Preparing Children to Lead Thriving Lives
Parents choose Elmwood Franklin School for many reasons, but there's one thing that's true among all of them: they know that Elmwood Franklin is the very best place for their children to learn and grow.
The Pre-K to Eighth Grade Model
From our three-year-old program through eighth grade, we provide an enriched and nurturing environment devoted solely to the needs— and the potentials—of young children and adolescents. Every facet of our program is carefully planned and implemented to provide our students with an educational experience that is simply unmatched.
Discover Your Child’s Strengths
Elmwood Franklin School students are given opportunities that others may not have until high school or beyond—to be a leader, to perform on stage, to travel to another country, to study advanced algebra, to go skiing, to exhibit artwork, to learn another language, to play on a sports team, to learn an instrument, to rough it in the great outdoors.
We believe that childhood is the time to explore, and we provide our students with an enriched environment in which they do just that—Upper School students can join a sports team and take part in a play and learn to code on the robotics team. The result is confident, well-rounded individuals who have a keen sense of their interests and strengths.
Academic Rigor and Achievement
Elmwood Franklin features an accelerated curriculum in which most students perform well above grade level. We give bright and eager students the chance to excel by setting high academic standards and then giving them the support necessary to meet those expectations.
Core skills and traditional subject matter are introduced early and developed sequentially, and good study habits are continually reinforced so that all of our children have outstanding preparation for subsequent learning.
READY TO THRIVE
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In a recent independent survey of our graduates, 96% reported that Elmwood Franklin School provided them the foundation that enabled them to compete academically with peers the high school and college level.
“ The most important thing EFS does for its students is to encourage them to understand the nuances of the world they will inherit and to shape it for the better, in whatever way they are passionate about.
– KAREN LILLIE, CLASS OF 2001
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In a recent independent survey of our graduates, 2/3 of Elmwood Franklin’s alumni held leadership roles in their high schools and 2/3 were placed in honors level courses or received high school credit for their work at EFS.
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Because of my experiences at Elmwood Franklin, I was not afraid to chase my dreams or try new things. As a result, I became a successful journalist, social activist, and artist, and I was one of the first woman sports writers in the United States.
– CAROLE BISSELL FERNOW, CLASS OF 1967LEADERS IN TRAINING
An Exceptional Setting
We believe that the physical environment is an integral part of the total learning experience. We're proud of all that our beautiful campus has to offer—from our professional-grade theater, to our modern library resource center, to our music center with separate band and chorus rooms, to our bright, spacious dining room, to our outdoor playing field, full-scale gymnasium with climbing wall, and playground.
And with continual updates to our facilities to meet changing times, we are committed to making sure that our teachers and our students can work together in well-equipped spaces that meet their needs and inspire their minds.
Whole Child Approach
Responsibility, cooperation, and compassion aren't just buzzwords here—these qualities are a part of who we are as a school. Character education has been a hallmark of Elmwood Franklin since our founding.
Through partnerships with non-profit community organizations, service learning projects that teach values along with relevant subject matter, and school-wide recognition of good deeds and model behavior, our students learn to care about and to care for the world around them.
The Proven Value of Pre-K–Eight
A big part of what makes Elmwood Franklin so different, and so special, is our configuration—incorporating children from preschool through eighth grade in a single, stable environment.
Numerous studies show the benefits this model provides at critical stages of development. Our Prep division (three-year-old program, preschool, and kindergarten), Lower School (grades 1 to 4), and Upper School (grades 5 to 8) have faculty, programming, and amenities tailored specifically to each of their distinct age groups, while still fostering cohesion and unity throughout the student body.
Authentic Partnerships
Elmwood Franklin has a reputation as a safe, nurturing place for a reason—it is. We help our students succeed in every way possible, through academic support, social-emotional learning, faculty guidance, and the encouragement of a safe and secure atmosphere.
And we support our parents, too, with a host of services to make life less complicated, including options for early arrival, afterschool care, and summer camp—and the assurance that your questions and interests will be addressed.
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION
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In a recent independent survey of our graduates, 97% of Elmwood Franklin School alumni felt the overall quality of education they received was exceptional.
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EFS provided me with a range of opportunities that allowed me to be a confident leader, global citizen, and to develop my love for learning. Without the strong foundation I had at EFS for 10 years, I would not be the student or leader I am today.
– MORGAN AWNER, CLASS OF 2013
A LASTING LEGACY
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In a recent independent survey of our graduates, 98% said they would choose Elmwood Franklin School all over again.
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Without a doubt, the best part about EFS is that they are more than just academics. At Elmwood Franklin, I formed relationships with my teachers that I have yet to match in my high school and college career. It was a real community there, which I am forever grateful for.
– KATHERINE HERER, CLASS OF 2010A Cohesive Community
Teachers who care about their subjects and their students. Families who are active and involved. Alumni who remain part of an enduring group of friends and mentors. This is the Elmwood Franklin community, and it welcomes everyone.
A diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and views makes Elmwood Franklin a dynamic environment, while a shared bond unites us all. It's not uncommon for our graduates to stay in touch with their former teachers or to remain the best of friends with their Elmwood Franklin classmates throughout their lives.
More than a Century of Expertise
With more than 125 years of experience and expertise, Elmwood Franklin maintains a tradition of progress. Throughout the decades, we have refined and adapted our program while remaining committed to our goal of educating the whole child— intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
In the late nineteenth century, when Elmwood Franklin had its beginnings, this concept was considered a progressive one. The latest research now attests to its effectiveness—something that our teachers have known all along.
When you choose
Elmwood Franklin School...
Your family will feel welcome.
Your child will be challenged, and your child will be celebrated.
Your child will be safe.
Your child will explore and understand their own ways to learn successfully.
Your child will experience curiosity, creativity, and joyfulness in learning.
Your child will make mistakes, make discoveries, make victories, make friends, and make memories.
Your child will be well-prepared for subsequent learning and will go on to the high school of his or her choice.
Your child will develop competence and confidence.
We will know your child.
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE OF AN INDEPENDENT PRE-K TO EIGHTH GRADE SCHOOL.
Discover the difference of Elmwood Franklin.
We invite you to join us—walk our halls, step inside our classrooms, browse our students’ work, and say hello to our teachers and students—and see for yourself the difference of an Elmwood Franklin education.
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