My two granddaughters attend The Clifton School. Every time I've pick up one or both, I'm welcomed…read moreinto the classroom. There are always multiple activities going, and each time I've seen teachers directly interacting with children. As an early childhood professional, I'm impressed with the curriculum and philosophy of Clifton. I'm delighted with the variety of neat activities they do with INFANTS! Who knew so much could be done with babies who can't do more than lie there? It's also impressive & quite unusual that most teachers have been there for YEARS! In a profession with high turnover, that's key. It's readily apparent that the teachers genuinely love those children. I, too, have seen them shed tears when one leaves, or on the last day of their class's time with them. Most importantly, every time I'm there, I see HAPPY kids everywhere. This is a GREAT little school.

As of the writing of this review, there is no listing for The Clifton School at Clairmont. I…read moredidn't realize how good Clifton School was for my son until I moved to another state. Clifton School is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Things I loved: 1)Smaller class sizes- My son was first in one of the infant classrooms and then transitioned to a toddler classroom. There were about 8 kids per one AM or PM teacher and an additional assistant. 2)Reggio Emilia approach to teaching- You can check out a better definition on Wikipedia. -Basically, the approach believes in discovery learning through exploration and creativity. Each child is allowed his or her own learning style. Group learning is important too (my son at 20 months could say the names of his classmates). There is a curriculum coordinator who goes classroom to classroom to see how the kids are learning. At a point in the year, the coordinator/team calls you to let you know how your child is doing. Also, there are sit down meetings with teachers. -It's actually much bigger than just a way of learning. The approach also believes in an open curriculum so that teachers can change plans based on children learning. -The physical environment is important too. Reggio schools have open areas with piazzas. Kids aren't just shuttled between a small classroom and an outdoor playground. The infant classrooms, for example, are clustered together into a "village" with an open indoor gross motor play area called a piazza. Each village has an outdoor play area as well. This is very unique. I've toured multiple daycares in Kentucky and most are not this open with natural lighting. You might not think this is important but if you were in a small classroom day in an day out you would start feeling cramped too. -The approach believes in parent involvement. Clifton School has a PTA that meets on a regular basis and generates money through fundraising. Each class has at least one class rep. Parents for each classroom are put on an email list, so concerns can be addressed. There are multiple ways in which you can submit concerns from the classroom to the administrative level. This is unique too. Again, multiple daycares in Georgia and Kentucky DO NOT allow this level of parent involvement (eg kindercare, primrose, clarian place). 3)Great use of resources -Each classroom has a digital camera. The teachers take pictures of the kids during the day and write a small one slide powerpoint that goes out to the parents' email list. You really feel connected to what the kids are doing that day. It gave me a smile at the end of my day to see an email with a picture of my son playing a drum. I used to send the email attachments to grandparents to let them know how my little one was doing. -The Clairmont Campus now has access to fresh fruits and vegetables from a local farm. Parents place orders and pick up their produce at the Clairmont location. This is a great sustainable living initiative. -They hire real photographers from the community to come take pictures of kids for class picture day. They have a music teacher who sits down with individual classes. My son got to see someone play a harpsichord when he was 18 months old. 4)Great teachers- great education backgrounds and they love the kids. When my son was about to move, tears were shed by teachers and administration. I really felt like I lost a second family. What I didn't like: 1)It's been mentioned on Google Reviews that the administration isn't responsive to parent concerns. I did have an issue with the closure-due-to weather policy and didn't get feedback. I'm not a pushy parent and ended up not caring. The truth is that there are multiple ways to communicate with the administration, unlike other day cares. If I were pushy enough, I could've brought it up at a PTA meeting. I remember the parents got upset that the teachers were only sending out daily word ppts instead of ppts with pictures, and someone posted a complaint to the parent email listserv. The problem was resolved that week. 2)Clifton School is only open to Emory and CDC employees. I'm not entirely sure of all the reasons for this but it's really not fair to keep this great school confined to a small group of people. Clifton School will now be receiving a Georgia lottery funded pre-K and enrollment has to be open to the community. Maybe this will change their opinions. 3)The price! This school is expensive and I'd like to believe it's worth it. The school grounds, technologies, and equipment are really kept up nicely. Parents of infants have Similac available as an optional part of the program. We cut down on formula costs after the switch to Similac. 4)Long wait list- I applied in late Summer of 2012, delivered Sept 2012, and my son didn't come off the wait list until May 2013. Boy, I could write more but it looks like Yelp won't allow it. I hope this gives a little more info than the angry reviews out there.

