I wanted to take a moment to share an updated perspective on Great Hearts Live Oak. Over time, I've…read morecome to appreciate just how dedicated the staff is. They continue to be supportive, professional, and always willing to communicate with parents. Whether it's through phone calls, emails, or text messages, they make an effort to keep families informed, which is something I really value. The curriculum remains challenging and encourages students to think critically. While there are still some concerns about the lack of specific cultural observances, I do see that the school focuses on deeper discussions about historical events rather than just surface-level recognition. I can respect that approach, even if it's different from what some might expect. One issue that still comes up a lot is the car line. The construction in the area has settled down a bit, but now there's a new challenge--sharing the road with other businesses. It definitely adds another layer of congestion, but I think it's important to acknowledge that a lot of the frustration comes from how we, as parents, handle the process. There are still too many instances of people not paying attention, blocking driveways, or leaving huge gaps in the line, which just makes things worse. If everyone followed the guidelines, it would probably run a lot smoother. The school is still a charter, which means funding is always a challenge. It runs largely on donations and tuition, but not every family contributes equally, which puts extra strain on resources. At the same time, the staff is stretched thin, and I know that makes classroom management tough. It's understandable that some behavior issues might be handled more strictly just because teachers have so much on their plates. One thing I've been thinking about lately is how easy it is for us as parents to rate and critique a school, but I wonder how the school would rate us. A child's education isn't a one-way street where only the school has to be accountable--parents play just as big of a role in making sure their child succeeds. Whether it's supporting teachers, reinforcing expectations at home, or just being mindful of how we contribute to the school community, it's something to consider. Overall, my experience with Great Hearts Live Oak has been positive, even with the challenges. No school is perfect, but I do see the effort they put in, and that matters. I just hope that as a community, we can all recognize that education is a shared responsibility, not just something for the school to carry on its own.

Great Hearts Live Oak review…read more I have two children, one is special Ed and the other was in gifted and talented program before starting GHLO. They have both gone downhill and are failing classes here due to burnout from the overwhelming amount of homework given daily (and over weekends) and also the bullying going on here has gotten out of control. I know it's everywhere but I thought it would be better here where it's smaller. It did start out better but over the years, unfortunately, they don't do anything about it and all the good kids leave and all the bullies stay. Horrible experience with special Ed here. They were fake and trying to convince me that they cared dearly about my child and wanted what was in his best interest. Believing they were only trying to help him I agreed to everything they recommended which isolated him from friends and made his depression and anxiety worse. Believing they were on his side I made him stay longer making him endure even more harassment by staff as well as bullying by students. When he told staff about students harassing him he was ignored. When I brought it up I was told he was lying and making it up (NOT oh, we will look into it). When I told them he felt targeted by staff they said he's delusional. The staff would unnecessarily escalate him to create a situation or excuse to send him home every day so they wouldn't have to deal with him. (When over stimulated he would put his head down on the table and practice what his therapist taught him & the staff would touch him and shake his shoulder which we discussed in meetings not to do because it made things worse) They would call me at work and exaggerate what happened so I would come pick him up immediately, such as telling me he barricaded himself into a classroom and they were going to call the cops on him when it turns out he actually was standing outside the special Ed classroom door wanting to come in and they where standing on the other side not letting him open the door (his IEP stated he was able to leave regular class if he got overwhelmed and go to special ed room to reset). Or telling me he has stabbed himself with a pencil and is at the nurses station when he actually scratched his hand with a broken pencil during an anxiety attack because they wouldn't give him a break or stop touching him and they were purposely escalating it. Then they played dumb and said they didn't realize he was having anxiety attacks and thought he was just being disobedient and not following directions. Which I believed until they kept doing the same things over again the following week after having a meeting about it. When I questioned them for escalating him to the point of self harm and not giving him a break (which is in his IEP). They don't answer but redirect me to look at his pattern of behaviors (behaviors that only happen at school and not at home, behaviors caused by them escalating situations when he is having anxiety attacks). They want all of their students to fit into their perfect little box and my son doesn't fit, he requires a lot of extra patience. During one of my meetings with faculty, Mrs Audello (the principal) had the audacity to compare my son to a mass school shooter and said that's why they need to keep suspending him and do investigations before he can return (he has never made any threats towards the school or brought anything inappropriate to school and they search his backpack every morning when he arrives at school) I am happy to report I have pulled both of my kids out of GHLO and they are now both homeschooled online through Acellus Academy. My special ed son has done a complete 180, they both have all A's as well as my son has not been hospitalized for depression since leaving that school, he does go at a slower pace than my daughter who finishes her classes early in the school year as my son usually keeps working on school all through the summer.

Called the number that was provided on a printed document, and was greeted by Natalya Sarjeant, the…read moreschool's secretary. Immediately Natalia had an attitude when asked about a reaching the Special Olympic Dept. When asked why she was speaking to me the way she was she continued on in the same tone about what she was doing, in no way did try to correct, control nor deescalate her attitude. If this is how she speaks to people, they need to not have her answer phones.

