Dickerson Middle School

Mount Bethel has been a wonderful school for our daughter and I have been so impressed with the support and enrichment for her and the family!

We moved from Alpharetta to Marietta. By comparing both school, East side is awesome. I really appreciate warmth and care extended by staff... Even shine or rain, I see the way student are greeted in school from cars is incredible. Lot of engagement with teacher, I get reply from my son's class teacher even at 10:00 pm .. if I have urgent questions.

Based on my family's experience at Timber Ridge, I feel it is not a great fit for students with learning differences. My first grader with inattentive-type ADHD and unspecified anxiety disorder really did not get the accomodations she needed. Due to her slower work speed, she was being forced to finish school work during recess even though I was informed later in the year that is against school policy and I had previously asked her teacher not to reduce recess time. I often observed teachers shouting at children to hurry in the carpool line or in the hallways in a way that was very stressful for my daughter. This is a high-pressure school and many of the parents have very high expectations for their children's futures. Now that we've spent my daughter's second grade year at another school, I realize it is possible for her to enjoy school and get the support she needs to feel good about herself and build her confidence. If your child is neurotypical and academically inclined, then they will probably do well at Timber Ridge. But if your child doesn't fit the traditional mold, there are likely better options.

Excellent school with excellent and caring teachers. Both our boys go there. They are known by name to everyone and are not just a number. Hope it stays part of our community for many more generations.

I started out my journey with MBCA as a parent many years ago when my daughter was in kindergarten. The school was new and we were taking a leap of faith when we enrolled my daughters. We fell in love with the school. It was such a sweet community, and our family bought in 100%. Fast forward 20+ years and although both my daughters have moved on I am still with the school. As with any school, MBCA has had changes through the years, but it still has that warm, caring feeling when you first enter the doors. I can’t say enough good things about the teachers. They are devoted to teaching and it shows in the students. I encourage you to take time to schedule a tour or have your child spend a day with us. You will be so happy you did.

This school has exceeded all expectations since we enrolled our 3-year-old. It has a fantastic culture and we see how rapidly our son is advancing. Unprovoked, he's told us many times how much he loves his school, and thanked us for moving him the Wood Acres. What 3-year-old says that?