Beginning your child’s education in Sparhawk School’s early elementary program provides the foundation for a life-long love of learning in a nurturing, child-centered environment. Influenced by Reggio-Emilia, Montessori, and Progressive learning-theory, our program offers your child individualized attention, the time and space to cultivate curiosity, and a daily schedule that provides both academic and play-based activities.
Throughout their day, Sparhawk children immerse themselves in nature, build social-emotional awareness through thoughtful community-oriented activities, and begin building a sense of trust in themselves and independent thinking. Sparhawk students, even at their youngest, learn that their “voices” matter.
Our staff deeply respect children and trust in their inherent enthusiasm for learning. When your child enrolls at Sparhawk, your family gains a community where collaboration between parents, teachers, and students is paramount. Growing up can be hard at times. Parenting can be challenging. Together, we work cooperatively to ensure your child experiences the support and cooperation to engage in the busy task of growing up.
We have a special emphasis on social-emotional development in our Pre-K and Kindergarten program. Building a value system that honors community, creative and critical thinking, empathy, and conflict resolution, Sparhawk School commits to fostering confidence, wellness, appreciation of others, and personal responsibility in our students.
"We absolutely love everything about Sparhawk from the creativity, school environment, kindness, and the most importantly ... the education! Each teacher is invested and fully supports the mission. Our children are thriving here and we could not be happier."
"My son went from merely existing in his previous school to actively participating in a thinking, expressive culture. I am so proud as i watch the transformation of my son."
"What can I say? A school after my own heart! Where children laugh, learn, and play! Where children learn about community, world citizenship, and the art of being human!"
"Awesome learning environment for my 5th grader! He went from a large school with some bullying issues to this small, loving community where learning is much more of an exploration and experience than fitting round pegs into round holes and checking off basic rote milestones of the industrial/educational model. He went from saying he hated school to saying he likes school. That's huge!"
"Sparhawk has been a gift for our family. My child has attended Sparhawk now for five years. During this time we have seen him blossom into a kind, compassionate, bright child who loves learning. He thrives in the environment that they have created."
I cant thank everyone enough for what they have done for me and taught me. I've learned a lot about respect, hard work, acceptance, and to never judge a book by its cover. Sounds cheesy but honestly I have taken that lesson away from this experience. The teachers here are AMAZING and they go above and beyond every day to help us. The students have all become like a family and every single person has something special about them that I have learned to appreciate. They are SO kind and they never hesitate to give back and help other people.
Today was my last day at Sparhawk High School. I could honestly go on and on about this school for hours, but I'll try to keep it short. This community has done so much for me, and everyone there. I started at Sparhawk in 8th grade, and since then have made countless memories and friends. I have met some of the most kind, welcoming, intelligent, thoughtful, talented, loving, accepting, honest, creative, BEAUTIFUL people here and I am so glad to have had them in my life.
Here’s what I love about Sparhawk. You embrace the impossible, the unexpected, the imperfect. You have the heart, the vision and the courage to put on a large cast musical when the student population isn’t much bigger than the cast size. You give every kid who wants a chance to experience drama and music the opportunity. Not just the kids with perfect pitch or perfect diction, not just the physically beautiful or physically fit, not just the kids who easily memorize lines or have natural grace. Instead of seeing the same faces over and over, I see new faces all the time.
I have two at Sparhawk, 5th and 7th grade. I moved here for the school (from Melrose), and it's the best decision I have ever made. I can't say enough great things. It's a special community, a magical place to learn. The art program is stellar, the music program-Amazing, Mandarin-Awesome! The teachers are fantastic, every single one of them. In addition to the kids making some incredible friendships, I have found wonderful new friends with other Sparhawk parents.
My son went to Middle School and High School at Sparhawk. It was the best decision our family ever made. He got a stellar education , developed real leadership skills, and made so many friends who will be friends for life.
My daughter loves Sparhawk School, so I never have to worry about her missing school for any other reason than honestly needing to take time off. Thank you to you and all of Sparhawk for creating an environment that is so desirable.
I'm so happy you all help him keep the connection by being so welcoming. Sparhawk will always be a part of him we were fortunate that he was able to learn from all of you. My son is doing very well and I seriously think it has so much to do with how he was taught at Sparhawk. Keep up the good work it means more than you think.
I think the teacher did a great job on enlightening the class on the subject rather than guide the class to a absolute answer. And that is the goal of the class, In my perspective what education should do is always enlighten people, ask questions and to make people think.
It is an environment that is truly focused on the individual child, where a global respect and commitment to community is emphasized.
Join us for a special parent & child art class on Tuesday mornings at the Sparhawk School with Catherine Kulik, the Sparhawk Elementary School art teacher. This class is recommended for children ages 3 - 5.
Sessions:
SEPTEMBER 20th - OCTOBER 18th
OCTOBER 25th - NOVEMBER 29th
JANUARY 17th - FEBRUARY 14th
MARCH 7th - APRIL 4th
APRIL 25th - MAY 23rd
Did You Know?
38% of our students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are enrolled through financial aid.
We offer all families a variety of payment plans to support enrollment at Sparhawk School.
Sparhawk School Tuition Promise Program
We know that planning for the future is a priority, which is why we created the Tuition Promise program to provide greater security and tuition predictability for our families. The Sparhawk Tuition Promise Program is a loyalty program that gives you an opportunity to qualify for a reduced and predictable tuition schedule for all the future years of your enrollment at Sparhawk School.
