Cheyenne Traditional Elementary School

Posted October 19, 2009

We moved from a private school to Cheyenne this year. We have seen no bullying. Students and teachers have been welcoming. The Administration is flawless. The students have creative assignments in addition to standard textbook instruction. The Saxon math program is a proven, spiral approach which is well-researched as preparing students to succeed in mathematics. Personally, I love uniforms because I think some of the clothes kids get out the door with are rather distracting. Cheyenne has a long waiting list for a some very good reasons.
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Posted August 29, 2009

Cheyenne teaches using the traditional method. Recent brain based research has proved that this method of teaching has a retention rate of 10-15%. These kids are doing well on tests, then completely forgetting everything. Their individuality is taken away with the wearing of uniforms. If good test scores are what you're looking for, choose Cheyenne. If you want a well rounded, smart, decisive child that loves learning......run from Cheyenne.
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Posted August 29, 2009

I disagree with most of the new message posted today. Our two oldest daughters are in the first- and third-grades in Cheyenne, and we feel extremely lucky to be part of such a fantastic school. My biggest gripe with today's post is; 'Recent brain based research has proved that this method of teaching has a retention rate of 10-15%.' I believe it's lazy and irresponsible to point to 'research' to back up an argument without referencing the source. The traditional methods taught at Cheyenne are based on 'building' upon previous knowledge. This wouldn't be possible if 85-90% of all that was learned in the previous years was 'forgotten.' If the above 'research' held true, wouldn't the test scores at Cheyenne start to deteriorate around the second or third grades? Very clearly, this isn't the case. Finally, I am so thankful the students wear uniforms. It forces the children to be creative when expressing their individuality, and it eliminates the major cause of economic/class competition in schools. You don't see any ponies or alligators on the shirts at Cheyenne; it's the school logo, or nothing. Cheyenne does demand a lot from parents. Right now, with a first- and third-grader, I am spending 45 minutes to an hour each day monitoring their homework, phonograms, and reading. I am concerned about how much of my day will be consumed once my oldest is in eighth grade, and all four of our children are there. Also, there is a lot of pressure on parents to volunteer. Time is a valuable commodity for all parents, and some don't have as much as others. Otherwise, I think Cheyenne is the best school in the state, public or private. But it's a school of choice, and probably not for everyone. If parents do not agree with the traditional philosophy, Cheyenne is the wrong choice for their children.
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Posted October 22, 2008

Well run. I am amazed at the talent level in the classroom and the sense of community.
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