The Friends School of Atlanta

Aug 19th, 2018

May 9th, 2017

If you want your kids to be more than just smart, to be Great human beings, This is your place. The whole culture puts being caring, honest,  upfront, and respectful front and center. I see it in my kids every day. (ok, almost every day. They're still humans! :))But they really do learn in a much more varied 'landscape' of people, of cultures, family structures and points of view and they are better for it. Plus they are getting all the tools for great conflict management skills, a key predictor of happiness. And that's the icing on the cake of solid academics. My kids are learning, and most importantly, they are happy and confident, they feel loved and like they "belong" at their school. (They beg me to stay at aftercare to play with their friends!)
Nov 11th, 2019

When it came time to find a kindergarten for my son, I knew that I wanted a setting with small class sizes, skillful teachers, and a focus on academics. However, as a psychologist, I also knew that I wanted a school that had a focus on social-emotional development. I feel so lucky to have found the Friends School for my son. They sincerely practice what they preach. My son has ADHD, and the teachers were exceptional in identifying his needs, using targeted strategies to assist him, and communicating with me about ways to support him. Despite his challenges, they never lost sight of his unique strengths. Now that he is in first grade, he is thriving. And, the beauty of it is, because it's a small school, his current teachers already have some familiarity with him and have been able to give me great feedback about his improvement. The focus on ensuring that kids are well-rounded citizens is also a real asset for FSA. My son is courteous, kind, and socially aware. He talks about helping the homeless, eating healthy foods, and caring for the environment. He gets adequate exercise and sunlight during the school day (which research shows is linked to greater energy and concentration). He is learning conflict management skills, mindfulness, empathy, and how to be a good member of a team. As someone who works with business leaders, I know that these lessons will be invaluable in his life. I once told the headmaster that he radiates warmth. His demeanor is so kind, upbeat, and positive - he never looks like he's going through the motions. I believe that he sets a great tone for the rest of the school. I can't rave enough about FSA. I'm so lucky that we found it!
Nov 6th, 2019

We decided to go to Friends because of the environment they've created. We wanted our child to not only learn the academics but also have a parallel set of values at school- that he is respected, that he respects others and his community, that kindness and compassion are equally, if not more, important and that participation in his community is a responsibility. He comes home talking about social justice, and equality and asking questions that I never had the chance to think about until college. Additionally, our son is excelling academically- in areas where he needed more challenge, they gave it to him. In areas where he needed more support, they gave it to him. He has great, big ideas and they allow for exploration and deep dive into topics that are of interest to the student.
Oct 7th, 2018