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The School
Waterside School opened on September 10, 2001. In April 2010, the School broke ground on a new state of the art facility and opened its doors for grades JrK-5 in September 2011.
The Success
92%
Waterside graduates earning admission and scholarships to leading colleges and universities
- Independent School Placement
- College Placement
Admission
100%
Percentage of the School’s students receiving financial aid
Program
“Today we promise to work hard, be kind and respect learning.” - the commitment recited at the conclusion of the daily morning meeting.
Faculty
71%
Percentage of faculty holding advanced degrees
- Our Teaching Culture
- Careers
Parents
15
Minimum hours each parent volunteers in a School year.
Alumni
Giving back is a core belief for the School's alumni. Many volunteer at the School providing positive example to current students and returning on the investment made.
Support
9%
Percentage of the School's operating expenses offset by tuition revenue. All families pay only as they can afford.

The arts are very much a part of the core curriculum at Waterside, with all students participating in visual arts and music classes twice a week. In addition to these classes, a variety of opportunities are available to students for further exploration and development of their artistic talents. These opportunities include:

Music

Waterside Strings Ensemble sponsored by Project Music, weekly violin lessons and ensemble rehearsals
'Side Notes a 4th and 5th concert band playing jazz, funk and blues featuring trumpets, saxophones, clarinets and flutes
Private and semi-private piano lessons
Advanced Chorus for 4^thand 5^th graders

Poetry and Drama

Grade Level Dramatic Productions, related to social studies curriculum

Annual all-school musical