Apple Tree Learning Center

My daughter went to this school from Pre kindergarten to 1st grade. Teachers in all grades were super awesome comparing to the high rated schools she is in now.

So glad we move here from our country and have our children in Greenbrier Primary school. The people are very good like family and help with our language and help in everything we need to find. The teachers call and say how good our children are doing too.

Tallwood is a great school. Both my boys loved it. Teachers wonderful and they take care of ALL students. Tallwood has “0” tolerance for bullying. The teachers build a bond with the students and as a parent when I leave my boys in the care of the school, I expect my boys to be able to feel safe, respected, and learning their work. And all of that applies with Tallwood.

My concerns with GCA include: - My daughter has worn a particular pair of blue jeans MANY times but gets sent home one random day due to an emblem which signifies the brand. It is not inappropriate.- The school emails about prom dresses and requiring over 10 specifics which may require alterations. I get modesty especially in a Christian school but it is behind overkill with their demands (I'm told generally from the female principal)- My daughter once held hands with a boy at a football game and was told not to do so. Meanwhile, the principal and the security guard are married so PDA is allowed. Numerous reports of this including photos as evidence. This is not leading by example. - I have been told the security guard (the one married to the principal) smokes cigars on his golf cart before school begins. Again, not leading by example with what is required of students.- The teachers are gravely underpaid. Some of them also do not have degrees in what they teach (though maybe not required, just discomforting).- The theatrical productions are low budget and very poorly done. Unfortunately, no help monetarily seems to go to this program. Rough sets, somewhat poor quality microphones & speakers, charges to audience but performance doesn't back up cost. - None of the sports programs seem to prep a kid for the next level competitively with exception of baseball. This may be an opinion but this is observation. - There are plenty of rumors, "clicks" and overdramatic responses from staff if things don't go a certain way. Students get the brunt of it. - There are reports of many students transferring even for their Senior year.- Low flexibility or exceptions for family travel if during a school year.- Please don't dare allow your kid to publicly make mistakes outside the school. Even if there is a photo noticed of a parent or adult beverage near a kid at a private party in your home or event...be prepped that your kid may be called to the office over that.- My kid and many of her friends complain about the school pretty consistently.

Great school so far. My son is in the preschool group and he seems to enjoy it