Truly awful. Every time I try to call or email, no response. I've tried all weekdays, at various…read moretimes of the day. Is this a real place?

I took several classes about wild animals, which all took…read moreplace at Franklin Park Zoo. Each was informative and fun! CLASSES: BACE offers Adult Education Classes, taking visitors behind the scenes of zoo exhibits. MY FAVE CLASS: GIRAFFE SCHOOL... You get to feed "Beau" the giraffe by hand! Gorilla School was not nearly as exciting, but you do learn a lot about the personalities of each gorilla resident of this Boston Zoo. They also offer a Big Cats Class as well. THE DEAL: Go with a friend, so you can take photos of each other, and video your "behind the scenes" experience.

Charlies temperament was A+ from start to finish... in my opinion, that is one of the hallmarks of…read morea great person and a necessary quality in the teaching profession. I found the curriculum to be slightly difficult but he made sure to answer all of our questions and give real-world working examples of the knowledge at hand. The fact that he gave our applications to us already notarized added an unexpected and really awesome addition to an already well worth it class/learning experience. worth it, even if you have to drive a bit

This is a great class!! Incorporating experiences and stories is a plus plus. Will definitely…read morerecommend!

I can't say enough good things about BC High and am very, very happy my son is able to attend…read more He's a junior and has grown to be an incredible student and "man for others." Every staff and faculty member along with parents of students I have met are very enthusiastic, helpful and are huge supporters of the school. They teach kids how to take responsibility for their actions & their lives and teach them "manners" all while providing a fabulous education. My son has made many friends and simply LOVES going to school there. For him it works fabulously. I feel as if he is getting a far superior education that he would have in our town, even though our town has a good high school. I would highly recommend BC High and feel fortunate I was able to send my son there.

I am a proud graduate of Boston College High School, 1958 - my four years at BC High constituted…read moresome of the most valuable education of my life. I still remember my classmates as upstanding, successful and ethical gentlemen. It is a privilege to attend the school.

Are you ever on a random journey in a new town and open to new ideas and experiences???? That was…read moreus on this very cold but sunny day in Boston. We were walking from the north end after getting fresh pastries from an amazing shop ( See my other Boston reviews) when we saw a small historical sign explaining the history of North Bennet Street School. It was bustling as we curiously peered in. As we continue to walk up to the corner where we spot a sign for an open house at the school. We immediately turned around and went back. The lobby and staff were so welcoming! They got us checked in and answered a few of my questions. They gave us a low down and a map. Each area had us exploring and listening to the enthusiasm spilling from the students. It was really interesting and inspiring. Each presentation was so specialized and well organized. We spent a good chunk of time learning about the complexity of pianos, paper making, hand bound books, architecture and more! Another highlight was talking to an older gentleman who was a first year silver smith ( yes it was super cool) who was putting the finishing touches on a ring just as we walked by. He took the time to show us all of the steps from a rod of silver to the dazzling finished ring!!!! My feedback is that they should a season or two of web series showing their talents to the world. It would also be a great STEM connection for education. So many talents and interesting people in the area. Highly recommended. I'd love to attend a class or two here!

Unprofessional is an understatement to describe how the North Bennet Street School handled my kid's…read moreapplication. The admissions committee ghosted my student after they completed all the admissions requirements in time for the priority deadline. My student received an email confirming their materials were submitted in time for the priority deadline. Following an interview, there was no notification of acceptance, rejection or placement on a wait list. Zero. Weeks went by, and then months. My student sent emails to follow up, including to the admissions director. Crickets. We parents also contacted the admissions office and director to ask about our student's application. No response to very polite emails and calls. At one point, we got a human on the phone at the admissions office who seemed to be reading from a script, saying they were reviewing applications and would reach out if they needed more info. Six months have passed since the priority application deadline. Still no word -- except that they have the nerve to keep contacting my student with marketing materials. So, clearly they have accurate contact info. Even highly selective Harvard communicates with all applicants to let them know if they're in or out. Yet, NBSS can't get its act together to offer applicants the courtesy of sending a timely rejection email. There is something seriously wrong, in my opinion, with an artisan and trade school that charges $30K a year but treats prospective applicants and families in this manner. In my view, it's a big red flag, and I'd be curious to know if others have had similar experiences.

