Katherine Thomas School

Posted: April 12, 2020

KTHS was the worst school I have attended in my life. I was extremely unhappy all of the time due to what I had to deal with on a daily basis. Dropping out would have been a better descision. If you want your child to be unsuccessful in life, I would recomend KTHS.

Posted: April 12, 2020

Posted: April 12, 2020

Some teachers created a hostile learning environment by yelling and getting angry at students. I don't think the students learned what they could have in those classes. The academics were way below the high school grade level. Alot of the work was similar to what I did when I was in middle or lower school.

Posted: April 12, 2020

Most students acted like little children and were extremely annoying to be around. The ones who did not act like little children were annoying in ather ways. The staff did not do enough to discipline the students and it showed in their behavior. Simply telling students that acting a certain way is not enough.

Posted: April 12, 2020

Posted: April 12, 2020

I did not see or experience individualized learning. Instead of building students up so that they can reach their full potential, this school simply dumbed down the curriculum.

Posted: April 12, 2020

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Wonderful, supportive, learning environment that allows my son to access the curriculum with supports to earn his high school diploma

Posted: August 16, 2017

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My son started at KTS in the Spring and his development had been remarkable.

Posted: July 10, 2017

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Posted: July 10, 2017

My daughter went to a pre-k at KTS. The overall staff OT, Speech Therapist, psychologist, aids staff were good but the teacher assigned to the classroom wasn't that great. She had never shared monthly planned activity schedule or provide any weekly or daily schedule of what is done in the class. She would repeat same activities with a kid in a classroom even the child has already mastered that skill. After school, if you try to talk to her to know what she did in the classroom, she would try to avoid communication. She would only talk to a couple parents who are in her favorite list. KTS is very expensive school, if you had to pay all the money from your pocket. They try to communicate with parents very effectively during summer, by providing progress reports, detailed activity in the class room, etc but as soon as you do the contract for the fall, none of this happens..they make excuses for not having enough staff, and try to push for 1-1 supports for the kid even though the kid doesn't need it. luckily, my daughter didn't need it but other parents told me they push for it if a kid is behind so they can make more $$$$$......

Posted: December 10, 2015

My son was struggling at our very good local public elementary school. He was falling drastically behind and they were not able to admit that they weren’t able to provide the kind of teaching and support he needs. Katherine Thomas has transformed his life. From a very withdrawn and insecure child to an open and happy child who is really learning both academically as well as socially. Katherine Thomas is a gem. They really understand, accept and love the kids and I help them come alive.

Posted: December 10, 2015

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Posted: December 10, 2015

Teachers truly care about the students. They work hard to make sure each student is the best they can be.

Posted: December 10, 2015

It is individualized for each student and altered as needed. It is changed if it is too much or not enough.

Posted: December 10, 2015

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Each student is respected and treated as an important member of the community. Parents are also considered valued team members.

Posted: March 22, 2014

What can I say!!!!! This is one of the best schools my child has EVERY attended. Leaving DC public schools was and still is worth every trip back and forth from DC to Rockvill Md. When I say they care I mean it. If your child is struggling PLEASE PLEASE get with your advocate ASAP!!!! This school will meet your childs every needs. They take time with the children and most of all.... THEY ARE LEARNING! !!!!! At his or her own pace. I love EVERYTHING about this school and you will too.

Posted: January 3, 2014

KTS helped our child enormously in pre-K through 1st grade. She is now at a mainstream private school performing at the top of her class. She needed help with social thinking, language pragmatics, and OT, all of which KTS provided in abundance. She was very happy at KTS, which provided a secure and fulfilling environment. KTS's speech pathologists are especially good, asis their OT instruction. They also create fun opportunities for kids in the arts. Truly the best we found for kids with social thinking challenges, and we looked at a lot of schools.