The Mead School

I have been a Mead parent for a dozen years. Sending my children to Mead has been the most important and beneficial decision we made for our children and our family. Two of my children have graduated. I love what the school did for them when they were there, as well as what the school has given them for the rest of their lives. With one in college and another in high school, they seek the intellectual stimulation, the love of learning, and abiding friendships that they developed during their many years at the school. My third child is still at Mead. I could imagine no better place. The faculty and administration intimately know my child and are focused on enriching her academic and social development. If you can't tell, I think it is a magnificent and unique school that is decades ahead of other schools.
--Submitted by a parent

After having children here 10+ years, Mead stills continues to impress me. I am so happy I have been able to send my children to The Mead School.
--Submitted by a parent

The childcare/preschool program provides primarily blocks and other toys that require the children to actually use their imagination when they play. In addition to facilitating creativity, Mead teaches the children to verbalize their thoughts and feelings in way that would rival most adults. They are taught to recognize if they are tired, hungry, etc. and to communicate those feelings in words. It s not an easy thing for a child to do, but the teachers at Mead are wonderful at facilitating the process.
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WOW, being a parent of a "Mead kid" gets better and better. My kids run to school in the mornings and their confidence and experience grows by the day. The academics at this school are brilliant while also bringing along many life skills that I've not even mastered. Would recommend to anyone who wants a smart and well rounded child.
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This school defies the odds. As a former teacher here and a current parent here, I have been amazed at the results this school gets out of every kid, everyday. Subtle changes in growth and learning, to leaps through many stages, the kids excel. Students are challenged academically, emotionally and socially and educated in the way that best suits their own process. They look at a student and ask, "How best does this particular student learn?" And then while still keeping them in a socially appropriate and educationally appropriate environment, they teach them with the utmost care in the style in which they can absorb best. Amazing results and incredible happy productive and fully formed humans come out of this school. Year after year.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent of two Mead School students I am often amazed by what the teachers accomplish with the schools learning approach. The students are both challenged academically and educated in with respect to handle life lessons as they happen. The kids are provided the education they need to be confident, eager learners with an individualized outlook on life and what's ahead of them. I wouldn't want my kids to be anywhere else.
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As a long time and current parent of Mead I have so many incredible things to say about this school that I am unsure if I will be able to get it all down. I'll start with the students. They are very excited and happy to go to school. They are definitely challenged not only academically but socially and emotionally. They have a voice in their education and learn how to take on all sorts of responsibility. They are taught how to be respectful individual critical thinkers. The staff works hard to create a safe place where children can be children and they can learn from their mistakes. They are gently going to stretch the students to help them grow. The Director of the school personally knows each child's strengths and areas that need work. People new to the school often comment on the warm, positive energy of the school and the self confidence of the students. I can go on and on but all you need to do is visit the school or talk to a graduate. Mead is different in a great way.
--Submitted by a parent

Mead is a click. You either fit into their idea of what your child should aspire to or your child becomes an outsider. My son attended Mead from the Toddler Program through 1st grade. I'm only sorry it took me so long to remove him from such a hostile, unsafe environment. Academically Mead falls far short, the teaching staff ineffective and unaccountable; so concerned with doing what "feels good" rather then what's necessary. If you like surprises in your childs education, don't look farther than MEAD!
--Submitted by a parent

Mead is truly amazing. I have been here for most of my life and it has been some of the best learning I have ever gotten. The teachers are very involved with students' mental and physical health and I adore them. This school teaches for each student and will make the class subject around what the child needs work on. The classes are so much fun- we have debates and talk about things we read. The homework is challenging but if it was too hard we can talk to our HCD and find a way to make it work. My math classes were too easy and by standing up for myself I joined a new class where I fit better. I have never seen a fight go unsolved at mead. Always, a teacher will step in and help the students talk. The drama, music, dance and art departments are great! I really have been taught to love the arts and am going to look for a high school like mead. ( if you like master's ny chances are you will love this school. Mead is my 2nd home and Is great for me- each kid is different tho. I recimend coming to check it out- ask to sleek to one of the kids.

Mead is a kind and nurturing place and name-calling is not tolerated. Both my kids are at Mead and they know it. How Mead works is that the teacher engages the involved parties in a dialogue and the teacher acts as a facilitator for a meaningful discussion. It is an important part of the role of a Home Center Director. This process is used for conflict resolution for kids in all ages starting in childcare up to 8th grade. Active listening and self advocacy are two of the many important social skills that are taught at Mead.
--Submitted by a parent