My children are in the Montessori and the the 2 year old program. We couldn't be happier. We were around the school when it first opened and there has been a great deal of change for the better. Back then, I wouldn't have had my kids there, but now, my husband and I have decided we will do what it takes
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/09
We have been at that school and now we are so happy to be out. This school is like the posting from August 25th 2009 says correctly: only for average students. I can not believe that the 5 stars comments were submitted by parents. This school tries to get your money and the school does not keep their
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Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
This school is growing by leaps and bounds. In a bad economy last year's 8th grade class of 12 has blossomed into a 9th grade of 25 students. The added size of the grades will help round out the athletic and extra curricular opportunities. The excellent teachers strive to challenge the children
... Read more at every level. This is a great school and it is getting better by the day! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/01/09
We have been at the school for several years. I believe that is a good choice for an average student. However, if you have an above average or a gifted student you will be disappointed. The school does have math and reading groups, but the groups are too large and diverse to be effective. They are
... Read more also beginning to pull out more advanced students for enrichment, but the material is unorganized and does not seem to flow with the rest of the curriculum. The curriculum overall seems very disorganized. From year to year and class to class it feels very inconsistent. The quality of year that your child will have largly depends on the quality of your child's teacher. And, unfortunatly all of the teacher's aren't top quality. I do feel that this is a good school, however, it is not worth $13K a year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/09
The faculty show great interest in the development of my children. With great new facilities and significant increases in the enrollment of high quality students, this school is the best choice for parents on Lake Norman that care about education.
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Posted by a parent on 06/02/09
I am thrilled to have my children attend Davidson Day School! With the state of public schools in this country, it seems like a no-brainer to choose a private school, but after a year at another school in the area, it is clear that they are not all created equal. Davidson Day takes a different approach
... Read more with my kids than other schools - they're not just another seat filled in the class. My son excels in math and science, but has struggled in his spanish classes. This year, however, he has raised his grades and is very pleased with himself, thanks to the extra time the teacher has spent tutoring him. It's a cultural difference - it's hard to explain, but there's just an air of expansion and optimism that just wasn't there at the previous schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/28/09
I have been very impressed with the Preschool Montessori program but beyond that I do not feel that Davidson Day meets my expectations. The administration is all about fund raising and socializing. The atmosphere of the school is a little snobby and not very welcoming to new families unless you are a
... Read more well known race car driver or in some other way extremely wealthy and willing to give BIG donations in addition to the already expensive tuition. The teaching staff seems to be excellent though. To bad the administration is not as great as the teachers. Great extracurricular activities and arts teachers! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/28/09
Having our children at this school has proved the single best choice my wife and I have ever made. After languishing in the public schools for lower grades, their interest in learning and reading, their knowledge, and their personalities are blooming. The current focus on growing the school with high
... Read more achievers will help to place its students at highly competitive colleges. The extracurricular and sports programs are starting to benefit from wonderful facilities and increasing student body size. We can't wait to see what quality students will enroll for next year. Bonnie Cotter is a star. She has the vision and the passion to make a school that is already exciting and successful into an institution that is truly great. Her focus on rounding out the educational experience with athletics and arts will continue to attract the talented children of parents that care enough to invest in their children's education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/27/09
My family has been at the school for 5 years and seen great improvements. Bonnie Cotter is a great leader and our teachers are amazing. We have not always felt that the school was 5 star, but now we are thrilled to have a new building, many activities and clubs, as well as what we have always considered
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Posted by a parent on 01/21/09
The teachers, administration, and even the parent community are behind every child. I have never before found a school with such a caring community. My child is in 8th grade and taking HS level classes. Here my student is the focus - not government mandates.
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Davidson schools — Davidson Day School is located at 750 Jetton St, Davidson NC 28036. 750 Jetton St is in the 28036 ZIP code in Davidson, NC Davidson Day School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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