Primary Day School

[Anonymous]

What's the parent community like?

[Anonymous]

Well I was a PDS parent for a few years and I think I'm OK. PDS gets ALL kinds. I thought I was the only liberal until while stuffing envelopes one day together another mom said she felt like everyone else was a liberal but her. Many parents say the "character" of the classes can vary wildly. Ours was super. Another seemed snobby to me. Mine got a great education but I chose NOT to send another one there. It is small, though, so it's harder if you're not involved at all. It is also a little straight-laced, and many say not for restless boys. Some parents dress to the nines for their kids' assemblies (hey everybody! that's my kindergartener on stage! Look at my Jaguar and my great shoes!)-- but most don't. Only the most insecure parents should care. My kid was on the playground plenty. Most important, all the performances one poster railed against--- they teach kids how to be in public, give parents a way to visit school periodically, and lets them feel like they can shine. (and Dads actually get to know each other when they see each other once or twice a month at these morning assemblies). The school is a little rigid, and likes to do things the way they always have, but so what. Some kids like those school "traditions". There's some new blood coming in, too.

[Anonymous]

I just found this forum. My daughter, a summer birthday, was not accepted into PDS because they recommended that I hold her back. I got an impression that they really prefer kids with fall birthdays, and now I think it has been confirmed. On the other hand, I think that the school is very well run and prepares kids academically for either private or public after 2nd grade. I felt a slight snobbism during the open house but met a great bunch of moms at the personal visit. I plan to try with my daughter again this year (I don't plan to hold her back) so if she does not get in into their K program, so be it.