We love Carden. They have great academics. The teachers are caring, and patient. They have great after school programs. We highly recommend this school if you want your child to accel academically.
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/09
This is the best private school in Monrovia! My son has been attending Carden since first grade. We love the school, principal, teachers, and superior quality of education he is receiving. The classroom sizes are small and as a result the children receive a more individualized education. There are many
... Read more after-school enrichment programs, clubs, sport programs, etc- to fit every child s interest. I would say besides the fantastic academic standards of this school the 'community' feeling is the part I like best. I know my son is receiving the best education and all of the children in all grades from kinder to 8th know each another and support one other. If you are looking for a nurturing and academically strong school there is no need to look any further. Please visit the school. You will love what you see!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/09/09
Having attended a different private school for several years, we decided to transfer our children to Carden of the Foothills. he academic environment is stimulating and the small class size has turned our older child into a student. Our younger child, meanwhile, is getting the enrichment needed to keep
... Read more him motivated in math. The extracurriculars are fantastic including after school sports, music, and French Club. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/07/09
Carden of the Foothills is an amazing school and I could not be more pleased with the environment, teachers and academics. I have witnessed an amazing academic transformation in my child over the past year. Having come from another private school in the area , there can be no comparison in the quality
... Read more of education and caring that takes place with the children at this school. It is apparent that their curriculum and standards are by far superior!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/12/08
Carden of the Foothills has truly been the best choice we could have made for our son's education. He is happy and enjoys learning. The academics and enrichment programs are first rate including music, art, physical education and foreign language. The kids are again learning to play the recorders
... Read more this year. Last year, my son earned his black belt in the Recorder Karate program.The technology program is first rate and the kids learn to use Microsoft Office. I was quite impressed recently when I visited the computer lab and saw all the second graders making PowerPoint presentations. The size of the school couldn't be better and I really like how all the kids know each other and interact together. The Summer School program is excellent as well. We know our son will be well prepared for his wherever his academic future takes him. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/18/08
Carden is one of those extremely rare Catch-22 Schools. It is so amazing that you want to shout it's praises from the roof tops, yet, it is so amazing that you also want to keep it a secret. If every school in California were a Carden school like this one, then California would be #1 in education nationwide.
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Posted by a parent on 02/28/08
This is my first year at Carden. After intensive research on schools for my son, I choose Carden and I couldn't be more happy for my decision. Carden of the foothills is a great school with great educators, and most of all I love the ratio and the attetion each child gets.
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Posted by a parent on 11/15/07
We are constantly amazed at the brilliance of Carden's curriculum and the way our children have grown academically and personally. The staff is loving and nurturing, but also instill values and teach our children to be respectful. The language arts, math, technology and P.E. programs are superior to
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Posted by a parent on 10/13/07
I have been able to experience both aspects of Carden, elementary and middle school, and both are wonderful. The size of the school is misleading, they offer everything any public or private school offers, and more. Language arts, co-ed sports program beginning in 5th grade, music, art, drama, elementary
... Read more cheerleaders, after school programs, middle school student council, and summer school. The school and students are very involved in giving back to the cummunity as well, and consistently building character and respect for themselves and others. Parent involvment is key to the success in learning for your child, and Carden has many oppurtunites and encourages parents - without overbearing them with mandatory fundraisers. The Principal, teachers, and office staff are wonderful and the school has exceeded our expectations. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/02/07
Our daughter is in Kindergarten at Carden, and there are ten students in her class. The rate at which she is learning is amazing. In addition to standard classes, she also has French, computers, arts, and PE (real PE... not just playing on the swing set). There are many after school programs, including
... Read more French Club. She loves her teacher and she loves her school. There are no cliques, and everyone is treated as the same. She will be at Carden through 8th grade for sure. Read less
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Monrovia schools — Carden Of The Foothills School is located at 429 Wildrose Ave, Monrovia CA 91016. 429 Wildrose Ave is in the 91016 ZIP code in Monrovia, CA Carden Of The Foothills School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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