When you enroll your kid at SOTI, you have just enrolled yourself at SOTI. Thats the biggest…read moredifference between this school and the public schools in the area. So make sure that you quickly form a routine that works best with your schedule, especially if you're student is in K-5. I don't say this as a bad thing, but it is something to be noted. The SOTI staff was great, their system keeps parent in the loop of whats going on in classes, and also with homework and events. My child had her favorites when it comes to teachers, but I try to explain that there is no one style of teaching. Sometimes you get a teacher that just seems to get you, and other times you get a teacher that others may love, but you don't connect with their method of teaching. It happens... We started out child at SOTI in the 4th grade, and there was definitely a bit of a learning curve that they had to overcome to catch up with the curriculum. I feel like SOTI is about 1 year ahead of the county schools. We definitely had to be hands on with helping play catch up, and the teachers met with us regularly for support. Even though we only stayed for 1 year. Our time here made a huge difference, that I can still see in our child's development. For new students coming in, the summer programs give the kids a chance to make friends before the school year starts. Events like the Father/Daughter dance and Gala give parents a chance to be social with and without the kids. We made so many new friends during out time at SOTI, parting ways wasn't any easy decision to make.

This school only cares about money. There are some good teachers. The administration is only…read morethere to raise money. They will email you twice a week to ask for money. If you email with any concerns about your child you most likely won't even get a response. If you email enough times you may get a generic response passing the buck. On more than one occasion we got emails with another child's name where they copied and pasted a generic response to another parent and didn't even bother to proof read and change the name.

I truly love the fact my daughter is able to attend this school. I remember doing the walk-through…read more6 years ago. My wife and I were overwhelmed with the passion of the teachers and counselors for the children. My daughter has excelled with all of her classes. Her grades have been outstanding so far and we look forward to what she will accomplish in the future. As for safety here, it's top notch. Everyone has to be buzzed in and show I.D. this was a very important part of our decision making process. I highly recommend for parents looking for a wonderful private school for their kids to attend!

You know, I had a great time here. I spent 13 years here (not in the elementary school, but total)…read more The thing is, this school is designed to make dumb people look smart. The campus is beautiful (see: Carroll House), though the school itself could use some updating. The teachers are adequate, it's just as cliquey as every private school out there, most of the kids have an overinflated sense of entitlement, and the programs (art, music, etc) are pretty much non-existant. The benefits are the small environment--you really get to know everyone in your class, your teachers, principals (which can be good or bad, lol), etc, the close-knit community, the whole God thing (if you're into that), the uniforms (my favorite part of a private school,and I'm not even kidding. I miss those damn things!). If it's your deal, give it a try. Going to the elementary school makes getting into the high school super-easy, and the high school, while a joke, looks good on a college app.

Don't know much about the school, as I have only been in their gymnasium. They have a major parking…read moreissue for events and I am not sure how they got away with building such small parking lots when they have such a large facility. I would assume they are doing a phased approach to construction and need additional funding to expand their parking lots...not sure. Anyway, very nice gymnasium, but it needs more paved parking.

As a parent of both an elementary and a middle school student, choosing the right school has never…read morefelt like a small decision. For a long time, I carried a constant question: Are my kids in the right place? Mandala School has given me peace of mind I didn't realize how much I was missing. What stands out most is that the school's values are not aspirational language on a website. They are visible every day in how students are supported as whole people. I genuinely feel like a partner in my children's education. The hands-on, project-based learning approach allows kids to lean into their individual strengths while learning how to collaborate and contribute to a team. My children are developing communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills through meaningful work. I don't pretend to know exactly what world I'm preparing them for, but I'm confident these skills will matter in life and work. Most telling of all, my kids love going to school. They don't want to miss days or arrive late for appointments, and the usual requests for mental health days or skip for mysterious stomachaches have disappeared. They've built real friendships, discovered new interests, grown in confidence, and learned how to advocate for their own needs. No school is perfect, and when issues have come up, I've felt truly listened to as a parent. Just as importantly, my children have felt respected and included in the resolution process. We see Mandala School as a long-term partner in our children's growth, and our commitment to this community is mutual.

My son has been at the school for 5 years and is thriving!! The school not only has a strong…read moreacademic program but also looks at a child as a whole person.Through the practice of yoga and mindfulness they help the children develop their social emotional skills as well.

Mixed feelings about this place. My kid's grades have definitely improved since starting here. The…read moreteachers do seem to care and respond pretty quickly to emails which is nice. But honestly the building really shows its age and could use some serious updates. Also the homework load is surprisingly light, not sure if that's good or bad?

Atholton High School this High School was best High School for sports dance !!!!Although the school…read morerate 10 out of 10 on great schools.orgTeachers are responsive and seem to care. Homework loads seem lighter than what I Experienced when I went to high school. I'm not hating I'm just saying.

I attended LCS in 2012-2015, the sense of love and community I felt was unmatched. I made life long…read morefriends and was surrounded by adults who really cared about me and my Christian walk. I left LCS for 3 months my senior year and went to a public high school and was so miserable, I begged my mom to put me back in LCS and she did and I got my diploma there and went on to attend college as did most of my senior class of 2015. The education I received had me well prepared for college, I graduated Cum Laude. My children now attend LCS and I cannot be happier with education my children are receiving. All these years later, Lanham has maintained their reputation of not only educating young minds but also discipling young souls.

I have a long standing relationship with LCS. Both of my children graduated from the college prep…read moreprogram, and I taught in the high school. As a parent, I could not believe more in the program or how it prepared my own children for college and the real world. As an employee, I appreciate the opportunities for advancement and the supportive atmosphere. I highly recommend.