Primary Day School

[Anonymous]

What do folks know about this school? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Just heard that almost all the kids get red shirted, and academics are soso.

[Anonymous]

what does "red shirted" mean?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:what does "red shirted" mean?

Held back. You know, 6 and 7 year olds in Kindergarten. They seem to use this tactic to get kids that are more "advanced".

[Anonymous]

They told me to hold back my son, too.

[Anonymous]

Is this only for boys with birthdays May or later or all of them?

[Anonymous]

Regardless, it seems a bit strange. They seem to want to make their lives easier, while they take your money.

[Anonymous]

The clear impression I got was that they seem to want to hold back all summer birthdays (and some spring birthdays!) - boys and girls.

[Anonymous]

I have heard from one teacher that teaches there and one teacher from Holton, that it is a waste of time school and that public is better.

[Anonymous]

Visited during Fall open house. It was repulsive how kids were put "on stage" like animals to perform their so-called impressive reading skills. (Did NOT impress me) Reminded me of an old-school one room schoolhouse, total rote learning, pained looks on the kids faces, too "organized" and un child friendly. The only bright spot was the playground, on which I rarely see kids when I pass by every day.

[Anonymous]

Alum mom here and while there are many, many good things about the school, I can't disagree with the PP. Those are the cons of a school that also has many pros.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Visited during Fall open house. It was repulsive how kids were put "on stage" like animals to perform their so-called impressive reading skills. (Did NOT impress me) Reminded me of an old-school one room schoolhouse, total rote learning, pained looks on the kids faces, too "organized" and un child friendly. The only bright spot was the playground, on which I rarely see kids when I pass by every day.

Ditto, I can't believe they get students.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like all those making uncomplimentary remarks have issues and will never be happy. They really must get a life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like all those making uncomplimentary remarks have issues and will never be happy. They really must get a life.

No, we can be happy. We have our kids at other independent schools.

[Anonymous]

I will not go there! I am happy your happy!