I don't mind school, but THEY JUST BLOCKED PINTEREST ON OUR CHROMEBOOKS. Everything is packaged and…read moregross. I love all my teachers though. so ya, this is my yelp review on my school chow

I was a student at Osseo Middle for all 3 years and let me just say...horrible experience. The…read morestaff and teachers didn't respect their students as well as they should've, the meals tasted like they were pre-made, and they don't know how to deal with students that aren't doing what their supposed to, as if their ignoring them. In general, horrible experience and Im glad I did choose Osseo High afterword!

Worst school to be in. Limited busing for students. Teachers/ staff are mean and talk rudely to…read moreparents even when they are showing concern about their student. All they enjoy is complain and not doing anything to help the students. My student literally cried home twice in 2weeeks because the teacher said hurtful things. I will never recommend. Protect your kids peace.

This school is disgusting. They make students who don't identify with the gender assigned to them…read moreat birth feel out of place. They intrude on students using the bathroom they feel safest in. Their students are primarily underage and yet they send several adult, both male and female, into a bathroom where students are not fully clothed in order to remove a student that THEY believe does not belong in there. Overall disgusted by those who support and carry out this behavior. https://twitter.com/lexi4prez/status/1068262564059127813?s=21

My wife and I have two boys (4 and 1) who have attended Primrose since they were 4 months old. We…read morehave looked at more expensive options and less expensive options and are convinced that Primrose is the right place for our boys. I simply could not disagree more with the other reviewer. The education and development of my boys have been very impressive. The 4yr old was potty trained in just over 2 years. He can read, write and even speak limited Spanish at just over 4yrs. With the limited amount of time my wife and I have with him I firmly believe Primrose is to thank. This is despite some teacher turnover that occurred after a large competitor moved in down the street and actively attempted to recruit away their staff last year. Why did my sons development continue with little relative impact? The curriculum. It simply works. At this age it's the strong controls over what, when and how our children are taught that allows Primrose to be so successful at educating our children. That's not to takeaway from the excellent staff whom we do appreciate. In addition to the education there is also the social development. Our children are not only academically intelligent - they are also polite, caring, social and resilient. Their emotional development appears to be well beyond that of others their age. As I said earlier - with the limited amount of time we get to spend with our boys - I trust Primrose to help develop them into successful students and socially responsible children - and they haven't let me down.

Joe Piket and the Staff at Primrose School in Maple Grove are in the top of the class! We no…read morelonger live there but miss it everyday. You can tell the teachers love what they do and the kids learn so much here. The cook on site is such a huge bonus. There are many day cares including our current one that requests all meals are pre-made by parents. The great thing about this place is that they create a culture like no other between parents, teachers, kids, staff! We miss it a ton!!!

I didn't initially start my children at St. Vincent de Paul School and was very reluctant to so…read morewhen I did. The reasons being that I was aware of the amount of busy work and numerous projects that students were given throughout the years at this school. I know this because a family member of mine sent children here and I would on occasion help them with homework. Initially, my children's experience was wonderful. I am sad to say that experience didn't last long. Therefore, after several months their experience at this school ended. While my children were there I often volunteered and came to eat lunch with them. I noticed a lot during these visits. I am very conservative and like to decide what I feel is important for my children and how our money should be spent. I firmly believe that a teacher can make or break a younger student's school experience. I also feel if one is going to pay for a religious education that all staff should exemplify Christian teachings and behavior. I don't feel that this was being demonstrated by all staff at this school. I have included pros and cons of the things I noticed and experienced while my children attended St. Vincent's. Hopefully, they will help you in your decision making efforts. I also encourage you to write a review on whatever school you choose to help others decide also. Deciding on a school is big decision and it is hard for one to know what a school is like until your child has attended it. Pros Administration often helps with serving hot lunch. Cafeteria staff makes holidays extra special for students and John is wonderful. Students can get seconds on lunch items without an additional charge. Students in younger grades get a lunch recess and typically an additional one if the teacher is willing to do so. Not all are willing to do so during the winter months. Some the teachers are wonderful and exemplify Christian teachings and behaviors throughout the day. Playground staff is nice to students. Some of the teachers spend their lunch hour eating with students. Students get out early leaving a good portion of the day remaining for those that have a stay at home parent. Uniforms can be purchased at several online and local retailers for reasonable prices. The school doesn't require the school name or logo to be on the clothing, which is a savings. Students in grades 1-8 have their own lockers. The school keeps extra clothing available for emergency situations. However, I recommend having your child keep an extra set of clothing in his/her locker or school bag. The school doesn't keep every size available. Milk price for snack is very reasonable. In 2014 it was fifteen cents. Many staff know students by name. Cons I caught administration lying to my children and then administration tried to tell me that my children were the ones lying. The sad thing is that administration said " I would do it again". This is when things got difficult because administration didn't like that I caught them lying. This is not the type of leadership I want in the school my children attend. Administration could do a much better job in handling issues. Administration could do much better in following through with what they say. Administration doesn't know what the class activity fee is used for and doesn't review teachers supply lists. Administration admitted to me when I pointed some things out on the supply list that some of the quantities seemed excessive. School supplies are overstated; water colors used only once. The mile run is ran on asphalt for the majority of the grades rather than a dirt track - safety issue. School could do a better job with children that have special learning/medical needs. Communication needs improving; parents aren't always informed when they can attend school functions and when students can be dismissed early afterward. Home and School Association and Advisory Board don't publish meeting minutes monthly. Parents are expected to view and print most items from online. Exit interviews aren't conducted by pastor when children are withdrawn from school. Indoor recess sometimes consists of having children remain at desk and be silent. Recycling isn't taught or demonstrated by all teachers. When students are trying to be courteous to other teachers when passing in hallways they are told to get moving. The school has numerous fees and fundraisers. Not all teachers demonstrate Christian teachings or behaviors. Not all teachers are compassionate and some make students cry. Teachers and children aren't any more respectful or polite than at public schools. St. Vincent's doesn't draw from all that affluent of an area and not enough emphasis is placed on watching its customers pocket books. Principle doesn't believe in consistency or mandating policies for staff such as amount of homework. However, there is no problem in doing so for parents. Parent drop off and pick up can be time consuming. There isn't a nurse on duty for the entire day.

From the owner: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School believes in integrating the teachings of Jesus Christ with…read moreeducation. These religious truths/values serve as a foundation for the student's future ministries in the church, family, and community. At our school, children grow in their understanding of themselves, their relationship with God, and others. We believe in providing more than an outstanding academic experience. Our focus extends to supporting character formation, inspiring values-based decision-making, deepening love for others, sparking a love for learning, and creating a thirst to understand our Faith. We work with parents to help our children grow in their faith and community. We invite our surrounding communities to visit our school today.

It's nice and seem organized. They have a good staff and my boy seems happy when he come home from…read morehere. He's in the toddler class (17 months) I'm really enjoying the experience so far. We started him at 16 months. I'll recommend this place if you are in the neighborhood. :)

I *LOVE* step by step! My baby has been going there for almost 5 months. He's happy and has become…read morean outgoing, confident little man; he's fearless and curious. It's clean and caring, and I love all the people who work there. I can't say enough about them!