Giddens School

Giddens is a wonderful school with an exceptionally warm and welcoming environment. The teachers are amazing, and the parents are very involved in the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Giddens School has helped our son to become a reader, a writer, a scientist and a mathematician, but more than that it has helped him to become a compassionate citizen of the world. The teachers at Giddens engage students in a level of thinking that I have not seen at any other school. Whether they are presenting complex math problems or the complex problems of the world, the teachers encourage their students to think critically and to thoughtfully reach their own conclusions. I am continually impressed with the direction that this school is heading and plan to be a part of the community for many years.
--Submitted by a parent

The combination of an excellent curriculum and a very diverse student population is a rarity in Seattle. The sense of community among the teachers, administration and families is very strong. Our son is happy, is academically engaged, has good friends, and is thriving. Giddens School has exceeded all of our expectations and we feel very fortunate that our son is attending this school.
--Submitted by a parent

We toured most of Seattle's private elementary schools. Most have terrific programs, curricula, extra-curricular activities, and resources. At Giddens we found the best teachers by far. The teaching staff is incredibly committed to providing rigorous and relevant instruction that meets each child's needs and helps them not only know things but to truly learn. We see that level of instruction regularly in our child's classroom. They have at least two full time staff who focus on helping teachers become even better at their teaching.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is a Giddens graduate who has gone on to a very happy placement at The Northwest School. My daughter is a third-grader at Giddens now. The teachers are awesome, smart, compassionate and independent thinkers. The schoolo's friendly community is very strong, and the focus on anti-bias and social justice make it unique in our city and region.
--Submitted by a parent

This truly is an amazing school. When my daughter attended in first grade, everything she struggled with at a public Kindergarten fell away, and she excelled rapidly. Her first two years brought her a great deal of joy in her education. Unfortunately, her third year was filled with turmoil, and with the school in upheaval as well, it made for a less pleasant experience. Now that they're restructring and bringing in standardized testing, we're taking bowing out. Excellent place that promotes social justice, diversity, and social responsibility.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an amazing school. I have not seen anything that even comes close to this level of quality. I know that this is the very best that we can offer our child.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in her second preschool year at Giddens and we love it. She's had two male preschool teachers and both have been great. The focus on social/emotional development is perfect for preschool and the school's social justice focus draws a wonderful community of families. I have enjoyed the school's garden, where preschoolers grow food to share with the St. Mary's food bank.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has a very close knit community of parents. The level of creativity that the students are exposed to is par excellence. Liberal, progressive, and socially conscious agenda. The principal is fantastic and has a wide open door policy.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is awesome. I trust the staff and i can tell they have a passion for what they do. They are individual focused, and really give my babies what they need. Parental involvement is, as always, what you make it, but they are never shy on gettng you involved and staying in touch with how your child is doing. What can i say, they are the best!
--Submitted by a parent