invested

"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."

 

- Sparhawk Parent

transformation

"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."

 

- Sparhawk Parent

laugh, learn, play

"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!"

 

- Sparhawk Parent

loving school

"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 Parent

test: book

"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."

 

- Sparhawk Parent

like a family

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.

-Emily Smith, student

beautiful 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.

-Emily Smith, student

theater

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.

- Deidre Girard, Parent of two graduates 

Moved for school

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.

DeeDee Kearney, Parent

Best Decision

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. 

Bonnie Brady, Parent

Desirable

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.

-Kitten Panthera, Parent

Connection

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.

-Parent

 

Enlightening

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. 

-Student

Respect & Commitment

It is an environment that is truly focused on the individual child, where a global respect and commitment to community is emphasized.

- Deidre Girard. Parent