The Pegasus School

We moved our daughter to Pegasus because it was abundantly clear that the GATE program in our local public school was not challenging at all, and we really wanted her to have to struggle (or at least study) a bit to earn her grades. We could not be happier with our decision. She now receives work commensurate with her abilities, and as an added bonus, she found classmates who share her desire to do well and be good. On the latter point, I can’t stress enough how lovely her classmates are. They are smart and considerate, and although many do in fact come from affluent backgrounds, none of them seems to put any value on that insofar as their friendships are concerned.

My two children attend Pegasus. What makes this the perfect choice for us is the teachers. These teachers love to teach, like so many at other schools. But here, they are given room to be creative, to innovate, to teach to each child. The school values the teachers and the parents shower them with support. The teachers, in turn, create learning environments where children thrive. Each morning my kids readily get up and dressed for school, they run off with a wave of goodbye over their shoulders in their excitement to get to class. Each afternoon, they climb into the car filled with stories of what they learned. Pegasus has been a perfect fit for our family.

This school was heralded for «bright and gifted,» but I found it to be a school for the «monied.» Many children were «held back» one year in order to pass the school entrance screening. Teacher quality varies. One 2^nd grade teacher found fault with my child due to a sweet friendship with a special needs child who also attended the school. I removed my highly gifted, creative and artistic child from this school. My child’s priorities are correct — a focus on relationships, not elitism. The unit should never be more important than the child. The tuition is shy of $ 2,000 per month, and they expect significant donations in December; they publish how much parents give in a booklet. I did not like the huge power lines behind the school.

What is more important than a grade A education for your child?
This school is top notch.
My son has been attending since pre-​k (now in 2^nd grade) and he loves his school.
They keep him enthusiastic about learning and I have loved every teacher he has had.
It is pricey and yet I seem to not care because I believe in the quality of the education my son receives. I travel often and I hear about how well rounded, bright and ambitious my son is.
You well see the difference in your child and the quality of the other families and children immediately.
No bad influences, no bad grades and no problem getting your child to enjoy learning! If you have a bright child who you do not want to get lost in the slow public school average system, I suggest you think outside the box. Make the investment!