31 Dec
Perkins Elementary
The last school we visited in seeking a new place for the geekling was Perkins School. They have an experiential learning program that involves lots of reenactment and hands-on activities. The grade levels are typically a year ahead of public schools, which we appreciated.
It was also the only private school we visited that included children with learning disabilities. These children are held to the same standards as the others, but they each have a personal teacher to help them with classroom tasks. Awesome!
They incorporate a lot of science into the curriculum, with iMacs in every classroom, gardening, checking the weather, and taking care of animals.
Overall, we were impressed with the school. We will apply and see what happens.
