Accessible and friendly place for students AND staff to learn and grow, and to belong. The…read moreprincipal is an award winning educator. The students have great spirit and also lovely manners. I enjoyed visiting this school.

Fr. Dan Leary, the pastor is awesome and rock solid on the faith. His homilies during Mass are…read morealways very good and oftentimes, he preaches the Truth, straight out -- no touchy, feely here. The parish is comfortably diverse. I attended an 11:30a Mass where the children were singing at the Mass. It was so beautiful and the kids sung their hearts out! The parishioners of St. Andrew the Apostle are very blessed to have Fr. Leary, a holy priest, as their pastor.

Jimmy C Best school I ever went to. Those Franciscan…read moreteachers were the best. Great in sports number 1 in football and baseball We had classmates that were the head of George Town Hospital Many successful came out of out class. Sure the nuns were tough but so were we but we learned i wish I could start over again. we really had fun and learned a lot. Those nuns were the smartest people I ever knew, They could even see out of the back back or their head.This new generation just can not hack the pressure I went there 60 years ago and I wish my children went there .

I went to this school as a 3rd grader which would have been 65 years ago, and it was not good then,…read moreand doesnt sound much better.. Cultures don't always change even over a very long time...kids got their hands slapped with a ruler, sent to clean the toilet if any misbehavior, silence at all times in the classroom was the rule....the nuns were miserable unhappy women who took it out on the children, screeching in anger, slapping children...this is 100% true and I have never forgotten about it--my parents took me out after 2 years...

I wanted to share my experience with Julia Brown School regarding my daughter's time there…read more Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing and left us feeling that the environment was not supportive of helping children adjust and thrive. When my daughter was placed in a new classroom, she had been there for less than a full day before we began receiving calls asking us to pick her up because she was "not listening to instructions." As any parent knows, transitions to a new classroom can be challenging for young children. It typically takes time for them to feel comfortable with new teachers, classmates, and expectations. Instead of allowing her a reasonable adjustment period or working with us on strategies to help her settle in, the school seemed irritated by the situation and quick to remove her from the classroom. We were hoping the staff would demonstrate patience, professionalism, and a child-centered approach--giving her at least a week or two to adapt to the new environment. Unfortunately, that level of support and understanding was not demonstrated. Repeated calls to pick her up after such a short time in the classroom made it feel like the priority was convenience rather than helping a child succeed. Every child deserves educators who are willing to guide them through transitions with patience and care. We had hoped for a more supportive and professional approach from the school in ensuring that our child had the opportunity to adjust and thrive.

We've had nothing but a fantastic experience at JBS Silver Spring. Ms. Jones is absolutely perfect…read moreto lead this campus, we're so grateful for her leadership and kindness. The teachers are phenomenal and the campus is clean and neat. School communications are clear and prompt, there's always someone there to answer questions or concerns. One of my favorite parts of JBS Silver Spring is the community. We have met life-long friends both for the kids and us parents. Often when a child leaves JBS Silver Spring, we stay in touch with the family since the kids build such a close bond. I can't imagine us being anywhere else, it's truly our dream school come true.

I went to this school and I really enjoyed the time there. I graduated there back in 1995. There…read morehave been many remodeling there and it's a lot of yard to play in the back. Too bad i left Maryland or my kid would've gone here.

Our 3rd time sitting through parent assembly, my wife and I cannot believe we have 5th grader this…read moreyear! Forcey has been an amazing experience for our child's educational and spiritual growth. The staff and teachers have been amazing and have challenged our little student well along her school journey. Before we came to Forcey, we heard many, many examples of how well former students enjoyed their experience, how long many teachers have invested their skills, and how some students went on to give back to the school by teaching. Prepare to be blessed!

My daughter started at Siena last year. It has been a fantastic experience. Amazing teachers,…read morehands-on curriculum, tons of supports, and the specials are icing on the cake (makers, drama, music, pe). She has made great friends and the community is so special too. Although she loved her MCPS experience, dyslexia supports were lacking. At Siena, students get a full day of classes built around their learning style/needs.

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