I am a graduate of Wichita Friends School, and was very pleased of the education I recieved while in attendance. The school prepared me for higher education after graduation and I remained in the top 5% of my class throughout high school. I also was able to take many AP classes and found that I was
... Read more very prepared, sometimes more than other students who did not get an educational basis at WFS. I graduated with honors and went on to attend the University of Utah where I am above my class ranking in credits and part of the Honors College. Without an educational foudnation from WFS I would not be as prepared in my academic studies or my spirituality. Read less
Posted by a other on 07/18/08
My children have attended Wichita Friends School for over 8 years. This Christian School puts into practice Christian behavior like no other. My first child, who is academically bright, was very advanced compared to his peers when he entered the middle school system. Even though he was placed in accelerated
... Read more classes, it was a repeat of what he learned at Friends. His confidence and ability to deal with others has been his greatest gift from Friends School. The peaceful conflict resolution taught him how to deal properly with others. My other student is also gifted and is currently performing anywhere from 1 to 5 grades above her current 'grade level.' I know that my family has been truly blessed to find a school that deals with gifted students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/30/07
This school was a disappointment. My child needed accelerated learning resources that were not available. The combination classrooms were difficult for her to receive the intensive instruction she needed at her grade level. I was not able to monitor her progress accurately because there were no set
... Read more standards or guidelines available for my review. This school also supports children with social and/or emotional behaviors, which can be a lifesaver for some parents, and a deterrent for others. I would not recommend this school to a parent looking for a quality private school to accelerate their child and go above and beyond city or state standards. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
This school is a spiritual garden of growth and learning. If you want a school that will take the extra hours to go that extra mile with your student, this is your school.
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Posted by a other on 07/19/07
Our family has been delighted with Wichita Friends School! The Christian atmosphere and expectations are modeled by the teachers and staff. They have a wonderful program in place for Peaceful Conflict resolution which teaches the children how to address problems. This has been very helpful for our daughter.
... Read more The academics expectations are high, but they are balanced with an emphasis on the multiple gifts that each individual possess. The small classes are great and allow the teacher time to really work with the student individually. We found that our daughter made huge strides both academically and socially. She also enjoyed the opportunities to participate in music and drama. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/07
We were at one time happy with the school. It had pretty good teachers and seemed to be a good place to be. When my child left the school we found out that they did not prepare the students for other schools. My child had a hard time keeping up because what all the other kids already knew, he had never
... Read more been taught. If I could ask for a refund I would. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/25/07
We have been very blessed by the quality and content of education at Wichita Friends School. The curriculum is challenging, and the small class size allows the teacher to accelerate each child as their abilities grow. The school environment promotes Christian love and the children are taught peaceful
... Read more conflict resolution skills. The Head of school and the staff have all demonstrated great care for our child and helped to create in her a spirit of caring for others. This is a school which truly nurtures the whole child; strong academics, fine arts, physical, and spiritual development. The parents and staff are all involved to create a community around the children. We would highly recommend Wichita Friends School! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/24/06
I have two children in this school and soon to add a third. The teachers and staff are very personal and treat everyone as if they are family. The success of my children has been eye opening. My first grader can accomplish fourth grade math due to the support of his teacher. The small classrooms are
... Read more great for the one on one attention. This has to be one of the greatest schools around and I hope it continues to grow throughout the years. It will always have my family's support. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/30/05
My family has been at this school for about 7 years. We are so pleased with the individual attention our child gets in the classroom. The staff is highly qualified and sensitive to the needs of the parents and students alike. My children move at a pace that they are challenged, yet not frustrated. The
... Read more environment is safe and teaches social skills as well as academics. The conflict resolution plan that they use has helped my children learn how to resolve their conflicts with others in a peaceful way, without resorting to hurting others with words or physical force. All of the core subjects are taught as well as art,drama,PE,music,and library. We are pleased with this school and would recommend it to any family looking for an alternative to public education. Read less
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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English as Second Language
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Wichita schools — Wichita Friends School is located at 14700 W Us Highway 54, Wichita KS 67235. 14700 W Us Highway 54 is in the 67235 ZIP code in Wichita, KS Wichita Friends School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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