I cannot say enough about this school. From the phenomenal teachers to the topics they discuss,…read morethis school is doing it right. It's not well known, but these kids are smart, kind, responsible, and respectful. I have no doubt my child will leave this school fully prepared for college AND be an independent thinker. Bravo, Waring. I would also like to add that anyone writing a negative review for this school has clearly not gone to this school. There is ZERO tolerance for bullying and honestly the kids here just wouldn't do that. Everyone is accepted and applauded for who they are. In terms of cost, we did receive substantial financial aid, and the small cost we pay is worth every penny.

When my teen was going through a rough patch, his teachers were uncommunicative. The day is long,…read moreso he would come home exhausted. Waring is one of the whiter schoolers in Massachusetts, a state filled with elitist institutions like this one. He would complain that Waring had a self congratulatory attitude, but really was not that amazing of a school. He goes to public school now, and says the teachers are better and we are getting more support. It also saves forty thousand dollars a year (not including travel fees)

My son, Brendan went to Landmark for 5 years. He learned how to manage his Language Learning…read moreDisability with the help of skilled staff. If it weren't for Landmark School, he would have fallen through the cracks and not reached his full potential!

I went to Landmark half my middle school through high school. I was born with severe dyslexia. And…read moreI had great tutorial teachers that help, I believe that the one-to-one help me more with my dyslexia. The problem was I didn't do well in regular classes because they would be mixed with people with ADD and different levels of dyslexia. Yes the classrooms were small but with people with severe dyslexia it wasn't small enough. Most kids who get medicated for their ADD then can focus and read. That's not the same with me. The other problem was teachers. They would stay for a certain time. Get their certification in dyslexia and get room and board. They'd leave and get better money. The teachers were also in charge of the afterschool activities. Half of my years in middle school was At a different school And the science teacher there is so motivating, hands on and taught new ways to think about science. I thought I was going to be a scientist. Because of the change of the teachers at Landmark I had a horrible science teacher and just like that I was turned off science. They had people from all over the the world. so because of that they have room and board. I also think they take people who had a lot of money, And not always with a reading problem. When I went there they had kid who are princes from Eastern European, movie star children, and Family so rich that the kids could have their own mansion. That's why Most those buildings are named after their families. I would take a bus to school but I was felt like I was separated from the people who boarded. I could never do The afterschool activities because I had to catch the bus. I was left out. The teachers who would stay we're always good teachers but I left feeling like they should've done a little bit more. When I graduate from high school I wish they inform me how college would've been. How I could use certain techniques to use in college or in a job. I did graduate from college but I still can't read through full book without getting lost or feeling like I forgot what I read. Thank God for technology. I'm using the microphone on my phone to talk into it to type this and the speaker to read back to me so I can correct the words. With a group of my peers in middle school we started a movie called Enni's Gift talking about dyslexia.

Worst school district ever! The high schoolers had to be out of school for 3 weeks just because the…read moreteachers wanted more money! And the teachers still are rude to the kids.

It's hard to say. My older son went to Beverly High School and was in the ladders program. He did…read morevery well with all of the supports that he received. He was able to get the help that he needed in order to succeed, in order to grasp concepts, and thrive and ultimately graduate. My younger son, who is a freshman and also has an IEP and require supports in order to thrive. Succeed and graduate is not getting any supports and main stream. He is unable to grasp the conceptual elements of an algebra problem where is the support and where is the person that is supposed to help him and break this down for him? Additionally, due to his disability being ADHD I believe that certain steps should be taken to revise the tardy policy. Beverly High School has the right to implement any policy they see fit. The policy that they have implemented is as follows three Tarde's equal an absence. Even if a child is succeeding, academically, and is receiving an A But have been tardy to many times they will receive, what's called an A/F ,meaning they pass the class, but essentially they failed it because of the taffy's. The disability act states that the child with a disability should be treated accordingly somebody with ADHD lacks executive functioning skills, organizational skills, time, management skills, etc pretty much it's like asking a child who requires the assistance of a wheelchair to go up the stairs. So far not so good with my youngest son. Make sure you think long and hard before you send your child to Beverly High School. If they are on an IEP and and and main stream classes, they will not receive much hope that I can tell you for certain.

This is an Amazing school where teachers support and guide their students to their utmost…read morepotential. We are so proud to be a member of the St. John's Prep Community!

