Fryelands

Dedicated teachers and beautiful newer building in a convenient location

Great teachers and principal. The building is clean and well cared for. Children seem to understand building rules and expectations. Parents are engaged as volunteers throughout the school day. Office staff is friendly and helpful. Teachers respond quickly to student needs. Class sizes are large. Curriculum is mostly new. The halls are cheerful and display student work.

Our experience at this school mirrors what others have said. Administration is more interested in defending the teacher's poor behavior than providing support to the children. Outside the box thinkers and "researchers" are targeted as problem children instead of celebrated and supported. The quality of education is lacking and has transitioned more to a daycare than a school. Class sizes for kindergarten and higher have significantly shrunk while prices have soared. Parents are more interested in perceived "status" than in their child's actual well-being and behave accordingly. Any challenges to the status quo are interpreted by the administration as direct attacks - you will be put on an implied watch list and will also be provided with a verbal reminder that there are other children on a waiting list. This waiting list appears to be in threat only as they're constantly advertising open spots. There will be more days off and half days than the public school district. But don't worry! You can pay more money for extended care. My overall assessment is - if your child is compliant, you're a "go with the flow" kind of person, aren't concerned about the quality of education, and love to pretend this school is prestigious, you'll do great!

The school observes too many non-standard holidays which doesn't match with working schedule of parents.