Stony Point

We moved from an amazing, large public school in another state to Sabot. We enrolled our children in elementary school and middle school. It has been an absolutely fantastic experience. My first ah-ha moment was in our first month or so when my older child was in 6th grade and came home to tell me they had learned how to solve for circumference alongside tree species and age identification one afternoon while playing in the forest. As a bright child, they could coast and do okay, but Sabot challenged them to develop ownership over their education and to challenge themselves to strive for growth. When there were struggles, the school was there to support. What’s more, Sabot provided a safe environment to explore self during middle school - which is such a hard time. Rather than striving to confirm my child and their peers became more sure of self. They left middle school going into their top choice high school program, confident in testing, abilities and self-guided learning. I could not be happier. My younger child is a very different learner, much more tactile and energetic. They have been equally as successful at Sabot and bolstered by unique relationships with teachers and staff that constantly challenge them to pursue passion and interests. They actually need time outside to be able to focus and regroup in the classroom, and the outdoor time both in the forest but also outdoor learning spaces is essential to their learning. The integration of nature and exploration into learning core subject areas has led to a phenomenal understanding and ownership of subjects. For both of my children I had to let go and learn to trust the process as it is different - and I am so glad that we have as my kids are incredible learners and ready for whatever comes their way!