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[quote=Anonymous]I have never replied to a thread here, but wanted to add a few things for the OP. We moved our son to Burgundy after him being absolutely miserable at public school. He was more than two years ahead of what they would be teaching and the teachers there just said they needed to focus on kids who needed help to pass the tests. Thus everyday was a struggle and our son started acting out and developing awful habits. Flash forward just a few months at Burgundy and he was crying about all the snow days. Yes, the teachers told us they are focusing on his social skills more this year, but we agree...and that has helped him academically too because the social skills are helping how he approaches school overall.

Some other points:
1. Call Lori Adams, the admissions coordinator. She is one of the nicest people I have ever met, period. She is extremely helpful and perfectly honest. She will spend time with you on the phone and help connect you to parents who can give you advice on other topics too (i.e real estate, religious community), not just the "boosters."
2. They have formed a group, including parents, to overhaul how they teach math. I think they start next month and will be spending significant time on the topic.
3. The older students go out of their way to make younger kids feel like they belong. The middle schools kids show compassion and give back, which is something important to me.
4. The campus is freaking awesome. We hang out there on weekends. They have friendly goats, sheep, chickens, etc. They have amphitheaters where they have class during nice weather. 
5. Personally, I am a nerd who learned the old-fashioned way of cramming facts into my head. I wish I could have learned the way they teach at Burgundy. When the focus is on HOW you learn, it is different style and requires a different way to test. Some of that is on us as parents to assess by talking with our kids and their teachers.
6. The art/library/PE, etc is amazing - they have more teachers devoted to the 'specials' than you will find at large public schools.

Good luck with your move...and be prepared for living in an area that close schools at the hint of a snowflake. [/quote]

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