Rising Tide School

There are going to be pros and cons with every school. I feel like the teaching is hit or miss depending on the teacher. My eldest's current teacher has taught him more than the previous 2 teachers have and without this skill lever of the current teacher, he'd still be behind. The previous teacher, kind of had a sucks to be you if you aren't getting it attitude and was hard to work with. I love this years teacher as he has been very helpful to my sons struggles. The principal has not been helpful when I've brough issues to him, it felt very dismissive and "well that's your opinion" and zero understanding for having differing views on things. If your family isn't big into the LGBTQ stuff, this school is very hard to be at as it is shoved down your kids throat at every turn. In the books, the curriculum, the decorations, the workers at the school, parents of children. It is very uncomfortable to be around if this isn't a part of your values system in your home. To each their own, but I think it is inappropriate to shove this kind of stuff down our kids throats. Why can't we just let them be kids as long as possible. I've never seen so much confusion over genders in my life than at this school and it breaks my heart for these kids. Straight people don't put up "straight pride" and have curriculum and coloring pages, and people shoving being straight down their throats, so why do we need to push the LGBTQ stuff? 1000% Do not recommend this school.

Madison Elementary is a cornerstone of this community. We have been here K-4th now and have been so pleased with our neighborhood school. The teachers really meet students where they are and strive to engage them in learning through their interests. Lots of family centered events - Science Fair, Holiday Store, Movie nights, ect. It has been an open and welcoming experience, that we look forward to continuing with our other children.

I love this school. They are reasonable, understanding and care about kids’ learning, and they listen to parent concerns. We want to move to have a larger lot but I’m really struggling with the idea of moving my child from this school.

We moved our children from public school to St. Michael a few years ago and it was the best decision for our children and our family. We have not only seen our children grow academically, but they genuinely love going to school and you can see how much the teachers and administrators care and love each student. We love the parent involvement, tons of communication from the classroom teachers and the school, and we love how much our family is a part of our children’s education. We have heard from other families with high school students that the transition to high school was easy because they were well prepared, and that was a huge reason for us in choosing this school. Our children are loved for who they are and supported to be the best version of themselves. HIGHLY recommend St. Michael during these critical years of childhood and development.