Williams is a great school. I went there from kingdergarten through eighth grade. The classes were small, which is really fun when you in elementary school, but gets annoying when you in middle school. Everyone in my class got along and were all friends. While I was a student at Williams, I never thought
... Read more that my classes were very hard or challenging, b/c i didn't know anything else. However, when i got to high school, I realized how ahead and more prepared I was then my peers. My freshman and most of my sophomore years were great b/c i never stressed out about school, due to the strong foundation Williams gave me. People from Academy, Collegiate, and Blair would joke us alot, but I think they were just jealous! Oh, and we went to Disney World in eighth grade...pretty cool. Read less
Williams is an excellent school. It combines both a nurturing environment with rigorous academic standards. Williams truly focuses on the whole child. And their 'Everyone Plays' approach ensures no one is left behind.
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Posted by a parent on 11/25/08
I have two students enrolled in the Williams School (one in 4th Grade, one in 1st), and both have been here since Kindergarten. This is truly a unique environment. I know there are other schools with larger, more modern facilities. However, these shiny new classrooms have nothing on the warm, nuturing
... Read more place that the Williams School is. It's located in two turn-of-the-century homes, and it really is a *home* for my kids, and the teachers and faculty are like extended family. There's even a school dog! Ultimately, I hope my kids will move on to the public high school after Williams. But, for now, in their young, formative years, I am thrilled they are in such a nuturing environment that challenges their minds, develops their respect for themselves and others, and welcomes them everyday with open arms and a smile. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/18/08
This school beautifully succeeds in its goal to educate the whole child. I truly lives up to its motto of 'Honor Before Honors' where children learn to be true to themselves and their community. An alternative independent school in a non-institutional environment (2 historic homes) with a family-like
... Read more atmosphere where 'you wish YOU went to school!' Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/14/08
Williams is an extraordinary school. I have three children attending and their academic, artistic, civic and social experience has been exceptional. Most parents send their children to WIlliams for the accelerated academics. The small size allows for caring academic scrutiny of each and every child.
... Read more I send my children to WIlliams because the school focuses on civic leadership, character and integrity. 'Honor before honors' is not just a motto, it is the school's mission. Children who attend Williams K-8 go on to the best high schools and succeed academically and socially because they were taught to be excellent students and leaders. There are very few schools in this country as special as The Williams School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/26/08
The Williams School was the very best choice we ever could have made for our children. Very different from each other, one is a biologist who has published research at EVMS, and the other is an award-winning graphic artist in the Washington, DC market. The Williams School was ideal for each. The school's
... Read more philosophy of nurturing each child, teaching to a student's strengths, and modeling honorable behavior helped them develop an absolute confidence in their own abilities and an enthusiasm for tackling any challenge. A small school, it gave them HUGE advantages, which carried them through their next school, where they excelled in academics and varsity sports, to college, and beyond to their very successful adult lives. The friends they made at The Williams School have sustained and remained close lifelong relationships. Parents are welcome at the school at any time, which allowed us to participate in their lives. Excellent! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/08
I attended the school from 1st grade all the way up until 8th grade. I am going to tell you exactly how this school really is. The school was very easy until sixth grade. Then the teachers would give impossible vocab tests with test and projects every note. The teachers would always ramble about responsibility
... Read more and how hard the classes would be in high school. When I got to another private school in high school I found out that high school was completely different then they said it would be. Homework counts way to much at Williams and it was not necessary to do to get a good grade on the tests. The social life there was great for my grade but it seemed after my grade it dropped off and all that the admissions was interested in was the parents money and donations. Real world experience in public school. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/19/08
I went to school here for two years and I hated every day of it. Teachers play favorites, there is no discipline and the kids are spoiled brats. I love how they advertise this 'school' (if you can call it that) as 'fun! Every day's a sparkleigh adventure with marshmallows and chocolate jimmies on top!'
... Read more Um, no. It's not. It's too small, and by the time I graduated, I wanted to rip my fellow students heads off. My advice? Do your research and spend your 10K on another school. Best wishes! Read less
Posted by a student on 02/17/08
I'll give my opinions for parents considering it for their 6-8 graders. -Cliques. Probably the worst problem at this school. Unless you have something they want, these kids won't be all that welcoming. -Classes are mediocre. Teachers are somewhat biased, i.e., playing favorites. The amount of homework
... Read more is insane. (It really is, we're talking 2-2.5 hrs a night.) -No extracurriculars. I don't know how that got five stars, there aren't any, except for soccer, tennis, volleyball and basketball. Hope you like those, it's all you get. Read less
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Norfolk schools — Williams School is located at 419 Colonial Ave, Norfolk VA 23507. 419 Colonial Ave is in the Ghent neighborhood and 23507 ZIP code in Norfolk, VA Williams School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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