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This school goes above and beyond in teaching academics, socialization, leadership, and teamwork. The staff is incredibly dedicated and it shows. There is a very small student to teacher ratio so the students get a lot of individual attention. There is a theme each year to provide consistency in the curriculum. The students work at their own ability level so not only do they learn at a comfortable pace (without ever being held back), but they gain a sense of mastery and confidence based on their accomplishments. Another benefit is the emphasis placed on personal responsibility and community.
Our family recently relocated to the saratoga springs area from TX, where our daughter attended a private preparatory day school. We chose SIS for our daughter who is in first grade. We are both teachers and definitely wanted a school which was going to create a strong foundation for our daughter...it does this...socially, academically, & emotionally. She looks forward to each day, thus she has an early love of learning...We couldn't have chosen a better school. THANK YOU SIS.
This school goes above and beyond in making sure each individual child's educational needs are met. Daily meetings foster a sense of community between year groups, and different subjects are taught based on level, not age, a concept which many other schools in the Saratoga area fail to grasp. There is a strong sense of community as well as personal development. Children strong in particular subjects are assisted and encouraged in helping peers, contrary to the policy in many other schools. Course material is appropriate and diverse while meeting or exceeding base levels in all disciplines. Every employee of SIS truly enjoys educating and it shows in every child. It is by far the best elementary school I have ever put a child into and worth every penny, at what is a reasonable cost in upstate NY.
SIS has been a wonderful experience for us. The curriculum is challenging and diverse. The teachers go above and beyond to help students succeed. For a small school I feel the availability of extra curricular activites is ok-but could be more diverse. The community is warm and welcoming and works very hard to make the school a special place.
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