The Wide School

My son attended in the GT academy of QVMS in the 6th grade. It’s the only school I’ve had to withdraw either of my children from. From sitting in on two virtual classes, English and Spanish, I witnessed two teachers showing favorites and ignoring the remaining children. Granted it occurred in the height of the Covid pandemic. But I believe the teachers should have been more, not less, understanding and supportive. When I reported the incident to the Principal, she essentially swept it under the rug and I ended up reporting it to the School Board, who said they couldn’t act after I had already transferred my child to another school system.

All agreed on these. Why? For emotional support, we'd have tiny lessons each month just so they'd make sure we were all well. Family. They would make sure we'd ask our family for help on HW, etc. Safety. I know all schools have done the drills, I know, I know. But not just that, they also added covers to our doors. Special education. Of course. Anyone with disabilities were surely given the support! I've always seen extra classes for them! Learning. My teachers would try to make learning fun sometimes! Of course we had our laugh. Lastly, teaching. Teaching was always made sure we processed everything in our minds.

The teachers are rude. The staff doesn't help with serious situations. The students are super disrespectful to the teachers. I used to be at this school a long time ago and I still remember parts of my experience. My mental health is still affected negatively from it to this day. Please do not bring your kids here. If it seems good it is because they are covering up the bad reviews from recent experiences. Just listen to where your kid wants to go and make sure it is good.

I went to highlands for 7 years, pre-k to 5th and it was AMAZING!! The teachers were all so kind, all the office staff was really caring, and I really think I learned a lot compared to any other school I’ve been to. Would really recommend :)).

The principal, Macklin is former military and runs this school like a boot camp. No care, compassion, or patience with the students. I had students with learning disabilities and she would call them into her office and yell at them. They would return to my classroom in tears. She kept a male teacher employed for years, knowing he regularly yelled at the students so loud it could be heard all over the school. This teacher would also slam his classroom door and throw things in the classroom in front of students. After a school program in the cafeteria where the students performed for their parents, the principal waited until all the parents left to yell at the students because the program wasn’t perfect. So sad! This was a horrible place to work, and I would never let my kids attend this school.

How do you loose some one’s kids then tell the mother to shut up when you ask them how do you loose my kid when you have 4 teachers waiting them and then the lady in the front office laughing at you talking about I guess I have your son here with me then the principal wants to push me put his hands on me for wanting to know how they loose my son This new principal is a joke to the school. He don’t ever address no problems when they come to him, Mr. Contreras talks about all this anti-bullying but yet there’s a lot of bullying going on in this school when Miss Sanches was the principal we never had these problems so I don’t know where they got this little jokester out of but they need to get him out of this school and fix the school back up. And I will be pressing charges and getting the district involved in this

As a parent, choosing the right school for our children is one of the most important decisions we make. After experiencing St. Laurence Catholic School, I can confidently say that it has exceeded all our expectations in providing an exceptional education intertwined with strong Catholic values.St. Laurence is not just a school; it's a place where young minds are nurtured, faith is deepened, and values are instilled. The combination of outstanding academics, unwavering Catholic values, and a strong sense of community make SLCS an exceptional choice for parents seeking a well-rounded education for their children. I am grateful for the positive impact it has had on my child's life and highly recommend it to anyone seeking a Catholic education of the highest quality.