Brookside Day School

i graduaded from this skool and dint lern anythingand baad princple

This school is horrible. They state to have an anti bullying policy, but there is none. The teachers are over worked and underpaid. The principal is slow to partner with parents about any issues or concerns. There is little to no communication. Their after school program is under funded and is in serious need as well.

While Montessori isn't a good option for every child, this school has fit the needs of my kids very well and I would highly recommend.

We are in our third wonderful year at the lower school, with our son in the Early Childhood program, and our daughter in 2nd grade. We moved from California where the private schools are extremely elite and we are so thankful that we have been a part of the PHS community these three years. Our son has had THE most wonderful preschool experience imaginable--his teachers have all been absolutely INCREDIBLE--experienced, patient, kind, loving, engaged, communicative, inspiring, thoughtful, organized, highly intelligent, and at the top of their game. They know exactly when to lend support while also instilling independence. The principle, support staff, and admin at EC are exceptional. The EC building is a haven of warmth, love, brightness, and nature--the Reggio Emilia philosophy is evident throughout the interior and exterior spaces, and the emphasis on exploratory and nature-based learning has been absolutely MAGICAL. The art atelier will blow your mind! Our son is so excited to go to school each morning where he learns gardening, Spanish, music, art, mindfulness, body movement, and is immersed in play-based learning. His teachers are always on the forefront of emotional, social and academic developmental expertise. It is a warm cocoon and we will cry when he graduates this year! Our daughter has also had an incredible experience at PHS. Her teachers are highly educated, dedicated, attentive, caring, and flexible. They also tutor after school, which has been a wonderful aid in boosting her confidence in math and reading. The enrichment programs at PHS are world class--the music, art, sports, and language classes are exceptional. The admin staff, headmaster, and principle are available and easy to work with, and have always addressed any concerns. Something that has really impressed us is how quickly the counselors work to dissolve playground bullying/cliques, especially amongst the girls. There is such an fantastic emphasis on emotional intelligence at PHS, which fuels all learning and social interaction. The admin to parent communication is organized, thoughtful and consistent, and there is an open-door policy to feedback. The parent community is down-to-earth, yet highly educated and accomplished, and we've made so many friends. There is a lot of parent involvement and participation and good opportunities for volunteering. The campus itself is incredibly charming and historic, with open courtyards and huge trees. We absolutely love PHS!

Nice teachers. Too much homework. Kids aren’t very inclusive. Very good school because they are very good teachers who are very smart and every kid learns a lot

Very positive as the academics and faith-based approach of the staff really encompasses what it takes to have an enriching learning environment.