Rocky Hill School in East Greenwich? (Warwick, Barrington: work, college, assessment)

[Educationallycurious]

Hi -

I read the recent thread about Classical vs. Barrington public high schools, which also included a fair number assessments of East Side private schools. What is the perception of where Rocky Hill falls in the private school mix?

Thanks!

[Apple Annie]

You can try www.riliving.com which has the following link regarding RI education:

http://www.riliving.com/oceanstate/E...dleschools.asp

If that is not working properly, try:

www.schoolmatters.com

[Rhodeislander]

Well first its in Warwick. Its very expensive even compared with other higher end private schools.(pushing 20K yearly)
This does not bring quality mind you. Your kids will be going to school with kids that have everything and feel they deserve it.(not all of course) I find this bring up a whole host of entitlement issues as well as other things.
I'm looking at Bay View for my daughter who is 9, I like a faith based school myself. The public schools are just too wishy washy and cannot challange her at this point.
Good Luck hope this helps.

[kkg72]

My daughter entered RHS when she was a freshman in the Upper School. We'd just moved to East Greenwich. She had a wonderful 4 years there. She was afforded opportunities in student leadership, theater, sports and community service that she wouldn't have gotten in a public high school. Many students are on financial aid and they are not a bunch of spoiled rich kids. There is a very strong family atmosphere there where every child is known, respected and valued. The academics are above average and the list of college acceptances is impressive. It's a great school.

[arhx2]

My daughter attends RHS and had flourished each year. She will graduate next year and I can not say enough good things about the staff and the support she has received. The achedemics are challenging and they expect everyone to learn to thier potential. AP classes in senior year is a sure sign of what kids can do when they are happy and being challenged.