The Calverton School

We've been at The Calverton School since 2006. The vision for the school is strong with a well developed plan for students to succeed in a competitive world. Although there is a transition of headmasters, the transition has been smooth with the new and current working together over the past 6 months. We are looking forward to our child graduating from this school. Within a week of joining classes at Calverton, our child found students friendly, never clicky and teachers always reaching out to help with succeed on all levels. Great atmosphere, great place to learn.
--Submitted by a parent

What a great day in the Lower School-Pumpkin Math and a Kenyan Feast. Combining fun w/ academics makes the Lower School at Calverton worth every penny! Too many schools emphasize homework, more homework and, a little more homework. Young minds can only process so much. Kudos for to the LS teachers @ TCS for getting this! Keep up the great work!
--Submitted by a parent

While my children have been going here for some time, the board seems to be putting new leadership into place for the next year to address the concerns of the community. I love the school and they love my children. They receive a good education and for that I am thankful. I beleive this school has yet to see its best years that are soon to come.
--Submitted by a parent

If you are a low performing lacrosse player, or have learning disabilities and cannot pay full tuition, this is the place for you. The Head is widely disparaged, rude and generally will not take comments or suggestions -Anonymous Parent As a Calverton graduate, I take great comfort in the fact that the current Head and administration ignore comments and suggestions from someone that would take the time to anonymously ridicule athletes, the underprivileged, and persons dealing with learning disabilities.

I'm currently in ninth grade, and I've been a student at Calverton since second grade. Ever since my first day there I've been learning more and more things about what everyone here wants to give me. Each teacher sees me as a person, and not just a student ID number. They know my name, my parents name, my favorite color, my dog's name--everything. They know me, including my work habits and favorite classes. They know how to relate to me personally, and they always, always, always have time to spend with me, to help me when I need it. Calverton has a great atmosphere. Everyone is friendly, dedicated, and willing to help one another whether that be through academics (like helping a friend with some homework) or social interactions (like inviting the new kid to sit with you at lunch). Everyone jumps at the chance to prove themself, and be the best they can. We all trust and relate to each other like a legitimate family. We don't even have locks on our lockers! Bottom line, Calverton is a great school, with great, dedicated kids, and amazing, skilled teachers. I'm very lucky to have a chance to grow up and learn here, and what I have learned will be with me forever, I know it.

I am a proud parent of 2 current students at The Calverton School. My daughter is in the 6th grade, and has attended Calverton since Pre-K. My son is in the 9th grade, and has attended Calverton since Kindergarten. I am very pleased with their academic, social and athletic development. Over the years, Calverton has been a nurturing and safe environment for both of my children. It is a small and community-based school. Generally, the student body is close, as many of the students attend Calverton for the majority of their elementary, middle and high school 'careers'. In addition, many of the parents of current students are also close, as we see one another reguarly and support our children at various school events. On a case-by-case basis, Calverton also affords certain 'athletically gifted' students, who are in 8th grade, the unique opportunity to participate in varsity sports. I highly recommend Calverton.
--Submitted by a parent

Wonderful school!! The administration is fantastic..... very caring teachers who are professional at all times..... great role models for the children and excellent with the children. This schools teaches much more than academics! Highly recommended.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a current student at the calverton school and i am really enjoying it. I play soccer lacrosse and basketbal in hopes o playing lacrosse in collge. At calverton i thinkthat you get the attention that is pivotol in being a great student. If you have a problem te teacher always try and help.
--Submitted by a student

My child really like the middle school-- the teachers, the classmates, the division head was exceptional!
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with the parent review from 2003. There continue to be many problems due to poor leadership. The new administration seems more concerned with new buildings and sports fields, yet the school still lacks math specialists, learning specialists, technology instructors, and foreign language for all grades.
--Submitted by a parent