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McCarthy-Towne's non-competitive, touchy-feely environment is not well-suited to the bright, capable and eager student. My son went here for five years and was bored and unchallenged for the better part of his time there. The school also seems to attract an inordinate amount of children with behavioral issues. It was somewhat of an oxymoron because all the students had to sign a 'Behavior Contract' at the beginning of the school year. Yet I was amazed and very concerned about the bizarre stories that my son would come home from school with. The worst part was the teachers didn't utilize affective methods of classroom management and instead used negative reinforcement. We have subsequently transferred our son over to Gates school which is a much better fit, much more, stimulating academically challenging and furthermore, no upsetting or disturbing stories. if you want your child to succeed, send them to Gates...or Conant School.
The teachers at McCarthy Towne are some of the most caring, talented, and committed teaching professionals I have ever seen. The emphasis is on the whole child and integration of subjects. From live 'tide pools' that contain sea animals gathered by the 1st graders, to cooking at student's homes to learn about the culture of Ghana/France/Japan/etc, to strong math and art programs; the academics are top notch.
Both my kids went to MCT and loved it. Most of the teachers are extremely dedicated to the students and good at communicating with the parents. The principal Marcia has maintained the original vision of the school, individuality while integrating subjects to expand learning, despite the rapid growth. Most of the teachers are supportive of the children and their varied individual learning styles. The very best teachers are the ones that have beenthere for a while, but there is new blood that is brilliant too, Callie to be specific.
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