I am a student at this school and I have any opinions on it. But honestly. It's a very good school…read more My whole life I've been bullied and at this school I made so many friends and people started being so much nicer to me. And if someone tired something people wouldn't stand for it. There's great rather and art programs and also STEM programs. I've honestly had a great experience at this school. I would 100% recommend to send your kids here. From the classes to the people everything is great

Not many people were a fan of high school. Not many students would be un-biased enough to not write…read morea review based on the teacher that yelled at them or receiving their first B. I however had my fair of triumph and failure at Arvada West, and can still say that it was a great place to attend school. I felt that Arvada West really worked well on all fronts. Excluding minorities, it had people of all economic backgrounds, so no one was alienated based on their economic status. They worked well with kids ahead of and behind the curve. They stayed focused yet still offered a way to enjoy. I no longer know the administration, but I can honestly say if they are as committed to excellence now as they were then, it is a great place to send students. Sports teams are both fun and competitive, great Choir program, great student body.

Flagstaff Academy is a charter school that I see as problematic. The math program in particular has…read morebeen an issue from the beginning and everyone in the administration knows this is true. A simple Google search will turn up research that proves that their various levels of mathematics for every grade level, discourages children in learning and creates math anxiety. When shown this research, the administration says there is nothing they can do about it because it's part of the charter. If your child is in a accelerated math group and then gets dropped to the next level down for the next year because of enrollment, etc. they will be learning the same math over again and will be bored and discouraged. When I transferred my children to public school after being years at Flagstaff Academy, my oldest, who was in accelerated math, had giant gaps missing in their math education. The teachers in the public school were not surprised they had seen this happen repeatedly from Flagstaff. My youngest child could not write more than a paragraph summation. I had to get my child extra summer writing lessons to catch up with their public school peers (who standard was riding five paragraphs). Also when we were there, not every teacher was teaching the same curriculum. The elementary had changed math curriculums so often that two of the teachers refused to switch. My kid wrote their college essay on the shock they received being moved from accelerated math at Flagstaff to public school math. I will never forgive myself. There are protections and standards in public schools that you will not find in a charter. Consider carefully your choice. My favorite part of their reply below is where they call me a liar. I would strongly suggest that you send your children to a public school that doesn't consider themselves a "business"

Great teachers, staff, community and resources. The PTO does a ton to support the classrooms and…read morethe variety of class offerings, especially at the middle school level, is exceptional. The school focus on safety and DRAGON PRIDE makes us feel comfortable as well.

Our older son (now 14) graduated from BVWS last year, having been here since his early years…read more Looking back, we're amazed at how the school shaped him -- not just academically, but as a whole person. He left with a strong foundation in math, science, and writing, but also with creativity, confidence, and a deep sense of compassion. The combination of academics, arts, music, and hands-on learning really gave him a well-rounded education that will serve him for life. Our younger son is now in middle school at BVWS, and he is thriving. Middle school can be a tough transition, but the small class sizes and dedicated teachers make such a difference. He feels seen, supported, and challenged in ways that bring out his best. The curriculum balances academic rigor with opportunities for growth through orchestra, theater, outdoor education, and practical projects -- things that keep him engaged and excited about learning. What stands out most is the sense of community. BVWS feels like an extended family where teachers, parents, and students truly know and support one another. It's a nurturing, values-based environment that helps children grow into capable, compassionate young people. We're grateful to have found a school that educates the head, heart, and hands -- and we would highly recommend BVWS to any family looking for something more meaningful than a traditional school experience.

