Connecticut Friends School

Tyler: Our daughter was home schooled up to age 6.We wanted her placed in a supportive school environment where the children and teachers would not shock her.At the early Kindergarten level we were happy with the care and attentiveness of the 2 teachers ("Maples" level).The following 2 years she advanced to the "Pines" level, and this is when we began to notice disorganization of the teaching curriculum and poor quality of education.Although the staff and administration are certainly caring people, in my opinion they do not have their acts together enough to call themselves an adequate educational facility. Our daughter learned practically nothing there in the 2 years she was in the Pines, which equates to 2nd and 3rd grades.We are now in the process of summer tutoring especially for math, to bring her up to speed for her new school. She is catching up with the tutors at present noting to us that she was never taught the materials the tutors are now teaching her.We had several meetings with the teachers about her being behind however they simply pointed it back on her without taking any responsibility. Administration seems more interested in money than proper education. A poor choice for student education.

We are delighted to recommend Connecticut Friends School to those who want a personalized and deeply meaningful education for their children.  We enjoy being involved in community activities at the school and watching creativity, skills and knowledge blossom in our child.  This is a caring and peaceful setting where tremendous learning takes place.  Strong core academics are complemented by character education, community service, visual and performing arts  and outdoor education.  We know our daughter will be well prepared to enter high school after finishing at CFS.