Paideia School

After 9^th grade, when my public school became so violent and overcrowded that it was no longer safe, I got sent to Paideia. My 3 years here were the best years of my entire educational career — including college and grad school! This place really is the most amazing school ever.
I remember my first day just like it was yesterday. I was accompanied by one of my best friends, who was also making the big switch to a more civilized school. We sat in front of the bathrooms for like 10 minutes trying to figure out which one was for boys and which was for girls. Turned out you just use whichever one is open!
In addition to just being an awesome environment, where you are accepted for being whoever you are, Paideia has a great curriculum. The year is divided into short and long terms. In the long terms, you take the standard stuff — physics, math, languages, etc. The short term is for classes that are a little more outside the box — Sociology of American Rock & Roll anyone?
The teachers here are absolutely outstanding! You can totally tell that they love the school and truly believe in it’s mission. And Paul, the headmaster, is just an all around great guy.
Graduation was awesome. My graduating class was 57 people and Paul made a short speech about every single one of us!
I am so thankful that I was able to go to Paideia on a scholarship. I regularly give them money so that others can do so as well. I am also backing them in their efforts to take over the whole block! Go Paideia!