Our daughter has been at ECS since 1st grade and is now in 2nd. She's built such strong bonds with…read moreher classmates, and we've seen how much those friendships actually help her in the classroom. When they hit tough topics--like some of the more advanced math concepts--having that supportive group of friends keeps her motivated and makes the challenges feel much more manageable. We also really value how the school handles social growth. When a conflict came up, the teachers and the principal didn't just 'fix' it; they helped her develop a real strategy for resolution and taught her how to navigate things in the future. It gave her so much confidence. Most importantly, we love that the school is centered on God and faith. Seeing her so excited to talk about Jesus after chapel is a huge blessing to our family. It's a wonderful, supportive community and we're so glad to be part of it.

Eastside Christian School is a Great school. I learned a lot from that Eastside I learned that we…read moreare a strong community growing up we were one community even thought there was multicultural. But if you ask anybody where they're from that, I grew up with hear how they say the east side they're gonna say what they gonna say, proudly strongly..

My daughter was treated kindly and as though she was highly valued as an incoming 6th grader during…read moreour school tours. We felt that our daughter would have been given small classes, individual attention, and a unique all girls perspective at Forest Ridge. The administration and teachers were teaching innovative things that my husband recently had emphasized in the corporate world. Each time my daughter had an experience with one of the FR students, she felt very happy and excited to attend this school. We ultimately are not able to send her to the school because of potentially moving closer to family due to health reasons but feel this would have been the perfect school had it not been for these circumstances.

Forest Ridge is a school where people look at the ground as they pass by someone in the hall…read more Students are throwing up, CRYING or having panic attacks in the bathroom. Teachers don't last more than a few years, max. Administration doesn't care if a students are so stressed that they end up causing HARM to themselves. The thing to be happy about? Graduation. The academics are AMAZING, I can't deny that. And most teachers are pretty incredible, some of the best in the country. But mental health care is non existent, and without healthy students things such as academics and teachers cannot be enjoyed or be helpful to students in the way they should. Being a recent student at Forest Ridge in Bellevue WA, I cannot emphasize enough how much I REGRET my decision going here for High School. When I entered as a freshman, I was a happy, cheerful, friendly, hardworking girl. When I left as a senior I was still a hardworking girl but I was also sad, depressed, reserved, anxious, distrustful and tired. For many people, everywhere, the high school experience is less than ideal. However, my experience as well as my classmates experiences were horrendous. The amount of emotional damage we sustained was simply unacceptable, and even now the school denies there is a problem. So many students were so miserable and mentally challenged that I would have to worry about my peers' physical safety and lives. This is NOT a normal thing. Forest Ridge administration consistently responded/responds to mental health concerns with dismissal. The safety and lives of students are NEVER a priority. What is a priority? GRADES, GRADES, GRADES and academic achievement, success and competition. Forest Ridge makes success out as being smarter than everyone else and getting the best grades, with no regard for emotional well-being or mental health. There are a few ways you can have an okay to good experience at Forest Ridge: A) Be a favorite. There are a few special students favored and adored by the school who are used as the public face of the school wether it be for admissions pro-forest ridge speeches (which are, by the way, completely ingenuine) or college acceptance advertising. (FUN FACT: you probably have a much better chance of getting into a prestigious college at a public school anyway). Pretend to love the school and never object to anything, be the top of your class, don't tell anyone how you feel or use your voice, and you might have a shot at this special status. You'll get rewarded with good grades and a full-time teacher's pet status. B) You have the pushy parents. If your parents yell enough at teachers, or perhaps threaten administration that they will pull you out and therefore your $$ might not be going to FR next year, watch your C's magically turn to A's. Or you can go the route of hiring an outside specialist and paying them to have Forest Ridge make your workload and academics easier without the situation on record. Another interesting note-- the campus "counselor" doubles as a college counselor and does not divide or separate the two programs properly. She is not qualified to be helping teens with psychological issues, and she does not appear to care about helping them either. The administration is no better, and is likely the root of the problem. In general, the teachers care about the well being of students but are so scared of loosing their jobs or being PUNISHED that they will not speak out about the situation. Honestly, I feel bad for the teachers. The majority of the teachers are GOOD people who could run the school a whole lot better than the recent administration ever did. I think it is also important to note that Forest Ridge was not always like this. My middle school experience was FABULOUS. But, today, the environment and atmosphere is truly toxic. Until there is a significant amount of change at Forest Ridge, I would highly advise parents and potential students to think hard before choosing to attend Forest Ridge. A place for youth that doesn't care if students are SAFE or HAPPY is not a place anyone should have to endure spending 40 hours a week at. Someday, the school will HAVE to make a change, or the place will simply FALL APART. At the rate teachers, administration and students are leaving, it won't be long. And the way mental health is handled, there will be a lawsuit any day. I hope parents take this warning seriously and continue to search for the TRUTH. Current students, life DOES get better after, and the rest of the world does NOT operate like Forest Ridge--don't worry. What you are told is normal...is not normal outside of that campus and community. And teachers- thank you for sticking with us. We know its not easy at FR for you either and we appreciate your willingness to stay and try to make things better. However, we don't blame you at all if you leave. We get it.

