Norwood School

Norwood has provided both of our two very different children opportunities to shine emotionally, socially, and academically. The teachers and administrators have taken the time to get to know each of our children individually and us as a family so that the learning opportunities have been catered to them specifically. They are attuned to their specific strengths recognize opportunities for growth, and scaffold their learning environment around them. The school also has a wide range of specials and after-school programs so that there is something for everyone. Norwood is truly child-centered, and we are so grateful our children are part of this educational community.

Norwood has been an excellent environment for both of our very different children. Through the homeroom classroom environment, specials, and after-school enrichment, both of our children have been able to shine in their own unique ways. The teachers and administrators take time to get to know each child individually and create opportunities to demonstrate their strengths and for growth. We are so grateful our children are part of a school community that takes care to know them so they can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

My child is in Kindergarten at Norwood and is absolutely loving it. He looks forward to going to school each day and comes home with tons of stories to share on what he loved most that day. As a parent, I am consistently blown away by the school, teachers, and curriculum. Everyone at Norwood truly cares about my son (and every child there). Their motto is "You will be known" and they truly live and breathe by that. As an example, my son's teachers emailed my husband and I today to just let us know how he is doing and how proud they are of certain skills he has shown. I didn't ask for an email. I didn't even reach out to check-in. But, they checked in with us just on a random day. It made my day and also blew me away that they take the time to write personal emails to parents even when there is not much to report. And, it was clear from the email that they truly have taken the time to learn about my child's interests. We did have many choices when choosing a private school, which was overwhelming at the time. I am beyond confident that we made the right decision by choosing Norwood. I feel a sense of community every time I am there. There is no better feeling than knowing your child is in a kind and nurturing environment, while still being challenged academically based on the level he is at.

My daughter attended Norwood from K-8 and had a superb experience. At each grade, Norwood offers developmentally appropriate and wonderfully diverse opportunities for the kids to stretch themselves as leaders, public speakers, artists, athletes, performers, community members, scientists, writers, and citizens of the world. My daughter left Norwood with a strong moral compass and was able to thrive at a top academic high school.