I have never been happier or more enthused in my life, to wake up at an ungodly hour to go learn. When I read some of these negative reviews, I only wish those students and parents were better cut out for this school. Some people aren't exactly meant to be in a more academically advanced, progressive
... Read more school and I believe this is what lead to their negative experiences. I've never been so respected, cherished, or listened to in my entire life. It's a horrid mistake to miss out on the community and upper school arts department. This school is well worth the money. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/02/09
Poughkeepsie Day School has been great for my daughter, who is in 2nd grade and transferred in from another private school. She looks forward to going to school and has come to love math, which used to be a difficult subject for her. The teachers engage the children by making classwork interesting
... Read more and relevant. The field trips are tied directly to the curriculum and build on a theme. So they re also learning about the world beyond the classroom walls. The art, music, and drama teachers are outstanding. There is a climate of mutual respect among students and teachers. Ethics are stressed. I have been active in the parent organization and made many good friends. I have gotten to know parents of older students who have told me that PDS has been life-changing for their kids. The high school reminds me of a small college. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/18/09
I have been at PDS for three years now. And I love it. What I like most is that my teachers really care. At my old school I was just a number. At PDS I matter. I really like the choice of academics and the fact that I can get to do so many things like Model UN, be in the band and play sports. Best of
... Read more all I have made some great friends with people I know I will keep forever. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/07/09
I love the focus on the skills kids will need to be successful. The college guidance is top notch. It's small but it still has a strong range of choices for academics. Kids learn to be independent thinkers who actually care about the world. Both my children learned to love - absolutely love - science
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Posted by a parent on 02/06/09
I cannot say enough good things about Poughkeepsie Day School. My children are getting an excellent education in all the academics and in values. The teachers are amazing and go well beyond to help every child. The program is very full and exciting. My children love to go to school everyday. I feel
... Read more so lucky that they go to PDS and have the chance to do and try so many amazing things. The college prep program is very strong and the high school is like a college but in the best way. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/27/08
I've been a student at PDS for almost 6 years now and I am still amazed at what an absolutely amazing school and community it is. PDS epitomizes the fantastic progressive school; it's academically excellent, it has an incredibly strong community and the teachers are approachable, nice excellent teachers,
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Posted by a student on 08/04/08
PDS is more than a school. It is a community, a vital and brilliant one. It is close-knit and requires participation on the part of student and parent alike. To be a part of the community of PDS is to know the school and revere it for the unique place it is. My children have been there since Pre-K and
... Read more are now in high school. I could not be happier with the fine young people they are becoming, in large part due to the school. They are carefully watched, encouraged but never lectured to. They are allowed to be self-directed learners. Not every kid can handle that--but they have learned to learn, and this will, I believe, set them up well for the very unstable future I see ahead for all of us. There are no locks on the lockers--because it is assumed no one will steal. Consequently, no one does! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/11/08
As a parent of two students at Poughkeepsie Day School, in the middle and upper schools, I could not be more pleased. My children are challenged, love going to school, have developed new passions and interests, and have wonderful relationships with their teachers and other students. They are doing
... Read more very well academically and have much more intellectually challenging and interesting work than they did at the (very good) public high school they attended previously. Sending them to Poughkeepsie Day School is the best decision we have ever made for them! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/08
I love going to poughkeepsie day school because it is amazingly fun. It has small classes which allows more space for knowlodge. Yes, it may be exspensive, but belive me, it is worth it. It is very hands on, so you can not just learn about it, you can get up close and personal to whatever. I defintly
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Posted by a student on 05/20/08
I am glad to see that finally some parents are speaking out loud. This is the worst school I have ever been in. I am also waiting for the school year to be over. Not worth the money. It has been a complete disappointment
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Poughkeepsie schools — Poughkeepsie Day School is located at 260 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie NY 12603. 260 Boardman Rd is in the 12603 ZIP code in Poughkeepsie, NY Poughkeepsie Day School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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