I have been going to Caravel all my life, and I love it! I would not want to go to any other school. The teachers are super nice and supportive to the kids, in any grade. Everyone I know that goes or went to Caravel really likes it.
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Posted by a student on 07/04/09
My child attends Caravel in the Pre-K program and I am very pleased with the school. The quality of instruction is excellent and I have had no issues. I am looking forward to her starting K, with the language introduction (Carvel teaches Spanish and French to all students) My daaughter is a well behaved
... Read more student in school and is a well behaved child at home. Some of the comments about discipline may stem from the fact the child and parent (s) are the problem, not the school. If the child does what they are told and has self control, the school would probably not have to discipline children under the age of 6 as one rating suggested. Read less
My two boys and I recently came to Caravel after a disappointing educational experience with a Kent County Catholic School. We are so impressed with their character program, superior teaching and administrative staff, respectful students and warm families that make Caravel so extraordinary. My children
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Posted by a parent on 01/28/09
I currently have a son that attends preschool there. Here's the good. I think he has learned a lot, this year, and is quite able to transition to K with no academic issues. The teachers are willing to help them, academically (operative word here), and strive for them to learn correctly. Here's the
... Read more bad. They are way way too hung up on discipline, I'd say more-over than education. While my child is by far no angel, I believe the things he's been 'punished' for a quite minor compared to what some children do. I guess it's all one's opinion. Some of the teachers are way too strict to be teaching preschool and I often wonder if they actually enjoy teaching such young children or if it's just a hassle to them. I would like to take him out but the nearby public schools are far more inferior. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/23/08
I have to say that overall I am disappointed in Caravel. We have had a wonderful experience in the public high school with our eldest as far as student advocacy by the teachers in his school. Caravel is at best average if not below as far as helping students explore career and educational opportunities
... Read more . The head master does not do a good job at communicating personally with parents and students if there is a problem. Given a chance I would not repeat the Caravel experience. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/19/08
I think Caravel is the best school ever! All my siblings including me go to caravel. It is so awesome. You can make friends really easily. Their sports are really good too. I love it there.
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Posted by a student on 12/27/07
My three children just finished their second year at Caravel. This fall will start out third year, and we will have a third, fifth and seventh grader at Caravel. We have had a very good experience with the school. The teachers are always happy to make themselves available. My oldest child participated
... Read more in Johns Hopkins Talent search this year, and found himself well prepared. There are numerous extracurricular activities for the students. I find the education to be much better overall as compared to the previous Pennsylvania public school district that we had used. And perhaps equally important, I feel that the students are respectful and that the environment is safe. It really feels like a close knit community. It was the best decision we could have made with regard to our children's education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/07/07
I overall think the school is not a bad school. They do seem to look at the little things such as dress code rather strictly but the main problem would have to be the principle in my view. He does not seem to be on top of informing parents of upcoming events or of situations.
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Posted by a student on 02/21/07
My son attends kindergarten at Caravel Academy. I chose the school because of the good reviews and convenient commute. However, I am very disappointed in their education standards which are very very mediocre. They are hung up on discipline. My child is definitely leaving next year.
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Bear schools — Caravel Academy is located at 2801 Del Laws Rd, Bear DE 19701. 2801 Del Laws Rd is in the 19701 ZIP code in Bear, DE Caravel Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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