Corbett Preparatory School of IDS

I have been a parent at Corbett Preparatory School of IDS (formerly Independent Day School) since 2012. Being a career-long educator myself, I knew exactly what tenets I was looking for in a school for my children and I knew the type of environment the school would need to organicly emit in order for me to seriously consider my children being there. From the moment that I first stepped onto Corbett's campus, I knew that this was a special school. There are so many positives that completely prepare the students for higher learning and for life in general. My oldest graduated from Corbett last year and has moved onto high school. She was fully prepared for the transition to high school because of her experience at Corbett from 4th grade through 8th grade. Her study habits were honed and sharpened. Her global view was intensified and broadened. Her appreciation for new learning was immensely impacted. She became an all-around, well-rounded student through her experience at Corbett and it has directly led to her success in her first year of high school.My two youngest children are also having a superb educational experience at Corbett. Their teachers have been wonderful from year to year. Their experience has been top-notch and it has only made me wish that I had brought my oldest to Corbett earlier than I did.Corbett is the most well-rounded school that I have ever seen in my career. The whole child is truly taught, appreciated and cared for at Corbett. I truly can recommend Corbett both as a parent and as an educator. If you are looking for the best possible, most well-rounded education for your child(ren), you need look no further than Corbett.

My son started at Corbett Prep in PreK4, and I love seeing how he has developed into a thoughtful, confident, imaginative student in the past 5 years. Corbett Prep provides students with a well-rounded education that embraces hands-on learning and values the arts and sciences. The accepting and supportive nature of teachers and students makes it a safe place for students to try new things and pursue their passions. Students grow comfortable working in teams, asking questions and speaking before crowds - all skills they need to succeed in the working world. Innovative, out-of-the-box lessons make every student an active participant in his or her learning and often spark interests that carry outside the classroom as well. We love it here!

The biggest thing you notice when you walk into classrooms at Corbett Prep is how happy and engaged the students are in their lessons. They may be moving around the room, working outside or talking in teams, but all of the students are involved in what they are learning. This is because the teachers understand brain research for how children learn (and that not all students learn the same way), and they plan creative lessons that capture students' attention and make them active participants in their education.