Although the academics are top notch, there is just something missing there. The homework load is…read morewaaaaay to much (at least in the honors classes), and that causes social lives to deteriorate. Yes your son will learn more than he needs to know, but without a doubt it comes at a price (not to mention $16,000). I hate the administration. They just are not very good. For instance, today they fired a teacher who was probably the best in the entire school. It was ugly and it occured in the middle of the school year. I consider that disgraceful. The athletics are top notch, and so if your son is an athlete you might consider St. John's. Overall, I would've given three stars, but after today's disgraceful and ugly firing, I have to give only two. It just reinforces my previous belief that the adminstration is incompetent. Not to mention many of the teachers are absolutely horrible to their students, (i.e. teachers giving kids the finger, calling them names, etc.) My youngest son will not be attending.

This school is awful everyone here hates it. The majority of 6th grade is failing math and others…read moreare close to failing due to the uncoroopitive and rude math teacher but she still says its our fault but we are really trying hard and exeling in every class but math. The lunches are also really bad and if you ask me somtimes a saftey hazerd there has been multiable occansions were we got moldy bread with evidence to back this up. And the going outside in the 15 deegres wheather in the winter feels like the worst pain literally ever, and the dress code is so sexist and strictly renforced, in the summer when I just wanna wear a normal tank top as a normal kid I get told to cover up of even get written up. We have some good teachers but some of them are really strict and unreasoable and never listen to what you have to say especially the math and science teacher they are mean and unreasonable. And our long days are so tiring and draining we start at around 8 and we get out at 3;45! its awful espeacially for kids who do after school activeites, we also start the year earlyer and end it later its so sad also we have 90 minute blocks twice a day its so hard for me and other kids to sit that long its so bad there are WAY more awful things about this school but I'm going to get written up if I'm on my computer any longer. HELP US

Salem Academy is an okay school. I was there for many years, and got a pretty decent education…read more However, when it came to trips, events, sports, or basically anything else, it was bad. Come here for the education, not for the recreation- cause you won't. There are a few great teachers but the staff changes every year with no consistency, which leads to few after school activities worth while.

The Phoenix School was life-changing for my son. He had really struggled at his old school, and had…read morebegun to internalize negative messages about himself. But once he started at the Phoenix School, things turned around. He came home after the first day and said, "It's like the teachers aren't even teachers--they're just people!" The caring relationship with his teachers, the community at the school, the way his teachers push him to do more than he thought he could and support him as he learns to push himself has been amazing. He loves school now and is thriving academically, socially, and emotionally. The way they integrate learning across all their activities is special. Students learn all the academic skills throughout all their activities, along with specialized practice in, say, math or writing, especially as they get older. They also use the community at large as their classroom with frequent out-of-the-classroom learning experiences that engage students far more than anything I've seen at any other school. Teachers support students as they produce high-quality work, with autonomy and ownership over their own learning. Teachers are among the most dedicated professional educators I've ever met. They work hard to create a community of students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members dedicated to the well-being and education of students as complete people. It's not possible for me to say enough good things about this school.

Phoenix is such a special school and community of people! My son is able to thrive there in a way…read morehe wouldn't be able to at any other school. The teachers and staff have supported his growth in every facet. He is more confident both in social situations and academically. Phoenix has been so amazing for our family and I can't wait to send my other son there when he's ready for Kindergarten!

I am beyond disappointed with this school. Many students like me want to take at least 7 APs, but…read morethis school selfishly limits that. I wish I had a device like Hermione Granger to travel time and take as many classes as possible. The lack of AP classes does not compliment by 1600 SAT score well. I am losing sleep over this and may not get into my safeties (Harvard, Yale, Princeton).

Unlike Chris A - I think the place has been wonderful for my child. Chris A had me curious on why…read moreonly one star? I proceeded to see Chris A's other reviews... yup , all one Star reviews! If you can't be subjective- why share only bad reviews. My child had the opportunity to attend one of the top public H.S. In state - we as parents chose St Mary's and feel it's been a great fit. I recommend contact St Mary's- send your child to shadow a student for the day - and make a choice with facts in hand. St. Mary's might not be for everyone- but in our car we couldn't be happier with a school. Side note - another one of our kids does attend that top school I mentioned in note.

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