Mr Darcy's Class

8805 Tara Lane

Austin, TX 78737

5 Reviews

School District
Grade

1-6
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on May 23, 2016

My child loves being part of Mr. Darcy's Class. He is thriving in Mr. Darcy's care and under his guidance. It is the best fit for our family! David Darcy is a wonderful role model for my little boy. I am ever so grateful!
Submitted by other on January 01, 2016

The whole approach to learning is thoughtful and child-centered. David is a master. He has formal Waldorf training, has taught every grade level from K to high school, and children really like him. He is effective and the children learn academics as well as how to be better people.I hope Mr. Darcy's Class finds a permanent home somewhere so David's ideas can really blossom and become a model for "micro-education" (a term David coined) in the Austin area!- a colleague
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2015

What started as a stressful, scary search for a school for our son has ended up in the best way imaginable. Our son needed a small class size for the extra attention, and we were so lucky to find Mr. Darcy's Class. It would be impossible for our son to sit still in a desk all day. Mr. Darcy has the kids outside several times a day running, climbing trees, doing monkey bars, riding bikes and scooters, jumping rope and being in nature. This physical activity carries over into the classroom so that our son is able to focus for longer periods of time. Mr. Darcy also weaves in handwork, drawing, painting, yarn work, carpentry, and more activities that further develop focus and concentration. Music is combined with math to teach skip counting and multiplication, which makes learning numbers fun and memorable. The kids also learn interpersonal and social skills. Healthy interactions between children and adults are modeled. Mr. Darcy forms strong bonds with students and show respect and caring. He is firm, fair and consistent in his treatment of the children. Mr. Darcy is 100% tuned in to the children and what they need to succeed. Since the beginning of this school year our child has matured emotionally and developed academically by leaps and bounds. His self-confidence has improved so much. We are forever grateful for the experience, and would highly recommend Mr. Darcy’s class.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2015

We love Mr Darcy and Mrs Darcy- they've provided a enviroment for our son to flourish as a student and a person. in a larger setting he was the outside, but he's now given the attention and structure so that he's delveloping to a amazing student and compassionate person
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2015

Wow, where to begin!! If any of you are interested in waldorf schooling or even a more natural, holistic, whole child approach to learning with a one on one fashion, this is it!! I can't say enough about Mr Darcy. He is a Humble mentor, and a father/grandfather figure for the children. My two girls went to him last year for 3rd and second grade. This was a great introduction, and a more home like experience for their first "school years" as they were homeschoolers before. David is trained with a waldorf background and psychology, I believe, and it shows. He has exteme patience with the children and knows how to handle situations calmly and with the utmost care and integrity. The learning is not heavy with grades, but more of a portfolio style. We would still be going to him had we not moved farther away. We miss him dearly. Everytime I look at my girls books from his school year, I tear up. If you are looking for a deeper meaning to education that inspires the mind and enriches the soul of not only the students but their families as well, give DaVid a call, he's your man!!Smiling face (black and white) This is the kind of education we all deserve. Shelly Keele