Football games are fun to watch! school has good education. although 30,000$ kinda pricey nglread more

A hidden gem! This school is both academically challenging, yet meets each student where they are…read moreat, so each student will grow within themselves. Each student is recognized for his/her accomplishments and not compared with another. They believe in the whole student approach. Kids can have successes with class work, homework, sports, clubs, drama, music. Each students supports other whether they are like them or not. Nurturing community.

Awful congregation, I've been ignored for voicing my concerns about other issues and now there's a…read morehuge issue about something else. I don't feel safe here. Location is tricky too.

Highlands Community Church was my church years ago. I later went to my husband's church but always…read moreconsidered Highlands CC my home church. Now that I am back in the neighborhood, it was nice to come back.The best thing is that the senior pastor, whom I went to college with, still teaches from the Bible. They have grown along with the growth of the neighborhood. It's really nice to see some familiar faces, which demonstrates the stability of the congregation. They have 4 services, each catering to a different style of worship. The early morning Sunday service worked very well for us. Nice to be back!

As someone who has attended this school, I would not recommend it whatsoever. The communication at…read morethis school was really bad, many people got in trouble for the most dumbest things, all because they never explained what the rules were at that school. They were also very protective when it came to the students and their social media outside of school. In their guidebook, it stated that if a student posts anything that doesn't represent the Spiritual culture, then the student will earn either detention or suspension. Very not necessary... The atmosphere of the other students there is also very toxic. There was bullying happening, inappropriate photos of women being spread, and lots of people talking badly about one another. And the staff or principal did nothing to help or fix it. I would not recommend this school at all.

This school is not really my favorite, because this school wants everyone to use stylus and…read morecomputer with touchscreen to do tests, and when doing computer tests, it is harder to take notes and notes help me express my thinking especially multiple choice and also the words are sometimes too small and I couldn't even zoom in. And teachers don't really give the time that students need on tests. And every student is different in their own way with their own preferences. One teacher would give only 50% when students don't finish their test by the time. Also, all kids in the same grade have to take the same level of bible class. In the bible class the bible that the school offered me has words that are too small. Sometimes I couldn't even understand the words. So therefore: This school should give kids hard copy test if they need it and the time they need.

This is a family friendly church. Services start at 9 AM on Sunday. The Church of Jesus Christ of…read moreLatter Day Saints teaches from the King James translation of the Bible, as well as the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon is a translation of an ancient record found and translated in the 19th century by Joseph Smith. More information about the church and free online copies of the scriptures are available at http://www.mormon.org This small church community serves the residents of Mercer Island and is part of the Bellevue South Stake. The building design is a small version of a common LDS design. It was tailored to the lot size and the population of the area. There is Sunday School from 10:15 am until 11 am. Children as young as three years old have fun classes and singing time while teens have their own classes. Adults meet in the chapel for classes from the scriptures. Early morning seminary is at 6:30 AM for high school students. They meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Students are expected to attend at least 80% of the classes and pass two mastery tests.

This is a great place for kids and adults alike. Learned good lessons for life both from the Bible…read moreand from the people around us.

Besides being a vibrant community of worshippers and a history of excellent, Christ-centered…read morepreaching and serving the Eastside and beyond, there is a graded choral music ministry of four choirs for children through youth, and a storied adult choir program with repertoire of traditional, classical, gospel, and modern works. Festival services with orchestra and brass are often standing-room-only. Modern, East African, Chinese, and children's worship are also available on their lovely campus just north of downtown. Highly recommended!

Had inner healing that was great! I also have joined a group and have had meetings and bible study…read morethats great to. Everyone is super nice despite having different backgrounds from me!

Best church of people in the area. The new pastor is as good…read moreas the one who retired. Just go and see!

I would suggest Living Hope Bible Church in Issaquah. Go visit on a Sunday and you will keep going…read moreback. I discovered that church when I became disenchanted with Crossroads Bible Church. I think like many churches today the church is taking a more modern, liberal whatever word you want to use and Pastor Mitchell and Krell do not fit into that model. During Covid I watched online and there were some interesting things said by worship team members. When I looked up one and read there bio. It told me what I needed to know. I emailed the church to ask about it and was ignored. I am being vague but not going to slander anyone online. It is sad to see what is happening in the churches today.