Orodell

It’s hard to describe the difference in our son’s attitude to school, to learning, and just about everything else since starting at September School his freshman year. Earlier struggles at school had extended to his social and emotional life, and just the thought of navigating more of the same at our local high school was daunting.He’s now a junior, and he’s learning Spanish at an AP level where he once floundered in incomplete assignments. He’s interested in and informed about world events-- social studies hadn’t even sparked an interest in the past. In areas where he still struggles, he has teachers who understand how he learns and help him along while still holding him to him to high standards. He’s actually learning, not just showing up and turning in busywork.In past years, it was heartbreaking to see him struggle when knew him to be bright, funny, insightful, and kind. September School has drawn that out. He’s part of a supportive community and has good friends. And he’s encouraged and valued for being himself.