Pine Grove

I attended this school, one of my younger family members attended here and both of us had our potential wasted. Favoritism is evident within the teachers and the environment is filled with forced "fun," as in forcing the students to have tons of energy from the beginning of the day then contacting home when they don't have that energy when they haven't been doing anything wrong or against any of the rules; we do our work, engage in the classroom whenever needed, and yet we are said to have had an "attitude" which was simply a stutter or social anxiety. Some teachers are kind and adapt to student learning abilities, but other teachers have yet to accept that children today don't act the same or think the same as children years ago.

the staff are not helpful and my kids have been sick at school, which the school never call me to let me know nor have my kids been able to see the nurse there teachers will not allow them. I've had them put my kids on the wrong bus along with the school making them miss the bus making me have to leave work early to get them. This is the worst school they have been too.

Principal Routt started at East in the fall of 2019 when my son started Kindergarten.She has had an absolutely wonderful impact on the school as had Assistant Principal Thomas. Routt and Thomas knows each child in the school personally and are vested in ensuring their social, emotional and academic needs are being met. Also, all of my kids teachers are happy with the school leadership which speaks volumes. Additionally, the teachers at East are stellar. They are driven and compassionate to see the students do well but also understand kids are kids and make the learning environment fun, comfortable and engaging. And the school collectively met the challenges of everything Covid sent their way. I am so happy my children get to experience the inviting, diverse and compassionate environment of East.

My two children have been at Salem Montessori School for the past six years. We have had a wonderful experience so far. I love how independent my children are, and how much they both love learning. The teachers are wonderful. I am impressed with what a well-rounded curriculum is offered. I also love the focus on communication and peace education.