Reid Temple Christian Academy for kindergarten

[Anonymous]

Is it really as rigorous for kindergarten as they claim? What kind of work are the kids doing and getting for homework? Likes? Dislikes?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it really as rigorous for kindergarten as they claim? What kind of work are the kids doing and getting for homework? Likes? Dislikes?

I had my son there from PreK2 to Kindergarten. It was a little over the top for me. Focusing and pushing stem. They're 3 and 4 years old. Focus should be more on social emotional skills and how to properly hold pencils, etc. The program wasn't bad but I feel like they were pushing too much on the young children. We are no longer there for 1st grade.

I think they want the reputation of rigor but its really over the top.

[Anonymous]

i kinda got that impression as well. Just wasn't sure if it was reading too much into it or not. I was shocked that the admissions screening/testing was computerized.

[Anonymous]

Are you happy with your sons current school? If so, would you mind sharing ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you happy with your sons current school? If so, would you mind sharing ?

Sure I don't mind sharing. He attends Browne Academy in VA. It's the first year. It's in Alexandria, VA. It is very diverse. That's what I really like. Also, its not religious based. If you don't want to travel, I was also going to possibly send him to Holy Trinity in Bowie. My commute time to Alexandria is not bad tho, 30 minutes during rush hour maybe.

[Anonymous]

My kid will be in kindergarten there next year unless something changes. Maybe if they are doing the Mandarin Immersion program, it may be harder.

[Anonymous]

Is your kid already in preschool there?

[Anonymous]

When I toured RT for preschool I got that vibe as well. I decided to go with Highland Park Academy for preschool and I’ve been very pleased with my decision so far.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When I toured RT for preschool I got that vibe as well. I decided to go with Highland Park Academy for preschool and I’ve been very pleased with my decision so far.

I toured Highland Park as well. I liked them but they were a little too far out of the way, me living in Upper Marlboro so we went with Grace Brethren. Its just OK for Prek-4.

[Anonymous]

My child is there now and will be in K next year. I don't think the pace is bad...but I have heard it picks up in Kindergarten. I look at the older students who have come through the program, and they are so bright and talented, and well-mannered. I love the environment also.

[Anonymous]

Can you share more about highland park?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you share more about highland park?

Highland Park is good. My 1st grader is reading on 3rd grade level and has been there since she was 3 years old. No complaints. Class sizes are small. Only complaint would be the sizes get very small after 5th grade.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you share more about highland park?

Another HPCA parent here. I have a child in their PreK3 program that has been there since she was 2. We love the school and the family like atmosphere; my child has truly blossomed in the last 1.5yr. I will probably keep her there for elementary as well.