Went to high school here and could not have asked for a better place to spend four years of my…read moreeducation. I met so many wonderful people through BT and had a lot of good experiences through sports and school. The environment at BT is like nothing else and I recommend it to anyone looking to get a great education and meet incredible people.

Both of my children have had a great experience here at FAST. The administration works with…read morefamilies from home to school and school to home and are solution based along with collaborative. I am a mom who needs flexibility and this school works well for our family dynamic. It is to be noted that nothing is perfect, but with open communication and collaboration, problems are quickly solved here.

Stay away from this school - Unorganized mess, questionable staffing choices - Kids will fall…read morebehind because of low quality instruction.

Poor leadership and top down management. Untrustworthy administration and teachers who will only…read morelook out for themselves in any difficult situation, not your child, and the principal is a weak passive aggressive unhelpful person. Everything you've read and heard about this school and their struggling administration is 100% true, no matter how much they attempt to control the narrative stating otherwise [untruths]. There is a reason there are multiple other private middle schools on the same street that have increasing enrollment while Crabapple middle school continues to struggle.

The teachers are nice for the most part but many have been rude to students. One of my friends hair…read moregot pulled by a teacher for not following the "one way halls", but luckily that teacher is no longer there. There has been many cases of drug use on the school premises but most cases have been handled properly. Girls will get dress cut for shorts, when often the principal's outfit happens to be worse. Guys will also get dress cut for the length of their shorts. There is a point system called PBIS which makes students often feel left out because they didn't make the rewards. Which in most cases students were absent and weren't able to receive any points because they were sick or other similar things. The majority of students are well educated and there are lots of opportunities for extra curricular and high school credits. I would say overall Crabapple is a decent school.

*****If you notice the timeline of the reviews behind this review, you will see that Living Science…read moreis attempting emergent damage control. I was essentially their school nurse. I know the ins and outs of the program. That is why you see such chaos and movement in the reviews that follow this one. BEWARE***** We are providing this account to inform current and prospective Living Science families of our experience with the administration's policy changes, lack of transparency and non-existent accountability. In the Fall of 2021, our family began attending Living Science Academy. At that time, our two daughters, were in 6th and 7th grade. We commuted daily from Dallas, GA, approximately two hours each direction, departing at 6:30 a.m. to ensure timely arrival. As a Registered Nurse, I served as the First Aid Volunteer, or FAV, for all Living Science science trips. My responsibilities included managing student medical records, administering and logging daily medications, producing medication packing instructional videos for distribution by administration, and consulting with a Cherokee County judge regarding legal requirements for traveling with student medications. I also handled inventory, ordering, and medication check in and trip departure days. Living Science is known for its Servant Leadership program, which begins in middle school and progresses through Junior Training, Training Servant Leaders, Apprentice Servant Leader or Science Team, and culminates in the Servant Leader position. Students dedicate multiple years to this program. July 28, 2025 Parents of Servant Leaders were called to a mandatory meeting. The sole agenda item was dating. The Head of School, announced that Servant Leaders would not be permitted to date other Servant Leaders. At the time, our daughters, age 15, and age 17, were in highly monitored relationships with young gentlemen in the Servant Leader program that began in winter to early Spring of 2025. The Head of School stated that students had five days to either end those relationships or withdraw from the leadership program. Enrollment fees had been paid in winter 2025. Schedules were set and books purchased. Withdrawing from the program was the only practical option for our family, as there was insufficient time to evaluate alternative schools or leadership programs. Our family determined it was inappropriate to require our daughters to end committed relationships of six to eight months. We believe it is not the role of school administration to mandate personal relationship decisions. We homeschool in order to remain independent from erratic mandates. We are actively involved in our daughters' spiritual, educational, and developmental growth. Example, our youngest daughter, 15, has been deemed ineligible for the Servant Leader program as a straight A incoming junior because she decided to keep her boyfriend. (Her boyfriend will be living 10.5 hours away in Chicago while she lives in GA.) September 8, 2025 Our youngest daughter, 15, was denied participation in Science Team due to her relationship with a straight A, dual enrolled, college bound senior Servant Leader. She had successfully participated in Science Team alongside him in during Spring 2025. - Our request to attend a board meeting was denied. -Our request for board meeting minutes from January, March, and June 2025, as well as minutes from the prior year when the previous female held a seat, was also denied. -Our request to meet with two specific board members that we knew and trusted were denied. ***No female members currently serve on the board, though at least one female served in ALL of the prior years. The Head of School's wife stated she was not permitted to serve on the board despite vacant seats and a desperate need for bylaw revisions. Our family completed the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Our oldest daughter graduated. Our youngest daughter is attempting to pick up the pieces of her shattered high school career. ***This statement reflects only a portion of our family's experiences. Additional documentation is available upon request. (ALL communication was in written form to prevent embellishment or inaccurracy.)

