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Interview with The Giles School PARENT, Lauren Dade

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1:08 - How long have your kids been at Giles School?
1:41 - What brought you to this school almost a decade ago?
2:32 - What were you specifically looking for in a school?
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3:19 - What was your first impression of the school?
4:34 - Did you notice a transformation in your child after enrolling?
7:03 - Has your daughters' French improved?
8:46 - How well are they picking up other languages?
9:56 - Why is language studies so central at this school?
11:03 - Aside from languages, what have your daughters been interested in academically?
11:08 - How would you describe the approach to education at The Giles School?
11:59 - What does the school’s approach to problem solving mean to you as a parent?
13:59 - What's something that you appreciate at the school that surprised you?
16:00 - How has your experience at The Giles School shaped what you look for in a school?
19:34 - How does the school approach problem solving?
20:58 - How does the school foster a successful parent community?
22:34 - What improvements have you seen at the school?
24:11 - Was there a particular moment when you realized that the school was worth it?
26:28 - What feelings does the school evoke for you?
27:47 - How has the school dealt with the pandemic?
30:51 - What strength would you double down on if you were in charge?
31:29 - What is something you would work to improve at the school?
32:12 - What is something new you would like to try at the school?
32:59 - Final thoughts
35:56 - What advice would you give to your past self during your school search?

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Parent, Golnar Elgammal (2021)

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Parent, Brenda Lee (2020)

My two kids, now grades 4 and 6, have attended Giles since PK2 and SK, respectively. It is a small school experience, with smaller classes and kids get lots of individual attention. All the students a...

(4.8)

Parent, Golnar Elgammal (2020)

My son's experience at the school has been nothing but positive. Due to the size of his classroom, the kids are able to foster close relationships in addition to learning to work with kids that may b...

(4.8)

Parent, Lauren Dade (2020)

My two children have attended from Kindergarten through to Grades 6 and Grade 8 (final grade offered at Giles). When I asked them what they thought about their experience at The Giles School, they sai...

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