Welcome to Friends Western School
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What makes FWS unique is our emphasis on community. Students are taught to be stewards of the world around them. Service projects, the examination and study of diverse cultures and participation in our local community are all components of the curriculum. With weekly all-school meetings, monthly community lunches and intentional collaboration between the upper and lower classes, we encourage our students to develop an attitude of care and respect for each other.
Our commitment to community-building creates empathy, integrity and flexibility. Children at FWS experience community on multiple levels: family, school, neighborhood and the natural world. FWS graduates are confident and resourceful learners who are accustomed to using their collaboration and communication skills. |
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FWS has given my daughter such an amazing foundation for her life. The teachers and staff are BRILLIANT and make the time for every student (15 max per class!). Every aspect of her being is met — whether it's socially, academically, spiritually or emotionally. With project- and inquiry-based learning, these kids are learning (not to mention having so much fun) and they don't even realize it! The kids have art, music, yoga, theater and amazing clubs like Karate, cooking, fashion design, Spanish (the list goes on and on) every week! They are taught inclusion, sportsmanship, team-building and how to sit quietly and look within. There is no Red, Yellow, Green behavior system displayed to shame your child. It's such a lovely environment for any child to grow. She never wants to miss a day of school and never wants to leave at the end of the day." |