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If you value good communication between your child's school and yourself, avoid this school. I completely agree with the other reviewer who said the owner of the school 'is not empathetic, sympathetic or supportive of her students.' She often seems downright hostile - not only with some students but also with her teaching staff. If you want to roll the dice and see if your child does well in this particular environment, it may be a good fit. But watch out if there's any mismatch. There will be no support or effort by the school to assist your child, and no effort to keep you in the loop.
It's amazing how a few disgruntled, underachievers are able to find the time to write a negative school review on a web site, but are not able able to do their homework. Beddow School is a high quality, college prep school, with a very challenging curriculum. This means students do have to study. The dedicated teachers, do, in fact, make time to help students if students ask for help. If they don't ask, they don't get help. My child has been a student a Beddow for a few years and I feel that students at Beddow High are extremely prepared for college. I am thankful for a quality, college prep school, with a great staff and great students. What more could you ask for?
I have attended Beddow School ever since I was 5, when I started at the Montessori school in Fort Washington. Soon I will graduate from Beddow and I feel confident that I will be fully prepared for my studies in college. The school may be small, but the activities, trips, and various challenging honors and AP classes are a plus. We have participated in the Shakespeare Folger Festival, Model U.N. and have a great Red Cross Club. We have journeyed to Mexico, Costa Rica, New York, Philadelphia, the Outer Banks and more. Puerto Rico is on the schedule for Feb. 09. We are all very excited about the new gymnasium! The teachers at Beddow are great.....they do provide extra help when we ask.... dedicate much of their own time to chaperone our trips ....and YES....we do have to study!!! But that's why we are here!!
I am a student that is currently attending the Beddow High School. Even though the social environment is limited, this school offers an excellent challange for those who want to learn. The staff is willing to help out but they need to know so that they can dedicate extra time toward helping those who need it. The principal, Mrs. Beddow, who I know as a teacher also, will take the time to understand any issues that the student may have. She is not unapproachable as many believe. She will help to the best of her abilities.
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