Whittier Friends School

This is very small and fantastic school. My son is currently in the third grade. He is a happy and thriving student. He loves going to school and learning. The multi age small classrooms cultivate a culture of tolerance and cooperation. The small student to teacher ratio ensures dedicated and through lesson plans where students are taught in a classic lesson then pencil to page reinforcement style without screens and a lot of teacher/ student interaction. Computers are used occasionally and sparingly. I see this as a positive because eye contact when speaking, problemsolving and communication skills are built while learning. We get a report about how the day at pick up that include the day's class activities, behavior and reminders about any school activities or meetings that are taking place or upcoming. The school takes lots of field trips that encourage learning outside the classroom and apply to the current curriculum. This school fosters a culture of scholarship, good citizenship, physical, mental and emotional health, and tolerance. Each child is encouraged to be his or her own unique and wonderful self in a gentle and structured environment. I am so happy we found rhis school and so happy with my son's academic progress. He will be attending this school until he ages out.

My son has been going to Whittier Friends School since he was 3 and in preschool. He is now in second grade and we couldn't be happier. He wakes me up early every morning so I can take him to school as soon as morning daycare opens. I love the fact that he has had the same teachers since kindergarten and they really know him. He's allowed to excel and go ahead in math and science, but he got the extra support he needed in reading. This last month his reading has just taken off and his teachers have been really responsive and kept up with him material wise. Everyone is so caring (but they still enforce the rules!) and there is a real community atmosphere.

We were looking for a small private school for our son where he would receive more teacher/student time. We found Whittier Friends on the internet and drove over to see what it was all about. Our son has been there two years now and he has made remarkable advances in subjects he used to struggle with. The classes are small and the curriculum is tailored to match the abilitly of each child. As they improve they are given more challenging work. Everyone at Whittier Friends is like family. The kids get to participate in several field trips during the year and special events that they put together. This is a great school and the kids get to experience more things than just sitting in a class and reading a book and listening to lectures. They will be exposed to music, art, drama, science as well as the 3 R's. Our son looks forward to each school day.

I recently enrolled my son at Whittier Friends School due to him being bullied at the public elementary school he was attending. I found that the classroom size was small (8 kids total in classroom) and the teacher gives him personalized attention he was not getting at the public schools (31 students in classroom). My son is no longer being bullied and now has kids he can call his "Friends". He is able to participate and give his input in the classroom activities without being drowned out and be ignored. Since the classroom setting is so small, it feels more like family than just a classroom. My son looks forward to going to school and that is a GREAT thing!

My son has attended Whittier Friends School since pre-school. He is now in 5th grade. This is a wonderful small school and a community of parents and educators who really care about my son. His teacher works directly with him and personizes his instruction to help him learn and achieve. His natural curiosity is channeled into projects and ideas that interest him. Whittier Friends has wonderful field trips, community projects, a science fair and lessons that tie into overall themes for the year. My son participates in drama and art projects. I have seen him become a confident kid and a caring person. I feel so lucky we found Whittier Friends.