Carlisle School

02/05/07

Love of Learning and Sharing by Jane M. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

I sent my daughter to the Carlisle because I was impressed by a friend's daughter's demeanor and sweet nature as a teenager. In my opinion, early childhood education molds character. My daughter will be 15 years old next week. She went from Carlisle kindergarten into the finest all-girls college preparatory school in Dallas. Two days ago she put her Carlisle School kindergarten picture on her dresser and hung another picture on the wall. These pictures have been put away for a long time. I believe my daughter's love of learning, sharing and caring for others was forged by the sincere love of teaching, nurturing and child care given by the entire Carlisle School staff.

My son, now a 4th grader at the best public elementary in the state of Texas according to Texas Monthly, Dec. 2006, received an equally fine start in education through the Carlisle School. Dr. Richard and Susan Carlisle see and treat each child as an individual. It is their attention to detail, consistent routine and encouragement which develops confidence and grounding in each child. A Carlisle student knows no matter which school they attend after kindergarten or pre-school, they are first and foremost Carlisle graduates, a standard of excellence surpassed by none.

11/10/07

Truly outstanding

by geniemeyer at Citysearch

The Carlisle School is truly amazing. Imagine sending your child to a cozy cottage with a large backyard full of playground equipment and toys. Imagine a schoolroom hung with pictures of the great masters of art, literature, and music. Imagine an easle for painting and creating. Imagine your kindergartner learning Robert Frost poems from memory and enjoying it. Imagine your child feeling loved, nurtured, respected and honored as an individual. Imagine your child learning more than you thought possible. Imagine the convenience of being able to drop off your child as early at 7:00 AM or pick up as late at 6 PM on the days when you need to, and not paying any extra fee. Imagine the best possible early childhood experience for your child, and you will perhaps get a glimpse of the Carlisle School.

• Pros: too many to name
• Cons: NONE

01/14/07

Top Notch School

by jimhillproduce at Citysearch

This small school doesn't advertise; you must learn of it from friends.My son and daughter attended, and I couldn't have been more pleased. It is a classic in every sense. The children leave more poised and refined from their experience with the Carlisles. In many ways, it's like stepping back in the good part of the 40's.

01/09/07

Probably the best kindergarten in Dallas

by sahpmc at Citysearch

My three grandchildren attended this school, and all have had very successful educations. They were always more academically confident than their peers.

Dr. Richard Carlisle is a scholar, and Mrs. Carlisle is a gifted Montessorian -styled teacher.

This school reminds me of the great prep schools of the forties.

• Pros: superior on small scale
• Cons: wish it were larger and included 1-12