I have taken much time and pondered my thoughts extensively as it pertains to writing this review…read more Please know that it comes from a place of passion, hurt and confusion. This review will be extensively, but I urge you to read it in its entirety. Firstly, I want to say that my wife and I had high hopes for this school when enrolling our three-year-old daughter. My name is Gerry Gordon and I am writing and advocating for my wife and daughter who have been tremendously affected by the misconduct of Annie Wright schools. Secondly, I want to address that due to the numerous accounts of negligence and social injustice my daughter endured I am convinced there is no diversity inclusion training or awareness within the Lower school staff, before and after school staff and its counterparts. Why do I say these things? Here are the things my daughter had to endure in only a 6-month period. Not in any particular order. 1. My daughter got ill with the flu due to the Annie Wrights lack of communication. To expound on this topic, I received an email stating that my daughter was "out of sorts", lethargic and not herself. Still having trust in the educators and nurse at this point, my wife and I took their advice to "monitor" her and check for a fever. We asked their opinion if we should come and they said NO she doesn't have a fever. Mind you we were never called but emailed and who knows how long she was sick. Come to find out she was in the nurse's office for over an hour maybe more. Long story short, my daughter ends up with the flu because I decided to take her to the doctor because the next day she returned to school and got a fever. On multiple occasions, we have seen her outside in the cold without a jacket. WE WERE NEVER CALLED ONCE while she exhibited concerning health signs. The nurse and the teachers refused to call and said email their primary form of contacting parents, even after I BOLDY requested phone calls due to the nature of my job and my wife's schooling. My daughter getting the flu could have been avoided with better communication. Once we gave them the requested doctors note it was questioned by the nurse. There was a lack of empathy and most importantly again we were never called. 2. My daughter was walking around barefoot I'm not sure how long this took place because we were never told or notified. The school requires extra shows and socks and she has rainboots. There is no reason for my child to walk around school for who knows how long without any shows or socks on. Once again it was treated as a simple thing and hardly addressed. 3. My daughter told us she was hit by a door from one of the staff that works directly with her. This concerned us, and we always follow up with the staff when our daughter tells us something. This said the staff has treated my wife and very different when trying to communicate simple things like "good morning". She even said Bria didn't like her for some odd reason. When confronted about the door situation her response we "it was an accident". 4. My daughter went an entire day without eating lunch. This was the final straw for us. I picked my daughter up at 5 pm and the first thing she said to me was "Daddy I didn't eat lunch today". I was concerned but questioned her and she insisted she didn't eat. Upon arriving home, I checked her lunchbox to validate her claim and there was a sticky note on there from her ticker that read, "We still don't have power for our microwave... Likely not tomorrow as well. Thanks!! Mrs. Peterson". This is wrong on so many levels. We never received a phone call so that we could possibly provide another meal. There were so many options that were not explored for my daughter to eat. Heating the meal up in another class. Giving her the paid hot lunch, the school provides and so many others. Instead, her teacher gave her a graham cracker or two and let her watch all the other kids in the class eat their lunch because she was the only one that didn't get a feed that day. Mind you she is the only African American shouldn't in her class, so this is more than just negligence of a child but socially bias behavior. When confronted by my wife, the teacher showed a lack of empathy. She stated, "I didn't think it was that big of a deal". Once my wife explained her distaste for her lack of empathy, I clam but passionate way, the teacher began to weep and blamed it on her being pregnant. Please refer to photos for the rest of my review

The academic program is top notch , the teachers for most part enthused with the joy of learning…read moreand sharing . The boarding program has introduced my kids to future leaders from around the world . My children have thrived here in the past but not now . The school is coping very poorly with the pandemic this January . They failed to reopen the high school divisions after Christmas in Jan 2021 due to Covid fears . All other HS schools in the area are in session . Remote schooling is terrible for the kids , for the vaccinated no school is far worse than the virus . This school is a presently a very expensive virtual experience .

While I'm sure the school is good, the schools traffic uses our neighborhood like a parking lot,…read moreand blocks our drive ways. They could improve by asking parents not to use the neighborhood's to park in, but rather their enourmous parking lot, one block up, at the church.

Saint Pat's has been a wonderful experience since day one. Everyone I have came in contact with is…read moreso welcoming! My daughter is just finishing her fourth year at Saint Pat's and I couldn't be more proud of the wonderful young lady she is becoming. She continues to advance so much in her education skillset. I am so impressed in how much she has learned. She loves her school, classmates and teachers. We are so excited to be adding a new member to the Saint Pat's community next year. Thank you all for your handwork and dedication to the students.

We switched from public school to LCA and are grateful for the experience. Our children have…read morereceived a better education than they received at public school and in a much better environment - not only are other students respectful during class but teachers care about the well being of the students. Our kids are very athletic and we have one that is attending a D2 school on athletic scholarship and our other children are competing in sports and getting play time and those sports that LCA does not offer, like Lacrosse, they are able to play through our neighborhood high school. We have been very pleased with our experience here.

