BASIS Independent McLean

Kinder teacher is not fit to be working with young children. I can’t put her name here, or else they’ll take my post down

My 7 years old kids was dropped off in wrong bus stop and it was her second day using the school bus. Spoke with school rep, they told me that school transportation is separate entity they don't have control over transportation . School rep provided me transportation phone number, I called transportation they told me that 7 year old kid should know where to get off in their second day of using school bus. Bus drivers do not have list for the first few days of school where to drop off the kid. This mistake could have irreversible effect on parents and child if something would have happened to the kid. BIG trauma to kid and parents. FYI: School should have better coordination mechanism in place to force separate entity ((transportation)) to follow common sense guidelines.

Not a very good school especially when it comes to managing students

Our child recently started kindergarten at OLGC, and it has been an incredible experience! We are beyond thrilled with the academics. It’s only October; when she began, she could only spell her first name in uppercase. Now, just six weeks later, she has mastered both uppercase and lowercase letters and is starting to blend sounds together. This is just one of the many examples of her progress.We also love how OLGC emphasizes caring for God’s creation. She has started picking up trash during our walks because she understands it’s her responsibility to care for the environment. The school’s Catholic values really shine through, with a focus on shaping children to be not just great students but also kind, loving, and thoughtful individuals. This year’s motto, “Be love,” is a beautiful reminder of the importance of being compassionate in everything we do.OLGC doesn’t just prepare children to be academically on par with — and, in many ways, ahead of — the excellent local public schools. They’re also nurturing children to be good people, caring friends, and responsible citizens of the world. The Principal, Mrs. Williams, and the Vice Principal are fantastic leaders who clearly put their heart and soul into the school, and they are always open to feedback.You won’t find a better school for the price and the quality of education in the area. We are so grateful to be part of this community!

Overall the school lacks diversity and the ability to address different learning styles.