Research Community School #1 Elementary private Schools in Kansas City, Missouri

“2008 is our first year at CS#1 and we are glad we found this exceptional school. Academics are key in an environment that values diversity, tolerance and peace.”

“I work for a local non-profit organization who serves a wide variety of schools in the area. Without a doubt the work that CS1 is doing is important. The vision, scope, and influence of CS1 on its students cannot be measured.”

“My daughter will begin her 4th year at CS#1 in the Fall. (3rd grade) We have been very happy with the quality of her education, but more important to us has been the growth that we have seen in her personally. At CS#1, she has learned to respect and play with children of all ages, and she has gained confidence as a leader. The children at CS#1 take pride in their responsibilities as well as their achievements. This year she will be an 'older,' which means more leadership opportunities and, I hear, more homework. The teachers are intelligent, fun, and committed, and the consistency of these teachers (six years--they really get to know the kids!) can't be beat. Great group of parents as well--very diverse, but the thing we all have in common is our kids.”

“My daughter has attended CS#1 for the past 3 years-it has been an amazing experience. The school is like a modern one-room school - it has a multi-aged combined classroom which means there are about 26 kids from Kindergarten to 5th grade all in one room at least at the beginning of the day. They spilt up into 'olders' (3rd - 5th) and 'youngers' (k-2nd) for various classes throughout the day which include: writing, math, reading, art, spanish, movement/yoga, science, music, and social studies. They work at their grade level but are not limited to that. Because the school is small the teachers have students work at their developmental level. My daughter, while in 2nd grade, was doing 4th grade level spelling, 3rd grade math and 5th grade reading. There is a strong arts & community focus too -they take many field trips to cultural events. A great school.”

“My son went to this school for all elementary grades. His teachers encouraged him to try things that he did not think he could do and they allowed him to use his gifts and talents. They held him accountable for his actions and inaction and required him to get it right or at least do his best and try to get it right. The focus on community was important to us and the arts in all areas of study were great. He wrote more in elementary school than since he has left and what he wrote was amazing and helped him get down on paper what was in his head. I miss that. I did not like the homework at the time but now his homework is mindless busy work taking two or three hours. I miss the thoughtful and provoking work that was required.”

“My daughter has attended this school from kindergarten and we are very happy. There have been some ups and downs but over all she is getting a superior education. There is a lot of parent involvement not only at school but in the area of homework. The children always have a chance to fix their mistakes thus in the end can feel successful. C.S.1 is community minded and teaches the children to be respectful of the world in which they live in and it's people. It is not for everyone, but if you would like your child to focus on the basics, reading, writng and math and use these skills in every subject then it is the school for you.”