Let me start by saying I love this school. HAEC is a small, Christian centered learning academy…read morethat focuses on creating students who are respectful, productive, passionate, and high performing. Just as the name states, their focus is on ensuring that children are reaching their highest level of achievement. This is my child's first school experience (as a Pre-K student), and she truly loves school! During school breaks, she counts down to the days of return and is always excited to share something new shes has learn. This school's platform of excellence begins with the caring staff who ensures that she gets the attention that she needs to feel supported. I appreciate the small class size, and the personalized attention has allowed my child to flourish academically and emotionally. It's clear that her teachers are caring and dedicated to the advancement of all students. There is a clear "yearn to learn" culture wherein students wherein students have a visible enjoyment for school and strive to perform above and beyond what would be deemed their traditional "grade level." Teachers are busy challenging your child's mind every day to ensure growth and success! The school works hard to meet every students individual needs and pace, understanding that each student is unique and tailoring assignments accordingly. Individuality is fostered and nurtured at this school--there are variable academic levels, needs, personalities, etc., among the students, and you can tell they are all happy to be here as soon as you walk in. The owner, Dr. Nadra Powell demonstrates an enthusiastic and genuine passion for teaching kids and having the capability to push them forward at their pace, while ensuring that the environment remains fun as students are challenged. She is always available and always responsive. I truly feel honored to be a part of this school's community. I look forward to continuing to volunteer and support as best I can to ensure it continues to grow and excel in the future!

In my opinion...they have a very non-rigorous academic curriculum with horrible leadership from an…read moreinexperienced principal. They hired an incompetent history and language arts teacher two weeks before school started and then fired him, calling him incompetent a few weeks before school ended and notified parents of such via email. Hence, my child's entire year was taught by an incompetent teacher. No refund! Their "Spanish" class is really Spanish arts class, don't think it's the Spanish language. They often asked and currently have mostly parents as teachers who give their children an advantage in grades. They falsely advertise after-school programs that do not exist and/or fall apart when school starts. I've had parents share with me their horrible discipline policy which they themselves do no follow. There are definitely strong allegations of racism in this school. They do not have strong Christian values; it's all pretend. You can see it in their eyes and fake smiles. Certified teachers do not stay long there. There is a high turn over of teachers because the working environment is hostile. They over charge in tuition and then ask parents to pay additional costs and volunteer for what the school should provide. They told us that they receive state funding that they really should not be receiving because they have not completed certifications and have barely made headway. This admission alone showed dishonesty. I could go on and on, but this is a brief summary from a parent of a former student. I would not send another child there.

This has been our first year at PCS and all I can say is that we love it! We made the switch since…read moremy daughter continued to struggle in public school and we were just having many issues with them. I looked at multiple private schools in the area but when I did the tour I knew this was it. They focus so much on the love of Christ and really care about ALL their students. It has been a great blessing to be a part of the school.

George Walton Academy is an exceptional school that truly feels like a community. From the moment…read moreyou walk on campus, you can tell that students are known, supported, and challenged to be their best. The teachers and administrators genuinely care about both academics and character. Class sizes are small, which allows for meaningful relationships, individualized instruction, and strong communication with families. The school does an excellent job balancing high academic expectations with a supportive environment. Beyond academics, GWA offers wonderful opportunities in athletics, arts, leadership, and service. Students are encouraged to grow not just as learners, but as people. School traditions, events, and trips create lasting memories and a strong sense of belonging. If you're looking for a school that values integrity, community, and excellence while still feeling warm and personal, George Walton Academy is an outstanding choice.

Two of my grandchildren attend GWA. What an amazing school and village! The education, the life…read moreexperiences, the community are all excellent.

