The worst school for kids with special needs. The staff are not trained to work with kids with…read moreAutism. My child was abused by a staff member and DCF had to open a case to get them to address it. Please don't send your child here. You will regret it.

This school is PERFECT for my son! He's starting his 3rd year there & LOVES it! He's never liked…read moreschool before & even went to the best elementary school. The small class sizes, individual attention and no assigned homework has made a HUGE difference in our family life. On the rare occasion he doesn't finish his work at school because of a doctor/dentist appointment, he comes home & immediately completes his work. He NEVER cared about his schoolwork & homework was ALWAYS a struggle until he started at Center Academy at St. John's Bluff. I am so thankful to have options such as this school because some kids just don't do well at large public schools and need different accommodations that other schools can't offer. Plus we have NEVER had a bullying issue or anything even close to that. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Center Academy if your child has unique needs.

This is one of the best schools in Jacksonville. Two of my children attended here and received the…read morebest education. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Christian Heritage Academy is a Christian-based institution that provides quality education in a…read moreChristian atmosphere, aiming to develop students' individual abilities and academic readiness for future challenges. The academy admits students of all races, colors, nationalities, and ethnicities and does not discriminate based on their background. Students are accepted on a 90-day probationary basis, with parents being asked to withdraw if disruptive behavior occurs. Christian Heritage is part of the University Boulevard Church of the Nazarene's ministries, and its policies are determined by the local congregation. The school's child care center, established in 1984, is licensed and inspected annually. The center provides a clean, safe, and attractive environment for learning, considering the child's age, stage, maturity, size, needs, and capabilities. Call today to learn more.

As a proud dad, I want to recognize Stanton College Preparatory here in Jacksonville, Florida. My…read moreson has talents and abilities that truly impress me -- ones I wish I had myself. But this isn't about me -- it's about him, and about the school. Stanton has been an incredible place for him. He loves the campus, the environment, and the opportunities it provides. If I could suggest one thing, it would be even better lunches -- he has a broad palate and would really appreciate it. At the end of the day, I'm simply grateful he's in a place that challenges him, supports him, and helps him grow

I'm proud to be part of the Blue Devil alumni. When I went to Stanton in 2009 - 2013, this school…read morewas ranked #1 best high school in the nation. Although it's well-known for its challenging academics and rigorous standards, it prepares the students very well for college and graduate schools. In fact, shortly after I graduated, Stanton was ranked #4 for the most challenging high school in the Southern US. The school offers honors, AP, and IB classes. Stanton offers various honor societies that support the students in every field, ranging from math society to English society to Spanish society to music society and so forth. Besides being academically gifted, Stanton also offers athletic programs to provide students with physical activity and morale. Some sports include cross country, wrestling, tennis, lacrosse, and so forth. The students that go to Stanton are very competitive. They usually perform higher than average. As a result, this school has far above test scores and results. Fun facts: there are more females than male students, the ratio of student to faculty is 19:1, and the school is very diverse. Overall, Stanton was a great experience for me. It really prepared me for college and beyond. Its excellent academics truly made my college years less stressful. I had a hate-love relationship with Stanton. There were times that I felt like I wanted to drop out of school. But there were times that I focused and dedicated myself to finishing the school. My foremost advice is if you can truly stay on task and do your work, then this school is right for you. Stanton is designed to challenge one's mind. It provides good teachers that help and encourage you through 4 years. The work is overwhelming, but anything is possible with hard work and dedication. Remember, hard work pays off. Start off with honors classes. If you excel in those classes, move to IB classes. AP classes are mandatory.

Great school when I first went to the school I hated it but my son is going there now and he said…read morethe only hard thing is getting to your class overall great school

Culture at the school much better than it used to be. Not really any fights anymore. More advanced…read moreclasses and better teachers and students.

My perspective for this review is probably going to be different. I was a visiting guest…read moreartist/assistant for an all day ceramic workshop for the juniors and seniors taking ceramics. I arrived early with Professor Cottrell from FSCJ and brought in wheels and supplies for the day and then checked in at the office for our guest badges. I did complete the background check process for Duval County Schools ahead of my visit. Being a school focused on arts was just fun to take in- art everywhere. The school plays music in between classes- fun or quirky music. Outside of the ceramics class was an outdoor sculpture garden filled with student and guest artists work! Including works from my professor. I was impressed with how clean the studio was and also intrigued about curriculum. Most of the students had never thrown on the wheel- which made things interesting. Our actual project was a handbuilt pumpkin. We taught the students how to make pumpkins from slab roller, to texture/surface decorating, to building. And we saved plenty of time at the end of the day for cleanup- which I am pretty sure both teachers were stunned about! I have a habit of keeping a tight schedule when doing events like this. My professor recently discovered my hidden talent and that's how I was invited to Douglas Anderson. I hope to return again for future projects- the exchange of ideas amongst creatives is always inspiring to me.

