Northrop High School

I remember crying for a week straight because of how scared I was of letting my special needs child (Rett syndrome) go to school. And then when she got on that bus that first day I cried like a baby knowing I wasn't ready but I had to be because she was. When I say I'm so grateful for how Holland has treated my baby these past 4 years. Words cannot describe the happiness I feel knowing my baby is at the best school for her. Not only has she progressed so much but she's genuinely happier since being at Holland. Some days I even think she likes school better than home. She has such an amazing team there and especially her teacher Mrs. Taylor. If it was up to me that would be her teacher until graduation. I've gone to every field trip with rose and from what I've seen Mrs. Taylor is the type of teacher that makes you want to go to school. The way she interacts with the kids is the most beautiful thing. I swear I love that school so much and for my kids to love it even more makes my heart so happy. If you're a parent in Fort Wayne with a special needs child Holland is the absolute best school. I wouldn't want my kids anywhere else. I haven't met a teacher there yet that didn't overexceed my expectations and I have high expectations. Both my kids love this school so much. I wouldn't want them anywhere else.

As a ex-student of this school ( Now being in Highschool ), I realized how bad this school was. I had ELL and was given no reason of why I was placed in there. I was bullied and when I stood up for myself, I got punished. Yes I tried to solve a problem with violence but I was never taught how to solve a problem with bullying and no teachers helped me during this. I wasn't the only one getting bullied and they still did nothing. This school needs to teach students to not judge and not to act this way in a manner which in the future isn't gonna help in Middle and High Schools where education is at its peek.

Great school! My son likes it. These days kids are scary but they handle it the best they can.

Sad place to work. Management does not treat staff fairly and picks favorites. Sick children at school every day. Violent children allowed to stay at school and are merely spoken to for a few minutes tops when they have hit a teacher (unless that teacher is one of management's favorites, in that case, the child remains in the office until a parent picks them up for the rest of the day). Assistant director is always on her cell phone during work. Accommodations are made for some teachers but not others, such as placement in quieter classrooms or specific age groups. I worked here as a teacher for almost a year and was very disappointed when I realized that all they truly care about is making money. Read reviews on all sites, not just facebook. Management bribed staff with gift cards to leave 5 star reviews about working there on Google. They also bribed parents with gift cards to do the same.

As a former student who attended Holy Cross from ages 2 to 14, I have experienced both the positive and negative aspects of this institution. However, my time at this school significantly impacted my mental health in ways that have continued into my high school years. I often felt isolated among my peers, and unfortunately, I received little support from the faculty. For students who are racial minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, or individuals with disabilities, I strongly caution against enrolling at Holy Cross. The environment can be detrimental to self-esteem and personal development, as students may find their identity shaped by external expectations rather than personal growth. If you choose to send your child to this school despite these concerns, please be aware of the potential impact it may have on their well-being.