Greenwood Elementary School

Horrible. Not nice people, if you want your student to be bullied go here.

Garbage, the principal is stuck-up, teachers often play favorites, and some have YELLED at students (SECOND GRADE)!! bullies are dealt with about as fast as a snail in molasses (that is to say, not at all) this school is complete garbage, the second star is for the few good teachers who made the whole thing a whole lot better

I would not give it a 1 out of ten.

We have loved this school. The teachers are fun and engaging and the kids come from a range of incomes. We have two able-bodied children without learning challenges so I can’t speak to the schools abilities with special needs, but we have loved our time with these teachers. The school itself is historic and a charming space for learning. Like most public schools there is an emphasis on behavior and meeting grade-specific metrics, but the teachers also seem very willing to meet every individual where they are and work with kids at every level.

I used to go there 4 years ago and now my brother does he has special needs and they send him home all the time and treat him like trash

My daughter will be graduating 8th grade this year and has attended since preschool. Gagie has helped her become a well adjusted and confident teenager. She is extremely well prepared for high school. School curriculum far surpasses that of any public school.

Community, family, amazing staff, and a wonderful education makes St. Monica School an easy choice. There are inherent values, manners, and kindness taught daily that will allow children to excel for years to come. St. Monicas School is truly a blessing!If you are at all considering St. Monica School, I encourage you to give them a quick call and talk with them for a bit. The feeling of community will be understood right away!

I am not being hyperbolic when I say Kalamazoo Country Day School changed my family's life. After I initially toured the school, I got into my car and cried tears of relief that I had found this school. Before we switched to KCDS, my daughter used to cry every day about going to school and it broke my heart. After 2 days at KCDS, she was excited to go to school and actually came home happy. The school takes a very positive and child led approach that aligns with my parenting style. My daughter kind of marches to the beat of her own drum, and KCDS welcomes that instead of just forcing rote compliance. When issues do (rarely) arise, her teacher partners with me and approaches things so positively. As an educator myself, one of the things I love most about the school is that the teachers actually seem HAPPY and passionate about their jobs. I am so grateful for the rich specials options and opportunities for parent involvement. I was pleasantly surprised at the diversity and affordability and the fact that they offer childcare during holiday breaks and summer takes so much drama out of our life. If I could create my dream school, this would be it.