Black Rock Middle School

Terrible leadership… the head of school, middle and elementary school leadership show an incredible amount of mismanagement. The teacher turnover is completely out of control leading to hiring of inexperienced teachers who stay 1 year (or less). Favoritism is given to students and families of donors and board members. The priority here is to the almighty dollar. The head of school is outright dismissive and condescending to families that aren’t large donors and just pay tuition. Don’t get me started on how they treat the families receiving financial aid! Not a very Christian philosophy if you ask me. Starting in kindergarten the children are given way to much homework. Much of the classwork given in lower years is busy work, worksheets photocopied from antiquated workbooks. They give the same work week after week with different vocabulary words. The is nothing innovative here. There are so many better options in the area.

I was not fully prepared with other students at schools in the area. With time I was able to catch up but it was a let down to know I was not in line with peers. With other amazing schools in the area, Armenian culture can be supplemented with other regional programs if desired.

I do not recommend this school, in my opinion, I dislike this school and rather attend a public school, you would have more freedom and the teachers are rude here.

My child is 2e and profoundly gifted and is absolutely thriving at The Grayson School. My child has been there for several years, has many valuable friendships, is safe, supported and is excelling academically. Any issues we have had have been minor and addressed immediately. The administration has been supportive, knowledgeable, and extremely approachable. We would be lost without this school.