This school is not diverse and it’s sad. My family had an horrible experience at this school and until this day I am traumatized. My daughter was the only black girl in the 3rd grade. She experienced bullying from staff’s and students. Staff would take pictures of her while on punishment and send it to other staff members. Principal did nothing but asked staff to delete and after they deleted had that staff member go to the police department and show them their phone. Teachers in the classroom would punish my child for every little thing she did. To the point where the students started to watch her and tell the staff and teacher everything she does. When my daughter reported other students calling her names she was told by teachers “mind her business”. The last three days of school three different boys students attacked her each day and the school did nothing. We had to remove my child from the school. THIS PLACE IS NOT SAFE FOR BLACK CHILDREN.

My daughter started Fortune a few months ago. Every day she has mentioned the class being very disruptive, the teacher ( a long term sub) unable to control his students, and just feeling drained. Academically, they teacher very diverse subjects and have a lot of programs at the school, but it’s not worth it if she can’t focus. I’ve reached out constantly to the teachers and staff to see what their solutions are. They are very polite but don’t see to be proactive in finding a solution. Multiple people warned me about this school, but it just seemed like it had a great program structure. I’m a KIPP alumni, and Fortune was modeled after our program. I’m shocked. KIPP would never allow this type of setting.

This school is terrible, if your child has special needs they will not get the help and support needed. Patchogue Medford school district does nothing for children with special needs, they will play games with the CSE and IEP process unless you know your rights or hire an experienced advocate. they care nothing about special needs children, to them its all about the numbers and being able to report less IEP'S to the state. the schools in the district do the bare minimum for needed services and some schools in the district cant even accommodate that to include Canaan. If your child is above grade level or gifted they will also get no help in nurturing that. The school nor the district will take any steps to accommodate for any type of advanced learning .I've raised six children and this is by far the worst school and district I have ever had to deal with. Honestly the state should once again step in and take over because the administration is trash. All the Superintendents mottos and statements on their web page and inclusivity posters hanging in the schools are nothing but words that they do not stand by.

There are two types of families that come here and two types of teachers that apply to work here. More than half of the families that apply here are looking for an alternative for their child, they want choice and involvement and are extremely happy that they found a place for their children to flourish. The other families that want a charter school want a smaller school size because they want to feel special, unfortunately they don't really know what they are looking for, they find it easy to complain about something without even committing themselves to understanding what an alternative learning environment is. When they no longer feel special because all there demands are not met, they fly and feel compelled to complain to the world. The same goes for the two types of teacher. Some teachers feel they are settling because they know that Charter school cannot pay as much as unionized districts can. Charter schools do not receive property tax money so they have to function on tight budgets. These teachers do not intend to put any effort into their work because they don't feel their getting paid enough. They continue to apply to large district to cash in on higher pay. When they get hired they leave the charter school high and dry as well as the poor families who have invested their emotions with these teachers. It's really sad and it's not the Charter schools fault. These teacher deceived the administration into hiring them, because some money is better than none until I can get more. These teachers should stay clear of applying when that is their intention to begin with. The teachers who truly want to teach with passion and support families are really dedicated and stay, unfortunately the counter culture produced by insincere applicants of both teachers and families cause a lot of trouble and sorrow. Charter school are here to benefit families who want choices and to advocate for their families educational experiences. The others should stay away, stop worrying about FOMO and stay at your district school, you don't need or really want choice.

Every person's experience is their own, however, for me the prior reviews are the exception. Schools are not a one size fits all, you have to find what works for your family and I respect that of the others. I attended catholic school my whole education and my children have as well. What I care about is the community and values that have been instilled in them from 3 years old through their teens. My children are safe at school with guidelines to follow, teachers and staff who watch for them, parents who will step in to help them and security at every turn. I feel the environment has given them a foundation that they will build on for their entire lives. During covid there were struggles for our city, but our children had the knowledge and resources of technology to get them up a running from home within days. Our faculty worked tirelessly to get the children back in class as quickly as possible. It also taught our children resilience and not to use excuses not to bounce back. I am happy that regardless of religious affiliation all students are welcome and all students are taught spiritual awareness and respect aligned with their beliefs. Regarding education, the classes are small and the teacher student ratio is great. My child was prepared both emotionally and academically for high school. I do feel we can always improve and be pushed more academically and know the school will work to align themselves with the current standards. I am extremely happy with our new principal and admire her dedication to growing the school and encouraging parent participation. Regarding the cost, yes it is a commitment but well worth it. I see plenty of parents willing to spend for travel sports nowadays and not education. We can all be guilty of spending on indulgences and not thinking of the cost but the return on spending on their education so young is far greater. Every organization has positives and negatives. We can either be part of the problem or the solution. The Catholic schools need the community's support to continue and Astoria is full of great people/businesses that can help to keep the area like a neighborhood. I am encouraged daily by the outpouring of support and generosity from our parents and community. People who are happy with the school do not think to write reviews but there are plenty of us. Reach out to the school, ask to speak with parents, visit for a day.

