After graduating here with a BSN, I can confidently recommend the school of nursing to people…read morewanting to start their nursing career. One of my favorite things about this school is the amount of study spaces they offer. On top of that, almost every study space is equipped with markers and a whiteboard which comes in handy when studying for big exams. Not only is the nursing building open for nursing students, but the medical building offers the same spaces with whiteboards, computers, small spaces, etc. Inside the nursing building includes a computer room that can be used for printing! Overall, the professors are competent, freindly, personable, and professional. I did not have any problems with any specific professors. They really want to see us succeed and will push us to be our best selves. They truely understand what it is like to be overwhelmed in nursing school and can relate to us UMKC nursing also offers an abundance of clinical hours. This was something that really helped me hone in on my skills and see nursing in action. Sometimes it is hard to imagine that the field is like from the classroom perspective, so seeing it live is incredibly helpful. Although the early mornings are hard, it is worth it. I did have some clinical instructors that would kind of disappear during clinicals. This program is hard. It is not a walk in the park and a lot of people had to redo classes. But this school does their best to support their students and help them succeed.

I loved going here for elementary school. It was conveniently close to our home, known for its…read moreacademic achievements, and just a fun place to be. the teachers and staff are all wonderful and truly care about the students (and parents) and I would never go anywhere else. The only problem is parking. they used to have a circle drive that would cause many problems as the school grew. This problem prompted the school district to tear down the school and rebuild it, maximizing the lot space and building a bigger school. This time around it will have a larger amount of parking lot and 2 stories to accommodate for the growing population around it. Great school, great people, great experience!

Last night I finished the second of the canning (as in, how to safely put food in jars) classes…read morethat are offered at the KState Extension Office. Both of these courses are very BY-THE-BOOK-DO-IT-OUR-WAY-SO-YOU-DON"T-POISON-PEOPLE. I get that safety is very important and botulism kills, but the way these classes are taught leaves you almost afraid to get creative in the kitchen. Almost... I live life on the edge and plans are already forming in my head. ;) The first class, Water Bath Canning, started out pretty rough. A reminder email went out to all who enrolled but it did not include any information other than the date and time. Anyone who went to the website to figure out where this class would be held ended up at the wrong building. This happened to about half of the class, including me and my 2 companions. Class started late and it was after 10:30 before I got home Monday night. There was a lot of really good information, but the handouts were lacking and the presenter didn't have her powerpoint available as a handout (although we can go online and download it). Monday night we canned a salsa recipe, one of the ingredients was canned tomato paste... I REALY wish they had chosen a different recipe. While I learned a lot and now feel confident that I can handle water-bath canning, the finished product we took home with us is just awful. There were a handful of staff assisting in the kitchen with the hands-on part of both classes. Monday night everyone was disorganized and a bit cranky. If you asked a question you were likely to hear 3 or more answers to it. Things were definitely smoother on Wednesday night when the topic was Pressure Canning and most of the kitchen staff were in better, friendlier moods. The email reminder for Wednesday did a MUCH better job of communicating the important details, even reminding us to bring our pressure canner dials in for testing if we had them. We had the same presenter but it went quicker because there was less basic information to cover. We got right to work in the kitchen but again, it was a rather boring recipe. This time we made vegetable soup. Onions, potatoes, lima beans, tomatoes and carrots. The only seasonings were salt and pepper. While I'm sure the end result is very healthy, I don't expect it to taste great. Not only is everything that's taught here BY-THE-BOOK, it's BY-THE-DIET too. There were a couple of equipment failures last night which really worked out to be great teaching moments. We learned what to do if your canner runs out of water, your jars don't seal or if the darn thing nearly blows a gasket on you. It was quite exciting there for a while and no one was hurt. I learned a lot and feel confident that I can start caning on my own. The facility is beautiful with an amazing professional kitchen. All in all, I'm glad I enrolled and I feel I got my money's worth ($15/class). I would probably take another class from the KState Extension office but it would have to be a more advanced topic.

