Education that WOWs | The Ideal School

WHAT IS WOW?


At IDEAL School, everything we do is based on brain research. From the structure of daily tasks to the organization of the rooms, every aspect is influenced by cognitive theory. Teachers at every level know how the mind learns and use this information to help students meet their potential.

Discover Our Philosophies

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“At pick up, the first words out of my daughter’s mouth were “I LOVE this school.”

- Marilyn Amjad-Mayfield

THE WOW EXPERIENCE


In the classroom, on campus, & with the team.

IN THE CLASSROOM


The IDEAL School’s brain-based and Multiple Intelligence philosophies and practices deliver effective and innovative strategies beyond the basic curriculum for the gifted learner. Our curriculum is designed to challenge and empower students to produce quality work and to become productive citizens, while protecting and nurturing their unique characteristics.

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Preschool & Pre-k

The IDEAL Preschool is an Innovative Differentiated Enriched Active Learning academic program that is designed by owner Wendy Soderman.

Elementary

Learning is transformative and engaging by the expressive stimuli that all of the Multiple Intelligences create when incorporated in an enriching learning experience.

Middle

At IDEAL School, our goal is the true understanding of questions and problems.

Enriched Learning

IDEAL School provides enriched learning experiences through Special Events, Off-Campus Learning experiences, Skype Events, Guest Expert Speakers, and Learning Lab.

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ON
CAMPUS


IDEAL School is a magical place providing a unique learning environment that students and teachers love. The Preschool and Elementary school are often described as “Disney-llike”and the middle school has a “Spa” atmosphere. Students and teachers simply do not want to go home!

Explore Our Campus

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WITH
THE TEAM


The IDEAL School’s brain-based and Multiple Intelligence philosophies and practices deliver effective and innovative strategies beyond the basic curriculum for the gifted learner. Our curriculum is designed to challenge and empower students to produce quality work and to become productive citizens, while protecting and nurturing their unique characteristics.

Meet Our Team


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SUCCESS
& OUTCOMES


Claire Shirey
Pre-School - 8th

I was a member of IDEAL’s first graduating class. I first walked down the yellow brick road at five years old, in 1999. Twenty years later, my memories of IDEAL are still colored with a sense of magic and a feeling of incredible giftedness to have grown up there, with classmates and teachers who became a second family.


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Virginia Tadini
Pre-School - 8th

Virginia has a master’s degree in Strategic Communication from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in Media, Culture, and Communication from New York University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She now lives and works in Brooklyn, NY as a production coordinator for VICE Media. Also has recently self published a zine of collected works from local poets and artists.


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Jack Donovan
Pre-School - 8th

IDEAL taught me to be confident in myself and not to be afraid of what people think of me and people skills that help me to build strong connections with teachers and classmates. I think my time at IDEAL was very beneficial towards my future and I don’t think I would be where I am today without it.


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Cassandra Wiesner
Pre-School - 8th

One thing I can say going from IDEAL, to Oxbridge and now being a Junior here at High Point University, all these schools have something in common. They all have brought me to think about one thing, they have all helped my to think about the wonderful person Dr. and Mrs. Soderman helped my become.


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The benefits of an Ideal School education are life-changing. Our graduates discover innovative ways to realize their potential and their academic, professional, and creative aspirations. See why education at this one-of-a-kind school is so valuable for life after graduation.

Look Ahead

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WHAT OUR
STUDENTS SAY


WHAT OUR
PARENTS SAY


WHAT OUR
TEACHERS SAY


EXPERIENCE WOW