Berkeley Preparatory School Reviews

Management on almost every level is incompetent. It can be embarrassing to watch the process by which decisions and policies get made. They have forced many, many good people and truly excellent teachers to leave over the last few years, which they are happy to see, as they can replace them with cheap, transient part-time employees.

While it might look like a liberal arts college, don't confuse that with any real investment in cultivating genuine inquisitiveness or intellectual curiosity in the students. Hoop-jumping and results are valued over the learning journey in all aspects of student life, and this philosophy is engendered from the top down. When evaluating accepting a job here, look at the teacher retention rate and at how many administrators actually currently teach classes, even one class--if they've ever taught at all. My experience was that BPS is run like a business, which might appeal to some, but it was not an environment that promoted great teaching (in my opinion). They will make you feel like you're completely expendable, and as though there are hordes of better teachers knocking at the door, just waiting to take your place.