Carlisle School

11/17/06

Not what you think. by Amy D. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

I had a friend who's son attended this school, and it was the director, Mr. Carlisle, that made them leave the school. He was rude to my friend, and she called me 3 times crying from the things he said to her. He made her feel stupid, and belittled. He has an arrogant attitude about him.

Mrs. Carlisle is a good teacher, however, it seems my friend's son didn't get alot of attention. There were too many students and not enought teachers.

My friend was very pleased with the curriculum, but just did not like the way she was treated by Mr. Carlisle. He was very nice to her when she went to the Orientation, but it changed down the months. She is a single mother, and did not deserve to be treated that way.

Amy D.

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