I like being trusted by staff members and having freedom and really good friendships, and learning to work through tough things even when it seems the whole world is against you.
Student, age 14
I like that I can do what I like. You know, good things, not bad things.
Student, age 7
I like dance time with my friends.
Student, age 4
I like everything about the school. Everything! Toys and playing, and my friends.
Student, age 5
I do like that we van have friends and that we can bring up stuff at the school meeting, and I like movie night. I really like to play games, I really like to spend time with my friends, I really really like making art and playing music.
Student, age 5
I love my friends, field trips, and cheerleading.
Student, age 5
I like that there are a lot of pianos here. I love the art room, and that you can do whatever you want.
Student, age 8
I made a lot of friends and had a lot of fun.
Student, age 11
I like that we can do whatever we want to, it just makes it more fun than other schools.
Student, age 9
I just like the concept of it and that I can bring my computer and just mess around all day and I can do whatever I want.
Student, age 14
I like that we watched Harry Potter!
Student, age 5
My favorite thing about the school is all of the freedom, not being backed into a corner by teachers telling you what to do.
Student, age 12
I enjoyed learning to make chainmail. The school is fun and we get to play outside.
Student, age 13
I like that you can play outside and there is a bunch of stuff you can do while you’re here, and if I’m feeling like I want some time alone I can go in the quiet room for a while.
Student, age 11
I like to go outside in the woods, and to the park. I like to do whatever I want.
Student, 9
I had a great year making friends, losing friends, playing with people and seeing how their lives play out, how my life plays out, and how our lives are changing.
Student, age 12