Went here a long time ago for kindergarten. Very big school with a rock wall in the gym. The…read moreplaygrounds are small, though. I like the trailers that have classrooms inside. I like the art teacher.

Don't believe the hype. Camden has a reputation for being a…read moreviolent, drug infested town. The Special Education Department in General is really quite good. They are knowledgeable, educated people with mandated State...mandates. There is 1 particular Child Study Team member who is quite handsome, but then again, I am biased. Sure some staff have funky attitudes and some parents are less than involved to put it mildly and politely, but both of these things could occur in any distict. Even affluenty ones. Most of the children are resilient and inquisitive.

Heres to the beginning of a working relationship. Went to the board office to handle paperwork. The…read morestaff in Division of Talent and Recruitment showed a lot of love and respect. They set out to find the best professionals for the staff in the district. I am humbled and appreciative for bringing me in.

Great school to work or send your children. Students are polite and respectable for the most part…read more Teachers and administrators are kind and helpful.

The Philadelphia area has an incredible variety of great schools--both public and private--so it…read moreoften comes down to "fit"--for your child/children and for your family. My husband and I toured and researched many schools in the area when our kids were first starting school and in the end, we decided Shipley was the perfect fit for us and for our children. I'll also add that as they have grown & evolved as learners (and they are very different kids), the fit still feels right for both. We were looking for a strong academic program, but our family believes that education is not just about test scores. Preparing our children for success in life is about values, self-confidence, friendships, and respect ....as well as excellent academics. We found that educational mission at Shipley. Also, as our kids have gotten older (now in middle & high school), I appreciate the "positive peer culture" that exists at Shipley. As they begin to look more to their classmates & teammates for cues about how to behave and what choices to make, I am grateful that their circles of friends take school seriously and care about the community they are part of. It is truly the teachers and coaches and other adults in the community that make Shipley so special. Yes, there are great facilities (as there are at most of the schools in this area) but it is the faculty that sets Shipley apart. They truly know my kids--their strengths, their weaknesses, ways to motivate them, where to support them, and when to push them outside of their comfort zone... They also embrace and celebrate the many different ways children learn. The teachers are just fabulous--they are proactive and engaged in student life and they respond to each child's needs--at whatever point they are in their academic and social development. The curriculum is responsive to the needs of the students while the academic vision is always pushing the envelope. Shipley does not have one model of a "successful graduate" that they are teaching towards - rather the teachers strive to find each student's unique gifts and talents and then help them become the best versions of themselves, in a holistic way. I really like that about Shipley, and I see my kids (who are so different from each other) developing along their own tracks and finding success and confidence in doing so.

I graduated from The Shipley School in 2013 and my four years there as a student were the most…read morememorable and growth stimulating years of my life. When people think of Shipley they have assumptions of the demographics of the community. I admit I did. I myself come from the inner-city and a middle class income, and was nervous entering. Nevertheless, I never felt different. Shipley is a welcoming community, one that accepts everyone, that grants chances to those chances aren't usually given, Shipley is a community here to help prepare its students for the future. There is support beyond measure from the teachers, administration, students, families, everyone, because we are one. Before Shipley I didn't know what it meant to be selfless, however once put into the community I learned the meaning and I begin to embody it in everyday life. Growing up in the city and going to school there it was like a being a crab in the barrel, no matter how close you were to the top, someone pulled you down. I was never taught to uplift others. Instead I focused on myself and my own success. Shipley showed me to be successful I need a team and to uplift others because their success is just as important as mine. As I finish college and begin to truly embark on this journey of life I am nothing but grateful for Shipley building the foundation of the young woman I am today. I have defied statistics and because of the risks they encouraged me to take. I have gained a confidence that can never be broken. I will never again think of myself as a crab in the barrel. I am an individual who matters. Most importantly I know I am never alone in this world and I will forever use the teams I build over time to create success of everyone involved.

Simon Butler Elementary has grown and improved greatly over the years. The staff is incredible and…read morethe education programs are just what you want for your little ones. Joe Brereton is an outstanding principal who truly cares about his students and provides a wonderful educational environment for all learners. Unlike some elementary schools, Butler offers "Pen" for accelerated learners, as well as labs for students who need just a little extra help. Both benefit all students greatly, as no one feels unchallenged or left behind. The teachers are dedicated veterans of education who display real compassion for their students. It's no wonder why everyone wants to live in Bucks County; schools like this really pave solid paths for our children! Butler Bears don't hibernate; they accelerate!

I love this place! It's a community center and, it feels that way. The halls are full of "Hello" or…read more"good morning" and include people from all walks of life. You begin to recognize and chat with people you meet regularly. The 9:15 group fitness classes are delightfully challenging yet can be adapted for those on the learning curve as well as those recovering from injury. Great instructors! There are many other classes as well. The Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten has nurturing, creative teachers and happy children (infants through kindergarten). Camp Kef (Kef means Fun) was voted Best Camp on the Main Line 2016. The summer swim club is active on weekends and after day camp closes each day. Aqua Zumba is fun! Evenings often have an added activity. Nana's Kitchen is a yummy café in the front lobby and also serves at the pool. Order the hummus or falafel platter among other relish dishes!

The JCC staff and facilities are top-notch. Every program we have participated in as a family has…read morebeen a great experience, and we are so happy to have the JCC in our community.

Joyce Kilmer elementary school.. great grounds and good school system. Lots of space to play and…read morelearn! Be sure to check out the basketball court.

General a good, above average school district. Teachers are great, other staff are hard working ad…read morededicated. Usual political education bureaucracy and chaos of everyone thinking they know better but the actual classroom experience is great. We had kids in the area school system for 18 continuous years.