9347 Opal Chain
Columbia, MD 21045

My son has a physical disability and extensive medical care. The nurses, guidance counselor, teacher, school staff and leadership have all been flexible in his schedule and make up work, empathic, solution oriented, and encourage the love of learning. My child is in all honors and GT classes and they help him flourish. He absolutely loves going to AH. He refuses special treatment and feels normal there. The students are also very kind and thoughtful kids.

Fantastic administration and staff, my children have received a wonderful education at TSES. The teachers and staff are invested fully in the students. The academics are rigorous, but accessable. The student body diversity is what drew us to the area; the strong and involved community is what keeps us here.

When considering a school it's important to remember that an productive and effective educational experience for a student is a community effort and requires a strong partnership between school teachers, staff and parents. Entering Middle School is one of the most challenging times for a child. The lessons and skills they learn during these formative years will inform a lot of their educational futures. Not every teacher will make an immediate connection with your student. But every teacher has something your child needs to learn. At LEMS I have found genuinely caring and committed educators and staff. We are a community school which means that parents, staff, students and community partners contribute to the goals, experiences, opportunities and education of LEMS students. The school partners with the East Branch Library, the Owen Brown Community Association and many others to address needs, carry out events and provide engaging events for students. The school has a very strong after school program, which includes theater, art and will soon launch sports. LEMS also has a strong Gifted and Talented program which includes GT core courses and seminars. A newly inaugurated Young Leaders Advisory Board (YLAB) offers students an opportunity to gain leadership skills, contribute to and advance school goals, lead events and communicate the perspectives of the student body. LEMS is striving, growing and full of talented and dedicated students, educators, staff, parents and community partners.