I attended this school when I was much younger, so I cannot comment much on the current curriculum…read more All I know is that most people who attended school here wore DA goggles. Lol. Back when I went, the curriculum was similar to college in that you had a proposed major and all your teachers were actually artistically inclined in some way or another. (I remember my government teacher was a guitar player.) The arts span both visual and performing arts (2-d and 3-d visual artists, dancers, musicians, vocalists, actors, even theatre technical staff). When I attended, they did not have culinary arts or graphic arts (since the internet was still in its infancy.... wow does this review make me sound like a dinosaur? haha), but maybe it has changed now. Who knows? Anyway, I wish I had stayed for the entire 4 years of high school, but fear of becoming a starving artist and teasing from my bro drove me out of this school. The irony is I now work at the creative department in my company designing things... Lol. If you've got a budding artist or performer in your family, definitely consider this magnet school. You got to audition, and it's much easier to become a student if you're a freshman. So don't wait too long to try out!

My daughter is in her third year of high school at Greenwood school in the Arlington area. This is…read morea school for special children who may learn differently and require closer, caring support. The classes are small. The curriculum is challenging. I'm very pleased with their new Principal. Their Music program is the best. It is a bit pricey... but worth it. Recommend!

After spending time in the public school system since Pre-K, along with a stint at a private school…read morewhich has since closed, my twin sons, now 22 years old, began attending Greenwood in the 6th grade. Both of my sons had completed an assessment for admission to Greenwood a couple of years prior, but did not meet the requirements at that time. I was disappointed, because I'd heard great things about Greenwood. Alas, Greenwood knew what they were doing. My boys just weren't ready yet. That's the kind of caring you will find at Greenwood! Any school could enroll students just to fill seats. But the head of school (Mrs Connell, now retired) at the time knew my sons would be in over their heads if they started Greenwood when we first applied. My mother was a teacher. So I've always been acutely aware of what teachers do and have nothing but respect for teachers! I certainly appreciate and wanted a good education for my sons, but trying to find and finance it as a single Mom was not easy. One day, though, the stars aligned, my boys were accepted at Greenwood, and with the help of the McKay Scholarship and financial aid through the generosity of others, my children were where they needed to be, to be their best. Of course, not every student will be a perfect fit at every school. But if your child has an IEP, has learning differences and could benefit from educators who understand that; as well as smaller class sizes - I urge you to check out Greenwood. I will forever be grateful to the faculty & staff at Greenwood... For treating my sons as individuals...for providing an optimum environment...for helping them grow in numerous aspects. I could go on! Greenwood is much more than just a private school. There is a difference at Greenwood. If you are searching for a positive change and a better situation for your child, please consider Greenwood.

My niece attended school here. The school helped her exceed to the fullest of her singing…read moreabilities. I enjoyed going to the Concerts that the students would perform in. Great job to the staff and the students to make this school a great place to attend. Recommend? Yes

This school did not do anything about bullying while i attended and every thing pretty much went…read moredown hill after Principal Knight left, the new principal would tell me to smile when she saw me in the hallway.. im not smiling because of you sis. the only thing good about this school is the arts, the principal can get way better, so can the staff.

I am going to this school currently and personally, I do not like going here. The teachers, some of…read morethe people, in my personal opinion, suck! Like, not even in a mean way but in a more "truth hurts" kind of way. Clear or mesh backpacks is what I hate as well. It doesn't make sense to have one although they search your bag at the door anyways! And the front desk people don't listen to complaints about some students! I got to this school thinking it would be a good school, but in reality, it isn't a good school, as you can tell by the other words. Do better please

When I became a student at Sandalwood it was 7th - 12th grade. A decade later, my younger brother…read morewent there for 9th -12th. My youngest child is now in her second year (10th grade) there. Yes, there have been changes. It's nowhere near as bad as these reviews imply, though. It is definitely above average for a public high school in Duval County. For reference, I have 3 children in their 20's who have graduated from Terry Parker (2) and Paxton (1).

We absolutely love NDLC!!! We are so happy with everything this daycare provides. The teachers are…read moreamazing, the faculty is so helpful and goes above and beyond. Our son has learned so much and it truly amazes us seeing his growth and development thanks to NDLC.

My wife found this place by online reviews and proximity to her work. Needless to say we are…read moreextremely happy to have found it. My daughter seems happy to be there, has made friends, has developed a great appetite because of the variety of food they serve, and has developed at a great pace for her age. The building seems like a safe place and the staff has been very friendly. Would bring another child here in the future.