This high school was a bitter disappointment for my daughter and me. She went as a freshman and…read moretransferred out this year as a sophomore. The school administration tolerated bullying and was not helpful at all to my daughter. Blaming her was their solution. It took a toll mentally on her. They did little to support her mental health. It was not a fit for her. The class sizes were too big for much one on one assistance. The struggle was real. She is in a school now where she is thriving.

My parents were in debate of which all-girls' college prep school to send me to. I campaigned…read moreheavily for SAA bc the recruiters showed up vibrant, positive, and self-possessed. The other all-girls' school recruit team showed up withdrawn, and resigned. SAA is a place for ambitious girls, or to make one. Peers are COMPETITIVE. The '-' and '+' to your 'A' will matter to them. They'll make a stink when they outperform you, or sulk when they didn't perform as well as you. As a student, you'll get accustom to so many girls being smart, pretty, AND rich. To restate, if you're simply both pretty and rich, this won't be enough for status. High intelligence/high academic performance is valued here. Know that none of us alumn regret attending here. When I went onto co-ed undergrad, grad school, and the working world, we're all dismayed and astounded by our female peers, who evidently didn't attend an all-girls' college prep run by feminist(s) ...nuns; They'll lower their performance, not go for things, or simply question themselves in moments of alpha male posturing, and such guys' conscious and unconscious inferences to themselves being better than any of us. F*ck that sh*t! [Ahem.] Your daughter won't be naive to sexism. We get to more lucidly see how sexist boys and men (note: not all boys and men are sexist) get in the way of our own productivity, and ambitious aims. Because of SAA's relationship w all-boys' prep schools, there's a stark contrast of experiences --5 days a week you're with ambitious, talented, fearless young ladies who enjoy the pursuit of accomplishments. There's no contending w unconscious favoritism invested toward the success of boys in the classroom (wc studies have revealed are present in all manner of teachers). There's no teen marathon to display physical perfection; Cluttering our time --bc exposure to guys is confined to particular classes, lunch, and outside school hrs. I only applied to U.T. Austin. Luckily I got in. I do regret I didn't pursue my school counselor's recommendation that I apply to Sarah Lawrence College. The ways of public school peers, at U.T. Austin, was a shocker. Including those IB tracked! I ultimately pursued art, so I'll present what unfolded, thanks to being immersed in the culture of SAA. After finishing my Psychology degree at U.T. Austin, I worked for a yr at the State Legislative Council. The sexism (and racism) was high that legislative season. Despite all that drama, it wasn't in the way of my work. Their data showed I was 99% accurate (a.k.a. highest performer). I forgot the next highest performer, but I know it wasn't 98%. Three of the straight women were threatened in some way (mostly job security) by the wounded egos of our male colleagues' unrequited love. For me that was the first conscious moment that I knew no SAA girl would plead for understanding from juvenile, unprofessional men. We handle such people differently. After that job, I pursued a Fine Arts degree at U.T. Austin. On my arrival, I found that the department's art stars were only guys. I remember noticing all their well-rendered paintings of phallus pleasures and hyperbolized woman-child imagery. Needless to say, I was unimpressed w the ruse of pornographic fantasies contextualized in high art materials. ...I made art that employed my psych. degree and (minor in) sociology, as well as the skills I picked up at the Texas Legislative Council (i.e. reading legalese). By my second yr I won the first unanimously-voted merit award (the most prestigious Fine Art department award at the time). Same semester, I got published into a book that my then-professor also got selected for. I went on to be a Skowhegan Resident, which at the time was the top international art residency in the world. Just under 1% of applicants were accepted my yr. I got to study w Janine Antoni, Glenn Ligon and Kerry James Marshall. --To reiterate, SAA culture positions you well. I graduated from my dream grad school, Pratt (was #1 pgm att). I also made first cut for the Whitney program, Yale grad pgm, and full acceptance to Columbia U. ...So my four stars for SAA is bc 1. I wish the counselors informed us of the unfair details of an Ivy League. I only declined Columbia bc it was the first yr of a grad art program. I had no idea the cache of "Ivy League" would yield too many benefits to mention here. Also know, there has never been a year I regret not going to HSPVA. I would choose SAA for every young female in Houston. So would my alumn peers. SAA's also missing that last star for two more reasons: 2. It is extremely odd that nearly all my peers (and I) married white men. What are we not learning? 3. We need better brother schools. WHY were SJ boys allowed to chant, "TRUMP! TRUMP! TRUMP...!" at SAA girls, leaving many in tears and most feeling shocked, wholly betrayed and unsafe. Now my cousin and her SAA alumn peers are politically active college women. Well-versed, intelligent, and ambitious.

