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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As parents of three children at WWS—one graduate (Class of 2023), a sophomore, and a 6th grader—we've had a wonderful experience.

Here are some highlights of what WWS offers:

Academic Rigor & College Prep Without Excess Stress

Balanced Academic Challenge: WWS emphasizes deep understanding over rote memorization. Courses are equivalent to AP-level content but without the high-pressure environment of traditional prep schools. My daughter and son did, or are doing the advanced math track. A recent graduate is now at MIT doing engineering grad work. You don’t need to worry about math at WWS.

College-Ready Graduates: WWS students perform well on SAT/ACT exams and are accepted to top colleges like Duke, Michigan, Notre Dame, UVA, William & Mary, NAVY, NYU, UMD, Haverford, West Point, Barnard, Kenyon, Oberlin, Scripps, and more. The proof is in the pudding in this respect.

Gap Year Friendly: Many students take a gap year, like our daughter who spent a year in Argentina.

Excellent Financial Aid & Scholarships

Variable Tuition Model: WWS assesses each family's financial situation to set tuition, promoting socioeconomic diversity.
Ample Scholarship Opportunities: Financial aid has been a positive experience for us, making WWS more accessible.

Healthy & Balanced Athletics

Inclusive Sports: WWS students enjoy a realistic, fun approach to sports and can play multiple sports while specializing in club-level teams outside of school.

Competitive Teams: WWS competes in the Potomac Valley Athletic Conference (PVAC) and has won championships in sports like HS Baseball and Soccer.

In sports, WWS has always “done a lot with a little,” competing against, and often winning against much larger schools.

Excellence in the Arts

Commitment to Arts Education: Students engage in painting, woodworking, weaving, music, and drama. High school students participate in an annual musical, and middle schoolers perform in a student math.

Recognition in the Arts: WWS students have been honored at competitions like the Annual Juried Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio High School Exhibition.

Thoughtful Technology Integration

Balanced Use: WWS introduces technology in middle and high school in a mindful way, avoiding screen time as a replacement for human interaction. Cell phones are securely stored and not used during the school day.

A Meaningful Senior Year

Senior Projects: WWS seniors complete capstone projects, such as research essays and artistic presentations, encouraging independence and creativity. Our daughter’s project involved producing a short film, which she scripted, scored, and acted in.

Lastly, WWS is a deeply caring place. It’s a community where staff, students and families know and look out for each other. It’s not perfect, but has been ideal for our family.[/quote]

Can you comment about the fairies? Just wondering if that’s something that they actually teach.[/quote]
What is up with you and fairies?

They do not teach that fairies are real. They do use stories, including (gasp!) fairy tales, to introduce and teach concepts to young children - as do many schools and parents who read to their children. They do seek to inspire a sense of wonder and creativity. Are you maybe confused by the fairy tale theme of this year’s gala?[/quote]

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