Both of my children go to the Waterford School and we love it. The children get avery hands on education. They study a topic across subjects. For instance, in third grade, they study Egypt. They dry fish in science, they make egyptian objects in art, they read about it in history and they even have
... Read more a day to dress up and eat like egyptians. This is a small example. The education gets better and better as they get older. It is really like college in the sense that the students participate in class heavily. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/19/09
I wasn't a big believer of private schools, however, my two children started at Waterford this year and I am blown away at the quality of the teachers and the atmosphere that is several levels above any school I have been involved with. The teachers are better than most of the college professors I had
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Posted by a parent on 04/19/09
Our son has attended Waterford since Kindergarten. He is now in 4th grade. We are extremely please with Waterford. Their method of not only teaching but helping students lean how to lean is most impressive all the while the student actually enjoys school and learning. Their comittment to enhancing
... Read more the lives of each student and truly understanding their individual needs to help that child achieve their best is unmatched. They also teach students to give back to the community as well. I give Waterford 5 stars! Thanks Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/14/09
Our children have become lovers of learning since the day they started attending Waterford School. They come home excited to share the knowledge they have learned. We see their self esteem grow as the teachers encourage them to do their best and help them stretch to their potential. We will ever be
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Posted by a parent on 04/14/09
We love Waterford School. Our children are dailey among the finest teachers and administrators of any school. Waterford is a school of vision. It aspires to be more than good enough; it is a school that stretches itself to excellence. And in doing, it expands the experience for its students.
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Posted by a parent on 04/04/09
The Waterford School is an oasis in Utah for a very high quality liberal arts education. I feel both proud and fortunate to have my children enrolled in this exceptional school.
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Posted by a parent on 02/26/09
We have been at Waterford for 7 years now and keep loving every minute of every day of every week. I have 2 children who love the school, the teachers and the administration. We as parents are more than thrilled at the value of the education our children are receiving.
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Posted by a parent on 02/13/09
After spending time visiting and interviewing many similar schools in the area, we found Waterford to be the perfect fit! The moment you step onto campus you know it is the school you want to intrust your children to. They take a modern yet classical approach to learning. Students at Waterford learn
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Posted by a parent on 02/10/09
We have been parents at Waterford for seven years. Each year my children become more confident and happy as they build their love of learning. The caring and gifted faculty..the positive learning environment..the sense of community..the compassion for others..every day at Waterford is a gift.
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Posted by a parent on 02/10/09
We have two sons at Waterford and have been there since 1998. The core curriculum (English, history, mathematics, science, foreign language) is world-class, but it is the extra opportunities my sons have access to that continue to amaze us. Waterford has intoduced my sons to computer programming, orchestra,
... Read more dance, theatre, and exploration of the stunning mountains of Utah. We had our first taste of the soccer program this year and were thrilled with the emphasis on sportsmanship and camaraderie. My sons are excited for school every morning and their lessons are interesting enough that in fifth and seventh grade, managing homework is a breeze. We love the fact that in middle school, the students begin taking finals as a way to prepare them for high school and beyond. We enjoy our friendships with both teachers and other parents, and look forward to our sons' remaining years at Waterford. 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;
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Sandy schools — Waterford School is located at 1590 E 9400 S, Sandy UT 84093. 1590 E 9400 S is in the 84093 ZIP code in Sandy, UT Waterford School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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