Commonwealth Elementary School

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.

Had multiple issues with this school. In several cases, they did not take the situation with my child seriously and even condemned my child although other students were at fault. Seems they like defending the students who wronged others and even harmed them, not the students who just want to be left alone. Honestly, my child’s mental health worsened at Settlers Way Elementary School. I would not recommend it to other parents. Some teachers also don’t know how to handle students that are troublemakers in class.

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.

Great school with amazing teachers and administrators. My kid is always happy and engaged in all activities the school offers.

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.

My daughter attended THRS for two years starting in Grade 7 and my son has been there for almost four years now starting in Grade 5. We love THRS! It’s wonderful that the same school has served the needs of my two very different kids well. My one child is an introvert and loves the arts and playing in the band. The other is a self starter, loves sports and all kinds of extracurricular opportunities. My children have participated in the band, the play, broadcasting, journalism, NHS and have gone on trips to DC and Boston with the school. The coaches for basketball and track are wonderful and have been a great influence on my son. My daughter is a 10th grader now at a private high school. THRS has prepared her very well for the rigors of high school. She’s in advanced classes and getting good grades in them. Last but not least, the small school environment has provided my kids with great attention and a family-like environment. All the teachers know them very well. The administration is knowledgeable and approachable and has given me invaluable advice on parenting and high school preparedness. I have no reservation in recommending this school.