Grant Center for The Expressive Arts - Reviews

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Review Date: February 17th, 2008

Location: N 11th and Fife Streets, Tacoma

Age range of children: Limited Preschool, K-5

Cost per month: Free public school. Preschool peer model program is $75 a month for 4 half days a week.

Why did you choose to send your child there?

neighborhood school, academics and/or test scores, educational philosophy, teacher quality
Arts-focused curriculum, generally a happy place to learn.

Is there anything you don't like about this school?

The building where the arts program is housed is very old. The district wanted to merge the school with Jefferson last year, and I'm not sure whether or not they've got a budget for building improvements since they decided to keep it open.

Additional Comments:

This is a wonderful school, we are very happy with it.

Review Date: February 18th, 2008

Why did you choose to send your child there?

neighborhood school, educational philosophy, teacher quality

Is there anything you don't like about this school?

With a focus on expressive arts, they need a venue to celebrate that - a large auditorium with a stage, lights, and enough seating for parents and family.

Additional Comments:

We love Grant!

Review Date: April 1st, 2008

Why did you choose to send your child there?

academics and/or test scores, family history at school, school has special educational programs my child needs, educational philosophy, teacher quality, safety

Is there anything you don't like about this school?

When you enter this public school the students, parents, and staff make you feel welcome. The teachers teach through the arts as well as conventional methods. My two boys have been involved in before, during, and after school enrichment classes. Ie: tap, cello, ballet, book making, troubadours, dance company, drama, and clay club. I really like this school because parents are encouraged to be a part of the process. Through parent involment in PTA, school auction commitee, school/classroom volunteer, etc. Parents are encouraged to teach or team-teach an enrichment class.

Additional Comments:

This is an one of a kind public elementary in the great city of Tacoma. You just need to come by and ask for a tour and see for yourself why kids like to come to school everyday.