Gower Elementary School

We found this gem of a school 3 years ago and I am grateful everyday. My child adored his lower school guides, as did we. They were so kind and really took the time and effort to get to know him. Upper school has been a great experience as well. The guides are incredibly knowledgeable! We are constantly amazed at the depth amd breadth of the lessons given. When there's been a concern about anything, it's always been met with respect amd open communication. The ancillary services Abintra offers is AMAZING! Parent skills and classes regarding positive discipline, food choices, parent support...it goes on and on. Cannot put a price on the level of support available here. Overall, happy and would recommend to anyone!

Unfortunately, our experience with this school has been disappointing. While the Islamic environment is the main positive aspect, several serious concerns overshadow that.There is a noticeable lack of openness from many teachers when it comes to discussing student progress. As a parent, I’ve found it extremely difficult to get any meaningful information about what my child needs to work on or how they are being supported if they’re falling behind. Teachers often seem dismissive or unwilling to engage when parents try to get involved in their child’s academic development.Even more troubling, I observed behavior from some teachers that suggested personal bias against certain students. In our case, it was clear that my child’s teacher did not treat her with fairness or kindness. No child should feel disliked or unsupported at school, especially at such a young age when trust in educators is so important.Communication and transparency need serious improvement. I hope the school leadership takes these concerns seriously and works toward creating a more nurturing, inclusive, and responsive environment for all students.

Our family moved from out of state and enrolled at Saint Henry School during the middle of a school year, and our experience has been very positive! The community is the largest Catholic grade school in Nashville with three homerooms per grade. Saint Henry's offers small-group enrichment (grade school) and differentiated learning (middle school) for students working at an accelerated pace. A resource team, including a full-time counselor, is available for students who need additional support. Students at Saint Henry have homework every night and the teachers work together to ensure students are not overburdened. Work assigned is always meaningful; never "busy work." The teachers truly care about each student and his/her success, and the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecelia are a wonderful example of the Catholic faith in practice. The school recently renovated its science labs with state-of-the-art equipment and implemented a new curriculum with a focus on hands-on learning. Saint Henry School really shines in its fine arts offerings from the annual (Disney Junior) musical theater production to the fine arts classroom complete with a kiln! All students are exposed to music education through concert band, handbell choir, guitar, or voice. Of course, no review would be complete without commentary on the cafeteria, and my children rave about the offerings. Finally, because we were curious, most of Saint Henry's graduates continue on to Catholic high schools, namely St. Cecelia (all girls) and Father Ryan (co-ed).

Nashville Christian School is a place where students feel valued, heard, and truly loved. God’s presence is evident throughout the classrooms, community events, and student life. I am proud to be part of a school that is committed to educating students in a Christ-centered environment.In today’s world, families thoughtfully consider their educational choices together, and I encourage you to learn more about NCS to see if it is the right fit for your family. No school is perfect for every student, but at NCS, students are provided the tools and opportunities to lead both in and out of the classroom, grow in their faith, and thrive within our local community.I invite you to discover for yourself what makes Nashville Christian School such a special and unique place.

Wonderful. As explained above, there are so many amazing things going on in this little community that our family loves being a part of it.