Chapel Hill High School

Great experience. So far our kid is in kindergarten and loves it.

Seawell Elementary is a fantastic school that provides an outstanding learning environment for young students. From the moment you step onto the campus, you can feel the positive energy and welcoming atmosphere that the staff and students have created.One of the standout features of Seawell Elementary is the commitment to academic excellence. The teachers are dedicated to providing the highest quality instruction and work tirelessly to ensure that each student reaches their full potential. The curriculum is rigorous and challenging, but also engaging and fun, which keeps students motivated and excited about learning.In addition to academics, Seawell Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and social-emotional learning. Students are taught important life skills such as empathy, kindness, and respect for others. This focus on building well-rounded individuals sets Seawell Elementary apart from other schools.The facilities at Seawell Elementary are top-notch, with modern classrooms and technology that support student learning. The school also boasts a beautiful outdoor area with a playground and green spaces that provide opportunities for outdoor learning and play.Overall, Seawell Elementary is a wonderful school that truly cares about its students and their success. If you are looking for a school that prioritizes academic achievement, character development, and a supportive community, Seawell Elementary is an excellent choice.

I can’t say enough good things about this school. We moved here from another district, hopeful to have more services for our children. One of our children who was falling behind at school and struggling to read, after a year at Estes had caught up with her peers and identified for gifted services. Our other child who has some social emotional challenges, has been supported and nurtured by multiple teachers and is now thriving. The school has a great parent community, feels safe, and many of the students walk or bike to school together. I’m not entirely sure with the other reviewers who mentioned the administration are referencing, but they had an administration shift in 2017 and I don’t see any complaints after that. Their principal and assistant principal are amazing and engaged. We haven’t had any conflicts with our kids, but for my understanding they handle those things really well.

My kids have been at McDougle for 4 years and I have been on the PTA board for 3 of those. MES is a great school! The principal is absolutely amazing! The teachers and staff are so committed to this school. And the PTA works its butt off to serve any of the needs of the school community. Everyone is extremely inclusive and welcoming.

My child has been at Morris Grove Elementary School for a year and is very satisfied in many ways. All of the teachers are dedicated, warm and focused on their children.

If you are a parent of a neurodivergent child or simply expect transparency, engagement, and actual education from your child’s school — look elsewhere.This school presents itself as nurturing and attentive, but the reality is anything but. Engagement with parents is virtually nonexistent, and transparency is not a priority. Communication is reactive at best, and when concerns arise, they are often met with defensiveness or silence.The bullying policy is performative — written nicely on paper but not enforced in practice. Children are not truly protected, and teachers seem more focused on maintaining the appearance of a safe and inclusive environment rather than actually providing one.The so-called “educational support” professional is not only ineffective at supporting children — they also lack the most basic communication skills when working with parents. Worse, they use threats, intimidation, and exclusionary tactics to push out children who don’t conform to a narrow and outdated behavioral standard. If your child is ADHD or on the autism spectrum, be warned: these traits are not accommodated, understood, or embraced here. Instead, they are treated as liabilities, and your child can be asked to leave at any time, often with little or no notice.This is not a school. It is overpriced daycare — and even that’s a generous description. There is minimal academic instruction, and very little individualized attention. If you are looking for an environment where your child can grow, learn, and be seen for who they are — this is not it.Our experience here has been deeply disappointing and, at times, disturbing. For the well-being of your child, especially if they have unique needs or deserve a responsive and respectful learning environment — please consider other options.

Had a terrible experience with administration, our k teacher was phenomenal. When we brought the issues about the administration to our parent teacher conference, the teacher started crying and said my friends always asked me why I stay here… have a feeling most of these scores are artificially increased by members of the PTA or administration themselves