A family member attends the school. The teachers are nice. The security is wonderful. If you pick…read moreup a family member, a staffer contacts someone inside via walkie talkie to alert the student that their ride has arrived. Younger students are led by the hand. High school students are escorted by a school employee.

Looking back on my time at SMLCA, I can honestly say I was relieved to graduate. My experience…read morethere was often very difficult and left a strong impact on me. On multiple occasions, I observed students being bullied by both peers and staff. This contributed to an overall environment that felt uncomfortable and unsafe for many students. There were also serious incidents that raised concerns about how safety was handled. One situation involved a student making threats involving a knife in the parking lot. There did not appear to be a clear lockdown or communication to parents afterward, which left many of us unsettled and questioning how safety was being prioritized. A personl experience i had was when I was taken into a very small, closet-sized room by staff. I was told that if I did not come willingly or "behave," I could be physically enforced by staff. While I was in that room, I was shamed for the way I dressed and acted, despite not having significant disciplinary issues that year. I was also told that if I did not "fix myself" and act differently, there were therapy measures that could be used on me. After this, I experienced ongoing fear and distress about attending class. I would walk through the doors feeling anxious about what might happen next, and it eventually led to full emotional breakdowns. I am sharing this as my personal experience as a student and how it affected my sense of safety and wellbeing during my time there.

My boys are in 7th and 9th grade. They have had an amazing transition. While no school is perfect,…read morein the 2 months since we have been there, I only have positive things to say about the school. It's probably not a fit for everyone but our family is thankful for the opportunity even if we have to drive 30 minutes.

I go to this school. I love it! The teachers are so nice. It is the coolest school I have ever…read moreseen! It used to be an old cotton mill, but now they have turned it into a school! It has a really high academic level, and our volleyball team is undefeated! ( currently )

Alright school. Older buildings brand new gym and office. Sucky football team lolread more

This is certainly not the best school, but it is not the worst…read more Starting off, finding which class you want is incredibly difficult. However, this is probably true for most schools (well, except the ones that provide maps for their students) and I can't hold it against them too much. Finding a specific locker is also very difficult as well. The majority of the teachers are good at what they do, but very few of them appear to actually be happy with their jobs and that attitude often shines through when they deal with the students. One of the issues I saw with the school was the cafeteria. It's a mad house during meal time--even more so than what's the "norm" for high schools--and very often, the lunch lines stretch out all the way into the halls which causes problems for students who need to get to their lockers. The students themselves are varied, but there is a very real problem of bullying that can be witnessed at the school on a daily basis. Usually this problem would be dealt with by the school counselor, but like at many schools, I found the people who are supposed to "help" students with their problems severely lacking any type of care for the kids who come to them with a problem. The school itself is very old and when going down to the classes in the lower level, this is blatantly obvious. From ceilings leaking when it rains to subarctic temperatures to the occasional bug that shimmies its way into a student's backpack, I feel very sorry for any student or teacher who has to stay in those lower levels for any extended period of time. Overall, the school is not the best in the world but it is several steps up from the alternatives; short of homeschooling or private schools, Gretna High is the best High School in the area.

Omg i can't believe anyone would recommend this school. It's a complete mess forcing parents to…read morefill out forms that are not legally required to be filled out. The kids are so bad. They take kids for enrollment numbers doesn't matter if the child is violent. Staff hates me because I complain. I moved my daughter out this year because I am sick of it. Carline is insane especially if you have 2 kids at different schools. Teachers don't respond to emails and you are lucky if the deans respond.

I love this school! They do so much to involve families and the community. Students feel safe and…read morehappy there. They offer almost every grade level, so you do not need to look any further for a great school.

Meh. Even for being free, the classes are bad. The food is pretty shabby too. The place looks like…read morea prison. It needs to be replaced also. 1964 isn't to old but the place is falling apart from the inside. They hardly fix anything they have the same doors from 50 years and they hardly work. We have lockdown drills and they don't tell us when it's a drill. I pray the whole time and then at the end they are like " the lock down drill is over" and everyone is like o I'm not dead. What entertainment. Sports systems are pretty good but we have terrible players. Cross country is the best we get to do very fun things and we don't suck as bad as our football team which never ceases to loose to the most pitiful of teams. It may be a craphole, but it's my craphole, so that's why it's 2 stars. Actually complete crap no two stars for you. You can't even get a seat at lunch. every one here dates their cousin or their friends mom. I still have a good time screwing around.

Amazing experience. Would recommend this school for any teen needing direction. Best 6 years of my…read morelife. Honesty Integrity and a better way of life.

Roanoke Adventist Preparatory School (RAPS) is a Christian school serving the Roanoke Valley with…read moresmall-school setting options. RAPS has provided quality Christian education at a family-friendly tuition continuously since 1938. Students in grades K-8 have the opportunity to learn in a multi-class environment where students' needs and abilities are addressed individually. In addition to traditional Christian values, students have the opportunity to partake in specialized music and foreign language instruction begining at the kindergarten level. I am proud to have served as the French teacher for RAPS since 2008. For more information on setting up an educational consultation for a prosective student, visit the school's website, www.rapschool.org.

My daughter attends this school and I must say, I am very happy with her education. She receives…read moreexcellent, personal attention from caring teachers in a wonderful environment. The school almost has a large "home-school" feel where every student receives individual attention. And while the school is small, the students do not lack anything. They have the basics (math, reading, etc), but also enjoy learning second languages, art, music, and much more. Plus, the tuition is the lowest in the valley, so cost is not prohibitive for those who want a private education for their children. This school genuinely cares for its students and their education. I would highly recommend it!