Alumni News

We are proud of the success that alumni from The Children's School experience as they continue throughout their academic careers. We always enjoy hearing how they're doing, so if you have an alumni update, please send us an email and let us know!

Summer 2009 Update

The information that comes back to us from our former students who are now in middle school, high school and beyond tells us that the educational philosophy at The Children's School and our teaching methodologies nurture a growth mindset. Francis Parker School offers Dynamic Individual Achievement (DIA) awards for middle school students whose classroom contributions enrich the courses of study of all members of their classes. This year Stanley G. (TCS 2007) won the DIA for English as well as an award pin as top student in eighth grade drama. Bryce M. (TCS 2008) earned a DIA in beginning Mandarin. In addition, Bryce programs weekly with the Upper School computer teacher and will be taking an Upper School computer class this summer as a rising eighth grader. Niku S. (TCS 2008) earned a DIA in beginning Spanish. Niku sent me an email that said in part, “TCS had created in me a passion for learning. The guide to getting an award at Francis Parker isn’t easy. Throughout the school year the teacher notices if you ask questions, are good in technology, work as a team, have a passion for the subject and go beyond her expectations. Can you believe we actually made a soap opera in Spanish and you can check it out on Youtube.com by searching for Ping Pong Fiasco. I edited the movie with effects and titles.” Yes, Niku I can believe it. I remember the web page you created on Ancient Mesopotamia when you were a sixth grader at TCS.

Corinne and Shelby S. (TCS 2006 and 2008) are students at The Grauer School. Corinne completed over 100 hours of community service this past year, with more than 60 of those hours at the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Shelby received a school award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, and she was recently chosen by the San Diego Children’s Choir to sing the national anthem at a Padre’s game.

At The Bishop’s School, Alexa B. (TCS 2007) won the Leslie Sissman Evans Award given to the middle school student who, while excelling in scholarship and co-curricular activities, most clearly demonstrated the qualities of good citizenship and concern for others. Alexa also won the middle school award for achievement in Spanish. Natesa H. (TCS 2007) won the middle school award for achievement in dance. Both girls, who have been on the honor roll every semester since matriculating at Bishop’s, have been active in after school sports and drama productions.