Flint Hill School

fhs is awesome!! i'm in 8th grade, and i've been here since 1st grade, and the transitions from each grade are very well done. the work gets harder in 7th and 8th grade, but nothing unbearable. i have a sister who graduated just this previous year, and she is amazed by the teachers of flint hill, and how much they really do care. this is the same case for me - i've probably had ONE teacher whom i don't like, and the same for my sister. the price one must pay for flint hill is expensive, but DEFINITELY worth it.

This school has been amazing for me. It has 5 different language courses, band, chorus, percussion, and even orchestra! Academics there are of the hook! They are challenging but very rewarding! It is a very safe environment and haven't seen any bullying or harassment. Flint Hill school is top notch.

My child is just finishing 1st grade, We've been very happy with his progress! It's a tough school but has very supportive and nurturing teachers. It's well worth the money.
--Submitted by a parent

I am currently a freshman in high school at flint hill, and i have been here since sixth grade. I am not going to lie, the school is very tough. But, it brought me away from easy schools and bending teachers to an environment of tough but helpful teachers. I have gotten the best (and worst) grades of my life while at this school. I have learned a lot, and, after taking the French II Honors class, I took the trip to Paris, and I was able to communicate above average with people there. I recommend this school to anybody looking for a challenge, and a good education.
--Submitted by a student

I just graduated from Flint Hill, and it's a good school but it definitely has its faults. In terms of academics, you can definitely find a challenging curriculum if you look for it. I did very well and took the Honors/AP track, and I felt like it really prepared me for college well. One thing that Flint Hill does have is some truly amazing teachers, and if you as a student establish close relationships with them, you will reap great benefits from Flint Hill. Sometimes I felt like Flint Hill put too much focus on the people who were struggling, and while there is a good program for people who have differentiated learning styles, it can be annoying (and sometimes unfair) for students who don't have those problems.
--Submitted by a student

My child just graduated from Flint Hill. He is brilliant but struggled with school. Flint Hill brought out his strengths and taught him to cope with his weaknesses. He was accepted into all of his stretch schools. Kid have been accepted from Flint Hill into Stanford, Harvard, Princeton. It is a very tough curriculum and yet a very nurturing school. Although very expensive, it was the best experience for him. I can't recommend it highly enough.
--Submitted by a parent

Flint Hill provides a wonderful, caring environment for it's students. It's differentiated approach to learning styles allow every kid to succeed!
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This is an exceptional school with initial focus on nurturing the whole child. It is more academically challenging in the higher grades. The school handles all types of learners reaching out to the level of the child. The art, music, science and physical education programs are outstanding! It offers the right balance and has a wonderfully supportive community.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school with strong focus on academia.
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One thing that separates this school from others is the differentiate learning. Children learn at their own paces, which can be fast. In Kindergarten some kids know how to read simple books, others are just learning their alphabet, an the teachers handle the differences well. There is a very loving and supporting environment for the kids, even those who are having difficulty. Teachers and the administration work with parents and kids to identify sources of problems and work to address them. Character education is also a key component of the learning - how to be a good citizen (helping and respecting others). Academics are strong as others mentioned. My one concern is that graduating seniors don't go to as strong colleges as I would expect from a school like this. I don't know if that's by child choice or if students aren't being admitted and settling or other schools.
--Submitted by a parent