This is not a review disparaging BVWS. It is about the lack of transparency and consideration my…read morefamily and I were given through the application and enrollment process. My daughter is no stranger to BVWS: she attended in early childhood and has spent a couple of summers there and loved it. When I reached out to the admissions director, (s)he expressed that my daughter would be welcome back and that there was space for her, so I submitted an application and she did a 3-day shadowing. To my surprise, my daughter's application was rejected. I spent several months trying to get a clear answer as to why, unsuccessfully. The following is a summary of events post-shadowing. My husband and I met with the teacher who discussed my daughter's shadowing experience and stated multiple times that (s)he "saw no red flags". I then asked questions about the founder's philosophy including topics that touched upon racism and how they have evolved, as my husband and I come from diverse backgrounds. The teacher answered them with openness and transparency, which further solidified my decision to send my daughter there. A week later, I receive an email, "after careful consideration...we do not feel that (student) is a good fit for our program." I requested a meeting to better understand the decision and sent numerous follow-up emails over the next 2 months to which I received no response, or the admissions director was sick, out of town, or catching up on work. Upon finally setting a meeting, I mentioned that I had emailed the teacher to get more specific feedback regarding my daughter's experience and if (s)he could be encouraged to respond. The response from the admissions director: "to be clear, I will be talking you through the application process...but not discussing re-opening the process". I thanked them and wrote, to "make sure I'm understanding correctly - you will not ask (teacher) to give me information about my daughter, nor will you speak about her experience at BVWS," to which I received no reply. On the call, the admissions director explained that the enrollment process was a collaborative, complicated and nuanced process. It included not just the teacher's opinion, but also input from ALL the Grade teachers, consideration on the age and maturity of the class, and the fact that the teacher is new to Waldorf teaching. If that were the case, then the shadowing, which caused disruption for everyone involved, was pointless and in fact, no new student could join. My insistence on following up was to have an opportunity for an open and transparent discussion regarding my daughter's application. If the teacher had told me during our debrief that (s)he felt the class dynamic with my daughter was not right, I would have respected the opinion. Funny that while my daughter attended BVWS there had never been any concerns raised. I can only deduce from the lack of response and transparency that this decision had less to do with my daughter and more about the questions I raised during our meeting with the teacher. In my last email after our final call, I expressed my hope that this experience be shared with the faculty and board as a learning experience and that I would always be open to dialogue. Since I never received a reply, I assume this issue had been swept under the rug. Though I know no big change will come of this, this experience will serve as a lesson when my daughter is older so that she may learn to advocate for herself with awareness and discernment. BVWS states they support DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and boasts that it cultivates a welcoming, inclusive community. A few qualities of inclusive leadership include fairness and respect, collaboration, empowerment and growth, and emotional and cultural intelligence, none of which I received. It is a shame that fear and avoidance of tough questions will now directly impact a 7-year-old's education. DEI has become very trendy in the past few years but simply taking a training without putting the principles into practice is not enough. Let's do better for our children and set the examples we want to teach them, not just have empty words on a website. That is when you muster the courage to step forward, not back.

We have been part of the Fatima school community for the past 5 years and truly love everything…read moreabout the school. The academics and small class sizes, music, art and Spanish classes, and focus on life skills and Catholic traditions make this school one-of-a-kind. When my kids were younger, the Early Learning Center was incredible and it's after-care program was critical for us.

Hated attending this place with a passion. I was violently sick in need of medical attention, was…read moretold by multiple staff members that I needed to stop faking and go back to class. In addition to this treatment, I received multiple racist remarks from fellow peers, however when my parents spoke to the teachers and principle about them, I was told that situations like that would never occur at the school and nothing was done.

This is going to be my first and only serious review ever. I'm not reviewing the school. Im…read morereviewing whoever the office staff is. I think her name was Marcy? Older lady. Rudest person I've ever had the misfortune of having to interact with. Spoke to me and my coworker like a white teenager arguing with their parents. I genuinely had to laugh cause I've never seen anything like this. I've worked customer service and would have been fired immediately if I ever talked to anyone like that. Hopefully she's gonna retire soon cause god knows she needs to do something else with her life. All the other staff was lovely tho.

I think Monarch is a great school! My son is a freshman and is loving school. They have an…read moreawesome Theatre Department! The teacher for the program is amazing and does an excellent job with the performances. She encourages the students to be "family" and that is what I believe makes this an incredible program and school. Amazing how one teacher has such a positive influence on her students. I believe Monarch has many amazing teachers, a great Principal, and wonderful programs for our students. Things happen in any school nothing is perfect but I believe Monarch High School provides a positive environment and encourages students to be successful.

The Lunch Ladys are amazing at this school they're funny and joke around with the kind, and they're…read morevery nice.

this is a good high school it has the same rules as most colorado high schools and it has a park…read morenear by

John and his team of motivated and encouraging tutors have been such a positive force in our lives…read more Our kids are eager to attend Kumon twice a week and their confidence in their abilities is growing on a daily basis. Huge thanks to the entire Boulder Kumon team!

Our 10-year old was just struggling with multiplication, and the type of instruction he received at…read moreKumon was exactly what he needed. Our student now scores between 85 - 98% on math tests, and best of all, he enjoys going to Kumon and improving his math skills.

Kid City in Longmont has been an absolute lifesaver! We moved to Colorado without knowing the area…read moreor anyone around. We toured several schools for our Littles and there was no doubt about it that Monica,the Director, runs an incredible program. The length of time that teachers stay there says everything you need to know. Our one year-old had never been in a daycare center, and we were very concerned about his transition. The teachers in his room were so loving and welcoming, it made such an easy transition. The teachers in the threes room were equally as caring and wonderful. They are so great about posting pictures and sending home art on special days. The teachers surprised us with an amazing birthday project for daddy. I truly feel that Monica went above and beyond in any way she could to help us feel comfortable with registration, starting the new school, even providing two uniform shirts to help us start out. Unfortunately, because of our relocation, we had to leave the school and it was the hardest decision to pull them away. Any kiddo and their parents would be lucky to have their kids at Kid City Colorado!