Progressive School of Li

I could not be paid to put my son in this school after a few calls with them. My son is extremely bright with no academic issues and excellent grades. When calling to talk to them about their middle school, I explained my son has been bullied and can be socially anxious and I liked the idea of him being in a smaller environment with similarly bright children. I was told they do not take children with issues and their experience is if he was bullied elsewhere that won’t change and he would be bullied in their school too, and that he would not be accepted into their school. I could not believe that and said so. The staff member said she would speak to the Director and call me back. When she did she said that they would never have more than two children «with issues» in a grade and already had some children with issues in their middle school, and they also don’t have a psychologist on staff. I explained that I never said my my son had issues or that he needs a psychologist. He never causes problems or bullies anyone. So much for a small family type environment. Sounds like they have no clue how to handle socially anxious children or bullying. My son is definitely better off in public school with this attitude. I was willing to look past all the reviews on the dirtiness for a great atmosphere — but this obviously isn’t it.

My son went to PSOLI from Kindergarten through 5^th grade. I can’t say enough positive things about it’s warm, intimate and supportive environment.
There were many things that sold me on this school: Small class sizes, two teachers per grade, Spanish instruction starting in Kindergarten, yoga and meditation before class every morning.
Founded on Humanist principles the school promotes a holistic approach to education. Check out the website to feel the essence of the school:
But the proof I see of this school’s success is in my son’s character and integrity. There was never a day at PSOLI that he didn’t want to get up and go to school. As a middle-​schooler transitioning into public school he has made the honor roll every semester. He is confident, eager to learn, self-​motivated and hard-​working. I credit so much of those traits to his elementary school experience.