I am so grateful to the Atrium School. Both my children thrived there. They not only acquire all the academic skills one expects, they each, in their own way, found a voice, a way of learning, and a sense of self. Worth every $$. An investment for a lifetime.
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Posted by a parent on 12/08/08
The Atrium has been the best experence of my life! Not only education wise, but in every aspect of my life! I have had the most amazing times at the Atrium! I only wish that they did not stop teaching at sixth grade! I wish I could go to the Atrium my whole life!
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Posted by a student on 01/25/08
One of the many things I love about this jewel of a school is the combination of both the attention to the social and emotional development of my child as well as a strong, thoughtful academic life of my child. This school gets that balance and does it right!
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Posted by a parent on 11/29/07
Kudos to the Atrium School. We first learned about the school when our friend s children attended Atrium. We ve had the luxury to see their kids go on to great academic success, based on the excellent foundation from the Atrium. We are confident our son will follow the same path. The Atrium faculty
... Read more and staff have created a diverse, open and creative learning environment, that only a truly committed, cohesive, and caring group of educators can provide. Students learn respect, collaboration and community through their interaction in the classroom, between classrooms, and outside to four walls on various projects in the surrounding community. The big bonus is a great parent community and lots of communication between parents, faculty and staff. As parents of an Atrium student,(one and with a Masters Degree in Education), we could not be happier with the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/22/07
The parent community at Atrium is amazing; we have made as many new, close friends as our daughter! Parents here are involved, caring, smart, and fun to be with. The school involves them in the classroom, at assemblies, and in volunteer jobs. The academic curriculum is strong, and offers a range for
... Read more children, from an innovative social justice foundation to the usual math, science, reading, and writing. The school offers an integrated program, which means that art and music are taught in the classrooms in tandem with the academic material. Teachers are dedicated to reaching the WHOLE child--the emotional, physical, and intelelctual aspects of development. Sports are not offered on a formal basis, although kids learn skills in PE. Overall, this school is a warm, community-spirited place where children feel loved and inspired to learn. My kid loves coming to school; Atrium teaches kids to be curious, constructive and kind. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/24/06
This, Kindergarten, is our first great year at the Atrium. Our daughter is completely honored for who she is as a whole person. The teachers and staff are very open to the parents and families and we never get the feeling from them that they are the 'experts' on our child; this is a big reason why
... Read more we chose this school. We happen to be o.k. with how art and music are more of a casual part of the everyday curriculum. I don't agree with involuntary time blocks of the arts anyway. We would, however, like to see some arts and sports offered at no additional charge as opposed to solely afterschool at a charge. Perhaps that would need to be worked into choice times and study options during regular hours. We agree with the 'matter-of-fact' approach to diversity rather than 'wearing a banner' approach, which defeats the whole purpose. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/02/06
This school has been a disappointment for us. Atrium's programs and approach are not for every student. They are designed for bright and creative children who are gifted in math and English. Children who require more guidance and structure are lost. Regarding diversity, it is heavily advertised
... Read more by the school but it is restricted to gathering students with different skin colors. Diversity in learning styles and academic and extracurricular interests are not honored simply because the school does not have the resources and the teachers lack the training. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/06
The Atrium is a wonderful, loving supportive atmosphere for children. I am grateful that my daughter is able to be a part of their community. They have allowed her to flourish in a place where she feels confident to explore and question. The Atrium has done a lot of work towards creating and keeping
... Read more a diverse community. The children are all taught to celebrate differences. There is a wonderful thematic based curriculum. Parents are encouraged but not pressured to be active in the school. The ratio of teacher/student is impressive. The administration and curriculum planners are very open to suggestions and feedback. This is a wonderful place to be a part of. It makes me want to go back and relive my childhood. This school is also very friendly towards working parents schedules. It offers a fun, safe and challenging afterschool program. There are activities such as Karate, African drumming and theatre. Read less
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Watertown schools — Atrium School is located at 552 Main St, Watertown MA 02472. 552 Main St is in the 02472 ZIP code in Watertown, MA Atrium School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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