Jean Gillin

involved and committed teachers make this school strong. The community is also active and engaged in making a positive learning experience for the children. The school does NOT stream kids, or offer enrichment programs, which builds an inclusive environment, but can leave the more able students less challenged. Rhinebeck has TONS of activity options outside of school though (music, theater, sports, 4H, art, science, etc), and so the learning opportunities can be easily supplemented if parents desire.
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Rhinebeck is a good public school. It is small and everyone knows each other. The school is responsive to students needs and teachers are accessible. The general school population is motivated. Many of the teachers have been teaching a long time and seem to be going through the motions of teaching. Unfortunately the quality of teachers varies greatly. The school is very invested in sports and could use more academic clubs and focus from the administrators. Most of the children see well adjusted and work hard. A more hands on curriculum would stimulate the students. Not very creative atmosphere.
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