I'Cento School

The good things about I Cento: small class size (15 students), lots of involved parents, and after almost a year of having my children there we have had absolutely no problems in the classroom. No problem kids, no bullying, no negative influences. But I Cento does not live up to its philosophy as presented on its website. Much of the curriculum seems to be worksheets and the class only seems to do "project work" in science. There is very little hands on learning and constant spelling and math tests, even in the younger grades. The art room and playground are only for preschool through first grade. Grades 2-5 don't appear to have any art or music instruction (except for a christmas program) and spend recess playing in the parking lot. P.E. for grades 2-5 is one hour a week taught by a volunteer parent, and therefore doesn't always happen. We've been a bit disappointed by I Cento, but since there are no other non religious private schools in town to choose from we will be staying since it still seems like an improvement from a public school with a large classroom. The kids do get more individual attention in the small classes.
—Submitted by a parent