My son will be in his second year of the middle program at RCS this year. Translation: He is starting fourth grade. Roseville Community School is a unique place you will not find anywhere else. The campus environment is rich offering a wide variety of experiences to children, everything from the typical swing set, playground & basketball courts to organic gardening, multiple pets that are accessible to all students during snack and lunch times, tree's to climb and the ever-popular water station and two water hoses.
The things that impress me most about Roseville Community School are:
1) The actively involved parents
2) The deep understanding of the child's psychology that the staff has.
3) The rich diversity of experiences provided by the environment, which is key for self directed learning and play.
4) The ability for the staff to recognize each child as an individual and honor that we all learn, grow and change at our own pace.
If my son were in public school he would be labelled a slow reader. At RCS he is a reader and an author. Last year and this summer his reading abilities have exploded, just as the faculty had predicted, and as is shown by observations of other school systems that allow children to learn to read when it is developmentally appropriate for them.
RCS is a sister school to Roseville Community Preschool, which is founded by the nationally recognized child development specialist Bev Bos who lectures nationally and hosts the annual Good Stuff for Kids conference right here in Roseville, CA.
In short, the philosophy is solid and the community is wonderful. I recommend this school to all of my friends. read more