I love this school!!!!! It is amazing. My scholar is a 7th grader now. I have tried to get him in…read morethe KIPP system for over 3 years, my son previously attended Public School as well as a Charter school. This school by far teaches him responsibility, he is disciplined in doing his work, and he doesn't have to worry about the nonsense of bullying just because he is smart. This school is like a family. Mr. Jones the principal loves these kids like they are his. The teachers are very nice and encouraging, there are many events that the kids are allowed to participate in and they are greatly praised for good behavior and good grades. I wish this school went up to the 12th grade. We love it here. #KippVisionAcademy

This school (660 McWilliams Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315) puts children into danger during pick up and…read moredrop off. I just saw a white passenger van parked crosswise, blocking both sides of the street, and picking up children while doing it. I watched vehicles parking, driving on - and over - sidewalks with kids walking on them. They block the road for a solid hour to the point that no emergency vehicles could possibly get through. They don't direct traffic, though they do have people standing in the middle of the road. This has to stop, it's dangerous. Don't send your kids here if you care about them.

Bullying is not dealt with properly by the school and whomever in charge of that department. Kids…read moredo whatever they want and no repercussions for their actions. They rather jump to conclusions before even looking into the matter accordingly . Multiple complaints have been made while all the people who are supposed to protect your kids while in their care turns a blind eye without any concern. Today a fight erupted at the school bus stop which ended with my nephew in the hospital. Now the school justified the action and did not have any kind of empathy on the injured child. Everything is shoved under the rug while they go about their day!

Not sure what to say about this school because of the new principal. Apparently, the previous years…read morehave been disastrous with building & grounds upkeep, education expectations, school programs, and more. I learned a lot from the other parents at the first parent/principal meeting of the year. Since my boyfriend's son began attending here, I've noticed there have been A/C problems, shortages of bus drivers (meaning there have been doubled routes), and other slight inconsistencies that concern most parents... myself included. However, all of these concerns were addressed at the parent/principal meetings I have attended. Seems the parents who have children that attended there the previous years have been extremely dissatisfied with the previous principal and the lack of interest for any of the parents' concerns about the children fighting, electric problems and whatnot. Now that there is a new principal and she seems genuinely concerned with all these things, it seems the parents are a lot more satisfied with the way the school is now being run. There is still a bus driver shortage and the parking lot gravel is still horrible, but at the moment those issues are out of her control.

Incredible curriculum with a focus on experiential learning while teaching to serve the entire…read moreperson, not just four traditional subjects. Fantastic faculty and staff, wonderful internship and abroad opportunities, and an emphasis on STEAM.

Academe of the Oaks is an excellent high school that offers a thoughtful and rigorous curriculum in…read morean international and diverse setting

If you want your kids to be more than just smart, to be Great human beings, This is your place. The…read morewhole culture puts being caring, honest, upfront, and respectful front and center. I see it in my kids every day. (ok, almost every day. They're still humans! :)) But they really do learn in a much more varied 'landscape' of people, of cultures, family structures and points of view and they are better for it. Plus they are getting all the tools for great conflict management skills, a key predictor of happiness. And that's the icing on the cake of solid academics. My kids are learning, and most importantly, they are happy and confident, they feel loved and like they "belong" at their school. (They beg me to stay at aftercare to play with their friends!)

When it came time to find a kindergarten for my son, I knew that I wanted a setting with small…read moreclass sizes, skillful teachers, and a focus on academics. However, as a psychologist, I also knew that I wanted a school that had a focus on social-emotional development. I feel so lucky to have found the Friends School for my son. They sincerely practice what they preach. My son has ADHD, and the teachers were exceptional in identifying his needs, using targeted strategies to assist him, and communicating with me about ways to support him. Despite his challenges, they never lost sight of his unique strengths. Now that he is in first grade, he is thriving. And, the beauty of it is, because it's a small school, his current teachers already have some familiarity with him and have been able to give me great feedback about his improvement. The focus on ensuring that kids are well-rounded citizens is also a real asset for FSA. My son is courteous, kind, and socially aware. He talks about helping the homeless, eating healthy foods, and caring for the environment. He gets adequate exercise and sunlight during the school day (which research shows is linked to greater energy and concentration). He is learning conflict management skills, mindfulness, empathy, and how to be a good member of a team. As someone who works with business leaders, I know that these lessons will be invaluable in his life. I once told the headmaster that he radiates warmth. His demeanor is so kind, upbeat, and positive - he never looks like he's going through the motions. I believe that he sets a great tone for the rest of the school. I can't rave enough about FSA. I'm so lucky that we found it!