This school feels like home the moment you step through the door. Each student is loved as Jesus…read morewould have wanted them to be. Beginning at Pre - K 3 students are taught to be kind along with their academic goals. St. Mary's offers full day programs for ages 3-8th grade along with before and after care. Rigorous education is provided as well as many extracurricular activities. Students use hands on approaches to build a rain forest, design engineering projects and put on plays. Each teacher invests in their students and their progress. It is an amazing place to send my kids. I feel so blessed to have made this choice for my children.

We absolutely love CHA! We tried the local public school and were very disappointed with the lack…read moreof basic oversight on the packed classes. We moved here as a military family so we have seen several schools in many states. At CHA they have amazing, loving teachers with small class sizes. We have 2 kids at CHA and the kids have flourished in academics there! They are challenged with the curriculum at CHA. CHA is not a common core school which is such a relief. Its so refreshing to see our kids learn the same we did growing up:) Our kids have grown so much in their faith while at CHA and we are beyond blessed to fond such a loving school here!

My son began Cardinal Hickey as a four year old preschooler. He has grown so much since he entered…read moreCHA. Now, as a current first grader he is growing in both his academic skills and faith. We were looking for a school that would provide college prep level rigor with a nurturing and caring structure and we have been happy as to what we have seen.

The best little Catholic school on the hill in the heart of Cheverly, Maryland. I chose this school…read moreto educate and help raise my son for a full decade, pre-k through 8th grade. In those 10 years, that went way too fast, there was never a day after dropping him off that I worried about his well-being, safety, education, social interactions, Christian development, or overall happiness. The very reasonable tuition was money well spent. Would that these reviews had no word limits. I would go into depth about our experiences in each grade. Everything begins with a stellar staff. From my very first interaction with the pre-k teacher and aide on my son's very first day of school ever, I was put at ease. From day one all the way through 8th grade graduation, I felt blessed to have found this gem. When we were there they offered hot lunch every day, before and after care, field trips, summer camp, CYO Athletics, a super fabulous science curriculum, and weekly Mass. With hindsight now I can see that St. Ambrose prepared my son for the rigors of high school with its looming academic and social challenges. St. Ambrose helped my son become a better student and a young man who lives by the Gospels but never too preachy. He made lifelong friends and had soooo much fun while learning. St. Ambrose, pray for us indeed.

Our oldest loved PK4! The teachers nurture the individual potential of each child, and instill a…read morelove of learning by making things fun and memorable. We got a weekly email about what the class was doing. Beyond academics, I am impressed by my child's social and spiritual growth. The teachers model respect and celebrate diversity. Families are welcome to share their traditions and culture, such as Hanukkah and Lunar New Year. Many faculty members are parents of current students and/or alumni, so they care deeply about the school and it shows. The small community builds a priceless sense of safety and trust. My 4-year-old knew middle schoolers by name, and they were always kind role models to the little ones. Many parents are neighbors, so I knew someone would have my back if I had a drop-off or pick up emergency, or forgot show-and-tell day! The admin is hardworking, resourceful, and receptive to parent feedback. Our family is blessed to have St. Ambrose as our church and school.

The faculty and staff truly care and want to help every student in need. There are not as many…read morefights as people seem to think. The counselors try their best to handle every situation. Definitely a good school for children in the area.

Beautiful parish and church! This is an historically black Catholic Church that has a gospel choir…read moreand celebrates the mass with the African American expression. (Vatican 2) If you're looking for a more "traditional" solemn mass I suggest Saint Matthew or Saint Stephen's.

Born in Catholic Country-midwest, I have been on a hunt for a good church fish fry during lent. My…read morehunt was not taking me anywhere, until I heard about St. Augustine's. And I was impressed. I should say as a disclaimer though, don't come expecting some 5 star level cooking, if you are looking for that, you shouldn't be looking for a volunteer cooked meal anyway. But the ladies cooking here really did it up right. I had the boneless fillets, which were fresh, skin on, crispy and hot. Other main courses that were available were a whole fried fish, crab cakes and shrimp. With each main course you get 2 sides (macaroni, french fries, corn bread, green beans). I went for the macaroni and green beans and YUM. You also get a cute little juice box with it, so hey, why not. Everything I had was damn good, it felt like I was back in Michigan.. almost. One thing that really put St. Augustine's Fish Fry over the top though, was that THEY TAKE CREDIT CARDS. It is so rare for a church to do something like this for a cheap meal, but I was stoked. And better yet, the whole kitten caboodle cost $9. I shall be back friends, but only for your fish.. I am not convinced to come back for religious services quite yet.

Barbara Miller. Former Teacher. General Studies.read more

Can't say enough good things about this amazing school. Our kids are getting a top-notch secular…read moreand religious education. The teachers are amazing and the school radiates warmth. Particularly in these difficult times the school has been a shining example of how an institution can prioritize safety and in-person instruction.

This is the school associated with Calvert Community Church. It is a small Bible-based Christian…read moreschool with a big heart. If you read my review of the church, you would know that it is designed to help children know God and learn to live a Christian life in this world. It prepares kids a little differently than public school: there is Bible verse memorization, first aid instruction, chapel, and self-learning packets. Math includes budgeting, check writing and what would be considered business math elsewhere. All the children interact with all grade levels. There is physical education where everyone participates and cool (frequent) field trips (the kindergarten class got to go to 7-11 to buy Slurpees--everyone learned to purchase their drink and count their change). Good behavior and academic achievement earns privileges; bad behavior is identified and corrected, and the child is allowed to earn back privileges. Missing out on a field trip is usually enough to encourage good behavior, but if not, "corporal correction" is used. This is an excellent school for kids who have difficulty in public school because the class size is small, all age groups learn to interact respectfully, and opportunities for individual instruction abound. But I don't want to portray this school as only for "troubled" or bullied kids; it is an excellent school for any child. There is true interest in each child's wellbeing, achievement and development. Graduates go on to college or to the workforce. And they are all supported and encouraged regardless.

Katie M is wrong. This is what the policy that she…read morereferences actually says: Track and Field Permitted Hours and Activities School tracks and fields will be made available for personal exercise at no cost during the following days and hours when the regular school year is in session, other than on District and school holidays: * Monday through Friday from 6:30A.M. to 8:00A.M., and from 4:00 P.M. until dusk, but not later than 8:00P.M * Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00A.M. to 5:00P.M

Since I'm not a student here, I cannot speak to the academics or school culture, but as a neighbor,…read moreI can speak to the location, building, and campus. Eastern High School is a beautiful building on Capitol Hill East just a few blocks from the Stadium-Armory Metro Station. Behind its historic building is a football field that is open to the public to work out in when school is not in session. During the summer, I wake up at 6AM and watch the sun rise over the football field as I do my work out on the perfectly even grass and run a few laps around the track. I've seen others walk the bleachers for a good exercise.