We had 2 kids at Curtis and felt that they did not adequately prepare our oldest for secondary school. Their middle school program (7th & 8th) has been eliminated as of last year, I believe. She was woefully unprepared for the rigorous demands of high school. Curtis, to me, felt like it was lacking a
... Read more heart and a soul. It was all about money; those with deep pockets were treated more favorably. It was lacking warmth and nurturing and seemed very materialistic and superficial. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/15/09
I think the Curtis school is a fantastic school. My child genuinely enjoy learning because school is fun and interesting. The education is individualized. The student-teacher ratio is very low. In the lower grades, there are essentialy 2 lead teachers per class (22 students). In 4-6th grade, there are
... Read more only 16 students per class. What truly sets Curtis aside is the school's ability to instill confidence both socially and academically in its students. In addition, the athletic, art, music, and drama programs are superb. I feel truly fortunately to have my child attend Curtis. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/18/09
The Curtis School is a truly fantastic school. Our son started school in the second grade this year. Our son loves it. The teachers, administration, parents, and other kids are warm, friendly, and welcoming. New families are assigned a 'buddy family.' Our buddy family was incredilbly helpful and made
... Read more us feel a part of the school instantly. And eventhough the school is relatively large, the administration makes the effort to know you and your child personally from the start. The administration and teachers have a deep understanding of education and they are very attuned to the importance of developmental issues in assuring academic success. The curriculum is very well thought out and also individualized to the needs of the children. In addition to the academic programs, the athletics, art, and music programs are fantastic. We could not be happier with the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
We have a daughter at Curtis School and have had an exceptional experience as regards academics, athletics, nurturing of social skills, character development and strong sense of community. There is emphasis on citizenship, poise, politeness, charity, and self-reliance. The graduating class of Curtis
... Read more has consistently placed remarkably well in the best secondary schools in Los Angeles. Admittedly, in a school which is relatively large (and on a 24 acre campus) for a private elementary school, there will be a few exceptions within the Curtis ' family ' that may not place well, very rarely not place at all (as in less than 1 percent), and understandably but inappropriately some may offer a negative review to anyone that will listen, however the vast majority of families at Curtis are bullish on Curtis. Our biggest regret: not being able to stay at Curtis for an additional six years. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/26/08
We've been a Curtis family for 3 years and are generally happy with the education our child has received. Curtis lacks the warmth one would hope to see in a private school. It's quite frankly in large part about the money $$. If Curtis would just implement a bit of nurturing with less emphasis on
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Posted by a parent on 09/28/07
The Curtis School certainly has a beautiful campus but I have severe criticism for their academic standards.
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Posted by a parent on 08/22/07
My daughter entered her school lifeat Curtis School in third grade. She felt welecomed by her peers. As a new parent I was given plenty of oppotunity to become involved with The TPA. Curtis School is a nurturing and loving school environment for children who want to learn about the world and within the
... Read more community. Learning is challenging and yet fun according to our daughter. There is a wonderful school spirit! Curtis students learn the meaning of sportsmanship through an active Physical Education Department. The fields trips are amazing! The Science Department opens up curious minds . The Music department is so inspiring. It has an award winning choir and orchestra. Under the leadership of our beloved Headmaster and all of the divisional Headmasters, Curtis School has goals for our children so that they will succeed in the future. The teachers teach great academisc. Most importantly, the values that are taught and stressed at Curtis School are important for getting along in the world! Curtis School children have integrity, honesty and love for their parents and fellow students. I would like to invite all prospective parents to contact the school and find out about Curtis School. Sincerely yours, L.Ackerman Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/06
Curtis' mission is to educate the whole child. Given that, sports activities as well as activities in the arrts and music abound. Parents are involved in volunteer activities as well as fundraising. An enourmous fair is put on entirely by parent volunteers each year. The education is excellent and students
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Posted by a parent on 05/26/06
I'm a 6th grade student at Curtis who's about to graduate, and I think that it's a wonderful school. The teachers really want you to learn, and if you don't get something, they'll set up a study session with you. The sports program is also great. When I first came to Curtis, I was terrible at sports.
... Read more Now, I'm actually kind of good! There are lots of great extra activities such as Drama, Debate, the swim team, Choir, and more. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/09/06
The teaching style of this schoolis somewhat different from other private schools. The school is very big on pushing the kids ahead but the problem is if your child needs additional help on a subject the child gets left behind because the teachers need to push on to the next topic. The students are
... Read more attending different programs each day which is great but that leaves no time for classroom teachers to teach! You have some of the teachers who are not very caring and don't put the needs of the children first! There is a ton of homework for the lower school, mostly busy work! The communication between parenets and teachers is really bad! The school has a great Physical Education program and Music program, the instructors and coaches are very knowledgable about their area! So think twice before you pick this one! Read less
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Los Angeles schools — Curtis School is located at 15871 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles CA 90049. 15871 Mulholland Dr is in the Bel Air neighborhood and 90049 ZIP code in Los Angeles, CA Curtis School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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