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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you like having super small class sizes and have a child that fits “it the box,” you will likely not mind paying the 22k. If you are looking for a strong STEM program, innovative teaching or a school that encourages “out of the box thinking,” you will likely be disappointed. The saying ‘All that glitters is not gold’ comes to mind with this school. We have friends that love CES and we have friends that have transferred out. The parents and staff that post on this board will paint a perfect picture of the school because they want it to succeed. We liked the school when we were there and wish it well. [/quote]

For someone who wishes the school well, this is certainly an attempt to paint a damning picture! I would imagine that most parents on here who are happy with their child’s school will try to convey a positive message on DCUM, so that’s not exactly unique to CES. I am sorry if the above was your experience at CES, but my children’s has been the opposite. They love how diverse the student body is and we haven’t observed there to be a “box” that students must fit into in order to be successful there. The school is ramping up STEAM offerings under the new Head and the teachers are phenomenal. Re: the tuition, that is not the cost anymore as the new Head lowered it. In any case, our family and our friends’ families cannot relate to the PP’s gripes about the school. Hopefully interested parents who read that will still take a look and draw their own conclusions. Personally, I can’t say enough good things about CES.[/quote]

Not PP but wanted to say that it *is* possible for families to wish the school well AND STILL want others to be aware of certain issues this school refuses to address. The lack of importance placed on social-emotional and mental health well-being is something we wished we would have known before starting at this school and spending $$$. The fact that the school doesn't even have a part time guidance counselor speaks volumes about what this school chooses to prioritize. If students have an issue with an individual teacher, or another student, there are not any options available to them. The current HoS has children enrolled at the school and it is not farfetched to see how that could create a sticky dynamic.

The preschool and lower school were fine (pre-k and k teacher were particulary great) but the school needs to reconsider how they are addressing the social/emotional needs of tweens/teens. And yes, I have talked to admin and teachers in the past about this issue but there was just more talk and no action. This school seemed to want 10-12 little clones in each class without appreciating (or noticing, wanting, etc.) the talent and skills that individual students can bring to the school. [/quote]

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