Mostly good teachers and curriculum. Js make the dress code less strict please…read more Overall, school is good, just minor tweaks to fix

Amazing school, but extremely competitive and very stressful. The people are great and teachers are…read moresuper kind and helpful, but everyone is always competing for top spot. Best of the Best.

I would probably rate this school 4 stars if it wasn't for the ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT BAND PROGRAM!!!…read moreI am going to be in Advanced Band next year and it is going to be what makes school life worth living! The teacher is a total professional and knows pretty much everything about band, so you're in good hands if you want to be in band! By the way, I am super obsessed with band, so that is why I keep talking about it lol. I very strongly recommend picking band as an elective if you go here! The Home Ec program is great too! The Home Ec teacher is pretty much the nicest person in the whole entire school. If you're thinking about what you should pick for your electives here, I definitely recommend doing Home Ec for at least one of your years here. The only problem is that it's semester-paired with Woodshop, and to be honest with you the teacher is not the nicest (as you have probably heard from other reviewers). The only issues I find with this school are either not really under the control of anyone or just my opinions. Obviously there are a lot of mean people and annoying kids, but that applies to every school in the whole world. Plus, the school is quite crowded during passing periods and lunchtime (everyone has the same lunchtime). I find it annoying when I walk behind couples and friend groups of popular and/or mean kids because they always walk slower than a bunch of turtles. I always have the urge to shout in their ears that I have places to go and that if I'm late it's their fault. Also, I think this school tries a bit too hard to prepare us for our future careers and college and stuff like that. They also do this thing called the "Paw Print" and it's where you have to present some projects (that no one even really cares about) in front of some random 7th+8th graders. Here are some HELPFUL HINTS about teachers and stuff if you are going to this school! 7th graders: Choose HONORS ENGLISH if possible. One of the non-honors English teachers is quite mean/strict. But don't worry because there is also a nice one. Also, I highly recommend choosing band for one of your electives! Best choice of my life! But watch out for the computer science/digital animation teacher because he has been reported multiple times for alleged inappropriate behaviour towards students. 8th graders: Dress appropriately and behave to your best ability especially in PE! There is an 8th grade PE teacher (who I actually like) who is pretty strict about these kinds of things. Also, think hard before you pick honors math. It is quite difficult compared to 7th grade math. Okay, that's all I have to say for now! Thanks for taking the time to read my super long review!

This school has been nothing but great for my daughter. It's large, but they still seem to be…read moreattentive to the students individual needs. :)

Who's House? C's House! Once a Centurion, always a Centurion!…read more CHS has improved drastically in terms of renovations since I graduated in 2005. Same goes with academic achievement and sports standings. Regardless of how shitty it was when I was a student there, I still support my alma mater and had nothing but fond, adolescent memories here. Ah, youth tastes so sweet and so good.

I do not like this school I know it has a really go reputation but the principals are just really…read moremean and don't care for what u have to say and my son will not attending this school next year I also don't like the fact that there has been lots of fights lately that my son tould me about and I think it's a really bad school

This is actually my first time stopping in. I e watched board meetings online, but this was my…read morefirst time in-person. Our Pack, 683, was invited to do the flag ceremony before the meeting began - the kids enjoyed the moment and were presented with awards commemorating the event. :) The facilities are nice, clean, and well kept! The meeting room is a good size, and the building as a whole is just a nice aesthetic. The staff and put council were nothing but kind and gracious to all of us, and on the whole I am happy with our school district and the efforts that they put in to help keep things moving in the right direction for our children.

I've come here for parent workshops and to pick up technology for my kiddo during COVID. Always…read morefriendly and clear. Workshops were informative and fun. Pickup was clearly marked. Don't forget your ID for technology pickup

It's been a great school for our littles, both have gone here from TK through 6th grade. The…read moreteachers and faculty have done a fine job, and I believe it reflects in the kids behavior and habits. Go Morris Mustangs! :)

Racist school no blacks in sight & they like it that way ! The staff is rude & need training again…read more I work with kids & it's clear a lot of the staff need up to date training on handling & speaking to children. The staff think the kids can't remember or won't repeat what's being done at school. My son has went to this school for 2 years & since day 1 he has experience different treatment than the "white kids" receive. He complained about being yelled at, asked "why you can't do it & the other kids can!" & being forced to complete his lunch after stating his full!!! I'm not tolerating my sin being mistreated & we are taking this to the next level. Before of the "Karen's" at this school even the principal

Best school I've ever attended. The community is small, yet so kind and welcoming. When I attended…read morethis school, I quickly made friends. Some of my best memories were at this school! The teachers and staff are so helpful and nice. The curriculum is also complex and great. Shout out to Mrs Boyle and Mrs Perrera.

I just love this school!! We've been here at St. Irenaeus for 7 years now and it's a great school!…read more The school curriculum is excellent, the teachers are all wonderful, the staff are all super helpful. The new principal seems to be a great fit and the parish is very supportive of the school. We are so happy to have chosen this school for our son!

I absolutely love this school they pray and read their bibles and have worship every Friday. I…read morewould recommend this school to anyone. It's affordable and they work with you financially. The staff is very friendly and nice

My daughter has been here for 2 yrs. It is the best thing that happened to us and I am so happy to…read morebe able to be apart of this school. The only bad thing is, it only goes to 6th grade!! I love the teacher, principle, and all the staff. They are really great people. So filled with the spirit of the lord. Thank you for all you do! Sunshine for days!

Both my daughter attend this school. We unfortunately have had to move a lot. But due to that I can…read morewhole heartily say this school cares deeply about their students. It's been the best school they have attended. Both my girls grades have improved and are very happy here.

