Capitol Hill Day School

Posted: July 8, 2018

My daughter was physically bullied and I bought to the schools attention serval times teachers and administrators and nothing was done. I requested a meeting with the head of school and the parents and the head of school did not follow through. The administration is not trust worthy or dependable to address immediate concerns.

Posted: July 8, 2018

This school is worst than public school. If I could give it no stars I would. My daughter went her for a year and it was the worst decision I have ever made for her learning, social and emotional well-being. She was physically bullied and nothing was done to address the situation. We were ignored as a family. She was also graphically and verbal called a rational name in which the school did not address until I made it an issue. There is a serious lack of authority in the administration. I had no faith in them and my daughter didn't trust the faculty because of the lack of addressing her daily adversities. Please don't send your child to this school. I would hate for your family to be disappointed as my family has. Good luck.

Posted: July 8, 2018

My daughter usually had homework each night in multiple subjects but guaranteed reading. She is a very effective reader.

Posted: July 8, 2018

I believe the teachers in my daughters class tried but were not the best pairing for this particular group of kids. The children were very vocal and forthcoming and I don't believe the teachers could handle that. These kids were too much for them. The children didn't respect their authority.

Posted: July 8, 2018

I would sit in the class often and I would hear some of the children be so disrespectful to the teachers. Respect and compassion the teachers I believe they tried to instill in the children but it was not effective. There was no since of authority. The teacher student relationship was strained.

Posted: July 8, 2018

I wanted to believe and trust in the leadership but they gave me every reason not to. The head of school was the worst I have ever interacted with. He didn't respond to emails or meeting requests on issues we were having at the school. I had to show up at his office to get any attention to our concerns. The assistant head of school tried but she seemed over welmed and didn't follow up. Leaders have courage to listen and address concerns head on, there was no trust in the schools "leadership " at all.

Posted: July 8, 2018

Posted: February 17, 2016

-student
I absolutely love this school. My class is my family, we are like brothers and sisters- sure we bicker but there is very very minimal bullying. The acidemics are strong. I find that our math program still needs a little more development BUT it is still rigorous. Our school excels with humanities. The middle school English teacher is an alumn of Yale, he taught at Yale, and he has taught high school English; we read many advanced books that are read in high school so by the time we enter high school we are prepared. Our history teacher is also amazing, most kids succeed. The community is very tight knit, as an eighth grader I am expected to be a role model for younger kids: I embrace this role. Everyone knows everyone. We are a diverse community with respect for teachers and the work space. We take many field trips which helps connect what we are learning to the real world. Phenomenal teachers who care about the student on more than a student-teacher level. I absolutely love this school

Posted: January 27, 2014

This is my daughter s first year (Middle School Student). She came from a public charter school. Her transition has been a smooth one. CHDS has a diverse community that is warm and welcoming who are made up of talented and involved teachers, staff, parents, students and alums. The teachers really take a genuine interest in each child. They challenge every student to learn how to advocate for themselves, to do their best and to help others. My daughter is thriving at the school as she has learned so much in the last few months. She is excited about what goes on in her classes. We love the field education as it makes the connection between classroom learning and the world outside. Aside from the normal daily classes, they have extracurricular activites and electives that include cooking, dancing, knitting, etc. The keep the parents up to date on upcoming school events, students assignments, provides a monthly school newsletter, etc. We couldn t be happier!!!