S. D. Spady Elementary School

I had heard so many great things about S.D. Spady before entering my fist grade son. But as the year progresses I notice that there seem to be a lack of caring? The amount of children without manners seems to be a big problem, and it is not addressed at all. I also noticed that the aftercare program is horrendous! The kids are bullied with no seeming consequence. The aftercare teachers are too busy texting on their phones to even notice what the kids are doing. Then when they do notice strict punishment and referrals are given out like candy.
--Submitted by a parent

Academically, this school is fine. Our 5th grader is gifted and has been able to accelerate his learning in the Montessori environment. There is a real problem, however, with the lack of control and there seems to be a lot of lip service given to not tolerating bullying. Kids with known problems are consistently allowed to get away with things simply because they have a 504 plan. My 4th grade daughter was teased mercilessly to the point where she hated going to school. She will NOT be going to Spady next year and neither will our soon to be 6th grader. We've been told by someone that used to substitute in the school that it has seriously gone downhill in the past 2 years.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my first year at the school and it is excellent. My kids were enrolled at another neighborhood school that had a great rating, but within two weeks of joining the school it was clear they were lacking. Academics is only one part of school, and Spady gets that! No child learns every subject at the same pace. They don't all fit into a nice box. Why should you teach them as if they do? Spady gets that. My kids love the school and my 3rd child will be entering the pre-K program in the fall. We're thrilled and recommend the school without reservation. Imagine? Your child has the same teacher for several years...and you won't waste the first few months of school while the teacher gets to know your child and you and your child get to know the teacher. The alone is amazing.
--Submitted by a parent

The Montessori environment is great. The kids learn and love going to school. The teachers are patient and take time to get to know wach and every child. We love this school.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are caring and kind, their skills and knowledge unsurpassed and we love the Montessori envirnment
--Submitted by a parent

Best Elementary School Great Staff and a beautiful facility
--Submitted by a parent

Montessori education, which focuses on the individual child, is superior to the standard methods that more resemble military basic training.

What a great experience this school has been for my son!
--Submitted by a parent

S.D Spady is one of only 2 Montessori public schools in PB county, actually the 1st started in 1989 & it's celebrating it's 20th year! And our school is nationally recognized as a top Montessori Public school! Spady is a Green School and has been running a POLIT recycling program for 3 years now.
--Submitted by a parent

I love Spady! It's my son's first year there. He is in Kindergarten and we couldn't be happier!
--Submitted by a parent