“Our first daughter was hesitant about starting at Four Rivers. Then she came home on day one and said, ‘Mom I met my new best friend!’ That was 9 years ago and we haven’t looked back since. The school, the staff, and the families have surrounded our kids with love, curiosity, and a commitment to learning and trying new things. From the UIltimate sidelines to the college prep we’ve felt seen and supported in both our celebrations and our concerns. This school community feels like family and home in a beautiful, but ever chaotic, world.”

“I love how Four Rivers uses project-based learning in so many instances to allow students to create beautiful, high-quality final products – such as posters and videos – that show true understanding of a topic!”

“There is a very caring approach to kids experiencing problems.”

“Teachers know the students well.  I really like the focus on getting the students to reflect on their character, learning style and habits of work and learning.  The school culture values academic achievement as well as kindness and service.”

“Students do not fall through the cracks at Four Rivers.”

“Four Rivers is not just a school. It is an entire environment with its own social and cultural system, one which both more accurately fits the world we live in and presents goals for improving the world we live in: it is educating not just the child’s mind but helping children to learn how to behave, problem solve, indeed, how to LEARN in positive ways: to respect one another, to show warmth and human compassion to every other human being.”

“I am thrilled with the school’s work to create a positive environment and the expectations placed on students to be a positive member of the school community.  The academic program and hands on learning are excellent. The small class size is great, and assists students receiving the attention they need to succeed.”

“The school allows the child to develop as an individual and supports a sense of self.”

“The instructors are dynamic and inventive.”

“It has provided a nurturing and stimulating environment for my daughter and given her a positive attitude towards education.”

“Four Rivers has high expectations academically and children are accountable for their work.  It’s a great place with a strong sense of community.”

“Students are encouraged to think for themselves and to look at things from a variety of angles.”

“The school is a strong academic and socially supportive avenue for our children’s learning path.  They can learn to be who they are as they grow socially and are encouraged and supported by the administration and the staff during that process, and at the same time ensure that each and every student is working hard to achieve their academic potential, while learning a variety of skills.”

“The teachers are AMAZING! Every teacher, EVERY one of them, show a love for what they’re doing, enormous dedication, and an intense interest in and specific knowledge of my child. Their breadth of knowledge is highly impressive. There is no air that they will give out worksheets and look forward to retirement.  They really care that EVERY student learns to the highest level possible and gladly give of their time to make sure that students learn the things they are wrestling with. Students should not have just one shot at learning something.”

“The staff has been very carefully selected for their integrity and dedication as well as their credentials and accomplishments.  The staff tends to be really good role models – so important for our youth. In addition, the adults at Four Rivers help to create a culture which is respectful and safe.”

“I wish that all public schools would take it upon themselves to have such a multi-dimensional commitment to children’s learning/growth.  I particularly like the level of involvement and accountability that is expected of each student. Likewise, I appreciate the humane (read: firm but not needlessly punitive) approach that Four Rivers has taken with offering my son guidance, structure, kindness, and opportunities for success when he has needed them.   I love the core themes of environment-community-technology which run through everything. My son has absolutely blossomed in his social abilities, his confidence, and his breadth of interests since starting at this school.”