First Evangelical Lutheran School

Our family came from homeschooling at a point when we were feeling disconnected from community and worn out from trying to accommodate three different learning styles. In looking for a school, one of our highest priorities was for our each of our kids to be seen as a whole person, not just a name or GPA. We wanted them to make friends and thrive as humans while learning. Our family's experience at Aldo has exceeded our hopes not only for our kids, but for us as a family. Our whole family has benefited from being part of the Aldo community in that we've all made friends and found a place where we can be ourselves and share our talents. The care and attention that the teachers have shown each of our children brings me to tears. They know their personalities and strengths and weaknesses and do their best to help them connect to learning in ways that work for them. The relationships that they build with the students makes it easy for kids to ask for help when they need it not only academically but also in their personal lives. I have seen our kids grow in confidence and skill over the years we've been at Aldo. Our eldest was so nervous about moving to public school and there were many tears, but now she says it was one of the best things that we've done. She is now thriving in high school, and I credit a lot of that to her time at Aldo. Our middle child really struggled her first year, but one of the counselors was intentional about helping her make friends and checking on her if I let her know she was having a rough morning. Knowing that someone was looking out for her really calmed my own fears and made me feel confident she would make it through. She feels so much more comfortable at school and loves her friends and teachers. Our youngest has really grown in his reading skills and is discovering an aptitude for math that I was not equipped to foster when I was homeschooling them. Teachers partner with parents to do the very best for the kids and help them become awesome human beings.I cannot say enough about how much our family loves and appreciates Aldo Leopold Community School!

Overall a good school. Minor issues with bullying not being taken seriously. Children are learning where they didn't at other local schools.

I have 3 Grandson's that attend this school. My middle Grandson has been in speech therapy since kindergarten. His speech is NOT improving. I do not know what their program is, but whatever it is with their approach, is NOT working. Sometimes it seems like he is getting worse. Every time they come to visit, I have to work with each Grandson to teach them, different things, that they should be learning in school. Something needs to change. My Grandson has also informed me that other kids are calling him stupid, because of his speech. This is unacceptable. He needs more one on one, OR his Speech Theropist needs to change her/his technique, with him. We all do not learn the same. I was through this when I was in elementary school, I was labeled, which is NOR RIGHT. It all has to do with the teachers techniques. They need to realize and be conscious, AND ACKNOWLEDGE, when a child is struggling. Again, this is unacceptable.

This is a multi cultural school with an emphasis on diversity and equality in education. Saint Thomas More is geared towards a great Catholic community and education.