Glenelg Country School

My family has really been happy with our overall experience at Glenelg Country School. We enrolled our first daughter at GCS in her 10th grade year and I must say that we were thrilled at the tremendous impact the transfer had on her. She was always looking forward to going to school. There was no longer a communication gap, but an engaging and warm environment for a student. She joined two sports teams which became another community for her that she could lean on as a transfer. The students on her teams were so wonderful and focused and that made the transition for her very easy. There was also peace of mind that came with having her at GCS leading to us enrolling our second child. The communication and feedback we get from my children's teachers are amazing. They always update you and are willing to help their students. And being a college prep school, we did not have to bother so much when it was time for her to prepare for college because the school had college counselors who helped her with every step to ensure that the process was smooth. GCS funds a lot of programs and activities which are always very beneficial to its students. The school values diversity and teachers are always about bringing out the best in the children. Whenever I reached out with a question, I always received a prompt reply. At this point, we have our last child at the school and it has only been a WOW experience. With great Sports, Arts, STEM, and Tech programs and a great environment where students are nice and respectful to teachers and one another, our daughter was very ready for college and this has reflected so much on her performance at school academically and sports-wise, and we can see the same in our last two that are currently attending.

This is my older son's 9th year at GCS. My younger son is currently in kindergarten. Both are very different. The school does an excellent job of meeting their different learning styles and needs. The teachers, particularly the middle school teachers are wonderful. I'm so thankful our boys go here. Do not underestimate the value of an independent school. Much can be accomplished by eliminating bureaucracy. As a parent, you will never feel ignored by an administrator or teacher. They have a policy to respond to all communication within 24 hours, and they usually get back to you the same day. Soft skills and public speaking are also stressed. I cannot understate the real world value of possessing those skills prior to college. It's just an all-around great school.