Ledyard Center School

As a parent of Ledyard center I find the teachers toy be excellent. There is a lot of parental involvement in fact parents are encouraged to get involved. T he principal is outstanding. She in fact does know each and every student by name. They also have an excellent special program.(highly supportive) However I did not rate the school high on other factors. I feel that often times when a child has social difficulties it is over looked or even ignored. Being a parent of a special needs child at the school my child is often bullied without a resolution. Also I feel that it is important for children to socialize during lunch time with other peers. This is impossible because the children eat in their own classroom. So being able to easily meet other students from other classes is impossible. Some teachers will allow a lunch invite from other classes but in my experience this rarely happens. Also they do not have a hot lunch program. They have meals shipped in and reheated in heater boxes. So although I think the staff is terrific there are a few things that need to change.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been very happy at LCS. We love the small-town environment. The teachers are warm & encouraging. The principal knows each child by name and is highly visible. There is a ton of parent involvement, and parents are strongly welcomed and encouraged to be involved in whatever way they can. Reading resources are plentiful, and my son was identified early in Kindergarten and given the extra help he needed with reading. I'll be sad to leave when my husband is transferred.
--Submitted by a parent

As newcomers to CT we were, of course, very concerned about the quality of school our 4th gr daughter would attend-especially w/ her LD's. We researched many schools and interviewed LCS before moving from MI. The principal is warm, accessible, and professional. Especially at the beginning and end of the school day she is everywhere, greeting kids and parents alike - not hidden in her office busy w/ other things. Our daughter's classroom, resource room, and specials teachers are also 1st rate - truly caring, creative, and professional. Discipline is firm w/ no tolerance for bullying or 'shenanigans' so the classroom atmosphere is appropriately conducive to learning. The children are respectful and orderly. Add in a dose of practical application, and a sprinkling of fun and you have a great learning experience! Parental involvement is strong and encouraged. Our daughter loves her new school and we strongly endorse this great place!
--Submitted by Karen, a parent

I have a graduate from LCS and two children currently attending. LCS has a spirit that I have not felt at other schools. Lots of caring people who want to advance the education of all the students. The PTO is extremely active and has completed many goal projects including creating a media technology center and a new softball/kickball field. Family events(Holiday Night, Family Sock Hop, Bingo night, etc.) are also held. The teachers are wonderful and very available and there are many opportunities for parents to volunteer. The principal is very visible and makes it a point to call each student by name. A truly warm and inviting place to learn!
--Submitted by a parent