Institute For Extended Learning

Great school. Family friendly. I love the neighborhood.

5 out of 5! I have two kids at Finch and have loved every teacher. Both of my kids have needed extra help with reading and the school recognized and adressed it immediately. My kids have improved so much. There's such a great parent community and there are a ton of great extra curricular options as well. They feel right at home and the school feels safe and loving.

We love TEC! We have had all six of our kids attend.

It’s refreshing to find a Catholic school that focuses on what is important - teaching students how to read, write and do math, all intertwined with the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith. Teaching is done in the rhetorical style, so the children are engaged. They are held accountable here, not enabled. They will study Latin and grammar, and the beauty of nature studies. They will be exposed to classical and sacred music. Children will learn the history of Western Civilization and why it matters. Classrooms are clean and orderly and free from distraction. The school offers an authentic pre-K Montessori program that fits well with a classical model of teaching. The St. Charles leadership understands the end goal of developing children who can think critically and live out the Catholic faith - and strive for sainthood. Grateful St. Charles is an option for our family.

Like many parents in the world today, I was met with many options when choosing an educational path for my child. Homeschool? Public School? Private religious school? None of them fit what we wanted for our son, who at the time had just turned 4. That was until I heard about Windsong through a family member. Now I could not imagine my life without Windsong.My son is free to be who he wants to be, while being guided with a gentle hand & encouraging spirit. He is genuinely able to just be a child, discover the world, while building resilient habits and developing relationship cornerstones that will stay with him for the rest of his life. The school is an outdoor school, where children get to play, explore, have a shared meal & take care of one another. Windsong offers a wide range of classes for all ages, including a mixed aged kindergarten with 3-6year olds. It's very clear that the teachers are invested in the well-being of the children they teach.We were baby brand new to Waldorf education and were greeted immediately with open arms. As a parent, there are many, many ways to get involved with the school whether it be baking for the bake sale, helping set up & facilitate multiple events, and even learn new skills you never knew you could. I encourage you to take a tour of the school for yourself. Even if you have no idea what Waldorf is, or how it fits into your home like we did, it may just change the course of your family's life for the better.