St Benedict Elementary School

As an alum (class of '99), I can confidently say that any and all success I have experienced in my professional life can be traced back to my time at Council Oak. Not the high school that came after, nor college. This grade school taught me everything I needed to thrive as an adult. For me, the element of Council Oak that resonates strongest is curiosity. Curiosity is not simply encouraged or rewarded at Council Oak, it is treated as a right and a resource for each child, as readily available as food or air. If a student has a question or an interest, they are invited to explore it. They are not discouraged from the occasional intellectual detour, but rather allowed to journey through it. What this produces are intelligent people who are willing to ask questions and seek answers; curious individuals who explore and solve problems. In the workforce, this is an invaluable skill, creating adaptable individuals who can motivate themselves. Send your kids here - they'll be rewarded for it.

Blue Cap School serves children from kindergarten-age 22 who have significant cognitive impairments (mental retardation), significant medical needs, significant physical needs, or Autism. The classes are small and each room has more than enough staff. The school building is new and beautiful, as well as being single level and completely handicapped accessible- including the adapted play ground! The staff is very well trained and extremely devoted. Because the school is small, each child is viewed as an individual and every staff member, from the principal to the custodian, work together for each child- this includes parents! Blue Cap is also a safe environment for individuals with disabilities and situated in a community in which it is respected. Preschool, After School, Adult Day Services, and Adult Residential programs are also available.