I just have something to say about the disciplinary process. I believe that the way that the school…read moredisciplines people could have been much better. This is because I had an incident with another kid involved and it took 3 times to explain what happened before he got in trouble. The school said that they have reviewed all footage but I don't believe so because things like time frame and sequence of events don't line up.

i go here and its great we have 2 dances each year and 3 if your in 8th! you have cesits which are…read morethe best!

Great school! My children have attended private school (that got too expensive), public school…read more(that did not meet our expectations) and then we found Logos. It is a University Model school which offers classes on T/Th for K - 6th grade and M/W/F for 7th - 12th. The students do homework assignments prepared by their teachers on their "home" days. Parents facilitate at home much like they would with homework from a traditional school. It is great to get all their work done early afternoon and have the evenings for activities and family. Logos offers competitive programs in most sports (football, cheer, soccer, tennis, swim, baseball, volleyball, basketball, golf and track)

My experience with this school was extremely disappointing. The values and mission promoted on the…read moreschool's website did not match what I observed during my time there. The educational program lacked rigor and failed to provide the level of academic challenge and support that students deserve. I was particularly concerned by what appeared to be a greater focus on financial gain than on student development and educational excellence. Rather than fostering a positive learning environment centered on student success, many decisions seemed driven by business interests. Communication was often lacking, and concerns raised by families were not addressed in a meaningful way. The overall atmosphere did not reflect the professionalism, integrity, or commitment to education that the school publicly advertises. Based on my experience, I would encourage prospective families to thoroughly research the school, ask detailed questions about academic expectations, and speak with current and former families before making a decision.

I'm a 13-year-old student at Memorial Private School in Houston, and because it's a small school,…read moreit's easy to get to know people quickly and feel comfortable from the start. Academically, there's a strong focus on **memorization**, but in some subjects we also do **projects**, which adds some variety. We usually take **five classes**, so when exams come around it feels **more manageable** to plan your studying, since you're balancing fewer subjects at the same time. Even though the school is small, the **6th period (electives)** has a nice range of options, including creative classes and sports like **martial arts** or **pickleball**. One thing I would improve is **Spanish**: if you already speak it, the class can end up being mostly **tests**, and you don't always get the chance to work on material that actually helps you improve.

This school has made an incredible difference in our daughter's life. She was diagnosed with…read moredyslexia in first grade, and after several years of trying to navigate the public school system, we made the decision to transfer her to The Briarwood School in fourth grade. At that time, she was reading at a first-grade level. After just two years in their program, she is now reading at a fourth-grade level, only one year behind her grade. The growth we've seen has been truly remarkable. We feel confident that the school is not only supporting her academically, but also teaching her in a way that works best for how she learns with dyslexia. Beyond academics, her confidence has grown tremendously. She now enjoys reading chapter books, something we once struggled to imagine. We are so proud of her hard work, as well as the dedication and support from the school. If your child has a learning disability and needs additional academic support, I would highly recommend this school. You won't regret your decision.

I cannot fully convey how much our family appreciates this school. My son started started Briarwpod…read morein sixth grade. He had great difficulty writing and expressing himself through writing. He also had limited math skills. We have seen tremendous progress in his reading, writing, math, and social skills at Briarwood. The administration, teachers, speech path, and writing interventionist have been wonderful. They have worked so hard to help him. I truly wish all schools put this much effort into their students academic and social wellbeing.

