IDEAL School

they work with me on how to reach my children with school work and disciplinary actions that will help them learn responsibility. They, know each childs name and knows who the parents are. They greet and make you feel part of your child(ren) learning. They offer so many ways for you to be part of the activities of what goes on to help out the school and children. I feel the close open relationship that they try to have with the parents is very forthcoming and nobale. My boys have been in a christian school and we had problems and they weren't willing to work with me. I'm very pleased and happy that my children are there and the way they run the classes mixed the way they do I find extremely worthwhile. I applaud all who work there and all they do. It's nice to know teachers care still and these wonderful people have shown me that.
--Submitted by a parent

I think IDEAL is a great school, they really take the time to insure a great education for all students no matter what skill level they are at.
--Submitted by a parent

I love the multi-age classrooms that allow my son to work at his own level in various subjects, the passionate teachers, and the diverse community.
--Submitted by a parent

IDEAL lets me have a voice as a parent and I am able to communicate easily with the teachers, even if only by a note. The hard work and dedication of all really shows.
--Submitted by a parent

Our son has been attending IDEAL since it's opening. A more dedicated team of teachers I have never seen. The unique governance structure, involving teachers, parents and students ensures everyone has a voice in how things are run. Our son exceels and I am convinced it is due to IDEAL's individualized approach to learning, making sure everyone succeeds!
--Submitted by a parent

IDEAL teaches all children to read and think, no matter what abilities they enter with! The teachers are amazing!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been coming to this school since K-4. My oldest is completing 2nd grade this school year, he has been there for 4 school years. The teachers give 200% of their effort and time. They are dedicated to educating the students and teaching them to always show respect. There are family activities to take part in and enjoy time with other parents and teachers. The school is growing in many respects. Good job on all your hard work! Thank you for all you do!
--Submitted by a parent

I.D.E.A.L. is a wonderful school. My daughter has been going there since 4th grade and is now in 8th grade. I am so happy that I moved her from Cooper Elementary two blocks over. The kids get to stay with the same teachers for years on end so the teacher gets to know them really well inside and out. Also, the classrooms have combined grades so the kids are taught based on their skill level not just their grade level. I'm sorry to see my daughter leave this school, but I do think that for high school she needs to spread her wings and fly a little bit. It will probably be a shock leaving I.D.E.A.L. after all these years, but she will always have fond memories of her years there and of the teachers she has grown so fond of.
--Submitted by a parent

My sons are attending this school and I am glad they are. Yes, this school is behind but you have to realize it is a brand new school.The school is only 3 years old and it takes a school aleast 5 years to show progress.It took some great parents and teachers to come up with a new ideal to teach the children a concept that they believe in and will work for all children. It will take time for them to get the plan in motion. My son's teachers are caring and supported about their education and they keep in touch with me. Some teachers in other schools do not take the time to contact you. As a parent I do my best to support the school.So give this school a chance to approve.With the school and myself working together my son's are doing excellent in their skills.
--Submitted by a parent

if you want your child to fail then this is the school to send them too. i put my daughter in here in k5 and they never taught her to read. or math or anything for that matter. when i transfered her in second grade she had to be put back to first at her new school and she never even was at that grade level. so her new school tested her to see if she had a learning disabilit which she does not. later it was learned the school just isnt very good at teaching children. so my daughter only learned there at k5 level never higher. please think twice about enrolling your child. my son who was in fifth grade when he left was only in fourth grade level at his new school. they are very far behind.
--Submitted by johana rutherford, a parent