At the PoliteChild, we are very
proud of the success our program has had. We have a satisfaction rate of
over 95%, based on evaluations received from parents, teachers,
and students. See what some of them are saying about our classes and our
results.
 Letters
From Our Clients 
Philadelphia
Elementary School, Debra Agnew,Counselor
Dr
Carreon Academy, Kathy Felci, Principal
Lakeview
Elementary, Janice Heid, Principal
Marywood
Country Day School, Vincent E. Downey, Headmaster
As
Reported in the Media
Parents
and Caregivers
Educators
School
Teachers on PoliteChild Training
Kids
As Reported in the Media...
Seattle
Post-Intelligencer article, "Program hopes mannerly
children will grow into considerate adults" (Direct)
(PDF).
Palm
Springs Desert Sun letter to the editor, “Don’t point
fingers -- it’s rude” (Direct)
(PDF).
See what a school principal, a parent, and several kids have to say about The
PoliteChild in two televised news stories
aired on September 5, 2003.
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What Parents and Caregivers are Saying...
“Thank
you... The class was great! My daughter thoroughly enjoyed it and is using her
newly acquired skills.”
Teresa B., Woodinville,
WA, about our 'Tweens
SocialSmarts™ class
“If
every classroom in the U.S. had this program we would not have all the
disruption, etc. in our schools and maybe we could change the trend of our
young people's behaviors outside of school. Schools could once again be a place
for learning.”
BLM, Seattle, WA
“The
first class was well worth the cost of the whole course!”
Parent of a Chestnut Hill Academy student, Bellevue, WA
“I
think this is a terrific class for neighborhoods. What a great
way for parents to
collectively support polite
behavior in our communities.”
Colleen W. of Woodinville, WA, mother of two PoliteChild students
“Elementary
schools should offer this!”
Woodinville parent of 5-year old son who attended the program
“As a
counselor with the Edmonds School District for the last three years, and a
practicing youth counselor in both King and Snohomish Counties for the last 12
years, I highly recommend this course for any parent trying to build a solid
foundation for personal growth and healthy interpersonal relationships in their
child.” Margaret
Smith, professional educator/counselor and parent of 5-year old daughter who
attended the program
“I
loved the course! My granddaughter looked forward to coming to
class and learning.
[As a result of the course]
she was more aware of how her actions affect others.” Grandmother
of 7-year old girl who attended the program
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What Educators are Saying...
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| Scott
Eklund/Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
“We
recommend the PoliteChild program if you believe students need
social skills to succeed in today's society.”
Kathy Felci, Principal, Dr. Carreon Academy, California
“We
are into our fourth lesson here
at Lakeview. Things are going
really well and
we are seeing big changes in
our students. All the staff have
noticed how much more respectful
our students are. " Janice
Heid, Principal, Lakeview Elementary
School, Kirkland, WA
“The
PoliteChild program has been
an important piece of our Marywood's
character building program for
over four years.”
Vincent E. Downey, Headmaster, Marywood Country Day School, California
“It's
restoring sanity to the schools.”
Darlene
Dolan, assistant superintendent in Desert Sands Unified School District, Indio,
California
“It's
my favorite program.”
Darlene Dolan
"They
treat each other with respect, they treat their principal and
teachers with
respect.”
Darlene Dolan
Video Testimony from
Maria Salazar, a public school teacher who teaches The PoliteChild at Dr.
Carreon Academy in Rancho Mirage, CA. Recorded on January 26, 2004, right after
a PoliteChild class was dismissed for the day.
“This
program is great! It is very appropriate and well-organized.”
A Montessori-certified early childhood educator
“I’m
hearing a lot of ‘good mornings, thank you, please and excuse me’ on the field
and I can’t believe its happening so widely across the campus…all kids grades 1
– 5 seem to really be acting on these new learnings.” A
public school PE teacher
“Children
are entering my reading group and walking through and around each other asking
to be excused and carefully considering their other classmates.” A
2nd grade teacher in a public school
“Let’s
talk about the 3 Cs…….. and then let’s figure out whether our problems in class
have to do with us not being able to be considerate, compassionate or
caring.” A
public school 5th grade teacher
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School Teachers on PoliteChild Training
Testimonials offered by school teachers after
receiving training on how to teach the PoliteChild classes...
"This
program isn't another abstract
character program -- it's about
manners! I think it will work
well in our school and
I'm excited to see the change. " Teacher, Corsini
Elementary School, Desert Hot Springs, CA
"The
materials, practical and usable, cover a vast array of situations. Appears very
positive, focusing on a 'work in progress'." P.M.,
Classroom teacher, 1st grade
"I value the organization of the program and the apparent ease at which it
could be implemented. I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. I feel many
problems which impede instruction would be solved." L.B.,
4th grade public school teacher
"It is becoming apparent schools are increasingly being asked to take on the
role of teaching manners, morals, etc. I value a program that encompasses the
big picture and the steps and guidance to do that. Thank you for a workshop
where I can come away with ideas to begin with." Teacher,
5th grade
"Great job. The concept and materials are great! Thanks for
coming!" D.K.,
Public Elementary school principal, CA
"Thank you for caring about raising the next generation to be
polite." B.H.,
Public school 2nd grade teacher
"Thanks so much for your great examples and nice flowing day! My next steps
will be to try to implement some of these ideas in my guidance lessons."
J.M., Elementary school
counselor
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What Kids are Saying...
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| Scott
Eklund/Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
A
statement presented at the May
3rd School Board meeting at Desert
Sands Unified School District
by a 5th grade student from Dr.
Carreon Academy, Indio CA
“I like
going to Dr. Carreon Academy because we have programs here like PoliteChild and
that will help to get into a better school or a better job
someday.” A
4th grade public school student in Indio, California
“I like
going to Dr. Carreon because we learn more about being responsible and
courteous.” A
3rd grade student
“If
you don't use good manners, you won't have any friends and people won't like
you.”
A 3rd grade student
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