I encourage anyone considering Living Science Academy to look beyond the negative reviews and do…read moretheir own research. While every family's experience is different, reviews often represent only a small portion of the community. Take time to visit, speak with current families, ask questions, and see firsthand whether the school's approach is a good fit for your child. We've found that there is much more to the school than what is reflected in a handful of critical comments, and it's worth forming your own opinion based on direct experience. Living Science Academy has been an incredible blessing for our family. Both of our children graduated from there, our oldest in 2024 and youngest in 2025. What sets this school apart is its unique combination of academic excellence, hands-on STEM learning, leadership development, and genuine care for each student. The teachers are passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply invested in helping students succeed both academically and personally. It's an environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, and develop a true love of learning. The science-centered curriculum, with its engaging labs and projects makes learning exciting and meaningful. Beyond academics, Living Science Academy excels at building character and confidence. Students were given the opportunities to develop leadership skills, public speaking abilities, and strong friendships. The school's emphasis on mentorship and personal growth helps students become well-rounded young adults who are prepared for future challenges. One of the things I appreciate most is the partnership between the school and families. The community is welcoming, encouraging, and focused on helping each student reach their full potential. It's clear that the staff genuinely care about every child and work hard to create an environment where students can thrive. If you're looking for a school that combines strong academics, exceptional STEM education, meaningful leadership opportunities, and a caring community, I highly recommend Living Science Academy. It has made a lasting positive impact on our family, and we are grateful to have been a part of such a special school.

i attended tcs from 7th grade to 12th grade & graduated in 2019. at first when i was getting a tour…read moreof the school i wasn't sure what it was going to be like. as the years went on i felt like this school was apart of my home. yes middle & high school go through many ups & downs, but at this school the staff & teachers are dedicated to the students. i appreciated getting the support & having many opportunities to grow. it's almost 2025 & i still go visit because thanks to the staff & teachers they have helped me grow into the woman i am today. i will always cherish the wonderful memories i had at tcs. i'm always & forever will be a cougar!

Honestly not that great. I was too focused on my own studies to care about the rumors of some…read moreteachers behaving poorly, but I feel I wasn't taught anything here. They told us they were preparing us for the adult world, but the workload and difficulty at cottage going into a real college was like doing the tutorial for a children's educational game (not unlike those you played on the fisher price tablets in the 2000s) then being thrown into an end game dark souls boss fight. They don't teach you to handle your executive dysfunction or ADHD, they see someone excel academically and assume they don't need help. They didn't prepare me for the adult world, I survived through sheer luck and clawing my way back up to stable ground. That said, while the school itself failed me, there were many teachers who made the hell of my teenage years bearable.

terrible. got more secondhand smoke here than in a kohls parking lot at 4 am on a friday…read more can barely walk thru the halls. also terrible environment. Like i'm js tryna go do the bare minimum in class without being interrupted by someone w a problem and i can't even do that. NO female inclusion in wrestling until 2025. Teachers like Mrs Deweese, Mr Cummings, Ms Grier, and Mr Schertz are awesome but everybody else are mid or evil. transfer while you can. would give zero stars but the teachers previously listed above made up for it.

Is a school. Decent food good teachers. And Mr Shumick is nice. And a partridge in a pear treeread more

School is filled with great kid and amazing teachers, when my parents came to look at the school…read moreand had a great time. I learned so much such as the first two weeks back to school from winter brake the kids go into somthing called winter learning where the kids get back into the grove of school and hang out with friends

The new Head of School has great vision for the future of the school. Though there have been recent…read morechanges, he has made me excited for the upcoming students over the next few years. The staff develops great relationships and mentors even after graduation.

We moved from South Atlanta, GA with a freshman enrolled at Walton High. So far, he likes the…read moreschool and its programs very much.

School is very very good. The students are extremely proper and elegant (especially this fellow…read moreright here).

My son comes here to train soccer on his own and he never complains. The school looks a bit…read moreoutdated but I can't help that. The fields are very nice quality except they are a bit dirty. I know the place can become dirty from games on Friday night but sometimes my son goes to train on a Monday or Tuesday and it looks as if it was right after the game. Now I can't help it that much but maybe some staff to clean up would help. Overall good place to train and good school but just a bit dirty.

I went to this school, and I can safely say this place was awful. The teachers have no respect for…read morethe students, not even the quiet kids who patently do their work. The school lies to the kids and says stuff like "you must have at minimum 7 AP classes to graduate"​ when that is frankly bullshit, and multiple of the teachers ignore students with IEP's. A math teacher at this school who I will call "Mrs. Brunch"​ took me into the hallway every single day, sophomore year, to demand I apologize to her for no reason and scream I'm wasting class time. She sent my mother 4 emails when I had the hiccups in her class stating "i was purposly disruptive" and demanded I get my meds changed becuse "they were causing my hiccups." She also reported me to the office more times when I could count. The only reason I finished that class with an A is becuse she couldn't fail me without proof, and I did all my work. The chorus teacher verbally abuses kids to tears, the band directors make the band kids stand in the sun till they PASS OUT, and racism runs rampant among teachers and students. I can't tell you if the other schools in the area are better, but the one good thing I can say about this place is that there isn't much open and outward bullying, and most students respect one another. If you ask any student at this school, they will either say they hate this place or they will lie out of fear. ​