The Athenian School has given my daughter a middle school education that surprised and overjoyed my wife and me with its excellence and fully rounded approach to childhood development. The academic standards are rigorous and absolutly top-notch, but the humanistic techniques employed by the teachers
... Read more also vigorously reinforce the values of self-reliance and caring for others. I could not be happier with this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/22/07
My daughter has attended the Athenian School for two years (6th and 7th grade). It is by far the best accademic school amoung the private schools in the tri valley area. The school philosophy emphasis character and well-roundedness in addition to accademic excellence. I could not be more pleased with
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Posted by a parent on 04/27/06
I attended this school and it changed my life. I left Athenian not only self assured but also educationally sound and ready to attend an outstanding college. I highly recommend this school, as would any of my classmates.
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Posted by a former student on 03/16/06
I think it can provide my daugther a happy and fruitful year. It has a high quality of academic programs. I recommand to your child to study here
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Posted by a parent on 03/15/06
The Athenian School touts a mission of creating a well-rounded individual ready for the real world. This is an accurate description of what it has done for my classmates and me. It has done so by an excellent admissions office creating a diverse, intelligent, and respectful student body that of an
... Read more unmatched caliber when compared to HeadRoyce, Bentley, and CPS. It has done so with an excellent teacher body, one that is always ready to mediate instead of dictate. It has done so with an extensive array of (some optional some not) activities designed to educate about diversity and encourage commutation. Athenian is an ideal place for a respectful student that is ready to learn with out the red tape and with the flexibility of being surrounded by academic and personal intelligence. For me, Athenian has been the ideal school. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/26/06
Athenian has been a wonderful experience for my son who has attended there since the 6th grade. The curriculum enhances learning through the use of class integration and field trips. For example, 7th grade European History was brought to life through a Rome day where the children dressed up and performed
... Read more plays. The math, science, history and english are rigourous. Art and foreign language is part of daily schedule. The foreign language is taught through emphasis on hearing the language rather than endless grammar excercises. The only area in which this school needs to improve is having a few teachers learn to return exams in a timely manner. The parents get involved through the auction and fundraising process. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/21/05
The Athenian School is a dream come true for academics, and being set in the lush hills at the base of Mount Diablo, it is one of the most beautiful campuses we have ever seen. The teaching program couples excellent academics with a whole-child approach, making sure each student is not merely learning
... Read more rote material but actually integrates it into his or her personal growth. For instance, every Friday students spend all day putting what they learned that week into practical use -- for instance, visiting NASA during one week of concentrating on astronomy, or visiting a museum while studying modern art. The teachers are uniformly sensitive and nurturing, and very accomplished. The only shortfall of the program is that, being a private school and being set in the remote edge of Danville, there is not as much opportunity for parents to gather together, though the school does organize events. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/05
The Athenian School is a great school. I have attended since 6th grade, and I love the freedom and equality. Everybody is treated so equally, and the teachers become some of your best friends. There is a great volleyball team, and other teams to great as well. The performing arts lacks a little bit,
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Posted by a student on 05/03/05
I couldn't have had a better high school and middle school experience. It is difficult to put into words what I have gained from my time at Athenian. Truely, this school was my life for six years. My writing, math, science, leadership and communications skills improved dramatically. I sincerely believe
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Posted by a former student on 02/05/04
A wonderful middle school and high school. The community service programs are the best along with the incredible AWE (Athenian Wilderness Experience). Advisors and teachers really get to know the students. Seminars for juniors and seniors are inspiring. The school offers many special seminars, such
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Danville schools — Athenian School is located at 2100 Mt Diablo Scenic, Danville CA 94506. 2100 Mt Diablo Scenic is in the 94506 ZIP code in Danville, CA Athenian School is a Private school that serves grade levels 6 - 12.
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