The Pine School

it has great and caring teachers..excellent communicate with everyone-challenging studies for every grade..
--Submitted by a parent

awesome! my kids have gone here ever since they were three and they love it.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of a new middle school student and have been very happy so far this year. The teachers in the middle school are among the best I have seen and we are looking forward to the high school next year. New leadership at the school seems to really care about the families and has already done some things to make the school better. I recently attended a high school night and found the teachers to be interesting and committed to all of the students.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a high school student at the Pine School, and I wouldn t trade my experience here for anything. In February 2007, we moved onto the new Hobe Sound campus, whose uniquely designed buildings provide a safe atmosphere with great facilities. The gym is by far the nicest I have used! The classes are truly small and personal, and if you need help or just want some advice, the teachers are always accessible. I don t think there are many other schools where I could say that I was friends with my teachers. The off campus education programs to the Everglades, New York City, and Costa Rica are some of my favorite things. The college guidance system offers one-on-one attention, and I know that, when it s time to move on, I will be attending the right college for me, backed by the special support of my counselor and teachers.
--Submitted by a student

My son just graduated in the school's first graduating class and earned with excellent guidance, acceptance into a wonderful college. The teachers all care about the kids - the program is challenging and supportive - great ways for students to get involved. The Pine School is a gem!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is experiencing financial pressures, particulary in today's economic environment which is reflected in the downward enrollment for 2009/10. The school lacks diversity and leadership. The school, unfortunately, is not perceived as one but rather as two separate schools. The the focus is all placed on the New High School. Teachers appear to have more imput in setting rules and procedures rather that stick to teaching. The school has one point in it's favor; it lacks competition. Academically, it does not meet the critera of an independent private school (weak). Lastly, if it has not, as yet, it will price itself out as an independent school. Save your money, and look further afield.
--Submitted by a parent

My three children attend The Pine Lower School and I am very pleased. The academics are exceptional. The discipline is great. All children are treated fairly. The parent involvement is wonderful. As a new parent to the school I was most impressed with the ambassador parent program were an exisiting family volunteers to assist you in settling in to the school. I can't say enough about this quality school!
--Submitted by a parent

My child was in the Early Learners (age 3 & 4) last year and she had a wonderful experience. The teachers were caring and nurturing. In addition to a pre-school curriculum, she had dance, Music Together, Spanish, Chinese, P.E. in a gym and catered healthy, hot lunches! We can't be happier with our experience at The Pine School!
--Submitted by a parent

The school is having alot of problems. Many good teachers have left and they cannot keep good teachers. They also are losing many good students and taking any student that they can get. The school needs money and it shows. This years PSAT scores were terrible. Save your money!
--Submitted by a parent

I went to school here for a long time! Kindergarten through Eighth grade, before there was a high school.. I will be the first one to clarify that here was easily 2 hours of homework a night. I remeber being up at 11;00 1200 easily.. I will also say that I suffered slighty ofwith a learning issues and at that time they didn''t really help.. Howeever, I have heard and tuly believe that things hhave improved greatly, I know they have. St. Mikkke's was a great school when I was there and is still now.. It was tough, but I feel like I am a better person through my expierence there. I loved playing sports there and still stay in touch with my bestfriends from there, one of them I speak to daily!
--Submitted by a student