Spartanburg Day School

State-of-the-art curriculum (Singapore Math, for example) coupled with the highest caliber 'staff as people' since my own prep school in NE. Ultra-professional, warm not stuff, boundaried and exceptional people teacher our kids to be loving, respectful and kind. The high-level of parental involvement builds the bridge between school and home. Fabulous learning disability diagnostic testing and referral - not to mention best tutoring. I love this school
--Submitted by a parent

The students are the best around. They are eager and excited about school!
--Submitted by a parent

My grandchildren are getting the best education with the best teachers and looking forward to a bright and fulfilling future.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is amazing it not only treats each student as an individual but really strives to get them ready for college and beyond. My kids are learning Chinese and Spanish, do robotics, keyboarding and community service projects for the commuity. They have 100% college placement and every child is movtivate to go to college. I could go on and on it just simply rocks!
--Submitted by a parent

I teach and am the school nurse at SDS and have been there for 22 years. My daughter also graduated from the day school in 1991. It is a school made up of individuals who care: about the students and their families, and each other. We do our best to teach our students to be kind, be respectful, be considerate, and be themselves. There are programs in place designed to encourage individualism, teamwork, and community service. The student's welfare is the primary goal of each teacher, administrator, and staff member. In most respects, the school as a whole works as a well functioning family unit: watching over, directing, providing for, and loving each individual under its roof. I know first hand the influence this school has on its graduates, as I have watched my daughter grow up - utilizing the best lessons from each of her fine teachers - to become a good citizen with a sincere desire to affect her world positively. I am proud of the part I play in this institution, which is far more than that. It is a place that inspires its graduates to achieve selflessly with their community's betterment in mind.
--Submitted by a teacher

Our three children moved from the public schools to SDS. We have been extremely impressed and pleased with the high quality of instruction and caring at the Day School. Our children each have distinct personalities and learning styles. We were concerned that given the smaller size of the Day School that at least one of them would not be served well. We couldn't have been more wrong. Our children have flourished! Excellent School and Community.
--Submitted by a parent

My three children love SDS, and can't wait to get to school each day. Small class size is the biggest selling factor for me -- usually 12 students in each one. The IB curriculum is fabulous, and encourages big-picture thinking. Terrific faculty and staff. None of my relatives can believe that our 4 year-old and 9 year-old can speak Chinese! Thrilled to be part of this fantastic community.
--Submitted by a parent

I love SDS. I've gone there every year since kindergarten but two grades. The local public schools are no comparison to the Day School. I'm a sophomore. The curriculum is very, very challenging and I feel like I'm learning more than what I need. The teachers are all very friendly and helpful and are all passionate about their individual subjects. The students are very nice and friendly.
--Submitted by a student

After a very disappointing venture into public school we found the Day School and we have been singing it's praises since. With outstanding teachers,staff, and administrators along with individualized curriculum, my children are flourishing with the new challenges they receive daily. Advanced language arts, math, science, and spanish are strengths along with an extremely advanced fine arts department. How grateful we are to have found such an outstanding school in our community. Our children have friends now from several different cultural backgrounds. The Day School's tuition is higher than most in the area, but they offer numerous advanded placement classes in the upper school which other schools may not. Also, finacial aid is available. The Day School is an incredible family to join. I know my family appreciates knowing our children are getting the best start possible thanks to the Day School.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school. Challenging curriculum with caring teachers push students to attain to the best of their ability. The only downside is the high cost of tuition. Very out of reach for most people. Had to take my daughter out because of the high cost. But, the five years she spent at the Day School has prepared her well for public school, and has put her ahead academically of her public school peers. The Day School is 2 to 3+ years ahead of public school in some areas of instruction, especially English/Language arts. The PE program at Day School was much better than public school. The Day School's music department prepared her for Band in public school. Currently, my daughter enjoys Honor Band and Chorus. Public School is 1 year ahead of Day School in Band. Public School teaches elementary French instead of more useful Spanish that Day School teaches.
--Submitted by a parent