our first time and I promise we will return thank you for a great memorable performance and evening.