St Luke's Day School

Absolutely outstanding school. Our daughter learned a ton in the gifted / talented program.

We love ROBS! Our family has moved around a bit for career purposes. ROBS is the third private Christian school we have attended. It is by far the best school experience yet! We have now been at the school for a couple years. The teachers have been such a blessing - they are extremely supportive, patient, and knowledgeable. The thorough and genuine communication they provide is always appreciated. The whole community has been very welcoming during our time at ROBS. My children also love the amount of special area classes offered and enjoy the after school programs. Our family could not be happier. Our children are truly excited to go to school each day.

Our experience with SMCS has left us deeply disillusioned by its lack of guidance and willingness to support our youngest child during times of difficulty. Despite our pleas for assistance and patience, the school's rigid policies only served to exacerbate the challenges our child faced during a particularly tumultuous period.In late November of 2022, our four-year-old, amidst coping with numerous significant life changes, including a new school/teachers/friends, a new baby sister, and a new home, began exhibiting signs of emotional distress. We met in person a total of three times. The school had nothing to offer by way of recommendations/strategies/resources. Completely on our own, my husband and I sought outside help. However, the administration adamantly refused to allow any external support, insisting that their methods were sufficient.As the situation continued to deteriorate, the school's response became increasingly alarming. Their final plan of action was shockingly heartless: to dismiss my four-year-old child from the school. This decision was delivered on Valentine's Day, adding insult to injury. The principal handed us a check and wished us well.What makes this ordeal even more distressing is that my older daughter had been attending SMCS for two years, and our family had been part of the community. Despite our longstanding relationship with the school, they showed no hesitation in casting aside a vulnerable four-year-old child who needed support the most.As a parent who had placed my trust in the school, I was appalled by their lack of empathy and their failure to provide an emotionally supportive environment for all children. Effective leadership sets the tone for a school's culture, and unfortunately, the leadership at St. Michael’s failed to inspire confidence or create a sense of trust. Their impersonal approach left us feeling disconnected, isolated, and unsupported during a very challenging period in our child’s life.