Killingly Memorial School

My son started Kindergarten at KCS this year and so far it has been a great experience. They are very organized and the teacher-parent communication is very good. My anxiety about my son starting school (with no pre-school) quickly went away after attending their parent meeting and open house. I may change my review later, but right now this appears to be a great school.

I am writing this review as an alumnus of the school. I would not recommend that anyone send their child here. Disciplinary actions are often biased and insufficient and the curriculum is dated and not equivalent to public school standards. Some teachers are good at what they do, but many are barely qualified to teach. I've experienced teachers belittling students and giving incorrect instruction in courses with no known repercussions given to them. In addition, the overall culture and environment of the school does not prepare children to face the real world. Many students graduate and attend high school and end up clinging to old "friendships" because they feel so lost and socially behind. There is no diversity in this school and some kids are made to feel less important because their families don't shell out large donations. Also, this school is not at all suitable for students with special needs. Overall, St. James School was not worth the money and it was not a positive experience.