From a parent's perspective, the principal really cares and puts a lot of effort in to making this…read moreschool one the kids enjoy coming to. This review has been triggered by the art teacher, "Swihart." I've been told she prefers no pronouns. Lo and behold a month in and she has already lectured my child's class on how they can't judge a person's gender on how they look. Apparently, a student made a comment about a video the teacher chose to show the class, where a girl looked more like a "boy." I was told by my child, she pulled that student out to the hall for a talking to and then a few days later made a point to lecture the whole class on what they can't do when it comes to assuming someone's gender. Why can't we just stick to art, this is why so many people pull their students out of public school, because teachers take advantage of the authority they've been given and feel the need to indoctrinate. I'm all about freedom, believe what you want and please give our students the same freedom to have their own beliefs without intimidation. On a more positive note, the other five teachers have been wonderful. Even the art teacher, I don't believe she is terrible if she could be less about control and give the students the same freedoms she wants to enjoy. From a student's prospective, my child really enjoys art but no longer feels comfortable in this class so now they don't plan to take art for the remainder of middle school. Unfortunate because she is a good Art teacher. Please don't infringe on our freedom of religion, which teaches my family about what to believe when it comes to gender.

Despite the rumors that the school constantly has fights or is sketchy, Walker Junior High offers…read morean excellent STEAM and engineering program, along with strong visual and performing arts programs. There is a lot to appreciate about Walker. One notable program is called CORE, which focuses on teaching students about civics and also serves as an honors program for English and History. The school's admin is on top of all of the things that happen at the school, and they're able to keep it under control.

Has an awesome core/honors program for English and history! Offers after school sports and clubs…read more Diverse electives, and career pathways.

I can't say enough good things about Montessori Greenhouse! I have two kids at this school since…read more2020 (3 years) and expect be a parent for another 3 years! I have experienced their toddler and early childhood program. I have seen my kids flourish under the teacher's guidance, patience, love, and humor(!), as well as surrounded by other students who are being taught how to be independent and kind to each other. I especially love the mixed aged classroom where older kids are taught to be patient and caring with the younger kids. I'm so glad I discovered greenhouse for my kids. Thank you teachers for all you do!! My kids Love going to school. In particular it's their teachers that are exceptionally awesome and caring. I hope the administrators do what they can to keep and retain them. The teachers are the lifeblood of this school and why parents recommend others to come.

When we did the initial walk through at MGH, we informed Michelle of my son's frustration and…read morebehavior issues and asked her how they would address this at school, she confidently told me she would take him outside to diffuse him. We also had numerous formal and informal meetings with Christine and Karinna, who always said they wanted to work with us. We were told we had to get outside help from a doctor, and when we told them it would take a while to see results (per the psychologist), they reiterated they were willing to help. After being called to be picked up after an hour of class on his 4th full day of school, I spoke with Christine and she told me what happened. I also called the director, Heather, to discuss our options. Christine didn't mention anything about Simon not being allowed to attend school anymore without extra help provided by his family, nor did Heather. On Tuesday morning, I sent Heather an email with tips of how to diffuse my son, thinking the teachers could use it as a guideline in helping to steer him in the right direction. Twenty minutes prior to school starting, she called to tell me that it wasn't possible for my son to get any more one on one from the teachers and since our nanny couldn't be at the school until 10am, the staff felt they weren't safe with my son in class without the help. Why Heather didn't call me Monday or even earlier Tuesday morning to let me know he was not able to attend that day still baffles me. Heather said she was waiting to talk to me at the site, but that would have only resulted in her turning us away as I had my daughter with me that morning and wouldn't have been able to stay to help.  I got my so ready that morning, we packed his lunch together, and I gave him the pep talk about Karinna not being in class, but got him excited for music class that day. If I wouldn't have sent that email, Heather wouldn't have called at all and we would have arrived at the school only for her to have told us the news in front of my son. How do you think he would have felt about that? I'm surprised that the director of a place that regards itself as fostering confidence in young children would reject a child to their face. The website states, "studies prove that the relationship between a caretaker and a child is more secure when it's longer. It supports the social and emotional development of a child. Whereas, frequent change in approach or caretakers can cause suffering and early depression in children." Heather and her staff gave my son one full day the first week and three full days the second week, calling us to pick him up on what would have been his fifth day at MGH.  If the email I had sent Tuesday morning were suggestions from an actual psychologist, would they have called to tell me you couldn't give him one on one attention to implement the strategies from a doctor? The meeting on Friday with the teachers suggested otherwise, as we were told they were ready to work with whatever care we found once an assessment was made. Christine informed me that she would have to call to have my son picked up from school if the kids felt unsafe. According to her, this happened for the first time on Monday even though he was called to be picked up three prior days of school. No one informed me he wouldn't be able to return without my nanny or a parent in the classroom after this one incident of him kicking in the direction of a child. I was under the impression that we would have to come get him if it happened again, but not that he couldn't return. The first I heard of this was twenty minutes before the start of class on Tuesday. I was caught of guard and it was very unprofessional. I am so glad this did not end up happening in front of my four year old son, as the director originally intended. I understand my so was not easy and required a lot of one on one. He has never been in anything full time all day. He has never been in a Montessori setting. I believe he was not given a fair chance to succeed. He was not even given an entire week. The MHG program is more geared toward families with Montessori backgrounds, with kids that are ready to do their work without much assistance. This should have been conveyed to us before we signed on, as we were open about his past behavior and experience. I hope in the future you are up front with parents regarding any children that may have special needs or behavioral problems.