Westbury Friends School

Early in our children s lives, when it was time to separate, we decided we had to find the perfect environment , one that would essentially replace us. We longed for a school that would respect and rejoice in the wonders of childhood; treat our children with kindness, care and authority; inspire our children and instill a love of learning; support us in our teachings of values: community, peace, integrity and equality. All this and more; and Westbury Friends School has been precisely the place. We wake each day knowing we have made the right choice; knowing our children are in capable loving hands learning, growing, moving forward; knowing this is one decision we will never regret. We don t look forward to the day they graduate 5th grade but realize the foundation they received will take them well into adulthood. And for this we are thankful.
--Submitted by a parent

When your kids tell you they miss school during summer break, you know their school is doing something right. Westbury Friends offers diversity which is evident in our world today and the teachers provide a level of learning that any parent would desire for their child. The school is led by an imaginative, innovative, caring, forward thinking Head of School and I would not have my kids anywhere else.
--Submitted by a parent

My children look forward to school in the morning... they leave with a smile and come home with a smile. What more can a parent ask? Calling Westbury Friends School a "school" truly is a disservice. The word school has such a negative connotation for most. WFS doesn t conjure up any of the negative feelings that were associated with "school" when I was a child. During the summer, I asked my two boys if they were enjoying camp. The responded yes, but we miss school. Recently, my son's friend asked him what private school is. He replied... "private school is much like public school, except it has better learning and no bullies." Although I may have used different language in explaining private school to an adult, in essence, I would be describing the very same thing. What my son was really describing was Westbury Friends School.
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Our entire family -- parents and children -- could not be happier than we are with Westbury Friends School. Both of our children are happy to go to school every morning; push for us to attend all school events; and adore all of their teachers -- including the strict ones. Insightful teachers appreciate and respect the different strengths and weaknesses of every child -- and they know every child and challenge and support accordingly. What makes the school truly unique is its incredible diversity along ethnic, racial, religious, socio-economic, etc lines. It reflects the America of the 21st century, and the teaching mirrors the country we should aspire to be: respectful of diversity nationally and across the globe, intellectually curious, striving for peace, sincere, emphasizing integrity, preserving the environment, and focusing on the things in life that give meaning.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter experienced a wonderful Early Childhood experience at this school. We decided to have her discontinue this year after 4 years at the school. The upper school has very few students enrolled and does not offer the challenge we need for our child. We were also sad that music and technology which were once wonderful, are not present in after school anymore. I also question safety at the school which is quite open in our present day and age. The warm environment of the past was replaced by one of coldness and restriction.
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My son attended WFS for six years. The environment was wonderful until about a year ago when negative changes occurred. The school lost excellent teachers over this change and I have since pulled my child out. I do agree that the Early Child hood program is wonderful and should be considered the best. On the other side, the programs for First Grade on up are not great at all. There are very few students and they tend to double up grade levels. Why should I pay all of this money for a private school if my child has to share a class with other students of a different grade level. Early Childhood A+ Older Grades D
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As my daughter enters her 4th year at Westbury Friends, I will tell you I would have her no where else. This school has diversity and a community that is second to none. The faculty have been nurturing, attentive, stimulating and most importantly, instilling the love of learning. Admin changes last year have raised the bar across the entire campus and it shows. You owe it to you and your child to look at Westbury Friends School.
--Submitted by a parent

I found this school quite by accident, and I am so happy I did! This is my child's third year, and it just keeps getting better. Loving, nurturing, yet academically challenging environment, wonderful teachers who truly respect my child for who she is, community service opportunities, diversity. Recent changes in admin have improved the school dramatically!
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Westbury Friends is the perfect example of what a diverse school should look like. Diversity is welcomed and is very much a part of the school's learning culture. Each child is appreciated for their own uniqueness. The Nursery program is by far the best on Long Island. The teacher is amazing and she creates a sense of wonder that excites each child beyond measure. The importance of educating the whole child is the focus, as children are provided with core values that develop their emotional and social skills. A new head of school was appointed a year ago and she has done an awesome job. This school year an outdoor classroom has been added to enhance the curriculum for the early childhood program. This provides an opportunity for children to expand their dramatic and creative play through the use of a outdoor stage, wind chimes, and art easels
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School has undergone changes this term. Not all good. School lacks after school enrichment which was always great until this past term. We pulled our child to create more stimulation in a larger class setting. Classes too small for older children. Loving environment that was once present is no longer there.
--Submitted by a parent