So far my daughter enjoys her school, it is tucked away in a residential area. They have a buzzard…read morethat lets you in once school starts and a camera that points out to where the buzzard is. People that I have come into contact with are nice and the people in the office are very efficent.

Grace is a welcoming community. Their gifts of music are utilized and a blessing to so many. The…read morepreaching is solid and relevant for today's world. Children are welcome and encouraged to be a part of this faith family. And fellowship time always has yummy treats. If I lived in the area this would be my church home.

We moved from Center City out to suburbia for one big reason - our kid was getting older and we had…read morealready paid for three EXPENSIVE years of (super high quality) Quaker Private school. While we love the old school in Philly, her new school, Indian Lane, is FANTASTIC as public schools go. Built maybe 30-40 years ago it was designed as a "Junior High" (AKA Middle School), so it's bigger than most elementary school. Great facilities - but first and foremost superb teachers, counselors and administration. Can't say enough good things about the prinicpal, our kids teachers, the music, art, physical education and after-school programs (After School is a separate organiztion). The Bobcat is the School Mascot and each child takes the Bobcats Pledge: Be respectful and responsible Offer a helping hand Be a friend to everyone Care about feelings Accept differences Tell an adult Stand up for what is right It is working. This along with the "responsive classroom" (Teachers use a chime to get kids to be quiet - they never yell at the kids) is building a community of caring, kind, attentive, engaged children. For a public school - this is one of the BEST.

Disappointing Ethics and Neglect at Sanford School…read more Sanford School markets itself both as a premier educational and athletic institution, but our firsthand encounter has been far from satisfactory. I am deeply saddened, and disappointed in the lack of integrity, ethics, equity and professionalism displayed by Sanford School. Particularly in President Mark Anderson, and their girls' basketball program under Coach Marcus Thompson. Firstly, Coach Thompson's unethical practices have marred what should be a fair, equitable and enjoyable sporting experience for young female athletes. Coach Thompson has blatant disregard for DIAA rules and DE State laws. His commited offenses of Illegal recruiting practices, mental abuse, verbal degradation, and playing favorites are just some of the major issues never addressed by leadership. These are frequent daily occurrences and systemic issues going back as far as 15 years. They tarnish the integrity of the sport and the overall well-being of the players/students. When confronted about these issues, Coach Thompson, Pat Jones(AD), and Mark Anderson resort to gaslighting tactics. Attempting to discredit concerned parents by labeling them as "crazy". This behavior creates a toxic environment for the players and their families. When I raised my concerns with the administration, including AD Pat Jones and President Mark Anderson, instead of addressing the presented documented evidence of misconduct, I was met with dismissiveness and deflection. Rather than investigating the valid complaints brought forward by multiple families, they chose to vilify the concerned parents, portraying them as irrational and problematic. Furthermore, the lack of response and action from President Mark Anderson despite multiple complaints and emails from over 10+ families is disheartening. Despite the numerous families voicing their grievances and providing substantial proof of wrongdoing, the administration has chosen to turn a blind eye. It is evident that the school prioritizes the success of its basketball program (including the focus on revenue-driven recruitment tactics) over the well-being and fair treatment of its students and their families. Promises of basketball success and a great educational experience are nothing but empty words, as the reality paints a starkly different picture. As a paying "customer" of Sanford School, I expected transparency, fairness, and accountability from the leadership. Instead, what we have encountered is negligence, evasion of responsibility, and a blatant disregard for ethics and the law. It is clear that the school's focus is on revenue generation rather than upholding its values and providing a safe and nurturing environment for its students. In conclusion, I urge prospective parents and students to carefully consider their options before choosing Sanford School. The issues within the girls' basketball program and the leadership's refusal to address them reflect a deeper problem of misplaced priorities and lack of integrity within the institution. Please see: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kfHtlhkUJBNc8uOz_8cBJSihdP5mr_Ah?usp=sharing

Sanford school is a special place. From the tight knit community where the staff truly care about…read moreyour family, to the top notch academics to the memorable sports games shared with friends. Our family can't say enough great things about the school. There are small class sizes, friendly kids and families, an amazing group of staff, and great community events that everyone is always so warming and welcoming to new faces.

If there was a way to give more than 5 stars I absolutely would. As a stay at home mom it was very…read moredifficult to start the search for schools for my daughter. As soon as we stepped into WMS we felt at home. We visited many other schools in the area and we found we compared every single one to WMS. We have never looked back. WMS is not just a school it's a community. I've never felt so welcomed anywhere in my life. Every parent, student, teacher, and faculty member has always been extremely nice to us. Most importantly they care for my girl as I would for her myself. They supply her with a place she feels safe, welcomed, and cared for. Because of this she has learned so much, gained so much confidence, and my shy girl has become such a social butterfly. There is nothing better than to hear the excitement in her voice when she shares her dat with us. Each of her teachers have gone above and beyond for her. When she first started and was nervous to interact with her peers her teachers would help "break the ice" with group play on the playground. When she would fight her naps they would rub her back until she falls asleep. When she has shown interest in learning more they have gone out to being in more materials on a subject they know she would love to learn about. When she's had days of not wanting to leave my side they have given her hugs and consoled her until she is calm and ready to start her day. I'm a "worrier" of a Mom and to know that she's in such great hands gives me tremendous peace. I could continue to go on and on about how amazing WMS is and that you should definitely send your children here, but my words can never convey how truly amazing this school and community is to us. Please take a visit, go to a open house, and I assure you'll see just how remarkable this school is too!

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