Boulder Country Day

We have two middle school boys who started BCD this year and we could not be any happier. Their first day was so welcoming from the other students and they were put in a two week class to teach them study skills and organizational skills to help them start off to be successful. They have a great cross country, soccer and basketball program that has taught them leadership skills and built their confidence. The best thing we have to say that has impressed us the most about BCD Is the AMAZING TEACHERS. The teachers have made this transition so easy for our children. They are always available in mornings before school,after school , during school and will take the time to help with any questions big or small. The middle school director is involved with the children and has open communication with the students and parent anytime. We moved our children from a school where they were struggling and not happy learning. Their grades last year showed this. Both our children has made scholars with their first report card from BCD and they love learning again. THANK YOU BCD!
--Submitted by a parent

As the parent of a recent BCD graduate, my son was enormously well-prepared for the workload he is now facing in high school. BCD does an excellent job teaching academics as well as helping the kids develop a strong work ethic. If you are looking for a place to coast or just get by with minimal effort, then BCD is not the right school for you. If you want your child to learn how to successfully manage/organize his/her workload AND get a top-notch education, then BCD is a great choice. Our second child is currently in the sixth grade and we couldn't be happier knowing how well prepared she will be for the big next steps in her life.
--Submitted by a parent

6th graders DO NOT have only one hour of homework a night. If you look at the number of classes with homework every night this is impossible. Also, I haven"t met one child who gets it done in 1 hour. If you want to have any extracurricular activities or social life this is not the school for you.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our 8th year for our son at BCD and we could not be happier with the quality of his academic experience. With just the blink of an eye we have gone from the teary eyed first day of school at the preschool classroom, to watching our confident son walk with shoulders back through the doors of the middle school building this fall. This week we had the chance to meet with each of his teachers for the first conferences of the year. My wife and I were both blown away with the experience. Teacher after teacher spoke not only about the impressive curriculum in their subject area, but with a personal knowledge of our son and his progress. If was very clear that the staff is working together to create a cohesive, challenging, and supportive environment for son s growth and success. Hats off to the BCD professionals that have invested themselves in my son s future! Your dedication and commitment are without question for our family.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our second year at BCD and my son loves school! His teachers are supportive and friendly and truly meet him at his indivdual level each day. He comes home singing songs, talking about music and science, and raving about his friends. I cannot imagine finding a better school for him or our family.
--Submitted by a parent

We are true fans of Boulder Country Day School! As much as we enjoy living in Boulder, we considered moving back to California where our family lives. We stayed in Boulder mainly because of our love for BCD! BCD masters the delicate balance between an outstanding and top-notch education and a fun and friendly environment. We are pleased with BCD's advanced math program, small class sizes, foreign language offerings, and above all the quality of teachers that BCD attracts. Our children are happy learners thanks to BCD!
--Submitted by a parent

My family moved to Boulder a year ago. In that year we have looked at many of the wonderful schools that Boulder has to offer for our two young children. Boulder Country Day has stood out among the rest. On the tour that we took of the school, my husband and I were both impressed with the teaching staff, facilities, and the curriculum. I want to express my joy and relief at finding such an exceptional school as Boulder Country Day where my children will learn French, technology, music and art even in Preschool!
--Submitted by a parent

We enrolled our two children in the middle school. I had a son that did very well academically, but socially it was too small. There were 5 boys in his 8th grade class. There was a lot of unnecessary busy work that would keep him up until midnight drawing a report cover. My daughter had quite a different experience. Academically, again, a lot of work to nowhere. However, the focus on dress code was enormous. Everyday she would be told her skirt was too short, her shoes were wrong, her jacket was the wrong color, etc. My son could wear any color hoodie, pants down to his knees, etc. On free dress day, the faculty would lecture the girls about tight fitting clothes, but the boys never received any discipline regarding dress code. There needs to be some equality in the discipline both for dress code infractions and behavioral problems. This school needs to update its policies!
--Submitted by a parent

I have two kids at Boulder Country Day and love the school. One of the things I like best is the small class size - the teachers are able to differentiate their teaching just for my kids, whether in elementary or middle school. I like the high academic standard balanced with fun, like to Outdoor Ed trip my 7th grader just went on.
--Submitted by a parent

We are in our 5th year at BCD and couldn't be happier. We have 2 kids in the elementary school and both are thriving socially and academically. Every year we feel it can't be better than the last, yet it is year after year. It is demanding academically, but definitely not to the extreme. Our children are involved in many after school activities and can do so while still having some quality kid time. The teachers we have experienced really understand our children and have an ability to inspire them to learn. No school is without faults, but we feel the benefits of a BCD education completely outweigh any negatives.
--Submitted by a parent