Every one here is weird and also teachers are mean except three it sucks but I put up with it…read moreeveryday

Please think critically before leaving your children here. I have officially withdrawn all three of…read moremy children based solely on our personal experience, 1. Inconsistencies in the information provided to families, despite confirmation through CB transcripts that a weapon and two individuals were part of the initial report. 2. The absence of on-site administration when lockdown was activated 3. Continued student intake during that lockdown 4. No representative at the gate to provide parent updates 5. Weekly holds and lockdowns this entire school year 6. The last 3 years we have worked with staff at building rapport and expectations of proper communication and they still fall short except for the school nurse (Ashley Bentz) who is a superhero in my book. While my husband and I continue to pray for protection over all children and staff, this decision reflects only what we believe is best for our family.

If I could give a zero I absolutely would. I went to pick up my child early and I was treated as a…read morethreats and with less respect than everyone else. The front office ladies had horrible customer service and were extremely rude.

After a full year of bullying (constantly being called names and put down, even by so-called…read more"friends") and problems, including my daughter getting hit in the head while she was taking a test, so hard that she saw double, because the kids were throwing paper balls around the room, sliding off desks, bouncing the balls off the teachers' desk, (one of them jumped up to catch the ball and as he came down his elbow clocked her hard on the top of her head) while the teacher was on her phone allowing all of it to go on.... I decided to pull out my daughter and put her at Legacy Traditional School instead. Another time, some bullies encouraged a special needs kid to wet his hand and slap her on the back of the neck during art class. She told me there were rumors of weapons being brought to school (one time a gun, another time a knife). She told me there was graffiti all over the bathroom stalls, the hallway floors and walls, and the classroom desks. Kids looked at inappropriate pictures during class, broke out into physical fights often, and were so mean to teachers they made them cry on a regular basis. In spite of sending police to inspect backpacks, and having the principal in the classroom these problems continued. It's utterly out of control and dangerous. She said most of her teachers were nice to her, which is why it gets 2 stars instead of 1. She was in the district all the way through from Green Valley, to Schlather, (love both of those schools!) but after 1 year of Dobie, I was done. I shouldn't have even let her stay that full year. I was so happy when it was voted on to allow for charter schools (Legacy to the rescue!!). I'm not saying Legacy is perfect, but it's 1,000 times better than Dobie hands down. No bullying (students are MUCH better behaved), no graffiti, teachers are nice and approachable, work load is reasonable, the principal is involved in EVERYTHING, which is awesome! There are tons of fun family events. The food is so much healthier (No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, etc.) One downside: no changing rooms for the gym, bathrooms only, which is difficult, but that became irrelevant toward the end of the year as they aren't required to dress out anymore. Since Legacy only goes through 8th grade, she'll be going back to the district next year to Steele HS. My oldest daughter went to Steele, and my son goes there now. It seems to be mostly a good school, so only Dobie is terrible. The rest of the district (SCUCISD) seems pretty good.

I go to this school and it is Ass cheeks lunch is bad and to many fights to count, teachers don't…read morecare and start problems (Mr.Clark social studies) any ways this school is ass

All four of our children have attended Alamo since 2018. The campus is small and close-knit, much…read morelike a private school, but without the tuition. The teachers are kind, supportive, and truly invested in the students, and parent involvement is strong. SST schools consistently receive A or B ratings from the Texas Education Agency. While I understand the importance of testing, what I value most is the strong sense of community and culture that has existed at Alamo since we first enrolled. Alamo is a character school that prioritizes outreach and service, and those values have made a lasting impact on my children.

The administration does not take student well-being or mental health seriously. They focus on…read morepolicy instead of people. I do not recommend this school (Alamo Campus or the SST district as a whole) for any student.

Disgusting, this is what this school calls grade A? At this point they might as well not wear…read morehairnets at all. What's worse they can't even listen to what you order, I asked no bread, what do they give me? Bread. Not only that prior a couple weeks ago they gave me a burnt burger to the point the paper "protecting" it what burnt into it. I'm disappointed.

Saying you care about out mental and physical health, yet making us go to school on a weather…read morehazard day that can cause harm to property and people (data from weather app) is in my opinion, pretty contradicting. As well as how many people can't concentrate in cold. You say you care about our mental health but you don't take action?

Honestly it is a really good school!! Just be careful in…read moremiddle school who your real friends are but than that staff is good and it's a really good school Especially sosa is a really good coach there!!!

I love this school my daughter went to 6 grade by school of choice but now she has to go to garner…read moremiddle school not really happy about that but I recommend Driscoll to any parent

We've had such a wonderful experience at Legacy Traditional School Cibolo! The teachers truly care…read moreabout their students and go above and beyond to help them succeed. My child has made amazing progress academically, and I love the structure and high expectations the school sets. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and communication has been great. The campus is beautiful, clean, and well-organized, and there's a real sense of community among the families. I also appreciate how the school balances strong academics with fun events and school spirit activities. I'm so thankful to have a school like Legacy in our area -- my child is happy, learning, and excited to go to school every day!

Absolutely not. The school is extremely disorganized since the new administrator took over. They…read moreclearly don't know what they're doing. Under the previous director, it was an excellent school.

Good school, great teachers, rude and condescending front office staff! Giving a 4 star because of…read morethat.

my kid has a big birth mark scar on his head and hes insecure about it so he wears a hoodies…read moreteachers told him to take off the hoodie and just get over it