I agree with Michelle. I was one of her companions that attended both classes…read more I have been water bathing forever but thought I would take the classes for pointers. They are very by the book to the point of scaring people. Although you can not scare me. They just want everyone to be safe and today's standards are much higher than in Grandma's day which is when I learned to can and by my Grandmother. I will still use her recipes safe or not by today's standards. I haven't gotten sick yet from her pickles or peach butter. The 1st class did have some really good pointers and I actually learned a couple things I didn't know. (Not that I am a know it all). The Beginners class they offer several times a year in several locations. If you can find the right location. Poor communication on that end. The Advanced classes which is Pressure Canning is only given once a year at the Extension center. You can find the schedule here: http://johnson.ksu.edu/p.aspx?tabid=56 The presenter was knowledgeable but not using her own power point so she had to keep skipping around the 1st night. The 2nd night there wasn't as much skipping around. This was a more hands on class and we chopped some veggies, cooked them, put them in the jars, put the lids and rings on and had 3 different canners to work with. 2 weighted and 1 gauge. The gauge one went perfectly the 2 weighted had issues. I grew up with a weighted canner so I knew the obstacles that comes with those. 1 ran out of water and the explained what to do if this happens. The other exceeded 15 psi and the safety value blew off. Which can be dangerous but no one was hurt. The best part was everyone in the class ran away from the stove and Michelle, Carl and I ran to the stove to see the explosion. Like I said you can't scare us. I would say if you have water bathed before skip class 1 and go straight to 2. If you have done neither, do both classes you will learn something. The salsa we made in class was nasty it tasted like eating tomato paste straight, they need a new recipe. The soup is okay but needs spice. Oh and the classes are only $15 night.

playing basketball there was soo nice but there court is kinda weird but it busted soo yeah I give…read moreit 3 stars !!!!!!!!!!

I've been taking my kids to Aqua Tots for about 4 years now. The lessons have up to 4 kids in them…read moreand run for 30 minutes. Each of my kids were scared to go under water when they started and each instructor has been patient and kind and now they have no fear and each swim really good, even my youngest who started not long ago. Learning to swim is such an important skill to know and I'm happy that we have been able to stay consistent throughout the year. The skills they learn could get them in a swim team, not just the basic free style stroke. Backstroke, breaststroke and even the butterfly and flip turns are taught as they move up through the levels. I feel so much better knowing that my kids know what to do in a pool to feel confident and be able to swim.

Last year my son who is now 4 would not go into a pool unless he was holding my hand and could…read moretouch the bottom. After 1 year of lessons he is swimming with almost no assistance in deeper water. He is comfortable jumping in and holding his breath underwater. Class sizes are small and the instructors are very good an communication after each lesson. They have programs for many ages and I would recommend it.

DONT SEND YOUR DAUGHTERS HERE They had a bus driver who…read morewould require only me say good morning to him when I get on the bus. If I didn't he would argue with me until I did and let me on. When I was the only one on the bus he would talk to me but in a rude way asking what my issue was and things like that. One day he hit me on my arm for my attention to say something to me that I'm sure was unnecessary. He loved making me uncomfortable. Keep in mind I am 5'2 100 pounds. This was intimidating to me and I took it the highest level I could I met with one of the vice chancellors in her office and they didn't do anything about it. They put in cameras in the busses which is crazy they weren't there to begin with like most busses. He still works there to my knowledge.

Great school to attend depending on your major. Affordable if you live off campus and commute…read more Make sure you arrive early for your classes because parking is terrible if you don't have a parking pass.

I have nothing to say but good things about Cottonwood Point Elementary and all the schools in Blue…read moreValley district that my kids have gone to. Oxford and BVNW included. I have 3 very different children. One was in the enrichment program . Another one is special needs. It doesn't matter where my kids are academically, the resources are there for them to advance and learn. The teachers and staff care for the students and are willing to work with the parents and take the extra mile for the child's benefit. I feel very fortunate. Thank you to all of the awesome educators!

Address is incorrect in yelp. Now 4935 Belinder Avenue, Westwood, KS 66205. Awesome school- kids…read morelove it.

Five star elementary school, all the way. Would go back through school if they'd let me a la Billy…read moreMadison. I grew up in the neighborhoods around WWV and loved my experience here. Sure we had a few curmudgeonly teachers that aren't there anymore, but we also had some extremely inspirational and awesome teachers. The class sizes were just right, recess was the best, and there is a strong sense of community through and through. There's occasion rumors that they'd close WWV because it's too small, which would be the ultimate shame. That's the beauty of it, and it's in one of the greatest areas of Kansas City in my opinion.