We have 2 kids there, both since kindergarten, one about to graduate. Academics are rigorous and the students motivated and creative. The middle school environment feels protective and the kids not trying to grow up too fast - they are focused on school and extracurriculars and are kind, polite, and
... Read more mature as a whole. Check out the unique Winterim program - for 6 Fridays in the winter, the kids spend the day in downhill ski lessons, nordic, or ice-skating. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
I have two children at SCDS. Both of them started K-2 in other private schools but transferred in at third grade. Instead of asking them each day 'What did you learn? What did you do?', they jump into the car telling me about something AMAZING they did in class. They are completely full intellectually
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Posted by a parent on 09/03/09
This is a stellar school for bright, motivated kids. The teachers are top-notch, and evidence the sometimes rare combination of lots of experience and lots of enthusiasm. They include some (like the 4-5 science teacher) who are a bit legendary. The school emphasizes science and math, but the humanities
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Posted by a parent on 07/15/09
I like SCDS very much. The teachers are subject experts and the kids are bright and polite.
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/08
SCDS is a wonderful school. The academics are great. My son has made many friends and feels accepted, supported and challenged. As a parent and a teacher, I appreciate how well the school is run. The teachers, administration and staff are professional with parents and caring with students. As a
... Read more parent, I have never had an e-mail or phone call go unanswered. Teachers are concerned with students' academic, social and emotional growth. Our whole family is very happy at Seattle Country Day. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/06/08
This is a wonderful school and we feel privileged to have our son attend. The academics are incredible and for the first time ever, our son is challenged academically in school. Be aware that it's very difficult to gain admission to this school! Our son was a very strong applicant with excellent scores,
... Read more a glowing teacher recommendation, and he performed brilliantly on his kindergarten visit day (enthusiastically participating in activities and showing off his 4th grade math skills), yet he ended up being wait-listed. Fortunately a place became available and he was accepted. This school admits roughly 20% of applicants. If you can get in, I'd say this is the best school in Seattle. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/08
The academics are awesome. However, the attitude of the school is that they do everything right, so if you have a problem - forget it. The academics still make the school worth it, but be prepared for extreme elitism with some of the staff and parents.
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Posted by a parent on 01/24/08
YAY SCDS! i came in 4th grade and was immediatly accepted into the community. The teachers are awesome, all of them are really interesting and want to get to know you. Homework is rigorous, and you learn to manage your time. im gunna be so sad to LEAVE.
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Posted by a student on 01/12/08
This school is great! I have two boys that are now through college and an eighth grader, all of which attended SCDS. My daughter also spent time at Bush, but the academics at SCDS are better. The kids although a little nerdy are very bright, engaged and thoughtful. Their sports program is great with
... Read more almost everyone engaged in some form of extracurricular activity (my daughter did four sports last year). My son's best friends are kids he met in kindergarten there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/07
I have 2 kids at SCDS. Targeted for 'children of high intellectual/creative promise.' Intelligence test required for entry, the kids are all very bright, but mostly not 'genius's'. We are entirely happy with the school, our kids love to go and are very upset to miss even one class for any appointment.
... Read more Academics are excellent. The teachers are masters, they love what they do, they make everything interesting. Excelling, and widely known for math, science, and technology, the art and literature is excellent too. The parent community is friendly and while somewhat diverse economically, all share appreciation and desire for excellence in their child's education. Racial diversity is minimal, but the school is making efforts in that area. For a school this size after school activities are very good, including sports, chess, music, sewing, drama. Community Service during school. 6-8 graders are still eager learners and positive role models. Read less
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