Guest guest Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Can anyone share their experiences with Kentwood prep? I am considering this school for my asp/adhd 9 year old daughter. I have an interview next week and would like to hear some feedback. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Good morning!I was considering Kentwood for my son 11 years old. It was a good option, the only thing is that it is the most for children with behaviors. So I had to find another one for him. :)If your daughter has behaviors, it would work! If not probably better to keep looking. I finally found Atlantis Academy. He is liking it!Wishing u the best choice for ur daughter! Fabiola Sent from my BlackBerry® on the MetroPCS NetworkSender: sList Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:18:54 -0000To: <sList >ReplyTo: sList Subject: Kentwood prep Can anyone share their experiences with Kentwood prep? I am considering this school for my asp/adhd 9 year old daughter. I have an interview next week and would like to hear some feedback. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I agree with Fabiola - we looked at Kentwood too - they seem to focus on academically capable kids with behavioral issues. If your daughter is not on grade level, you may need to look elsewhere. To: sList Sent: Wed, October 19, 2011 6:03:30 AMSubject: Re: Kentwood prep Good morning!I was considering Kentwood for my son 11 years old. It was a good option, the only thing is that it is the most for children with behaviors. So I had to find another one for him. :)If your daughter has behaviors, it would work! If not probably better to keep looking. I finally found Atlantis Academy. He is liking it!Wishing u the best choice for ur daughter! Fabiola Sent from my BlackBerry® on the MetroPCS Network Sender: sList Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:18:54 -0000 To: <sList > ReplyTo: sList Subject: Kentwood prep Can anyone share their experiences with Kentwood prep? I am considering this school for my asp/adhd 9 year old daughter. I have an interview next week and would like to hear some feedback. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 My 13 year old high functioning autistic son attends Kentwood. It is his second year and no he doesn't have a single behavior issue. My reason for placing him at Kentwood was to keep all the hardwork that public elementary school supported along with ALL the MONEY we spent on behaviorists in the early years. Yes, there are students with issues there, but in middle school this year they grouped the students according to accademic levels. My son is finally getting what public middle would never give him. He is in the high achievers group working on high school level work in certain subject areas. Yes, I heard all the horror stories too, yes, many people still wonder why I put my son there...it is a case by case situation. Go with an open mind. Just because I am having a rather positive experience, doesn't mean someone else is. You have to decide if the school is for YOUR child! Best of luck! Sheryl:) To: sList From: tbwj780@...Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:31:39 -0700Subject: Re: Kentwood prep I agree with Fabiola - we looked at Kentwood too - they seem to focus on academically capable kids with behavioral issues. If your daughter is not on grade level, you may need to look elsewhere. To: sList Sent: Wed, October 19, 2011 6:03:30 AMSubject: Re: Kentwood prep Good morning!I was considering Kentwood for my son 11 years old. It was a good option, the only thing is that it is the most for children with behaviors. So I had to find another one for him. :)If your daughter has behaviors, it would work! If not probably better to keep looking. I finally found Atlantis Academy. He is liking it!Wishing u the best choice for ur daughter! Fabiola Sent from my BlackBerry® on the MetroPCS Network Sender: sList Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:18:54 -0000 To: <sList > ReplyTo: sList Subject: Kentwood prep Can anyone share their experiences with Kentwood prep? I am considering this school for my asp/adhd 9 year old daughter. I have an interview next week and would like to hear some feedback. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Well Said! Kentwood prep Can anyone share their experiences with Kentwood prep? I am considering this school for my asp/adhd 9 year old daughter. I have an interview next week and would like to hear some feedback. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I TOTALLY agree. Whether public or private, what works for one kid may not work for the next. My 13 year old high functioning autistic son attends Kentwood. It is his second year and no he doesn't have a single behavior issue. My reason for placing him at Kentwood was to keep all the hardwork that public elementary school supported along with ALL the MONEY we spent on behaviorists in the early years. Yes, there are students with issues there, but in middle school this year they grouped the students according to accademic levels. My son is finally getting what public middle would never give him. He is in the high achievers group working on high school level work in certain subject areas. Yes, I heard all the horror stories too, yes, many people still wonder why I put my son there...it is a case by case situation. Go with an open mind. Just because I am having a rather positive experience, doesn't mean someone else is. You have to decide if the school is for YOUR child! Best of luck!Sheryl:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 The hardest thing in the world, is for people to be non-judge mental. During all the years I sat on the board of the National Autism Society, we always upheld a policy of choice. What works for one, often does not work for another. Each school attracts a following for different reasons. That's why it is sooo important for parents to visit schools and see programs and talk to students and staff. Whether it's program that uses aversives (some families actually support some of these programs), a bio-medical orientation, ABA, TEACCH, etc. it all depends on what people (and I include students as well as parents) are looking for. Word of mouth is simply not good enough because some kids are getting additional services at home or in the community, I would offer the following suggestions, though: The program allow parents to visit Parents are a part of the "team" and their opinions are valued and accepted The program has measurable outcomes Students participate in self-directed IEP's The Board has members with disabilities and a professional advisory board Staff be experienced, knowledgeable and accessible to parents The school allows students choices in curriculum Community experiences (internships, community experiences) are part of the program Social pragmatics, lifeskills, and relationship building are part of the curriculum Lastly: Parents and students are happy, protected, safe from bullying, and feel accepted All kids have behaviors, some good, some not so good. The school's role is not to deal with behaviors' but rather to eliminate the negative and accept the positive! Re: Kentwood prep I TOTALLY agree. Whether public or private, what works for one kid may not work for the next. My 13 year old high functioning autistic son attends Kentwood. It is his second year and no he doesn't have a single behavior issue. My reason for placing him at Kentwood was to keep all the hardwork that public elementary school supported along with ALL the MONEY we spent on behaviorists in the early years. Yes, there are students with issues there, but in middle school this year they grouped the students according to accademic levels. My son is finally getting what public middle would never give him. He is in the high achievers group working on high school level work in certain subject areas. Yes, I heard all the horror stories too, yes, many people still wonder why I put my son there...it is a case by case situation. Go with an open mind. Just because I am having a rather positive experience, doesn't mean someone else is. You have to decide if the school is for YOUR child! Best of luck! Sheryl:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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