Partnership with Families
Parents are the primary educators of their children. Schools such as Hawthorn exist to partner with parents who share the school’s educational ideals and wish to cooperate with us in the integral formation of the persons entrusted to their care.
“We love the Hawthorn School for its commitment to classical liberal arts education one which values both challenging academics and character development. Our children are thriving in this environment where honorable expectation meets daily inspiration.”
- Allison Lee Pillinger Choi, Hawthorn mother
Hear from some of our families
“The Hawthorn school has gone beyond our expectations in providing an excellent, inspired & richly formative school environment.
Our children are loving their experience here & we are acutely aware of just how much they are learning each day, and being gently challenged, but they don’t feel pressure or stress, just enjoyment of the process. We also love the integration of subjects & the emphasis on nature study, art & literature, along with strong foundations in maths & sciences.The teachers & staff are unparalleled, the peers are wonderful, and we have truly found the experience of the Hawthorn community to be unique & impactful for all of us.”
- Maddy and Joel Pidel, Hawthorn Family
“We are so incredibly happy to be part of the Hawthorn school.
From an academic standpoint it is unparalleled, appropriately challenging students and maximizing their potential. But the school goes far beyond academics, including by partnering with parents to help foster in our children a sense of responsibility, self-ownership and respect that ultimately sets them up for success by being the best person they can be. As our son said, “Hawthorn is a 10 out of 5!! They adapt to my learning and challenge me in a good way that helps me achieve more than I ever thought I could. I would recommend Hawthorn to anyone who wants to learn and have fun.”
- The Croke Family
Parents
We’re here to support you, the primary educators of your children.
We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children, and for this reason we have a duty to do everything in our power to help you to be the best possible fathers and mothers to your sons and daughters. For this reason, we are very attentive to putting out letters, podcasts, seminars series and informal get togethers to build up our parental community. Topics range widely in the effort to touch on many aspects of family life. Here is a sampling, and please subscribe below for upcoming events!
Love as a Decision. Approaches to Married Happiness
Foundations of Hope: Raising Optimistic Children
Preparing for Bad News: Raising Men and Women Who Can Handle It
When Is Your Son or Daughter Ready for a Smart Phone? On Self-Mastery, Technology, and Parental Discernment
What is literacy? On “How to Read a Book”
On Building a Family Culture
Disciplining our Young Sons and Daughters: How to Establish Respectful Dominion in the Home
Family Portal
Stay tuned though your FACTS family Portal where you can have access to the faculty, staff and families directory. You can also check the calendar, schedule, announcements, reminders etc. Go to https://factsmgt.com/ and log in with your credentials and HAW-NY district code.
Report cards will be released through FACTS at the end of each marking period. Parents will be able to review their child’s report card online.
