Our daughter attended what we thought was a top-notch private school K-6. Then we applied to several private schools for her 7th grade year. The Bishops School recommended TCPS as an alternate. Wow! The level of personal attention students receive at TCPS is unequalled. Each student is simultaneously
... Read more supported & challenged. Our daughter progressed rapidly, she blossomed academically but more important: personally. She was not overworked or subjected to the intense pressure & peer competition inherent in other top-performing schools. Two years later she was accepted by some of the best & most exclusive high schools in the nation, and she has continued to excel thanks to TCPS. Our only regret is not having sent our daughter to TCPS from day one. It is a remarkable school that consistently achieves success in a truly caring & peaceful environment. We couldn t be more grateful to TCPS & we miss it greatly. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/13/09
Our only regret is not having sent our daughter to TCPS from day one. It is a remarkable school that consistently achieves success in a truly caring & peaceful environment. We couldn t be more grateful to TCPS & we miss it greatly.
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Posted by a parent on 03/13/09
After an exhaustive search of private schools in San Diego, we feel so fortunate to have found The Child's Primary School for our Kindergartener. The building itself isn't much to look at, but we ignored our first impressions and decided to give it a try anyway. As soon as we met the school staff,
... Read more we knew that we had found the perfect school for our son. Since joining the school, our son is thriving both academically and socially. The small class sizes have afforded him so many opportunities! He attends art and music classes, practices everything from tennis to tag during PE, visits the school library, and has 7 new best friends (his classmates). He is learning creative ways to solve conflicts with peers, how to take responsibility for his actions, and how to be part of a team/community. Maggie Price (the kindergarten teacher) is phenomenal! She does a wonderful job integrating the kids at the beginning of the school year, making students (and parents) feel at ease. The school really feels like a big family! TCPS has far surpassed our academic expectations as well. It has been such a joy to watch our son's enthusiasm for learning as he reads us a bedtime story or pulls out our dusty globe to explain the geographical features of the continents. His teachers are constantly coming up with new and creative ways to spark his interest in learning. Their expertise and dedication to the children at the school is unlike anything we have ever seen! Other pros of the school: - Hot lunches available - Affordable before/after school care (no reservations required) - No pushy fundraising schemes - Low tuition & monthly payment plans - Lots of parent involvement (including opportunities for working parents to help out). - Lots of community involvement - Awesome library (and a hip librarian who never tires of helping the kids find whatever books they like). - Park beside the school gives kids extra room to play - Fun and creative place to learn Bottom line: Even in tough economic times, we feel that this is one of the best investments we have made in our son's future. Tour the school and we think that you'll agree with us. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/10/08
I was a student at tcps for a year and the teaching quality was definitely below average the children lacked cultural experience and the school had little to no resources, not to mention the total lack of extracurricular av=activities
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Posted by a student on 02/12/08
This school does not teach only the basic skills, it teaches the Students how to be better people, while giving them the tools to succeed.
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Posted by a parent on 07/06/07
Everything we were looking for. This azing school had been rated down slightly in the past for extracurricular activities but in 2005-6 they started a basketball team and a soccer team. The coach is incredible, the kids love it and the parents very involved. Next year they're going to have baseball as
... Read more well. In addition to the wide variety of after-school activities they already had, this completes the full picture to bring the TCPS experience to near perfect Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/12/06
My son has been with TCPS since Kindergarten and is now in the 5th grade. I wanted a place where he could develop in a kind and responsive social environment and not get lost in the crowd --- and this is what we've found at TCPS. Their cross-age activities prove to be very valuable to social development
... Read more as well. The curriculum is advanced, but allows each child to work within their level without being left behind or lacking stimulation. The teachers and staff are outstanding and really prove to make the school a special experience. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/13/05
The Child's Primary School is a remarkable place. It truly is the best thing going in San Diego for elementary and middle school education. Within these walls, students are challenged academically and socially. The academic curriculum is rigorous and engaging. However, the more important strength
... Read more of the school is the way they teach the students to be people of character. Lots of schools have 'character posters' around the campus. At T.C.P.S., these words are not hollow. Students who struggle with socially accepted behaviors are guided and encouraged to learn better, more peaceful ways to manage themselves. The expectations of integrity and hard work are equally high. My children are thriving and flourishing in this emotionally safe, academically challenging school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/09/05
The Child's Primary School is a fantastic school. Classes are small--only 12 children, so your child gets alot of attention. The staff are very creative and find interesting innovative ways to teach and foster a strong sense of community. Kids interact in groups between the grades K - 8. There are special
... Read more teachers for all grades in music, Spanish, science, math and PE (where they learn real sports). The true test: the kids love school! My son is thriving in 2nd grade. The philosophy is 'the child is primary'. There are wonderful special programs like The Big Event (an annual school-wide 'event'--sometimes a show but not always) and the Thanksgiving Feast that the children put on themselves and work together to complete. This school really strives to foster a sense of community and family. Children are nurtured and encouraged to explore education and grow to their fullest potential. We love it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/08/05
My children have attended The Child's Primary School since Kindergarten. They tell me daily how much fun they have in school. They even want to stay after school for fun activities. The most positive aspect of TCPS is the relationships my children have made with the teachers. They know TCPS is a
... Read more place of trust and love which helps them grow emotionally, as well as in their academics. In short, it is a very happy place! Read less
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San Diego schools — Child's Primary School is located at 3811 Mt Acadia Blvd, San Diego CA 92111. 3811 Mt Acadia Blvd is in the Clairemont Mesa East neighborhood and 92111 ZIP code in San Diego, CA Child's Primary School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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