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The big picture on Sidney Ledson Institute
We summarized the school ourselves
The school was founded in 1982 in order to create a program that reflected the work of Sidney Ledson, an author and expert on topics relating to teaching technology and motivation. His methods gained traction internationally, at the core of which is the idea that we needn’t wait to introduce children to new skill areas (specifically around language and numeracy) and the sooner we start, the better. His books on reading expanded the concept and application of phonics, and his work remains a foundation for the language arts programs at the institute today. There, and elsewhere, the approach intends to challenge students to reach further, to expand and improve their abilities in order to reach their fullest academic potentials. The ideal student is one operating at the top of his or her peer group, and, in the later grades, is preparing for success within university studies.
We questioned the school adminstration
1. Who are you, as a school?
"Founded in 1980 by best-selling author Sidney Ledson, SLI excels in offering the best of traditional and innovative education to children from preschool to grade 6. Building on internationally acclaimed preschool reading success, SLI has grown into a hub for ground-breaking student achievement in literary, scientific, coding, and entrepreneurial achievements across all grade levels."
Online Preschool Program
On-Site and Online Kindergarten Program
On-Site and Online Elementary School Program
Full-day Live Teacher instruction and Assistance On-Site and Online
Online Participation in Math, Literary, and Entrepreneurship Contests
Small Class Sizes
Gifted Stimulation
STEM subjects
Individualized Learning
Co-ed
2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?
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3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?
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4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?
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5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?
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6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?
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7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?
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8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?
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9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?
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10. What might families find surprising about your school?
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11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?
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12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?
Both my daughters go to SLI, and they could not be happier. They appreciate the variety of subjects offered as well as the methodologies followed in both classes. Learning and teaching are thorough, personalized to the students' needs and levels of progress. My daughters also love their teachers, as they bring enthusiasm to the materials they share with students and they also demonstrated a high sense of care and commitments to each student . In addition to these characteristics, as a parent, I can see the impact of the self-directed learning that takes place in the classroom, so students take the initiative in their learning journey and own their progress. Neither of them mentioned anything negative about their student experience. They do see it as a second home, and they are happy to go to school every morning.
My children liked their teachers (Ms. Tabacowalla, Ms. Selina & Ms. Yu) so much in the first a few weeks since they started their JK in September 2017, that they looked forward to going to school. These teachers established personal connections with my children, which paved way for them to engage in enriched learning.
My children enjoyed the playtime with other kids. It's great that they have playtime between learning sessions. I feel that my children developed social skills through playing with other kids.
I like that they have arts and crafts activity daily.
The experience my kid gets is diverse. It is a wholesome learning culture. The teachers are great and connect very well with the students.
What do you feel your child likes the best, or appreciates the most, about his/her experience at the school?
I see my child grow into a leader and we are proud to have our kid associated with the school.
Likewise, is there anything that he or she finds disappointing?
We only wish there was larger play ground for kids.
Son likes the school and teacher. The administrative staff Ms Shivji, Ms Jan, and Ms Kara are all great to work with as are all the staff and teachers.
The only opportunity I see is for upgrades to the school in terms of equipment and layout and painting. The school looks very dated but I can imagine it would be expensive to do the upgrades and do not want higher fees for the students so am willing to live with what is there currently.
Our son had a truly amazing experience at Sidney Ledson. At first, he was reluctant to move to a small school, but it ending up being one of the best decisions he ever made. From the helpful teachers to the small class sizes to the immersive academic program, all aspects of the school seemed to fit into place. In this time at Sidney Ledson, our son learned much more than he had in previous years and enjoyed going to school more than ever. He made close bonds with his peers, some of which still exist several years later. Overall, enrolling my our son at Sidney Ledson was one of the best decisions we have ever made.
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