Fernwood Montessori School

My daughter has been at Bradley Hills and it is excellent. The teachers are consistently good and the administration is warm and supportive. There is a great school community and a culture of inclusivity.

Kensington Parkwood is a diverse, vibrant, and flourishing community where children have the opportunity to receive world-class education with cutting edge curriculum from teachers who are dedicated and talented. The school has strong leadership from an outstanding and positive Principal. You will often see her at pickups and dropoffs and whenever there is a need for community engagement, she is out front and taking feedback. She is flanked by an incredible staff who seem able to teach the entire spectrum from children in need of special attention to the gifted program. The library is strong. The counselors are strong. The front office is strong. Security team is strong.I have not yet met a parent who was dissatisfied with the school. Our son is in 5th grade and our daughter in 3rd and we've been with the school all the way! In fact, this satisfaction is in part driven by strong parent engagement with the school. The PTA is motivated, helping to help with all kinds of extras from a running club to environmental programs (composting, campus clean-ups, and fun school gatherings to name a couple).The student body is diverse. Many ethnic backgrounds are well-represented as well as well as families come from around the world. The school hosts an international night and the sheer number of countries represented by flags of the world is staggering and inspiring. It seems there is a place for everyone.The building is beautiful with lots of windows and many recent renovations that have modernized it.

I can't express enough how exceptional The Woods Academy is, thanks to its remarkable teachers and staff, where everyone knows each other and makes you feel at home.My older son has thrived there for three years, now in 1st grade, feeling confident, happy, and safe. Even when he was sick, his teacher ensured he stayed on track by sending homework daily via his little sister. Despite his writing challenges, his teacher provides personalized word practice and attention, made possible by the small class size of 15 students. My daughter also benefits from their Montessori program, fostering independence and empathy, especially evident when she received thoughtful letters and drawings from classmates while she was sick. This school emphasizes engagement over passive learning; my son has a supportive Prayer Partner, a 5th grader, who he meets with on a regular basis; and my daughter enjoys cooking classes, which even involve parents. I recently was invited to cook and read in her class. Overall, the teachers prioritize understanding and learning from mistakes, shaping not only academic growth but also nurturing kindness and empathy in my children.

There’s no mental support for children. Teachers have anger issues and treat children differently especially the girls. The principal still thinks it’s the 1800’s.

This is an unfriendly school where bullying is common and tolerated. Paying extra for private home tuition is necessary due to the poor quality of education by uncaring teachers.