My student applied to and was accepted by St. John's School as a Freshman. The experience this…read morefirst month has been wonderful; my child is focused, happy and expressive. The teachers and administrators have been very supportive. For a child/student who is not meeting their potential through the public school system, SJS is an excellent educational option.

I had same experience john. Attended open house where they portrayed you had a good opportunity to…read moreapply in both 6th and 9th grades. I think they said there were 50-60 openings in each of those grades. I did query the one brunette lady from admissions to make sure before applying. Her response was like "we know that school well and their curriculum is rigorous." Also, "we do not expect applicants to have straight A's otherwise they will be bored. B's are fine." When I also briefly explained my child's credentials, she was euthusastic and said you are just what we are seeking. Like you, we were not accepted. Not even waitlisted. I spoke with a half dozen parents that I also know that applied. Same thing. All of serious students. Involved in the community. I don't know about all the seats going to legacies but I only know 2 people in the past that got accepted and both were legacies. What a shame if they are really advertising 60 open seats when they all just go to legacy accept a few. I know they deceived me. I would never apply to St. John's again. Waste of my time. Waste of my child's teachers time making the recommendations. Waste of hundreds of dollars on useless fees for St. John's. Very disgusting what they do to honest hardworking people in thier community. ------------------------------------------------- received a nice note from a st j. Mom or staff today. How uplifting from the women with 14 negative reviews within few years and st. J mom. ------------------------------------------------ Paulina L. Paulina L. Houston, TX 0 friends 32 reviews 6 photos Just a Note 4/12/2017 For your review of: St John's School ..you wanted to apply your child there. Sore loser? Approve

Sent two daughters through HCHS…read more I felt compelled to write a review because the negative comments out there do not reflect our experience, nor the experience of anyone we know. Both of my daughters were able to play their favorite sports, academically challenged, well-prepared for collegem and accepted into Texas A&M's Mays Business School. The school did an incredible job supporting them both academically and the individual attention went beyond expectations for thier specific needs. Tutoring is free/included and easy to access before school after school, during lunch and ILT. Every parent-attended event blew me away. The campus gives a mini-college vibe / nostalgic high-school feel, wrapped in Christianity. It's a SUPER small enrollment ~550, which means it won't be/can't be everyone's cup of tea. If negative comments are giving you hesitation, please don't let that sway you. Go see it for yourself. Do a shadow day, watch a show, visit a pep rally, or attend a home game. You'll feel the energy, see the warmth in community, and the heart of this school immediately -- and ONLY then will you know whether these are "your people," too. We are truly grateful for the impact HC has had on our fanily.

Wonderful private school in the NW area of Beltway 8 in Houston .Known for their high standards for…read moreacademic excellence.

I can only do a review of the playing field where my granddaughter played lacrosse last weekend…read more The school was a bit of a drive from our home in Kingwood, I had forgotten that this section of town seems to have all the businesses selling used car parts so this nice private school seems a bit out place among salvage yards. That being said, the field my granddaughter's team played on was very nice, really good AstroTurf and while the bleacher seats are a bit hard, I was glad I brought my stadium chair. At the halftime I used the men's restroom, it was quite clean and modern. In the end my granddaughter and her Atascocita team mates beat Saint Pius by a good margin, both teams were very sportsmanlike and shook hands afterwards. I wish our politicians could be as nice to each other! Here are a few pictures I took of the game.

I feel very upset after there was a situation with a freshman volleyball mom yelling at me. We were…read morereffing and I had my friend do the score for me for two minutes so I could text my mom who was with grandpa who is very ill. Reeses mom started yelling at me to get off my phone. I understand that so I told her that someone else had it taken care of cause I'm texting my mom. She then continued to yell at us and verbally harass us. The coach did nothing about it. I'm very disappointed in the way they acted especially because this is a private school and they were not representing it very well. Then whole team then decided to start being rude and acting up about it P.S. I could give zero stars I would