Eli Portman is a terrific teacher! And both the Eliot street and amory street locations are very…read morecomfortable, with easy parking.,,

It makes me sad to write this review, especially since I felt the possibilities of a community…read moreatmosphere at the Eliot school, but I was really disturbed by the use of the words, to me in the last email by the Assistant Director, Jean - "At this point, I think we just need to part ways." (when someone who's providing a service to you says that - HUGE RED FLAG!) So, I signed up for private lessons with Joe for $65/hour. This was expensive for me, but I really needed to get a project done for a deadline. I was clear about what I wanted a small model of a house, with all mitered joints, because I was going to use it to cast a model. I even brought paper patterns. Joe met with me and said it was do-able. We did the first session of three hours, one of which he gave me an hour free, it seemed to go well. (I got the hour free - because the the machines here aren't so good - so its not your fault, his words) We didn't finish so I suggest we meet again. An hour into the next session, Joe proclaimed that the project was not do-able and too complicated, because there isn't a left-handed table saw. He even took my piece and attempting to go forward, took it the sander and wanted to sand it down to 45 degrees (yikes). Anyhow, so I decided to cut my losses and say, okay let's stop. He decided not to charge me for this hour. So I left with a pile of wood, and also broken-hearted, because I had really wanted to complete this piece. So, I wrote Jean, asking if I could get my money back, because I was clear about what I wanted in my project and felt like I should have been told that my project was not do-able from the beginning or at minimum, warned. Not have my project unfinished, after I had spent $130, 4 hours of time, and $30 on materials. And on top of it, I now need to find and pay someone to build this model. It wasn't anything personal against Joe, he was a nice guy, but more about professionalism. For example, if you had a contractor who said they could do something, they wouldn't walk away midway through the project and say it was too hard, leaving you hanging. Same concept. But instead, I got an email that from Jean that said, we are NOT refunding you, but (as if I had won a prize) we aren't charging you for the extra two hours Joe gave you, and "at this point, I think we just need to part ways."

An amazing school and I may be biased since my daughter graduated 2nd in her class in 2015 and she…read morewas involved in many activities and was well liked by so many different types of groups. From student cliques to faculty, UHS has the best. It's only 4 years old so it's still fresh and new inside. Many after school activities to choose from and our Preforming Arts Dept is second to none. Our sports teams have advanced to State Champions many times.

the food sucks I waited 30 minutes in line for a shitty ass pizza that tastes like roach legs, dear…read moreankles and rat doodoo. *don't come here* I saw a roach on the floor I wanted to cry I lost my appitite and now I'm going to starve until tomorrow.

So, I transferred out of MassArt after my first year of college. I still like the school, but it…read morewasn't right for me. First for the good. Cheap tuition, especially if you're in-state. Cool campus, like a mix of different architectural styles. Interesting people. I made a lot of friends and had a lot of fun. Interesting classes. Other cool stuff, like international exchange programs, iron pouring, you name it. Heck, I learned how to throw pots by hanging out on the ceramics floor outside of class. I genuinely enjoyed my time there and miss it. But there were good reasons why I left. At the end of the day, this is a school, not a summer camp. MassArt lags behind in more technically inclined disciplines, or anything in the field of entertainment. The student postgrad employment rate in chosen fields is... abysmal. Like, half the people there want to be concept artists or key artists or animators for games and film, but most of the professors in those subject areas don't seem to have a lot of recent experience working in their fields or industries. What's being taught puts students years, if not decades behind. I still give it 4 stars because it's a great place and there are many opportunities if you're motivated, but it's really a better school if you're a fine artist/craftsman than someone who wants to go into entertainment like I did.

The Starbucks cafe is now open to the public . I have put the pictures below of where the entry…read moreis. The staff is super friendly .

I did enjoy my 4 years at Newman. The teachers act as if you're part of a family, which it…read moredefinitely felt like. I miss being in that building, but I don't miss half the people that went to Newman, all dramatic little whiney people. But overall, Newman was a great high school!