We were intrigued by the Chance School philosophy of educating the whole child. From a straight academic perspective, this school delivers. But I believe the whole child should include a nod to differences -- not only race, but socioeconomic differences. We are not paupers, but we strive to raise our
... Read more child to understand that the world's resources are finite and not everyone lives so securely. The students in my daughter's class are privileged and have an air of entitlement with which we are wholly uncomfortable. After meeting their parents at various functions, we are less than surprised. Our daughter will be attending her reside public school next year, where I feel confident she will succeed and perhaps better develop as a whole person aware of the world around her. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/09
What I really like about Chance is the way that my children learn by doing a wide variety of activities. Rather than lots of traditional desk work and passively receiving information, the teachers involve the kids to bring their studies alive. Fun, inquiry based learning is what you get. Also, we have
... Read more enjoyed getting to know many of the families at school. We find them to be a diverse and interesting group. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/21/09
After extensive research, many visits and tours of several schools, we chose Chance School for our child....and we made the right decision. The environment is so positive and 'loving', and what more could you ask for your child. The administrative staff and the teachers are supportive of the 'whole'
... Read more child....and they are always eager to discuss your child's progress and any concern you may have. My child's teachers have been so enthusiastic and energetic!! The Chance 'Community' is made up of families who are seriously committed to the school and its philosophy and they are very close knit and supportive of every family, and particularly every child. Chance School is so unique....and the success of its alumni (as is also reflected in standardized testing on every level) speaks for itself. I would strongly recommend any interested families tour the school....your child will so happy you did. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
As a professional educator with a Masters in Education, I have chosen this school for my children due to its commitment to its well thought out mission, focus on educating the whole child, and dedication of the faculty to embrace 'best practices' of developmental, experiential education. Children at
... Read more Chance learn by doing, collaborate with their peers, and are challenged academically. The teachers are professionals and the school communicates well with the parents. After nine years as a parent at Chance, I highly recommend this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
Each of us has the rare opportunity as a parent to give gifts to our children that last a lifetime- Chance is just such a gift! After exploring a variety of educational settings for our first child, we selected Chance for its great preschool program. We were very impressed with the rich experiential
... Read more learning offered by caring faculty and the fabulous Chance community we discovered. After re-opening our school decision for elementary, we remained at Chance. It's such an amazing place! Both of our children- who are dramatically different from one another- have been successful here. Our fifth grader will graduate this year from 'the cottage' and is ready for the challenges middle school will bring- both academically and socially. She's had the opportunity to be challenged -- to excel and relish in success and to make mistakes and learn to recover with effort and grace. You should check Chance out! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
Once I got past the beautiful setting and the adorable classrooms and the amazing playground on the bluff, this is a school with sub-par teachers, lack of communication and poor follow-through. Why pay for that when I can get it for free at an under-performing public school?
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Posted by a parent on 07/31/08
Don't be fooled! We were so sad at how our year turned out. Teachers would not communicate with us about our child. If your child has even the smallest issue than this is not the school for you.
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Posted by a parent on 03/23/08
This is a great school with a very loving staff. The math program is great. Learning is very hands on and the elementary has very small class sizes. But the reading program is questionable. I am for my child finding outside tutoring for reading. I had heard this for awhile and am now experiencing this
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/07
This is an excellent school! Children are taught to love learning and become self-sufficient in their studies. Emphasis is on ability development rather than on milestone expectation.
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Posted by a parent on 03/16/07
This is our child's first year at Chance and we have been incredibly impressed with the teachers, the staff, the learning philosophy, and the physical setting of this school. Parents are encouraged to be partners in the learning process and teachers are excellent about providing regular feedback about
... Read more what is happening in the classroom. It is truly a 'community' of students, parents, teachers, and staff and exactly what we were looking for as a long-term pre- and elementary school option. I highly recommend taking a tour and visiting the Chance website for more information about all this school has to offer. Read less
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Louisville schools — Chance School is located at 4200 Lime Kiln Ln, Louisville KY 40222. 4200 Lime Kiln Ln is in the 40222 ZIP code in Louisville, KY Chance School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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