Weiss School

This has been our 1st year attending this school EC3 class and our daughter and us love it. There is a right balance of learning and playing for this special 3 year old age. The teacher are professional and well educated and know how to deal with different situation. We will definitely attend this school in the coming years too.
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Our son has attended the Weiss School for three years and will graduate the eighth grade in May 2012. I could cry tears of joy thinking of all the ways the Weiss School has helped him mature, discover and develop his gifts and reach his potential in the relatively short time we have been there. They care about each child as an individual and about bringing out the best in him/her in terms of developing their strengths while encouraging and modeling leadership, high academic achievement and community involvement . They understand the gifted child and go to great lengths to educate parents in ways the public schools cannot and will not, to be the best advocate for their child. Weiss has helped us beyond measure in navigating the often difficult middle school years. Recently our son was accepted to Oxbridge Academy for high school, and we are confident that the Weiss School has prepared him to excel there. (He most likely would not have even been a candidate if it were not for excellent preparation he received from the Weiss School.) We are truly grateful for the guidance and stellar education he has received at this outstanding school.
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My daughter is a graduate of The Weiss School. She is now attending Suncoast High School whiched has been ranked the 9th best high school in the country by Newsweek. She is in her second year and because of the exceptional education at The Weiss School she has been extremely well prepared for her honors and AP classes. When I talk to parents who have smaller children I try to encourage them to look at the whole picture not just one aspect of a school they wish their children to attend. There is much to be thankful for at the Weiss School. Small class sizes, wonderful and caring teachers, excellent resources. My daughter is thriving in a much larger environment due to the preparation she received in middle school. Isn't it our goal to have well rounded, smart, confident and creative children as they go into college? I will always recommend the Weiss School to parents. Thank you.
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Our family was at the Weiss School for the past several years, and we made the decision to switch schools for this coming school year. The Weiss School and all it purports to be is a great concept. In actuality, however, it is nowhere close. The classrooms for the younger students are filled to the state mandated maximum of 18 children, which is actually worse than at our local public school. Additionally, kindergartners are not taught anything about the planets or space, which again, is less than the public school standards. Weiss creates an artificial environment in which children are led to believe that they are superior because they are at a private school. It does not reward children or parents for merit based accomplishments. The school is run by a few extraordinarily wealthy parents, and the rest of us who pay tuition and volunteer are not valued as greatly because we don't pay for a new playground. Moreover, the teacher turnover is ridiculous. Each year, good teachers have been let go. A two-time Dwyer Award nominee was fired at the end of the last school year because she is honest and doesn't toe the party line. Weiss is a great idea turned great disappointment.
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I feel grateful every day when I drop my son off at Weiss. The education is exceptional in every way. The academics are of the highest caliber. Teachers explore topics with passion and creativity. The expectations are high; Weiss is a school where your child will be challenged. He or she will also get the tools and the support needed to excel. The teachers at Weiss understand the emotional component of learning. Dr Daniels, Head of School, is a real pioneer in this field and we are lucky to have this type of program right here in Palm Beach Gardens. The educational environment is rich; theater, sports, music, art, language. The school community is warm and welcoming great teachers, parents, and kids! I wholeheartedly recommend Weiss.
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Our daughter has blossomed at The Weiss School during her 6 years she has been there. The school has provided her with wonderful opportunities to develop her interests and self confidence. The curriculum is challenging, teaching analytical and problem skills as well as how to master advanced material in math, science, language arts, social studies, and Spanish. The teachers are warm and genuinely interested in the students' success both academically and socially. Their approach is creative and innovative. Our daughter has benefited greatly from the 1-to-1 laptop computing program which has helped her become more efficient at completing her homework. The Tae Kwon Do program has provided a unique opportunity for developing discipline, focus, and competitive spirit. The school administration has been open to our concerns and suggestions. There is a great sense of community among the parents, students and teachers. This is truly a great school!
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The Weiss School is one of the best preschools. My son is READING AND WRITING on a Kindergarten level and we're not even halfway through the EC4 schoolyear! They don't push the children, but do let them advance at their own, individual ability. They learn and they have fun doing so. Last year, our son was suspended for tantrums and anti-social behavior. Thanks to their recommendations and working together as a team, our son is reading and LOVES school. I love seeing my son happy and learning. I recently had surgery and my son made me a card on his own. "For Papa, git well soon". While not 100% correct, he did it phonetically, with no help, and he is 4! I want my son to grow up loved, happy, and educated and Weiss is doing a great job in helping with that. I couldn't ask for more from a school.
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My Son is at the Weiss school in preschool. I find it very upsetting that a preschooler was expelled. I have to say, many 'red' flags have presented themselves in the last few months. There have been teacher firings, re-hiring of previously 'let-go' teachers. My son brings home mass produced/copied workbook sheets. He also watches 'learning' videos..which I find upsetting, as he can do that at home. I hear kindergarten is better, although I also know the public schools do a great job of running gifted programs. If you are looking...recommend you wait until Kindergarten.
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After reading the previous post, I find it comforting to know that The Weiss School suspended a child from inappropriate behavior. One of my main reasons for switching to The Weiss School from a public school gifted program was because my son was getting bullied from other students for being "smart." The Weiss School's academic are fantastic and the teachers also know and understand the social needs of gifted students. I'm happy I made the switch this school year. My son comes home happy everyday and is not stressed about going to school. It's nice to know there is a school that doesn't accept negative behavior and places high value on education.
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Don't go to preschool if your child isn't 100% perfect! Weiss suspended my daughter for a tantrum, leaving two working parents without child care. She had two tantrums in 4 mos. Granted, the last one was bad..and I could understand a 'pick her up'...but they wouldn't let us in until she had a psy. eval. She was tired and kicked a teacher as she was taking her to time-out. Bottom-line: they do not deal well with 'active' kids. Funny..b/c most active kids are gifted. They need to figure that one out, or start calling themselves, a school for 'gifted-perfectly behaved' kids.
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