It's intriguing to me (an educator) that Northern Academy of the Arts offers a program in which…read morestudents can do real, actual science, in partnership with NASA. Students won an award for their science work. Northern is a fascinating example of STEAM--science, technology, arts, music. Northern offers ballet, classical music, and classical Chinese dance, along with the humanities and science programs. We visited an arts studio on campus, too, with student's skillful work displayed. A parent spoke of how flexibly the faculty designed course work for his sons--one was extremely good at math, and they let him advance into a much higher grade to do challenging work. Another was extremely poor at Chinese, and the school found two others who were novices and created an ultra-beginner class just for them. If only all schools could do such things! It's good to see a school restoring and using the abandoned Beaux Arts buildings that had become so blighted. Glad they preserved the graceful proportions and aged brick of the old buildings, while making it modern and bright inside.

What an incredible school. They have done amazing things with the area. The school has greatly…read moreimproved the surrounding areas as well. Its a beautiful environment and an amazing day lace for children to gain an exceptional education.

I don't like the school because the principal is very disrespectful to my childrenI don't know how…read morethe school is still in business because the school is very rude there's no way you could be nice and the principal even slept my child in the most choked him luckily I want to Monhegan middle school for my child

I was scrolling past and I saw the review about the kids who were expelled from Burke and the nasty…read morereview. I think Burke should get high marks for ditching pot smokers! A parent who says their kid is a " good kid" while the kid is using drugs is not a desirable parent. They have rules they enforce. That's awesome. As for moving on to another private school, isn't it appropriate to ask why these students aren't in public school? They are going to encounter competitive acceptance at highly rated universities and their smoking etc isn't going to get them a space. Sadly, pot smoking is associated with a lack of ambition. As for Burke students, a friends daughter did extremely well at Burke recently and was accepted at the university which was her first choice and is doing exceptionally well there also. Her friend we met also is attending a top school. So, pot smokers aren't that welcome in that peer group. I'd say the time to be parenting that issue is gone. You might have the " failure to launch" problem in another few years as many can't pass the drug testing to get a job even now despite legal pot.

How can you review a high-school with out bias? I liked the 4 years I spent here. I enjoyed my…read morefellow students for the most part, the teachers I had were pleasant enough, and I liked being in the programs I belonged to. Now that my ten year is nearly upon me I am feeling nostalgic. I'm remembering why I want to see everyone again. This was a small school. Everyone knew everyone. We loved each other even if we did not show it all the time. Well at least my class was good to each other. I'm glad I got to go to this school. My other option was the public high school a town over. It was huge. I would have been lost in that crowd. I think I would not have done as well as I did. Over all a pleasant but typical high school experience. Just with uniforms and a small campus.

This school does NOT take care of any serious issue, that goes on in either the elementary, middle…read moreschool, or high school. they downplay every serious situation that happens just for a better look on themselves. I do not reccomend.

Bat lightning McQueen in the photos is my best friend. He's also my gym teacher. I admire him very…read moremuch.

I love this school. My daughter is 3 years old and enrolled half days, Monday through Friday, and…read moreloves it! Every day I pick her up she is bringing home new art work to put up on the fridge, she tells me all about her day and cant wait to go back! I love that the teachers actually have degrees, all have been there for years and really enjoy their jobs! There are two teachers per classroom and when one is out the kids still have consistantcy which at that age is needed. I used to send my daughter to another "early learning school" and the staff were all young girls, who couldnt be bothered to really interact with the kids and the place would have a new teacher in my daughters room every other week. I used to have to stay half the day until she got comfortable enough for me to leave. She never got excited like she does now to go to school in the morning. If your looking to get your toddler or young child into a preschool or prek I definatly suggest this school. Its VERY affordable and they have so much for the kids! A huge playground, huge classrooms, ipad learning, music classes, spanish classes, library, computer lab... etc... They have a PTO so parents can get involved if they want, and go on lots of great field trips! They are even open most holidays that most school are closed on for parents who have to work. Its really an amazing school and I suggest taking a tour! =)

They over-billed me by double and refused to do anything about it! Terrible customer service.read more