Developing emotional intelligence and the love of learning is the priority for many preschools. The academics is secondary. |
Ha a real math prodigy doesn’t need tutoring at lower school |
LOL. Outdated. Exmissions at Episcopal is meh. The TT private schools overwhelmingly take kids from 92NY and WSMS. Everything else is a “then.” Brick Church is in shambles since the director left. Preschool decisions come out later this month and considering UES schools. We liked Brick and might go if we get an offer. What do you mean by a shambles? The new director has now been there three or four years. Is this something that is working itself out or should I look elsewhere? |
Preschool decisions come out later this month and considering UES schools. We liked Brick and might go if we get an offer. What do you mean by a shambles? The new director has now been there three or four years. Is this something that is working itself out or should I look elsewhere? I saw a summary of Brick's ongoing school admissions for this year, and they had excellent results. Obviously Brick does have many legacies (and siblings), so that does have an impact. But still... do not worry, exmissions are definitely not in shambles. |
Preschool decisions come out later this month and considering UES schools. We liked Brick and might go if we get an offer. What do you mean by a shambles? The new director has now been there three or four years. Is this something that is working itself out or should I look elsewhere? I’d also disagree with that statement. Everyone I know at Brick seems very happy overall. And as mentioned, exmissions have been strong including this latest round (meaning earlier this month). |
I’d also disagree with that statement. Everyone I know at Brick seems very happy overall. And as mentioned, exmissions have been strong including this latest round (meaning earlier this month). Can someone share recent exmissions from these preschools who don’t advertise broadly? Brick Episcopal STMPG |
Can someone share recent exmissions from these preschools who don’t advertise broadly? Brick Episcopal STMPG Without getting into specific numbers, this year Brick placed numerous kids at Brearley, Chapin, Nightingale, Sacred Heart and Spence for girls (SH had the most), Buckley, Collegiate, St B, and St D for boys (Buckley the most), and Dalton, Riverdale and Trinity for coed (Dalton the most). I assume that Episcopal is similar. I would guess that STMPG weighs a bit more heavily towards SH and St D, but with a mix at the other schools as well. |
May I suggest considering The Caedmon School on East 80th Street, between 1st and York? It is an excellent Montessori-based school that offers both pre-K and a K-5th grade program.
The focus on early childhood and elementary education has been outstanding for our family. Wonderful, friendly kids, and great families. Not a pressure cooker. Many graduates go to HM, Riverdale, Collegiate, Chapin, etc. Our daughter has been there for eight years and will be attending The Brearley School in September. https://www.caedmonschool.org |
My kid went to Columbia Greenhouse and ended up at Chapin. I agree with some of the others that you want to be a preschool where your child is the only one from the preschool applying. |
Can you share a little bit of your experience at Greenhouse? This is one of the lower key preschools we are considering versus a Park Children’s or West Side Montessori. I really thought the curriculum at Greenhouse was so special. Did you feel well supported during exmissions? |
Regarding Greenhouse, it was a wonderful experience, enriched by the Columbia faculty parents of diverse expertise that had their children enrolled there. The faculty kids were mainly headed to the School at Columbia. I think regarding exmissions, you need to have a discussion about your goals early on. |
Early on- meaning even before the usual discussion that takes place spring before applying? |
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Right--after your are admitted begin the conversation. |
Is there a particular reason why? Is it because most kids do public? |