This school has been fantastic for my children. My youngest has been going there since preschool and has been so happy and is learning so much in a wide range of subjects. He is so open to new ideas and excited about learning. Our older son attended public school for a while and he had such a negative
... Read more experience there that he did not like school and was depressed. We changed him over to Country Day and he is like a new child in many ways. He has never been happier and is now excited about learning. We plan to keep both our children at Country Day all the way through the 8th grade. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/06/09
This is a GREAT school for kids from Preschool-8th grade. Excellent academics, friendly family atmosphere. Lots of enrichment and foreign language. Cannot rec highly enough!
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Posted by a parent on 05/06/08
I have one child already in the first grade at The Country day School and now i can't wait for my two year old to be potty trained so she can start in preschool. I didn't plan on my children going to a private school past preschool but now i plan to keep them here until the eight grade! The teachers
... Read more and staff are freindly and excellent and children are able to work at their own pace and are seen as the individuals that they are. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/21/08
Our son started at CDS when he was only 3. He is now in the fifth grade, and has really blossomed at this wonderful school! My son is still excited about learning, and I hope that will continue forever. He will stay at this school with its awesome teachers as long as he can, through the 8th grade.
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Posted by a parent on 02/04/08
Our daughter is in her fourth year at CDS. She started as a preschooler and we had planned to send her to another school after that, but since the teachers were so in tune with our daughter we decided to keep her there and we have been happy with our decision. The best part of the school is the fact
... Read more that the kids get to learn at their own pace. Our daughter was bumped up a grade but still able to stay in a class with her peers. The teachers make the learning hands-on and fun! The students do not have to sit in chairs all day doing worksheets! They are always learning, and whenever possible nature is brought into the learning experience. The parents are encouraged to be very involved! What started as just a preschool experience has turned into the best school experience we could have imagined. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/31/08
Very interesting, I would agree that the sour grapes do not reflect most parent/student views. I have 6 children and I have never had a more enriching environment for them. We have attended Country Day School for the last 2 years and I can t say enough positive. When my husband was deployed to Iraq
... Read more and my 6 year old was feeling sad his teacher took the time to call me in the middle of the day to let me know and share what they had done to make him feel better. Teacher turn over is minimal, which gives my children consistency and the teachers knowledge about their strengths and weaknesses. My children come home excited about learning, excited to share what they know and to further advance their knowledge. We will have to leave Alabama next year and I am very concerned where my children will go to school. I do not want them to lose the wonderful skills Country Day School has fostered. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/31/06
Our family has been very pleased with our experience at CDS. The unique environment and approach make learning something that my children are excited about, and they are encouraged to excel individually without being constrained in a situation that serves 'the least common denominator.' I have not found
... Read more student or teacher turnover to be excessive - on the contrary, the teachers are committed and dedicated to the mission of the school and the growth and betterment of the students. While the school is 'non-traditional' in some regards, I believe the educational approach and curriculum are far superior to any alternative in the area, and I cannot imagine a student that would not be able to excel in this setting. CDS is a relatively small school with excellent ratios and a level of teacher involvement that appreciates and values the whole child, with every child. I heartily recommend CDS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/06
After more than 25 years of teaching and multiple schools attended by all of my children I think that Country Day Schools only asset is the nice building. The curriculm is helter skelter, the rules on everything change constantly and unless you have magical powers do not even attempt to see any assignments
... Read more that the children have done. When I consider the amount of time spent looking for a good school for my child and the amount of time spent undoing what CDS has done, it boggles the mind. I am sure this school satifies someones needs, certainly not my child's. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/05
I do not recommend this school. The building is nice but that s about all they really have to offer. They don t even have a real gym. What they call a gym is an indoor soccer facility. If you don t play soccer, it s useless. I went to a public school before I came to this school. I am going back
... Read more to public school next year. I learned more, had more opportunities, had more extracurricular activities to choose from, and my parents were more welcome in public school. There is no order and no consistency in this school when it comes to discipline. Before you decide to go to this school, talk to former students, parents and teachers so you can make an informed decision. Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/11/05
Our years of experience with this school was very negative. This is a Family run school, with no governing board to oversee operations and make sure issues that arise are handled swiftly and appropriately. From my son s 5th grade class, only about 1/3 will be returning. Many teachers have also left.
... Read more Though CDS espouses a child-centered philosophy, it utilizes stern disciplinary tactics; not for the weak at heart. We were also not happy with the education. Most subjects are taught without the use of textbooks. And Fitness revolves almost exclusively around soccer. When you read about the CDS philosophy, coupled with its beautiful new facility, you might think your child is being given a unique learning opportunity. Don t be fooled. If you look beyond its facade, you'll find very little. And,like the many others who have since moved on, you'll feel sadly disappointed. I recommend you find another school. Read less
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Huntsville schools — Country Day School is located at 1699 Old Monrovia Rd, Huntsville AL 35806. 1699 Old Monrovia Rd is in the 35806 ZIP code in Huntsville, AL Country Day School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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