I am the parent of a student in Whitby's Primary Program. Although I have not always been happy with the administration and sometimes question just how traditionally 'Montessori' the school as a whole is, I cannot say enough about the quality of the teachers and the amazing freedom and individuality
... Read more that is allowed even at this young age. The best thing about Whitby that we have seen so far is that children are not subjected to a rigid curriculum, either with respect to their age or their interests. I cannot imagine having our daughter attend any other school for kindergarten, first grade, etc. because she would have to backtrack from the direction she is headed already at Whitby. The primary program is truly incomparable. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/13/08
As a student from the 5th grade to the seventh grade (where I transferred to a healthier community) I have to say that Whitby has been in a steady slide down the drain. Since the departure of the head of the upper school, the loss of montesorii principals, and the administrations decline, Whitby's system
... Read more of education has fallen into disrepair. On another unrelated topic, students are required to wear uniforms (not montesorri by a long shot) and students are pretty much allowed to show up whenever they want, weather at 8:30 in the moringing (the begining of school, or 1:30 in the afternoon, without any consequences for showing up late. Not only that, but Whitby's upper school has been decreasing in size, going from a seperate Middle School (7-8) Buildng with 40 Kids, to (before I left) a (7-8) class with 12 kids. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/13/07
We are very pleased with the quality of education our children are receiving. There are several new Primary and Middle School teachers this year, and they are like a breath of fresh air!
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Posted by a parent on 10/06/07
Whitby School is continuing to advance in areas that most private schools haven not. Installing an international curriculum will have many merits. My children are fully engaged in the learning process and have maintained a high level of excellence. The teachers make all the difference, the attention
... Read more my children recieve from the child teacher ratio allows them to be fully attentative to each child's individual needs. The facilities are state of the art, with exceptional music and art programs, and the community spirit of the school is very strong. Overall, we are pleased with the school, the curriculum and the teachers. It is a superb school where the children are allowed to explore, learn, and be the best they can be! I would highly recommend the school to prospective families. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/07
I have be a parent at Whitby since 1993 and have seen great strides in the curriculum and outcomes of the children's performance. My daughter started at the school at age 2 and graduated 8th grade in 2005. She now goes to Deerfield Academy which is consistently rated in the top 3 of all boarding schools.
... Read more My daughter not only excelled academically on all the standardized test (ERBs, SSATs, PSATs and the SATs) but she gained confidence in herself and developed into a respectful independent individual. Three cheers to Whitby; the Head of School and the faculty. The best kept secret in Greenwich CT. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/07
I have been a teacher at Whitby for the past four years, and I am also the parent of two children who are enrolled here. I chose this school because I wanted my children to be a part of this community. I also love the support that Whitby provides for its faculty and staff. There is on-site childcare,
... Read more and the school funds Montessori training for its faculty. Whitby also offers a stipend to those who wish to pursue advanced degrees. What's more, the Children's House (ages 18 months to 6 years) has a low ratio of students per teacher in each classroom. Whitby can also boast that it has at least two Montessori-trained teachers in each classroom. Most Montessori schools have one certified head teacher and one or two untrained assistants. The standard of quality at Whitby is much higher than most independent Montessori schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/07
We have two children at Whitby, absolutely love the school, and plan to keep them here until 8th grade. There is no other school around that allows kids to learn with no ceiling on their level...as a result, there are many kindergartners reading and doing math at 3rd grade levels, etc. We have friends
... Read more at all the other schools in the area, and believe there is no other school that comes close to inspiring the kids the way Whitby does. These kids love learning and develop incredible leadership qualities. The teachers are highly qualified and nurturing. The headmistress is very intelligent and has put the school on a more rigorous academic path. The board is very strong and the parent community very involved. There are always a few parents who are never happy, but this unsatisfaction tends to follow them to the other schools when they leave. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/07
After 6 tremendous yrs.at Whitby it saddens me to read of others' disappointment. We have experienced nothing other than superb academics, the utmost in kind, skilled and compassionate teaching and a respectfulness for self, others, community and nature that is eyeopening at any age. The school fosters
... Read more a self confidence through this respect and lots of public speaking. I am astounded each year as I watch the 8th grd.graduates deliver their speaches with unsurpassed poise, confidence and pride. This is a school where children first and foremost thrive because they learn who they are, their individuality is respected and celebrated and as it happens the academics and teacher student ratio (1:7)are additionally excellent. What this school lacks in glossy athletic facilities, it makes up for in its character and its ability to inspire curiosity and passion and mutual respect in its students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/07
We love Whitby! We've been here for two years and it's great! The teachers are wonderful! Our child is not even four, and she already started to read and write! Every year, the school is oversubscribed for its Pre-K and Kindergarten programs which are considered the best in the area. The school's board
... Read more is committed to improving the school and mapping out its strategy. As part of this, the school has undertaken major renovation project creating new performance arts center, new library, and fully remodeled children's house to be completed by the beginning of fall 2007. Additionally, the school is exploring international baccalaureate degree program to prepare children for the global community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/07
I have two children at the school and have been part of the Whitby community for almost 9 years. As with every independent school, Whitby has had its ups and downs, but it always perserveres because it has a determination to be the best school it can be. The dedicated faculty maintain high academic standards
... Read more as well as provide a nurturing and motivating environment in which to learn to love learning. Unfortunately, many parents come here as a stepping stone to other schools and the truth is, we prepare our students so well, other schools are always delighted to receive our students. However, those that stay throught the 8th grade are the most well-adjusted, inquisitive, well-spoken, academically prepared individuals I have met. They go on to attend some of the best secondary and boarding schools in the country...Deerfield, Pomfret, etc.Parents are always welcomed to be involved. Read less
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Greenwich schools — Whitby School is located at 969 Lake Ave, Greenwich CT 06831. 969 Lake Ave is in the 06831 ZIP code in Greenwich, CT Whitby School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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