The teachers and staff are very kind to the students and teach them very well, but the students…read morethemselves are quite the handful. My daughter comes home and tells me about how the girls go to the bathroom and do self harm. it's very concerning as a mother to hear this type of stuff coming from a Catholic school out of all places and. And the girls that do it, recommend to the other younger ones to do it as well and the counselor system isn't the best cause the students mostly talk among themselves about their problems which can start a lot of problems by giving bad advice, and the boys in the school are very chaotic and loud as my daughter says, and they make rude jokes to the girls. They think they're joking, but it's considered bullying and they're quite inappropriate.

As a mother, I can't be more grateful to the St. Augustine. My daughter studied there and had an…read moreincredible education, and today my son is also part of this beautiful community. It is an institution that stands out for its values, its academic excellence and the loving treatment they give to each child. Seeing my children grow up in an atmosphere of faith, respect and learning has been one of the best decisions we have made as a family.

This summer I decided to get my kids some self defense training. I sent them to the KO club and…read moreevery day my kids learned an array of self defence techniques that actually worked. The staff was great and the environment was friendly. I recommend the Ko club to any parent who wants their kid to learn how to protect themselves.

my children have been attending ko club for a few months now. the class time is convenient, the…read moreclasses are structured, the staff are pleasant and personable, and the atmosphere is inviting...the overall impression of the ko club is that success for all participants is their main goal...success that exceeds martial arts...but success in life.

I love this town. I moved here about 8 years ago, and its been great to be here. The town hall is…read moreright next to the middle school on Foxon Road. North Branford is about 15 minutes from everything. There are two ways to get to 95 from here. You can take snake hill road or travel through east haven to new haven using Foxon road. The town colors are purple.

If you care about your child's education don't send them to North Branford's school system…read more Teachers take half the school year off to get elective surgery and replace with a college kid that has no teaching experience? Really? More then half the teachers there don't care and just move the kids through like cattle. The system is a joke. Send to child to a private school or move out of town.

We just attended my significant other's granddaughter's graduation from.HVWS, and her 5 years there…read morehave been remarkable. They teach empathy and encourage creativity, along with covering everything a young person needs academically to succeed at the next level.

I was exposed to Waldorf education many years ago as my daughter attended the Waldorf program in…read moreGreat Barrington, MA. When she made the transition to "normal" high school -- she was more than well prepared and flourished in arts, math, and science. So I was thrilled to attend the recent 8th grade graduation of her daughter from HVWS. The ceremony beamed with the vitality, humanity, artistic breadth, and deep caring that make Waldorf education what it is. Seeing this next generation so prepared to move to the next phase of their lives was deeply inspiring. I am witness to the value that Waldorf education can bring, and Housatonic Valley has it mastered. I couldn't recommend this institution more highly.