Private Schools

My son is an 8th grader at Eastside Academic School (which is both a middle and high school). He was sick today, so I looked up the phone number to call it in. I was disturbed to stumble upon the earlier negative review, because we are so incredibly happy with this school and I felt it undeserved. So I will take the time to tell you why this school is such a gem and has been the saving grace of our son's negative public school experiences, thus far. This year, at EAS, our 14 year old's academic attitude and outlook has COMPLETELY turned 180 degrees. I don't even recognize my teen, and that's a good thing! He looks forward to school again, loves all the teachers, who he says actually care about him and respect him as a person, as well as how he is learning. Charlotte is wonderful. My son has her for art and she goes above and beyond, making a point to come out to my car, at pick up, to tell me how much she enjoys him in her classroom and to explain to me specifics about his work. When could anyone ever expect this kind of caring commitment, on the part of a teacher, at other schools? This school is truly a gift! I am grateful we took a chance, pulling our son out of a nearby public middle school, where he was failing, hated school and felt nobody cared about him. We were beyond worried, at the end of our rope. Our son was on the precipice of traveling down a dark path, starting to seek out negative outlets that DID make him feel good. EAS was exactly the intervention we needed. The future now looks hopeful and bright, with all As and Bs. It just took people who are able and willing to work with my son's individual learning needs. He is easily distracted, with ADHD. The environment at EAS is extremely nurturing. The teachers and staff are 100% committed to making sure he succeeds. If he misses, he stays later or goes in on Fridays. They took the struggle of our HW battles OUT of the equation, which has brought our family peace. He comes home every day (even if it has to be later) feeling on top of the world, because he got all his work done at school, with constant help and guidance from the teachers. If his grades even remotely reflect his falling below the B range, the staff will alert us and help our son to get the extra help he needs in a gentle and encouraging way. We never have to worry. He feels like he's a smart kid again. He feels loved and accepted where he is. I could go on and on and on. I am just one very excited and happy parent!! :) Our son now says, "Life is Good." Life is, indeed, good again!

We have been thrilled with St. Monica Parish School. The teachers are wonderful and the classes small. The school uses a rigorous STEM + the Arts based curriculum with full time Spanish, Science, Art, PE and Music teachers on staff. In addition to the regular teachers, St. Monica employs a Reading, Science and Math Specialist to work with all levels from the gifted children that may need an extra challenge, to those that need a little extra help to keep up. After school care available on regular and drop in basis. After school programs include robotics, math Olympiads, global reading challenge, chess club, beginning and advanced band and CYO athletics. There is a real sense of community at St. Monica. We were lucky to have Principal Wilson join us this year - She is an inspiring and caring leader that greets all the children by name. Our School population is 50% Mercer Island families and the rest come from Seattle, Bellevue, Issaquah, Renton, Sammamish and Kirkland.

My Kindergarten son attends here and he absolutely loves it...& so do we! Teachers genuinely care for the students, principal & staff are always warm & inviting! It's wonderful our son can attend the same K-12 school his daddy attended when he was young! A wonderful place for any child to receive a quality Christian education!

Will not recommend this school founder of this school Uzma is so rude she even does not know how to talk with parents

Catholic centered education serving diverse students with excellent teachers and innovative individualized learning.

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Deeply committed, innovative teachers guided by a clear, forward-looking director of curriculum. Teachers and students are supported by an outstanding student-learning department that meets kids where they are and provides the tools for their success. Instructor compensation has recently caught up with peer schools, and instructors benefit from a solid teacher development program. Great facilities and no debt. Still a pretty WWTD community (white and well-to-do), but it's evolving. Diversity commitment is authentic, supported by financial aid, and the curriculum, teachers and staff truly honor all cultures, traditions, and families. Much more to say, given time and space, but bottom line is, we'd definitely do it all over again if given the choice.

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A nice high school to go to back in the 1970s. I attended 4 years at this good high school.

Great preschool/prek program. Caring staff and excellent curriculum. Fullday program was right on-target for our little one.

Our daughter has been going to TLC for the past two years and it has been an excellent experience. The teachers are fantastic and we couldn't be happier. The staff truely cares about the students and goes above and beyond to educate and provide a nuturing environment.

If you really care about your child don't even think about this school, they are obsessed by controlling kids and making them obey their order no matter how, even if that means destroying their personality! My kid was 18 month when he joined, he was way happier in his old daycare. Since he joined this (so called) school, he became so sad, angry frustrated and much more! I saw some of the teachers by my eyes physically force him to do what they want him to do. They don't treat kids like human beings. And they won't even tell you if there's a problem. The manager Sue is completely rude and careless with the parents. My kid was going to this school for 3 month, and then suddenly last April Sue said we can't have your kid in our school anymore! our teacher is not able to deal with him! and his last day will be May 31. Why didn't the teacher say something before if she's really having hard time dealing with our kid? Why would she say every day that he's very smart and going to be great leader? Why suddenly tell us, go take your kid somewhere else! that's not professional at all! Also when we told them we can't find another school that soon and if they can keep him until we find a good one, they said no! that's his last day! seriously !! that's was very shocking since the teacher never mentioned that she's having hard time with him. Also before that, Sue used to send kids school if they are understaffed and saying that the kids have cold. I went to the doctor and got a paper saying that my kid is fine and healthy and can go to school, however Sue keeps sending the kids back and saying"we are private school and we have the right to send kids home whenever we want!"

Fairview Christian School is not just a school - it is a family. Our kids started school in preschool and pre-k and when it came time to choose a kindergarten, we knew this was the place for us. The teachers are wonderful and are able to teach to kids at all different levels with different learning styles because of the small class sizes. Fairview has lots of special programs - Spanish, PE twice a week, Performing Arts twice a week, opportunities to participate in melodrama and other theatrical productions, speech, science and so much more! The families are actively involved in the life of the school and available to each other as we all walk through the joys and struggles of life. They are located at 78th and Roosevelt - right off I-5. It really is an ideal location.

So far so good! The school just opened this month, but so far I like the way they are running it. They are putting emphasis on having the middle schoolers becoming responsible students, and seem to be embracing a philosophy of "education happens outside the classroom too". And they also seem to be on board with the idea that for the future what the world needs is not homework robots, but creative thinkers. I'll try to update this review after this first year is done.

Fantastic education. Small class sizes, engaged teachers, great students.

I went here for wrestling back in high school and they were very welcoming and I loved my experiences here. It's a great school.

Fantastic experience in the pre-toddler classroom, my son was around 15-16 months old. The teacher Miss Katie was amazing and truly a gifted childcare provider. The classroom was very sunny, warm, inviting and kid friendly. A variety of colors, textures and play areas made it almost montessori/preschool like. We had to transition out of daycare due to job changes. On our last day we were given a handmade "We will miss you" scrapbook with classroom pictures and a personalized note from the teacher about our son's antics and personality traits. I can't say enough good things about my experience! Very grateful for the peace of mind I had when returning to work.

The owner and teachers have a repulsive attitude when you ask questions about their program. I understand they have limited seats so they would have to turn down some applicants but they don't make it clear at all during the application process of what they are looking for. When you tour the school, they judge you and your pre-schooler. The owner is very rude and blunt to tell you that your child lack skills required for his 'highly advanced' program and that it is 'not for everyone'.