This is not my school if you go to Apple Maps, then you'll see a bunch of pictures of this random…read moregirl's daughter. Why are they there?

The staff is so disrespectful. I'm not sure what complex they have. Every time I've come here…read morewhether to drop my brother off or pick him up I've been met with disrespect from those in the front office. They believe they're superior. I know my first name is a typical last name but having someone repeat what's your first name over and over and slower is super demeaning. The teachers are even disrespectful to the students. My brother has come home with horror stories that make you hope your child is making them up. Ranging from other students taking his stuff and the teacher telling him oh well and blaming him to the teachers forcing them to run because her glasses were moved. Let me tell you my brother has issues with his ankles and this "punishment" further worsened his condition.

My experience with Laurus Academy has been a good one. I had one to graduate from there and another…read morecurrently attending, I wouldn't change anything about this school. The staff is attentive academically, respectful, and very communicative with your child's progress as well as with any problems that have arrived at the school, and they have always provided a safe environment for my children the whole course of them being there.

Grand River Academy is the BEST school in the area, hands down. You and your children aren't just…read moreanother face in the crowd, you are a part of a family! Mr. Harper is the best principal ever, and all of the teachers and staff are just amazing! Rarely do you come across a public school (charter) with this level of educational excellence and staff who truly care. Currently the school is K - 5, but will include 6th grade next school year. If you want your child to get the best education possible, join the GRA family!

So, a caveat to begin this review. I'm a social worker and serve children and youth with mental…read morehealth problems. I've never been a student at this school or the parent of a student. But I have had a few clients that went here. I've always been impressed with the quality of the education kids in this school get. They have two school programs (K-8) and high school. There is also a large preschool/pre-K program. The teacher student ratio is good and they are very willing to work with kids who have learning disabilities and mental health issues in a respectful, nurturing way. This school is located near McNichols and Grand River off the southfield freeway. They have an impressive array of afterschool activities and extra curriculars as well including girl scouts, student counsel, camping trips, science and rocket day, and day care programs.

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.

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!

Don't take your child here !! The current director Mrs .Davison Her communication was dismissive,…read moreshe did not work collaboratively with me to address my son's needs, and the decision to dismiss him appeared to be made without meaningful discussion or reasonable efforts to find solutions. The leadership and support my family received under the previous director were very different, and I believe the current director's approach has negatively affected both my son and our family. Do not take your kids here !! Also I will be making a TikTok about this situation

If I could give this school a zero rating I would. I absolutely love my daughter's teachers ( the…read moreonly reason we stayed) but the administration is HORRIBLE. The miscommunicatate information constantly. "Pastor" Sylvia, her daughter Mrs Hicks and Dr Henderson are the worst administration I've ever seen or dealt with. The will all tell a parent something, go back on what they say, or just flat out lie to you. I've been frustrated so many times with their lack of communication and administration skills over the past 3 years. Every time that I have brought up a concern their response is that I can just take my daughter. It's infuriating and not how you run a business and a Christian business at that! Being a pastor's wife or having a degree in fashion design (Hicks) does not give you the skill set to own a school! Several teachers have left over the administration that I have spoken with personally. Let them tell it I'm the only one that complains. Give me a break! Then we yet again have a disagreement and the story changed 4 times in 1 conversation. Then I'm told I'm disrespectful. 30 minutes later I get an email saying I can't bring my child back effective today. If you are thinking about bringing your child here please don't, I'm going to spread the word like wildfire. DO NOT INVEST YOUR TIME IN THIS UNEDUCATED, UNPROFESSIONAL, DISRESPECTFUL ADMINISTRATION