Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School

HTS is a business, plain and simple. It's about numbers. Wonderful families have left because HTS was unwilling to work with them. The contract for HTS is ironclad. Before you sign, beware. Once your name is on the dotted line, they will hold you to it. Even if you have to move due to a job transfer, they still want their tuition.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attends the 3 year old program and she loves it and so do we. The staff responds very quickly to concerns. Lastly my daughter is allowed to be creative and learn how to follow directions.
--Submitted by a parent

Everything visually about the school, web site, facilities and pictures look nice and inviting but are not representative of our experience. Our son attended summer program for 1 week and that was enough. Other day camps instruct children and ensure a friendly environment. Trinity just seems to lack in effort to be caring and facilitate a great experience for all the children. They may be professional but they seem heartless.
--Submitted by a parent

Holy Trinity has been an amazing experience for both my kids. As one prepares to graduate, the opportunities and offers to attend the top high schools around the area are pouring in. Holy Trinity has prepared them well, not only by giving them an excellent educational foundation but also by providing a spiritual environment that develops young men and women of strong character and integrity. The support we've received from teachers, staff, and administrators throughout the years, and particularly during the high school application process, has been outstanding. High schools are eager to welcome Holy Trinity graduates because of their academic preparedness and character.
--Submitted by a parent

I went through the entire program, from Pre-K to 8th grade. HTS prepared me extremely well for high school. I went into high school prepared on how to manage my academics, sports, clubs, bands, and other extracurricular activities. The teachers are great and I have made friends for a lifetime. -Alumni

We left HTS because it no longer maintains the high standards that attracted us. There is another gem in PG county that many parents do not know exist - Ascension Lutheran School in Landover Hills. If you want a CHALLENGING school for YOUR child visit Ascension and you will see the difference. We made the switch and only regret that we did not do it sooner. Good Luck!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is average at best. The teachers in 5th and 6th grade are worksheet driven and do not provide the students with any opportunities for higher order thinking. The teachers are more concerned with ensuring that the parents are not surprised at the end of quarter grades than making sure students learn. They are average teachers with very little creativity. It is definately not worth the money. The band program, however, is excellent. The leadership at the school is very weak and truly ineffective. They need to stop hiring ex-public school teachers and administrators. After teaching in public schools for years most teachers are zapped and do not have much to offer. This is very evident at this school. They do not pay enough to attract qualified teachers who keep up with the latest teaching research.
--Submitted by a parent

NEW AND PROSPECTIVE PARENTS!!!! When you visit Holy Trinity Episcopal Day shool (lower or upper campus) ASK THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. Why is the school head resigning after just five years(effective June30,2011) 2. How welcoming is the head and shool administration to parents showing up unnannounced with questions of teachers or administrators or even visiting their child's classroom. (I can tell you they are not) 3. Why don't they have an official "PTA"? (I can tell you from talking with other parents after two years at the school that the administrators and BOARD appears afraid of parents communicating in any cohesive way.) 4.Why: No parent member on the board? Academics appears fine; school is safe; but be aware that you can not be a passive parent at this school!
--Submitted by a parent

As a student, HTS taught me so much! Although it was hard at times to follow the strict rules, all I can say is that I love this school. The teachers and faculty were amazing and all of the students developed a very strong bond. I made friends at HTS that I will have for the rest of my life. The acedemics were also very helpful from band, to art, to language and gym. Every teacher took a great interest in my well being and of all the students. Holy Trinity School taught me from Kindergarden to 8th grade and sent me very well prepared for my next school.
--Submitted by a student

Very good staff and teachers, excellent teaching methodology, super PE programs, enriched learning environment, best art and music teachers in the area and not to mention best location. Every penny you invest in your child's education by sending him or her to Holy Trinity Day School is absolutely worth. Go for it. Parent of a 5th grader
--Submitted by a parent