Sheridan School

4400 36th Street Northwest

Washington, DC 20008

15 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 24, 2019

I love this school, it is a real gem. My daughter loves going to school and learning. She feels cared for and loved by everyone at the school from the Head of School that she hugs every day to teachers she has not had classes with yet.
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2019

I love everything about Sheridan. First of all, it goes without saying that my daughter is getting a first-rate education at this amazing school. But Sheridan doesn’t just focus on academics — the faculty and staff focus on kindness, team work and helping parents shape our children into fine human beings who will be excellent citizens of the world. Every single teacher from the home room teachers to the specials teachers seem to love what they do and love the kids. My daughter has learned a song in a new language in every music class, has done exciting science experiments that we recreate at home, is learning to speak Spanish without an accent and is giving me tips on nutrition that she picks up in PE. The social justice component of the curriculum is extremely important to our family and I love that Sheridan emphasizes compassion just as we do at home. Not only is she learning the basics, but she is learning critical thinking skills that are so necessary for our society to function.The structure the school has in place to welcome new families made our move to DC and into a new school absolutely seamless. There is excellent communication from all quarters and our buddy family helped us know everything we needed to know and meet classmates before the school year began. We couldn’t be happier.Most importantly, my daughter LOVES school. At the end of the day, she begs to go to after care and never wants to leave until the school closes for the day. My only regret is we didn’t begin Sheridan in kindergarten and we missed out on two years at this amazing place.
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2019

I would rate my experience thus far (2 years) a 10/10.
Submitted by parent on September 17, 2019

Excellent. Sending our children to Sheridan was the best decision we have made as parents.
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2018

Except for the first week in kindergarten, when my daughter was hoping maybe we'd change our minds and let her stay home forever, Sheridan has been a wonderful experience. It may not be advertised that every single person at the school knows your child by name, and that every single teacher knows your child well. But at Sheridan they do, and when you take into account that this school makes your child's social and emotional development as high a priority as their development as critical thinkers, the size and intimacy of the school makes sense. My daughter is now an eighth grader, and was thrilled this week to finally meet her own kindergarten buddy. It seemed like only yesterday that she was the smallest child in the school. Now she's a nurturing presence to the smaller kids, an enthusiastic science and math student, with a wonderful ability to concentrate for extended periods of time. She's also an engaged warrior for social justice, and is able to offer her thoughts on the news of the day. It's an interesting time for a girl to come of age, with so much pervasive, belittling speech in our national discourse, and I am sure l that her development as a strong, thoughtful human being has been shaped by Sheridan.
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2018

Sheridan has been wonderful for our daughter but equally great for our family. There is a sense of community and belonging at Sheridan that extends not only to the students but also to the parents. We have been appreciated and heard during our time at Sheridan by the administration. The “love of learning” and “willingness to take chances” that Sheridan instills in the student body is also readily apparent in the faculty.
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2018

Our children have gone to Sheridan from K-8, with our last son finishing up this year. Our kids have consistently liked going to school here, and we believe this is because they felt very safe to just be themselves every day. It is a remarkable place if you are trying to raise kids who are community-minded and strong in character. The academics are excellent as well, without being over-the-top or a pressure-cooker like many of the schools in town. The teacher support at Sheridan is strong, so you get happier adults engaging with your children every day. It is a comparatively small school, which we found helpful, but some people and children don't. They strive and succeed better than many schools to provide equity, though it is still a private school so not as diverse as a public school would be. Overall we couldn't be happier with the school.
Submitted by parent on September 11, 2018

We have had an excellent experience at Sheridan, where our daughter has been enrolled since K. Her fellow students are kind, interesting and engaged. The faculty has been exceptional - not only to our child but to every child that crosses the door. Sheridan is a very intentional place - it is intentionally small (one class per grade), the co-teaching model is intentionally designed to bring out the best in both the students and teachers and the school as a whole is intentional in its mission, strategic priorities and direction.
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2017

It is hard to put into words what makes this school so special- it certainly is in part the ability to synthesize the mission of the school into concrete practices. The school is a Progressive model in educational theory. Starting in kindergarten they foster intellectual exploration by offering space for risk taking, encouraging creative problem solving, valuing the diversity of perspectives and knowing and working with others to complete task of varying degrees of complexity. There is respect for multiculturalism, diversity and inclusion that is evident from the moment you walk through the doors, and which presents itself throughout the curriculum. They have a Mountain Campus in Luray, Virginia which too is integral to the school’s fundamental belief in outdoor education and environmental justice. The school really ticks off so many important boxes for me- but in truth what is most important is the way my now 3rd grader demonstrates her love of learning, her love of Sheridan and her love of the wonderful friends she has made there. She is genuinely happy at Sheridan, and that is such a sweet relief for me.
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2016

We found Sheridan almost by accident but in the end we're quite happy we did. As two dads we were not sure what to expect but the true commitment to diversity at the school is very impressive. Not that they have it perfect -they don't - but they are willing to have tough conversations and look beyond band aid solutions. Academically, I am still working to understand the nuance behind the term "progressive education" but what I see is a school that focuses on teaching kids how to think. We were super impressed by the approach to math - it's not just rote memorization (although there is some). I even learned to think about math differently because of it. The school has been having some great discussions about the future. I was very pleased to see that as part of the strategic planning process both feeder and destination schools were interviewed and the overall opinion of Sheridan was very high. Although our family is not thinking about high school yet, it's great to know that the Sheridan kids are sought after for their maturity and their inquisitive approach to learning. In addition to the very warm and safe school environment, we found that our son LOVES the after school activities as well. From Karate to breakdance to "future makers" he's enjoyed it all. Overall, we've loved our Sheridan experience so far. We've become fond of the kids, the staff, the parents and the overall community.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2016

Our son loves Sheridan and so do my husband and I. Sheridan School offers a progressive curriculum which is helping our son become a more critical thinker. Sheridan also offers a safe, caring and inclusive school environment. The teachers are great! They're highly educated, great at communicating the weekly class assignments (via the class blog) and are always available to give us advice and/or updates on his progress. Sheridan has been a great fit, not just for our son, but also for our family.mar
Submitted by parent on July 05, 2013

Sheridan has been an incredible experience for our children. It is caring, nurturing, and extremely child focused - things that make it a safe place for our kids to try new things, stretch themselves, and explore complex ideas and concepts. We have had wonderful experiences with teachers in every grade so far who care about our children as people and learners. From languages to art to science, they work to engage each kid where they are and stretch their limits. If you are considering Sheridan, I encourage you to go to an open house and talk to one of the 8th graders - the best measure of a school's success. You will be blown away by their maturity and poise, and by the fact that they are truly well-balanced, kind, thoughtful human beings. Both my daughters look up to the older kids at the school and feel connected to and supported by them. It is a real community, not snobby, not racist, not quirky. Take the negative posts with a real grain of salt - and go visit and see for yourself. It is an amazing place.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2012

This is a wonderful school. Completely supportive of all types of children and families, academically challenging, with a focus on social/emotional development. We could not have asked for a better environment. Everyone knows my child so she will never get lost. Attentive teachers and administration who view parents as partners in their child's academic success.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2012

This school has been wonderful for my daughter. She has come out of her shell and gain so much confidence. She loves the close knit community. This is a great school for those looking for a small, nurturing and creative environment.
Submitted by student on September 16, 2009

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