The Joy School - Houston (TX)

5 /5 Kelly Butler: The Joy School has been a life line for us and our daughter. As a mom of 5 kids, I know that all of my children are so very different and learn best in different environments. In the 3rd grade we recognized we were floundering in our current school. The Joy School has helped our daughter immensely with her dyslexic learning difference, but has more importantly given her self confidence, the skill of self-advocating, and she has again found the "Joy" in learning. We are so grateful for this school, the administration and the most caring teachers. Thank you Joy!

5 /5 Crystal Parker: The Joy School has been life changing for my son in the best way. Before he started there, he was struggling and depressed. He has dyslexia and ADHD, and although he was going to a well regarded private school and had a dyslexia tutor, his teachers told me he could not keep up with the work. He cried almost every day. His teachers said his confidence was so low that he was trying to disappear in class by never speaking up, even if he needed help. He begged me not to make him go to school. Kids in his class called him stupid. However, even on the first day at TJS, he was a different kid. He was excited about school. He was eager to get his work done. He was making new friends. Now, after 2 1/2 years there, he is scoring well on testing, even compared to kids without a learning disorder, and he loves school. His teachers have been absolutely wonderful, making him feel supported, making him excited about school, and helping him develop skills and executive function. It seems like magic that I dont have to beg him to do his homework, or even be involved in making sure he is getting it done. His teachers communicate with me when something seems off. Every interaction I have had with the school has been amazing, from admissions, the front desk, the officers on campus, the deans, the nurse... It is obviously a place where everyone cares about the kids. And because of the small size of the school and its amazingly creative staff, they can shift as needed to do what is best for each student. This is how school should be!

5 /5 Johnny Goodman: Lives are changed and forever improved because of this school, their mission and their crazy talented and dedicated team. After three years I still feel deeply thankful every time I drop my son off or pick him up from Joy. They have made the difference for our family.

5 /5 Chenille Mody: This school is amazing. It has changed my daughter’s life drastically in a short time. This is what school should really be. Highly recommended.

5 /5 Meredith Young: When a child struggles in school, it impacts the entire family– at least that was the case for us. This was one of the first things that changed when our son entered The Joy School in 3rd Grade. Now, in 5th Grade, we see such a transformation in his self worth, academic stamina and confidence. When he struggled with getting through the math homework last year, his teacher tailored the homework load and worked with him 1:1 in the mornings to balance academic reinforcement with his afternoon capacity. It’s this kind of individualized, global support for a child’s development (not just in the classroom, but as a person) we’ve been so grateful for. We can’t say enough about how much we love TJS!