Hallett Academy

My dear niece attended kindergarten here.We had an immense amount of troubles with her suddenly not waiting to go back to school. After seeking outside counseling, it became apparent that the "teaching style" of her instructor was causing her to feel shame and be fearful. This was heart breaking. We only wanted her to love school in her own neighborhood. This escalated until we finally were met with a mediator. This teacher was surprisingly closed minded and cold. I was surprised that she could be teaching for SO very long and become this callous. The rest of the year was arduous and barely tolerable. That summer we met several of the neighbors whom coincidentally had children in this same teacher's class. According to them, this was exactly their experience as well. We're still navigating emotional trauma that causes my niece to be distrustful and have anxiety in school settings, as a result. I wish there was something the school board or somebody would do. This teacher has never seen accountability. I would still recommend this school... Just not this teacher. She's a giant scar on what is otherwise a lovely school.

Just finishing up our first year at Stedman (entered in 3rd grade) and it has been amazing. My child felt comfortable and at home at this school very quickly, despite having just moved here. The teachers have all be wonderful. Literally when she is sick she still wants to go- I have to make her stay home :)

Montview is a really wonderful and caring environment for preschoolers and Kindergarten. The teachers are experienced and so professional, while also being incredibly warm and attentive. The physical space indoors and outdoors is nothing short of stunning and so wonderful for creative adventures. We have just adored our experience at Montview and can't wait for our younger children to attend!

I couldn’t be happier and more importantly, my kids could not be happier to be at this school. Academics are prioritized, therefore they are challenged and engaged in what they’re learning every day through the teachers who very clearly love what they do. The small class sizes and friendly student body has also made such a big impact on the positive outlook that my kids have in the way they look forward to going to school each day.

I came to this school from a school that had been so hateful towards me and I felt such a difference. I love this school so much. The Principal Shelly Dennis is one of the kindest people I have ever met. I have some special needs and all the teachers were so kind to me and helpful about that. I never ever felt like I was being bullied. They teach their students to always be kind through the IB program.