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My son is dyslexic and has auditory processing issues that have made learning hard for him all his life. After experiencing frustration of having our son tracked early in public schools we knew we had to make a change. Our son graduated this year and will be attending a 4 year college. Challenging? I feel every educational experience can be challenging depending on the student and how much they want to be challenged. Without this school, my son would not be where he is today. He has obtained lifelong skills of self-advocacy, self -esteem, and a thirst to do his very best. Five stars is not high enough for the quality of this school.
Fabulous. My child has been in Briarwood for the past year and a half in the PODs program (kinder/first). After 3 years in preschool, he knew only half is letters and only a 1/4 of letter sounds. Within 2 months, he was reading. He still has issues with fluency and tests in the first grade first half in testing (yes, I was hoping for more) and in the middle of second grade in math. Next year he will be moving to the primary where he will be increasing his fluency - with hard work - then to traditioinal school. I love the school, the parents and the students.
Middle/Upper School is wonderful. The school administration is rapidly responsive, warm, and positive. The teachers love their kids, obviously have a passion for the material they teach, and know their students' needs very well. Can't recommend highly enough in terms of academics for learning disabled kids. The sports program, I think, is absolutely wonderful. Every kid makes the team and plays. Practices are two hours every day except Wednesday. For my child - this has been awesome. My daughter is an only child; she is active, loves to be active - and to have two hours every day after school of running, jumping, playing -- wow. She also studies that much harder in the evening - very aware that her participation in athletics is dependent upon her effort, attitude and academic standing. But there is no music of any sort or school newspaper. I miss that for her.
For the child in grades 1-12 who are lost academically because of learning differences Briarwood has made my child feel competent and confident.The classes are small which is great for kids with ADD.There is independent teaching available for reading and writing skills a few days a week.My son is ADHA & Dyslexic and graduates 2008.He has been there since 4th grade and will always struggle academically but he has a strong foundation to build upon in college. He has great friends who have also been there a long time, he plays sports all school year, went to state in track. There is a strong parent involvement.I believe it is because every child has unique challenges and parents do all they can to be extra supportive which helps their childs'self esteem greatly.Daniel would not be reading and succeeding through high school if not for Briarwood.I can't imagine where he would be today.
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