Hudson Elementary School

The 4 year old preschool program is ridiculously inappropriate for preschoolers. The children are forced to sit for several hours each day and learn how to color within the lines. The teachers will make them redo their work until it meets their unreasonable expectations. I do not know about the other grade levels in this school but I do know that your social standing and how much income you make is of great importance. I would not at all be surprised if the teachers play favorites based on who the student's parents are. The Catholic parishes and schools in the St. Louis area are not doing so well and my above review probably has a lot to do with their struggles. Many of the schools and parishes are expected to be closed by the Archdiocese sometime in the next year or so, probably for the best.

Our child has been at The Waldorf School of St. Louis since kindergarten and is now in the early grades. As a child with dyslexia, we knew from the start that the school does not offer in-house special education services, and we would need to secure external tutoring to support reading. Even so, we chose to enroll and remain committed to this school because of its responsiveness to accommodations, its emphasis on oral storytelling, and its holistic, hands-on approach to learning.As a result, our child is on or above grade level in their studies -- something not common for children with dyslexia, especially in traditional settings where independent reading is a key vehicle for content knowledge. Even more importantly, our child loves school. They are excited and enthusiastic about learning, which speaks volumes about the supportive community, engaged teachers, and the creative, nurturing environment that Waldorf education provides.