Belair Middle School

Copeland has made a 180 since last year. The new Principle has done wonders for this school. My kids actually loved this year. The new teachers are great. One of my kids made the Gift program. Im so happy with this improvement. Way to Go new Principle Dr. Taylor!!!! You've really turned this school around. <3

My family moved from South Carolina where our child attended a STEM-curriculum charter school. She was doing OK-ish, there was a lot of teacher turnover and the special services process was very delayed. Our child struggled to read and as parents, we struggled with knowing what to do to help. Once at Barton Chapel we saw immediate improvement in reading ability and confidence! Special needs assessments were handled quickly and professionally. The administration and teachers have been great.

My kids have been to grovetown, and didn’t learn nothing but how to be kicked out. Let’s keep in mind my child that was suspended is on the spectrum but they refused to give him any help. Sue Reynolds on the other hand wa all for helping where they could and provided in school counseling to help him . Also, they have learned a lot more at this school and are treated well. They don’t allow bullying at all so my kids get along well with everyone!

I’ve noticed there aren’t any recent reviews since they’ve rebuilt Westmont but, this school is amazing. My child who is a first grader enjoys this school so much. The whole staff engages with students and is very good at updating the parents of any school events, issues, and child progress. The teacher to student ratio is amazing too. Not only great for the students but the teachers as well! We love it here!

They do not have a playground for handicap children. They just have to watch the other children play. They could at least get a swing for them.

We were a military family and my children attended this school from 2016-2019. They always tried to pressure me into putting my son on adhd medication. He didn't need it and since relocating, not one of his teachers has ever said that he needs medicine. He just needed time to mature. And my daughter. She's always been an eager learner. Always made all A's and one B at this school. Never failed. In her 2nd or 3rd grade year they tested her for the GT program. Said that she didn't have leadership skills. So we relocated and at her new school she made all A's and they put her into the GT program without her even having to test for it (5th grade). She was also invited by the Department of Education to Washington, D.C. to their Junior Leadership Camp (recommended by one of her teachers/an invitation only program). She was also invited to programs that are sponsored by high government departments. Parents, please advocate for your children. Do not let this school tell you who your child is. I'm sharing this late because I came across the form that the counselor completed stating that my daughter didn't qualify for GT.

AP is a school where teachers are empowered to create engaging lessons that lead students to think through things on their own rather than being told what to think. Administration is really responsive to questions and issues. As a parent, I know that teachers and staff know my child and I am able to reach out to any of them and they will respond thoughtfully. Love that the school is prek-12 so there is continuity - no need to switch schools as children age up. It is a challenging school where kids aren't pushed to succeed academically - they actively seek to do it themselves and there is such a wide variety of activities, teams, clubs, and classes to support any interest. Kids interested in STEAM will be excited by the theater, ceramics, 2D art, Robotics, Coding, and engineering classes offered and a new one of a kind STEM building to support all those interests and more. We've been at Prep for 4 years and are continually impressed by the efforts of students, teachers and admin to make this such a great school, not just academically, but socially. A comprehensive anti-bullying program is used starting in the lower school and creates a culture of inclusivity and tolerance for diversity.