Teachers and staff in the younger toddler and infant programs, really lack professionalism,…read morecompassion and dedication to Montessori teaching. Only some are actually certified in Montessori and others that may have the certification are not actually putting it into practice in their classroom. Concerns of staff behavior are often minimize or ignored. A core of Montessori education is a respect for the child and this is not something that is happening in all classrooms.

The teachers have been fantastic. My daughter is thriving and learning so much! She is learning…read moreArabic and above grade level per outside testing in spelling, phonemic awareness, and math.

So I would normally disapprove of rating schools on Yelp, but I figured that it won't hurt…read more Anyway, I attended OLQM for several years and overall I was content with it. I'm not Catholic, but my parents sent me there for the "better education". OLQM, does have some good teacher that I thoroughly enjoyed however, after attending a public high school, I noticed no difference in the difficulty in the curriculum based on the grade. OLQM has a strong base around it's Parish that is respectable... I wasn't the biggest fan of Church every Friday morning, but I got used to it. One of the biggest problems I had with OLQM was the students. (Let the records show that I am in no way, shape, or form making any stereotypes) Many students were wealthy and snobby, kind, but without a doubt very conceded. Also, the uniforms stunk! -In it's totality, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs is a pretty good school, I would advise trying public schools first, it could save you lots of money.

Evan's review is obviously more immature than some as one can see with the uniforms. Anyways, I am…read morea graduate from OLQM and I have seen the school continually improve. The Catholic education is not for all, but it instills value, respect and integrity into its students from a very young age. You are taught to say your Pledge each morning and yes, you go to school on Friday's as a class, which shows its community values. OLQM does not have the same number of classes as local public schools, but the courses taught are taught well and will give any child a solid background for his or her future. In addition, the parish community is wonderful with solid participation and a plethora of events for families to enjoy. I would recommend OLQM for any parent who wants their child to attend a school that is well rounded with a safe, community-based atmosphere.

My son has attended Crescent since Pre-K. I had a few school choices in mind, but after reading…read morereviews this is home. My child and I both love it; from the, teachers, upper staff, helping staff, the students, etc... Crescent sets your scholars up for success. Let me brag a little about a special teacher, Mrs. Norwood-Harris. She's amazing, I could not have asked for a better teacher. She cares for her students and not just there for a paycheck. She goes above and beyond! Thank you all for what you do :)

Enrolling at Crescent Academy was an overwhelming experience. Definitely a culture shock going from…read morea class of 15 to several classes with 20+ students in each classroom. The first graders have their own trailer with over 6 classrooms, just for 1st graders. I thought this was great for children to develop social skills and building relationships with other students. Crescent Academy offers extracurricular activities to include girl's scouts, boy scouts, music, soccer, etc. In addition to activities, they also offer academic assistance for students that may be falling below their academic level. I gather from staff's involvement with the programs they offer, they really care. As it relates to the staff building relationships with the parents, I do see an effort being made since the last time I wrote my review. My daughter participated in the girls scout program, she was a daisy. She had so much fun and there were so many events, trips and meetings to keep the girls just as engaged. She will definitely be participating next year as a brownie. Overall, I feel confident in the academic program Crescent Academy offers. We are looking forward to next year.

I don't know why Southfield schools are getting such a bad rap. They are excellent schools. My son…read moreattends MacArthur and he was reading 3 months after he started kindergarten. The teachers are wonderful. The test scores are high. There is no reason that it should be considered as low as it is. It should rank with the other schools around, but because of its history it is not. That was over 20 years ago!