Chrysalis School is proud of it's accomplishments and the academic accomplishments of its students. For the past 30 years we have served a broad academic range of students. Our students have graduated from community colleges and top tier universities including Yale, Cornell, Vanderbilt, Amherst, and Dartmouth. 10% of the 2012 graduating class is attending the UW. I personally would like to invite you to come in for a visit and experience the welcoming environment at Chrysalis School.
My two children attend the school, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The faculty and staff care about my children, and go above and beyond what I would except from a school. My daughter (8) has learning difficulties, and her teachers have worked to find solutions that foster an environment of success for her. At the same time, they have incorporated advanced art curriculum for her, and allow her to explore subjects where she excels. I'd do anything for my children to be successful, and I feel like the team at Chrysalis feels the same way...their actions prove it.
—Submitted by a parent
Please note that the ratings below pertain to the high school location only. (Teacher involvement and the office staff at the elementary location deserve a higher rating. We highly recommend Chrysalis for elementary school, actually. The teachers there are wonderful, and the south campus office manager is great with both kids and parents.). The principal leadership and communication at the high school campus----not so high in our opinion.
—Submitted by a parent
That's interesting that one reviewer blames her sons failure at Western on Chrysalis. I've had quite the opposite experience with the teachers and program there - all are very well qualified and experienced and concerned about your kids. There are always kids that fail their first year in college, I've had two sons do it after getting good grades in public school and I have to say there are a number of factors that contribute to first year college failure. My kids are getting a fantastic education at Chrysalis - the best thing about their approach is that my kids are able to find their gifts and pursue them. They have learned how to learn and seek out knowledge, experience and skills in areas they excel. The teachers have been great working on weak areas and in assisting our family in designing the best program for our kids. Both of the children we have that attend Chrysalis love it there, have many friends and will be graduating from the school. I really think you get out of your education what you put into it.
—Submitted by a parent
My son attended this school from 7th grade until HS graduation. Although he earned good grades and was accepted into Western Washington University, he failed out his first year. He was not the only student from his Chrysalis graduating class to fail out the first year at Western. I know some of the teacher at Chrysalis are not certified. I realize hind sight is always 20/20, but I really wish I had done more research before choosing Chrysalis School.
—Submitted by a parent
Chrysalis is the perfect fit for my son.In public school,he sat in the middle with the system:no learning disability and no gifted abilities. Much of his day was spent with his teacher shaming him for being off task and not focusing.He lost his confidence and disliked going to school.Our son deserved to be in an atmosphere that rewards him for who he is and encourages his interests.I found Chrysalis! Chrysalis customizes education to each student.My son hated homework-he gets it all done at school before he leaves.He hated the repetition of Math problems-he works one-on-one with a Math teacher. My son is happy and confident.He has many friends.He looks forward to going to school each day and is learning like never before.He will stay at Chrysalis through High School and is already talking about what colleges he would like to go to.One day, his English teacher stopped me when I ran into school to drop something off.In the past, this would have incited dread in me.She said, I just want to tell you how wonderful your son is. I cried. I have never been told that by a teacher.
—Submitted by a parent
This was the best school for my child as they tailored classes to his needs. In addition, the school was wonderful about communicating with me regarding his progress, etc. I don't think my son would have graduated from high school had he stayed in public school. Other private schools operate the same way as public schools - lots of pressure and little personal attention. This school is expensive, and I had to use part of his college fund to pay for it. However, he never would have gone to college had it not been for this school!!!!! It was worth every penny.
—Submitted by a parent
Chrysalis School is wonderful. It more than lives up to its name as a protective, caring, nurturing environment in which a child can develop at his or her own pace. Previously, my son had been a student at one of the most prestigious private schools in our area, and I was appalled at how unhappy those children were from being pushed and pressured. The teachers and staff at Chrysalis truly care about what is best for each individual child and my son blossomed there, even though he only spent two hours a week at the campus. My son learned how to learn on his own and was motivated to do so, invaluable skills that will serve him well in life. He is graduating this year with high SAT scores and great GPA and was accepted to the University of Washington. We will miss Chrysalis. I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent
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