Reviews of Rectory School (School)

Robin Chapman

My son started attending Rectory this fall and both him and I could not be happier! The campus is beautiful. In the short time my son has been there I can see the dedication that the faculty has in providing a great learning environment inside and outside the classroom. It is a real community and the kids are from all different States, Countries and cultures yet they have become like a family.

William Walden

Rectory School is a fine school, with many dedicated faculty and support staff. Both of my children attend the school and have grown academically, socially and athletically. I am thankful for all that the school has done for my family!

Donna Bessette

I am a parent of two Rectory students, a middle school girl and an elementary school boy. Sending our children to Rectory has been one of the best things we could have done as a family. It is a school with programs strong in academics, athletics, and the arts, encouraging students to try new things and to become well rounded. It is the sense of community that we feel at Rectory that has had the most impact on our children. It is like an extended family where teachers uplift, support, and encourage children to strive to be their best- inside the classroom, on the athletic fields, on the stage, and in their community.

Alla Love

I have a feeling the other two reviews were written by faculty members at the Rectory School. It is unethical to send children to this school. If you want your child to get severely bullied, receive a very poor but "showy" education, have to play survival of the fittest every day with both academics and sports, and have his or her self esteem destroyed- perhaps you can consider this factory. Children here are made to be miserable, taught to cheat and lie, they are encouraged to bully and compete with their fellow students. Bullying here is unlike any other school I have encountered. I would specifically steer clear of this hell house if you have a daughter- expect her to be sexualized and teased as she matures by both teachers and students! The Rectory School is the perfect environment for your child to contract eating disorders, body dysmorphia, anxiety, and depression. Please look into Waldorf or other alternatives.

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Patrick McCarthy

I began my teaching career at Rectory over 20 years ago, and it gave me the experience I needed to qualify for a public school teaching job, as well as invaluable parenting experience while caring for the boys on my dormitory. After ten years in the public schools of Connecticut, I sought out the opportunity to return to Rectory in order to give back to the school that had given so much to me. That career change has been the most important choice I have made, as my family has grown and prospered as part of the Rectory family. Further, returning to Rectory enabled me to be able to send my three children to the school, and their growth here has been fostered by dozens of teachers, coaches, and staff who truly believe in what they are doing here at Rectory. I am proud to be a part of this community, both as an employee and a parent.

Lesley Gibbs

We thank The Rectory School faculty and staff for the tremendous support and guidance offered to our two children. Each has benefited from the friendship, mentoring and warmth of the community. The balance of challenge and support has produced in our kids a belief that handwork is rewarding and that failure is an opportunity to learn and grow. We will forever be thankful for the nurturing role Rectory School has played in the development and success of our children.

Laura McConnon

I have been lucky enough to be selected to work as an assistant in the Alumni and Development office while another employee is out. Although it has only been a few weeks, I can already say I love this place! I've never been happier in a workplace environment and it's safe to say this is my dream job. Everybody I've had the pleasure of meeting or working with is extremely kind, pleasant and welcoming, and all demonstrate a genuine care for the kids and school. The campus is beautiful, the classes and recreational activities for the kids is amazing, the general atmosphere is happy and positive; I definitely brag about my fortunate situation to my friends and family daily :) I truly hope I get to stay for as long as possible.

Virginia Sharpless

My daughter has attended The Rectory School for the past 3 years and she has made great strides academically. The teachers and administration are very dedicated and supportive. The "secrete sauce" of the school is the strength of its community. The community at Rectory is kind, supportive and inclusive. The Rectory Creed of "Responsibility, Respect, Honesty, and Compassion" are not just words on a wall, but woven into the fabric of the community. It's a special place!

Cool Kid

I went to school at Rectory this past year and there are both good and bad things about this school. However, for a student, the negatives outweighs the positives. There are many excellent teachers that have been there for over 10-15 years, but there are also a lot of poorly trained or rough teachers. For example, whenever I walk into my english classroom, I walk out feeling angry and targeted by my teacher (unnamed). Also, there is a big international population here, with a little over half of the 8th and 9th grade being colored students. A lot of kids believe in a myth that the school needs money/funds from full tuition students which are usually international. Being a big community of kids from everywhere, students tend to form their own cliques, generally dependent on race. The friend groups are separated by their backgrounds. If you look into a dinning hall on the weekends, there are tables with only chinese kids, tables with only korean kids, tables with only the "athletes" etc. There are still good things about Rectory though, including its IIP program which I know some kids benefited a lot from. Dorm life is really fun with your friends and dorm parents, other than the fact that we get less than 1.5 hours to use our technology nightly during weekdays before teachers collect them at night.

Colleen O'Neil

I consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to work at The Rectory School for the past 7 years. I have lived in an 8th and 9th grade girls’ dormitory for all seven and look forward to many more to come. I am so sorry to hear about the troubles that Allashakti Karma has faced and I hope that she gets the help she needs. I, however, have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of strong, independent, confident young ladies throughout my time here. It saddens me to hear someone speak of my girls the way that Allashakti Karma did. The Rectory girls are strong and athletic, sweet and sensitive, kind and independent. The middle school years are not always the easiest to navigate, but we support our girls through them and many of them do it with a great deal of grace. We have graduated hundreds of girls who have grown into wonderful, successful women! I couldn’t be prouder of them and have stayed in touch with many of them throughout the years. Many of us consider The Rectory School to be an extension of our own family and I am lucky to have be a part of it for the last seven years.

Peter Chmura

Rectory is an excellent school that provides a family-like atmosphere for its students.

Claudia Abbott

As a graduate of The Rectory School, I can truly say I loved every aspect of my experience. The campus is beautiful,and the faculty and staff, were like family always willing to help me. The academic programs are challenging and enrichment is offered through music, chorus, art, and athletics. Any child fortunate enough to attend this junior boarding school will have memories to last a lifetime. The Rectory School is indeed a very special place!

Victoria Tirado

They have a really good sports department. The school is rated 5/5