As a former parent, I was extremely pleased with the education my son received at Westlake. When he reflects back on his years there, he speaks very highly of the kindness and patience shown to him by his teachers. The middle school Language Arts program prepared him well for high school. To this day, he tells me he learned more about writing from Westlake than he did from his high school English teachers! My son discovered his love for music at Westlake as well, thanks to the time and energy his band teachers invested into him. Westlake's leadership is solid. They run a strong, gracious, and stable environment for the students. Most importantly, Westlake's teachers and leadership are serious about the faith formation of every student. I am thankful for the Godly examples that surrounded my son each day he was on campus. My only regret is that we did not become part of the Westlake family sooner. Thank you, Westlake Christian School, for the excellent work you do!

We came to Harvest Baptist Academy from one of the top ranked PA public schools - and the elementary education has exceded our expectations. Our 1st and 3rd grader are out-performing their peers in reading, math, and writing. The most important thing to us is the commitment to Biblical values though. We can see the growth in our kids in not only Bible knowledge but in the way they pray. It's a wonderful building and group of teachers.

I love my school It is so nice and I love my teachers

A++ My 4 children call Citrus Park Elementary school the best school ever. Administration, Teachers, and staff have gone above and beyond to help all children succeed. I started as a parent volunteer, para I, Para II, then Paraprofessional of the year 2022- 2023, and now Assistant Principal Secretary. One small act can change a life. Citrus Park Elementary, I hold you dear to my heart and Love Our school family. Wings up Eagles Soar!

We love Harvest! Our children have grown so much academically and spiritually. I love that the curriculum works in verses and Bible lessons into most of their lessons. The teachers are all so helpful and wonderful at communication and working with your children in whatever way is needed. I feel safe sending my children to school each day knowing that they are loved and cared about.

I love that the teachers and staff are supportive of my students both inside and outside of the classroom. I am confident that my kids learning and safety are always put first and appreciate the efforts to communicate with parents and the community.

I have several kids here, and while there are definitely numerous problems, I have yet to see a school that has none. Overall the staff and administration show great concern for the students and try to help them grow not just academically but in maturity and spirit too. There are a few teachers in particular that show great care for the students as a whole, not just the grades they achieve. I'm not sure if it is ok to name them, but I am glad my own kids have some of them. Additionally, I know for a fact that they have gotten rid of some teachers in the last few years because they were not good for the students. So they won't just leave someone in place to avoid having to search for a replacement.

Do not work here. It is career suicide. I was hired full time and told by the principal that it was contracted, not sub coverage. A week into the position I was told I wasn't getting a contract because the school was out of money. When I questioned that, I was told to other conflicting reasons. The people running the school are not seasoned educators and don't know what they are doing. Students are out of control. The focus IS NOT on academics as per the mission statement. Do not sent your children here if you want them to succeed.

I don’t know what all these negative reviews are about. The teachers and admin have been fabulous for my kids. They voiced their concerns right away and offered tutoring to both of my students. My children are thriving! Everyone is extremely friendly and willing to help with any questions I might have. I am so grateful I have referred several families and we all couldn’t be happier.

Crimson point has been by far the best elementary school we’ve experienced. I had my daughter enrolled in a Boise school district school and a west Ada and they were not the best at communication, evolvement and working with the children. They were quick to suggest an IEP plan because she was having trouble focusing but once we switched to crimson point, that issue diminished. They helped her grow as a child and become successful.