Corbett School

Just in case someone is using this resource to get accurate information, please consider that "too many horrors" has posted a very unbelievable comment. There is only one married couple on the teaching staff (their implication is that there are many); the teachers are highly "seasoned" (which I define as having a great deal of experience on average); and it is virtually impossible for a child to complete 3-4 Saxon math tests for over 6 consecutive months. This would mean that they have essentially breezed through 3 years of math curriculum in that time, in addition to doing 5 lessons at home each night. (There are about 24 tests in each year of Saxon math). This post is either by someone who has an agenda to mislead people intentionally; is quite confused about which school their children attend (Corbett School and Corbett Charter are completely different); or is hoping a few sensational false claims will bolster other complaints.
--Submitted by a parent

My son goes to the charter school. He loves it. He has only positive things to say about the supposed dictator and the staff at this school. He said most of the students feel the same way he does. He will be a senior next year. He and I both wish he could have attended a mixed class early in life. I think it would have been beneficial for him to be challenged earlier.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a teacher at Corbett Grade School. The fact that I rate my own school "excellent" is a testament to the incredible colleagues I know so well. The previous comment must be by someone who spends very little time in the classroom. There is a clear pattern that the parents who volunteer every week in the classrooms are the same people who are very positive about the school and supportive of the teachers. It's quite unfortunate that the previous poster feels there's no instruction going on in the classrooms. If they shadowed a teacher for one week, seeing the energetic pace we keep up, addressing children as individuals and enjoying preparing lessons on the our own time, I believe they'd retract their statement. There is a lot of instruction going on. I love the teaching environment in Corbett, where we don't hand every child the exact same assignment, scripted by a textbook publisher, and reward them with a percentage when they finish. Our children celebrate their own growth, not how their momentary performance compares to others.
--Submitted by a teacher

The silent majority loves the school? Well they must not vote.... We just replaced two more board members. There are some GREAT teachers - but for the most part it is a huge experiment with "Imaginative Education" and the Charter. This school is multi-age, self paced, non-graded, self directed! If your child does well without instruction - this is the school for you. If not, ask questions.
--Submitted by a parent

My husband and I are alumni of Corbett, We are also longtime property owners and parents of children in K-3. We are very pleased with the education our children are receiving. The blended classes have given an opportunity to excel and be challenged beyond the traditional age based classroom. The use of the Columbia Gorge as a springboard has given us new things to talk about and investigate while exploring our own "backyard". We look forward to Middle School and High School where the bar is set high, not to exclude, but to challenge. The teachers and administration, of both the district and charter, deserve ovations for their commitment to our children.
--Submitted by a parent

Believe the few detractors, or the silent majority. If you expect the school to raise your child and be a surrogate parent, go somewhere else. If you want a school that cares about your child's success educationally and developmentally, Corbett is the best! My child will graduate next year and be able to skip most of his Freshman year of college saving us nearly a year's tuition. He can speak Spanish comfortably and is very competent in Calculus, English comp, and Physics. He can perform music at the level that is in keeping with Corbett's standing as the State Music Champs. Don't look at the Emperor, look at the citizens!
--Submitted by a parent

I'm here to tell you The Emperor has no clothes. The ratings for this school (High School) are based on an over simplistic formula. It does not accurately gauge the quality of the school. Check it out yourself. We came to this school with high expectations. We have been utterly dissillusioned. They don't give out grades (no accountability), discourage parent involvment and have some very young and inexperienced teachers. I'm sure there are good teachers here but we did not get one of them. Unfortunately the administration is dictatorial and view parents with disdain. Don't believe the hype!
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are great but the Charter is something to be less desired. K-3rd grade blend is a JOKE!! Do your research before biting into the false fronts...things are NOT what they seem.
--Submitted by a parent

Very pleased with both Corbett and the Charter! wonderful,caring amazing teachers...not to mention my kids are getting a great education:)
--Submitted by a parent

Rated one of the top 10 schools in the country, Corbett is a rural school that outperforms on almost every measure.
--Submitted by a parent