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Private | PK-3, 5-8 | Nonsectarian | 123 students |  

PHONE: (309) 827-2932

HOURS: 7 hours per day

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510 E Washington St S115

Bloomington, IL 61701

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Posted September 16, 2009

Open minded willingness to teach children at their pace prevents children being held back and helps them move ahead, despite what the rest of the class is doing.
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Posted September 10, 2009

I have been a teacher at BGA for six years. Previously, I taught in three different school districts. I started here as a sub and was amazed at what I saw at this school! Older students were helpful and kind to preschoolers, students cared about each other and their teachers, children were given a voice and were totally respected, etc. I knew immediately that I wanted to become part of this school. I can't tell you how much I have learned while working here. Previously, I thought it was my job to solve all the problems children would encounter; soon, I learned that if you give your students the necessary tools, they can solve their own problems. At BGA, the children are taught the 4Rs, (Respectfulness, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, and Responsiveness). We are sending good citizens into our community! I am proud to be a part of BGA!
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Posted September 10, 2009

I am a past parent of BGA, and I can say nothing but great things about this school. I have 2 children, and they have both been students here. (including the elementary program) They both received the attention that they needed, and didn't get lost in a huge classroom of kids. When they had a question, it was answered, when they had a concern, it was listened to and addressesd. BGA functions on the 4 R's: Responsibility, respect, resourcefulness, and responsiveness. They live and breath these 4 things in everything they do! In closing: everyone is entitled to their opinion. With that being said, if you do not come away from this school understanding that BGA fosters the WHOLE child (intellectual, academic, creative, and social ) you have missed the boat . What you could have(and should have)taken away from this program would have lasted your child a lifetime~
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Posted August 5, 2009

This is a place for parents to bring children when they want a more attention & a family like enviornment for their child. At BGA, the small class size and passionate teachers allow kids to grow and become the individuals that they are. The 'selectives' let kids try a variety of classes and experiences in the world around them. My goals for my kids have been to develop a love of learning, not just to get the work done and jump through the 'hoops' of their educators. I have graduated 2 children from this setting who are honor-role high schoolers now. My other children are still receiving the benefit of an independent school education and are becoming people who are not just followers of the croud or leaders, but leaders and thinkers for themselves for the good of the community. Something we believe in strongly and gets reinforced daily at BGA.
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amguthrie January 30, 2012
to do with fundraising. If I do not allow my 9yr old dtr online at ho,e without DIRECT SUPERVISION I EXPECT them to teach tem and encourage no less from her place of education.
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amguthrie January 30, 2012
YES!! I was scared and shocked the first time I heard my step-dtr talking about Gaggle...I never recieved any notes about in school social websites. I am pleased with her teachers but I am VERY DISAPPOINETED with the overall communication..Unless it
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SteveGuntner January 28, 2012
Yes, especially while in school.
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