Pine Knob Elementary School

I attended Everest sense I was in junior kindergarten all the way through 10th grade before I had to leave because of the constant bullying and harassing that I received. I could right an entire essay about how terrible they treated the students but ill start with one of the biggest problems i think the school faces. Family, sure Everest may be able to say they are a family based school which they are but that is the entire problem. There are a couple big families that span out and make up most of the school so everyone is related. the problem with this is their is no diversity so not only is racism extremely high but if you are not apart of the family you will be though less us and completely torn down by anyone who is apart of the family. Another problem is the level of strictness. First if you aren’t completely sure about your faith and are questioning it which is a perfectly normal thing to do than you should never even think about attending this school. They will tare you into prices and force you to feel like you have to be catholic or else you’re a terrible person. Not only that but their are no extra classes, barely any clubs, barley any extra curricular classes. They put all the money into sports and their international students and could care less about expanding our options for education. And you better not have a single disorder or learning disability because you will never be helped with it and it will be completely dismissed. And if you have any problems with bullying good luck tyying to get help with that sense they could also care less. Everyone at that school is so self absorbed including the teachers that they don’t even bother to think how their actions can affect the students. I was so badly harassed and bullied to the point where I tried to take my own life in tree different times and had to be taken to the hospital. Now sure you can say I might just be different but i know i am not the only one who had to go through what I did. I knew many kids who were just as badly bullied if not worse. I can not say it enough, If you aren’t thinking of sending your kid to this i highly suggest you rethink your decision

The K–4 elementary program is adequate, but the middle school lacks strong instruction and does not effectively meet the needs of diverse learners. Leadership is lacking, and communication is limited and inconsistent among staff and with parents. Administration does not build relationships with parents and instead often makes families feel isolated. Teachers are not sufficiently trained to support students with varying learning needs, and students are often disciplined for behaviors that may be part of their neurodiversity. Resources and after-school programs are minimal. The small middle and high school student population contributes to a cliquey environment that feels exclusionary to some students. The building is in need of updates, particularly the bathrooms, which are in poor condition, and cold tap water prevents students from adequately washing their hands. The school calendar often changes with limited notice, and students are given multiple days off when fundraising goals are met, which takes away from instructional time. Significant improvements are needed in leadership, teacher training, instructional practices, and student supports at the secondary level.

My boys started in public but changed to WMA after Covid. They are absolutely thriving! The hands-on approach to learning and lots of freedom has allowed them to move at their own pace and become lifelong learners. Rather than focusing on test prep like public schools that leads to temporary learning, my boys have natural inquirers and self-driven workers. We love WMA!

I have two children at Oakdale and we have been apart of the school community for 5 years now. I’ve watched my children thrive in more ways than I can write. If you want your child to be a part of a community and more than just a number, Oakdale truly feels like family and I’d highly recommend this school.

It was a complete nightmare to have to send my child here and I couldn’t get my child out of this school fast enough.