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Claudette: This is my grandchildren's first year here [4th & 6th graders.] It's an ok school. Academically, the teachers seem pretty good. The no bullying by student's policy seems to be upheld here. (Something their former school was lack-a-daisy about.] CCS does try to offer a pretty rounded education to its students.
Since we live in Coatesville, the school day is very long for the children. I like it because it gives me more time during the day to get things done. The children don't like the long day, but once again, they have adjusted. However in August, I don't really care for the early return to school from summer vacation.
Other than the school's athletics, learning Spanish, and the opportunity to learn a musical instrument in an earlier grade, I don't see much difference in the overall subject matter offered from their local school district [that's why I rae it average or ok.] Their former public school offered Reading Olympics, spelling bee, book reports, science projects, Black History month, math, special education, etc. The bullying and the seemingly lack of concern by administration lead to the removal from the district school.
However, CCS teacher's are pretty serious about students exclusivelly buying their school uniforms from Flynn & O'hara. The colors are hunter green and beige/kahki. It concerned me that my granddaughter's teacher has, on more than one occasion, looked in the inside of her pants or skirt to ensure her clothes were purchased from F/O [not from Kohls, Target or WalMart.] That action brought remarks from other students about the color of her panties. The uniforms from F/O are very expensive, and they are not the best quality for the money. Less than a month, one of the shirts had a pin hole in it. However, the school does have a resale store that gives one the opportunity to purchase used uniforms. The challenge is finding the needed size.
Based on my knowledge and years of children receiving a public school education, I still rate the school as average. If anything happens to change my mind, I will write a different review.
Since we live in Coatesville, the school day is very long for the children. I like it because it gives me more time during the day to get things done. The children don't like the long day, but once again, they have adjusted. However in August, I don't really care for the early return to school from summer vacation.
Other than the school's athletics, learning Spanish, and the opportunity to learn a musical instrument in an earlier grade, I don't see much difference in the overall subject matter offered from their local school district [that's why I rae it average or ok.] Their former public school offered Reading Olympics, spelling bee, book reports, science projects, Black History month, math, special education, etc. The bullying and the seemingly lack of concern by administration lead to the removal from the district school.
However, CCS teacher's are pretty serious about students exclusivelly buying their school uniforms from Flynn & O'hara. The colors are hunter green and beige/kahki. It concerned me that my granddaughter's teacher has, on more than one occasion, looked in the inside of her pants or skirt to ensure her clothes were purchased from F/O [not from Kohls, Target or WalMart.] That action brought remarks from other students about the color of her panties. The uniforms from F/O are very expensive, and they are not the best quality for the money. Less than a month, one of the shirts had a pin hole in it. However, the school does have a resale store that gives one the opportunity to purchase used uniforms. The challenge is finding the needed size.
Based on my knowledge and years of children receiving a public school education, I still rate the school as average. If anything happens to change my mind, I will write a different review.
Submitted on Feb 7, 2012
Collegium is a great school, although I think they should start introducing actual Bio, Chem, and Physics earlier. The longer school days and short summer break give students a head start compared to other schools.
Submitted by a Current Student on Aug 29, 2010
Mother B: You don't have "biracial or other" on your list. Collegium has quite a population of "biracial" students who are not considered Black. It would be great if you would add the additional catagory, Collegium does.
It has a great academic program. The students cover material in the lower grades that public schools don't seem to cover. They learn how to write essays in the earlier grades as well as study Spanish. I initially didn't want my son there, but now I like it. What I don't like are the longer school days, longer school year, and the early return to school after the summer. The longer school day is beneficial for parents who work, but I'd prefer my son get out of school a little earlier in the day.
* I answered the last three questions to the best of my knowledge. I'm not totally familiar with the schools athletics, gifted and special education resources. I don't utilize them, but know they have them in place.
It has a great academic program. The students cover material in the lower grades that public schools don't seem to cover. They learn how to write essays in the earlier grades as well as study Spanish. I initially didn't want my son there, but now I like it. What I don't like are the longer school days, longer school year, and the early return to school after the summer. The longer school day is beneficial for parents who work, but I'd prefer my son get out of school a little earlier in the day.
* I answered the last three questions to the best of my knowledge. I'm not totally familiar with the schools athletics, gifted and special education resources. I don't utilize them, but know they have them in place.
Submitted by a Parent on Aug 18, 2010
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