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Parent Reviews (6 reviews)
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We have two children at B.F. Day (1st and 3rd grades) and have only the best things to say about this school. The principal is excellent; the staff is dedicated, talented and caring; and the community is warm and interesting. The student body is very diverse which is unique for the north end and the various programs and special projects that the children take part in make their experience here very rich. My kids really feel excited to go to school everyday and very nurtured at this special place. B.F. Day is truly a hidden gem in Seattle's hyped-up northwest cluster.
This school is truly a gem that goes unnoticed in the shadow of Stanford and the other north end schools. What makes it so wonderful is the fact that it is smaller, the teachers more loving and inclusive, and the principal outstanding. The projects they do in each class are equally enriching compared to the other north end schools--the village project, OutdoorEducation, electric motors, environmental water testing, literature units, Arts, and Writer's Workshop--and yet it goes unnoticed. My children went to TOPS and Stanford and were very unhappy. At this school they are happy, feel safe and included, and their learning has just taken off since they came here. One wonders why this school is so easy to get in to and Stanford so hard since I find this school to be the superior of the two based on how happy my children are.
Two kids here, one started in 2nd grade while the other started K. So many great teachers and families. Have seen the retiring and subsequent replacement of a few teachers, new teachers are well chosen. After school program on-site is also 5 stars.
We've had nothing but good experiences at BF Day. When my Kindergardener started this year and was having separation anxiety, the principal helped us for weeks every morning until my son got into the swing of things. So far my kids have had two excellent teachers and one that is good but not great. The teachers and principal have been very interested and responsive when I've voiced concerns over my kids development and learning. Of course class sizes are too large, as in most Washington schools. But that's a state funding issue, not the fault of the school. I think the fact that it's a pretty small school makes a difference.
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