Watch the Rollan Melton Elementary School of Billinghurst Middle School presentation of the Lion…read moreKing Junior tonight and it was fabulous! They have one more performance tomorrow night and if you get a chance, don't miss it as tickets are still available. The voices on some of these young people from elementary to eighth grade were unbelievable. The choreography, the sets, the lights, the sound were flawless and the entire audience showed their appreciation with continuous applause.

This is a wonderful recurring concert put on by amateur musicians playing alongside professional…read moremusicians at the Billyinghurst middle school. Very nice for professional musicians to come and spend time to let amateurs know what it takes to hone their craft they love si much. The amateurs comprised of people from all stages in their life, I saw many older musicians along with younger aspiring artists in the band. This is a great worthwhile art to support!

The registrar, Marry Hall, kicked me out because I was in the hospital and then the psych ward. She…read moreexpects students to run through the walls of places like that like the Kool-Aide Man and escape from places holding you against your will. Then we have the nurse, who I had thrown up, she told me to go home, I said that it was just anxiety, she said I still needed to go home. Fast forward a few months, I throw up again, she says it's just anxiety, then tells my mom that I'm throwing up on purpose to get out of school. This is because she can't handle the idea of being wrong, and is willing to lie and try to get people in trouble as long as it makes it so she can dilute herself into thinking she was never wrong

This school sucks a lot. Moved to an online school and they never sent my transcripts to my new…read moreschool and it's been a year!!

Our son is at Lake Tahoe Prep. The class size, teachers and overall experience has been really…read morepositive. The staff has been really supportive. Beautiful campus and surroundings. Great so far.

I came across SVA (Squaw Valley Acady) while researching for a boarding High School for my nephew…read morein China. I also spent a day there. Students use lap tops during class with wifi access. A lot of emphases is placed on learning with a laptop. . (All wifi are turned off at 11pm at night.). Considering all standardize tests in the US are computerized (MCAT, LSAT) and most work environments in the US use electronic records exclusively, lap top in classroom is a good idea. Students come from all over the world with the goal of attending a college in the US. SVA has transformed itself in the past few years to focus on college prep for international students. Class sizes are small, usually less than 10 students per teacher. I noticed the students get alone with each other rather well. This is observed during lunch time. I see students from different countries sit next to each other. Dorm rooms are 1-4 students per room. Most of the ones I saw have 3 students in them. There is a microwave on each hall, fridge and safe in each room. Overall the rooms are larger than the one I used to live at UC Berkeley 20 years ago. (unit 1 Cheney) and much larger then the tiny rooms at Univ of Tennessee. Washers and dryers are free for students to use. At night, dorm exits have security alarms, hallways are video monitored SVA pride itself at offering a balance between academic and personal development. They encourage students to take advantage of it's location to learn many physical activities Tahoe has to offer - hiking, soccer, golfing, cycling, ski / snowboard. I think this makes SVA different from other college prep school. I have the opportunity to spoke to students there. Due to the many Saturday field trips student take, expect another $4000 or so in additional expenses. While the students like them, parents may be surprised at the bill.

The Davidson Academy is one of the most unique academic environments I have been able to be a part…read moreof. I currently assist my academic advisor in teaching an elective entrepreneurship course. This is our third year teaching the course. Each year we have had students evolve their ideas and turn them into a business bringing in revenue.

My husband and I were reviewing schools, looking for an exceptional education program with heart…read more Jeff, the Director, was incredibly insightful and positive. He has called on a regular basis to ensure all of our questions were answered and if there was anything we needed. We were very impressed with the attention, kindness and communication...it's rare to find an environment like this in the educational system and I would highly recommend this special school.

Our son has done sailing on Lake Tahoe on two different occasions and both times loved it. The…read moreboats a practically new and the owner and very nice and knowledgeable.

From the owner: Founded in 2011, Tahoe Expedition Academy provides a robust academic program that uses rigorous…read morecontent, powerful teaching, and constructive adversity to prepare students for college and beyond. Building upon the solid foundation of TEA's Lower and Middle Schools, the TEA High School provide students the academic preparation and the character to make a positive difference in their own lives and the larger world.

Penny R first got me involved in the Carson High culinary program 10 plus years ago…read more When the opportunity came up this spring to attend a fund raiser for the AACT program in Reno, I jumped on it. The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology, AACT, is an career technical education school within the Washoe County School District. It gives students an alternative opportunity to help them decide on various paths to secondary education. There are eight academies in the program- communications arts and media, culinary, teaching and training, engineering, fire science, high school of business, medical, and natural resources and animal sciences. In April, a team of sophomore culinary students won first place in the state competition in Las Vegas and presented a fund raiser to help get them to nationals. The winning team with the support of their fellow classmates and the hospitality class presented an incredible six course dinner in the cafe at the AACT campus. I have dined around the world at various levels of restaurant and street cuisine, these kids did a phenomenal job- in quality and execution of the plates, hospitality, and cooperation. What 10th grader have you met that knows how to prepare roasted figs, pomegranate molasses, and burrata mousse; beef tartare; French rack of lamb with couscous; branzino and bulgar; and blueberry limoncello tiramisu. Little lone know what they are ? I have the greatest respect for these students and their teacher/mentors, for these are our future chefs. And I expect to be well fed ! The school does have a cafe open to the public on Thursdays from noon to 1 pm at the AACT Restaurant, 380 Edison Way, Reno.

My updated review is primarily for the Culinary program that runs the AACT Restaurant. The Chefs…read more(teachers) do a great job with the kids in teaching them the ins and outs of culinary. I am amazed at the AACT Restaurant! The food is always tasty, very reasonably priced and changes every week. The kids take turns creating the menu, doing the work to establish pricing, learn to work the kitchen, as well as opportunities to earn some money and experience as servers to the dining area. These young adults are always very professional, and polite. Great skills being learned here. I love that this is open to the public. I hope that more people hear about it and support the students and the program. The restaurant is only open select Thursdays, so be sure to visit their website to see the dates and make a reservation. The menu changes each time. You can see the menus ahead of time on their website: https://www.aacttrailblazers.com/culinary-and-hospitality-academy.html . While pricing is not listed on the site, it is always reasonable and very tasty. I have been several times now, and my meal has never been more than $15 (app, entree, desert). The tables are typically decorated with flower arrangements made by students and are for sale as well. Note: Cash only.

Lake Tahoe School is full of incredible staff and teachers eager to help students learn. As an…read morealumna, I can confidently say that LTS inspired my love of learning and prepared me to succeed in high school, at a top-tier university, and beyond.

We have been at Lake Tahoe School for four years now and think it's terrific school…read more Great teachers , small class sizes and great sports teams and outdoor activities.