Carlisle School

01/22/08

A truly AMAZING educational experience!! by Jennifer D. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

I have two boys, ages 3 & 4, who have been attending the Carlisle School for close to two years now and my husband and I could not be happier with their progress. Dr. C (as my children fondly refer to him), Mrs. Carlisle and Marcella all have an amazing connection with all the kids and my boys look forward to going there each day. My youngest son is autistic, but there's still even a place in this school for him and he absolutely loves it there! He has a special connection with Marcella and I know its because of the constant love and attention he receives from her. This is one of the few places he feels safe and is comfortable without us. My oldest son is functioning well beyond other kids his age. Not only is he learning how to read & write, he's also learning to do so in spanish! The Carlisle's also place great emphasis on exposing the children to the fine arts and music. Dr. & Mrs. Carlisle are truly gifted educators and have 35+ years of experience with young children ... and their parents. The Carlisle's have always pointed out the strengths of each of our children and have worked on building those strengths. Not only have we seen an increase in their academic skills, we've also seen an improvement in their social skills and self confidence. My kids feel so at home at this school, and we always leave knowing that our kids could not be in better hands. We have no doubt that our children will never forget their experiences at this school. I would recommend The Carlisle School to any parent who is looking for a superior learning experience linked with a loving and nurturing environment.

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