Would give zero stars if I could. Please don't send your kids to this school. The teachings do not…read morereflect the Bible and represent hateful, discriminatory views. If you don't want to cause trauma to your kids, don't send them to Life Christian. As a former "lifer" and one of the few student athletes to go on to play D1 sports, and someone who's family has been a large part of the church for 4 generations, I can speak with certainty the trauma this place causes. I've watched it decline more and more since I graduated. The grade level education does not meet the level of education at public schools and especially does not compete with other private schools. Many students who left Life Christian felt under prepared at other schools because of the gap in education. Math and science programs are purposely under funded. The nepotism, rampant misogyny and over sexualization of young women, and unhealthy power dynamics should send any parent running from this institution.

My kid start last year, and he is learning a lot, it's a great place to go, small, no too many…read morekids, he loves to go school, since first day he feel safe, confident and he is improving and learning everyday I love compass Montessori! The staff really care about kids and are very committed to the kids, super warm and supportive!

Our son joined Compass in the fall and we've been very impressed with the professionalism and focus…read moreon educational achievement. As a lefty, he has always struggled with holding a pencil but within a few weeks we had already seen progress. He now enjoys drawing which is wonderful! The teachers show genuine care for the kids and foster an intellectual curious environment. We plan to put our second child in the program prior to Kindergarden as well.

Best school ever! My daughter has been attending Discovery since kindergarten after we transferred…read moreher from preschool, and she is now finishing first grade. I can honestly say this school has been one of the biggest blessings for our family. The progress my daughter has made in reading, writing, confidence, and communication has been incredible. What stands out the most to me is how much the school truly focuses not only on the children, but also on the families. Even though there are several students in each classroom, the organization, education, and individual attention given to every child is phenomenal. The teachers and staff genuinely listen to the needs of each student and family, and that level of care is something very special and rare to find. As a mother who previously had a very negative experience with another school with my older child, finding Discovery completely changed my perspective and restored my trust in what a school community should feel like. Unfortunately, when I moved to this area, my older son was already too old to attend this school, and I truly wish he could have experienced the same environment my daughter has had here. One of the things I appreciate most is how they work hard to keep children active and involved, especially for families who may not have the resources for expensive extracurricular activities. The after-school activities, family events, flag football, choir practice, singing activities, and the way they bring families together create such a beautiful sense of community. The parents have gotten to know one another, the children create strong friendships, and the environment feels welcoming and supportive for everyone. My daughter is always happy to go to school, and at the same time, she is already sad knowing that next school year will be her last year here. That alone says so much about the love and connection this school creates for its students. I wanted to be one of the first people to leave a review for Discovery because this school deserves recognition for the amazing work they do every single day. I will always be grateful to the teachers, staff, and administration for everything they have done for my daughter and for the positive impact they have had on our family.

SCB is a built in family and support system. Academics are rough in middle school but I've heard…read morethey are well prepared for Bellarmineultimately it would be impossible to find the education and core values anywhere else in the PNW. So thankful for this educational experience for my kids.

I went here from age 5-14 (2000-2019). The middle school religion teacher was bigoted and made the…read morefemale students uncomfortable. Easily the worst teacher i've ever had.

I have two boys at First Presbyterian Preschool. We absolutely LOVE this place! My oldest son has…read morebuilt his best friendships here at school and his teachers have been his biggest fans. The teachers, staff, and administration couldn't been more friendly, loving, caring, and knowledgable. They model a loving relationship with God and love telling the kids about Jesus. My son has flourished in this amazing Christian environment. This has been the best foundation for his school career. My youngest son and I were able to partake in the Little Miracles Class, a parent-child class beginning at age 15 months. This class has been an encouragement to me as the parent and fostered relationships among other parents. And for my son, it has been a great time to develop social skills with other kids his age, and it's a great transition for him into the school environment. I have found the entire community (including other families/parents) at First Presbyterian Preschool to be a welcoming school family.

We got very lucky when we enrolled our kid to this school. It's a hidden gem in Lakewood , and has…read morevery high word of mouth recommendations . The teachers' in this school are so different from what I have experienced in the past. They genuinely love and care for each and every child , helps to develop their character, nurture their mind and provide them with a magical preschool experience. I can't thank the LCOP teachers' especially the beloved Miss Mary enough.The school also provides a sense of community which I am so grateful for. I was new to this area when I first enrolled my kid in the school. A lot of the co parents and teachers became my friends and helped me become a part of this lovely community.I will always have a special place in my heart for LCOP. The school has been such a blessing not just to my kid but also to my family .

Please do not take your child here for daycare! Especially if your child can't talk and tell you…read moreeverything that happened during their day! You will be surprised to find out that they do not have competent 'teachers' and the director has mental issues. It is NOT a christian/loving environment. They are crazy! I find it hard to believe this place has been rated with 5 stars, but maybe that is for the preschool portion. I don't even have words to explain the things that have transpired having my child in their care.