Watershed School has been a lifesaver for my son and our entire family! After years of testing, tutors and cajoling my creative, hands-on kid to engage more in his public school, he's finally excited and thriving as a result of the dynamic, relevant and intriguing curriculum at Watershed. My son has specifically commented that he's learned more at Watershed this school year than he had in all his other years of schooling combined!
They encourage critical thinking and don't cop of with multiple choice or rote memorization tests. They challenge students with timely, thought provoking questions and curriculum that puts the onus on the students to reflect and develop their own opinions, and then share their personal experiences/beliefs in a supportive, accepting and FUN environment.
It's a super tight community that values its students and parents and goes above and beyond to create an inclusive environment that specifically addresses each student's needs, and YES pushes them to their edges (but not beyond) to help them develop the resilience to persevere. There aren't cliques, and students of different ages, gender identities, socioeconomic status', sexual orientations all hang together. I've never seen or heard of a student being excluded or ostracized. I think the week long wilderness trip at the beginning of the school year creates an environment where the kids learn to depend on each other and really creates and opportunity for bonding.
I am really sad to read about Kristin L's experience at Watershed. It is the polar opposite of mine and my son's. In fact, I had no intention of writing a review today, I just happened to look while I was doing other Yelp research and felt compelled to share my experience in hopes that a prospective family wouldn't be totally turned off by that bad review.
We're so impressed and the staff and community at Watershed school have surpassed our expectations! Go on a school tour and see for yourself! read more