About Us

The Williams School works with each child to build an enduring foundation for academic, moral, and social success.  Williams School students embody integrity, confidence, discipline, and a love of learning.

Philosophy:

The Williams School realizes its mission through the following key concepts:

• A child-centered environment
• An emphasis on integrity and responsibility
• A non-institutional atmosphere
• A partnership with parents

A Child-Centered Environment
We believe that children learn in different ways at different rates and “one size” does not fit all. As a result, we provide substantial individual attention to each student by maintaining a low student/teacher ratio. Furthermore, we are flexible in our approach to teaching, using innovative approaches to accomplish traditional academic goals and the mastery of a rigorous curriculum. In order to develop each child in accordance with his or her capabilities, we strive to provide challenging work at whatever level each child has reached.

Emphasis on Integrity and Responsibility
The most important values we can instill in our students are a love for honesty and an enduring sense of responsibility. A frequently heard theme at The Williams School is the School's motto, "Honor before Honors" where we instill an honor for self, others, and the work we do. In daily life, we insist that children respect the rights and needs of others and exhibit proper social behavior both within and outside the school community. Finally, we emphasize contribution to the larger community by students of all ages.

A Non-Institutional Atmosphere
One of the non-negotiable foundations of The Williams School is the character of its operating environment: that of a close-knit family. Whether it is the “home” that houses the school community or the intimate setting in a small school, everyone knows everyone and no one escapes attention. A caring environment is critical to the freedom for a child to make mistakes without fear and thereby to learn and grow. The Big-Little Brother-Sister tradition extends children’s relationships beyond their peer group with multiple benefits for all. Finally, our extensive use of outside resources expands each child’s educational, cultural, and athletic experiences into the larger community.

A Partnership with Parents
We view parents as our partners in the greater Williams School family. They are integral to the effective education and development of their children, as well as valuable resources upon which we draw daily. Parents can expect frequent and varied contacts, sensitivity to individual family needs, and access to a faculty and administration who encourage their input. To the extent they wish to be involved, parents help with school outings, activities, and fund raising events, participate as members of advisory councils and the Board of Trustees, and in so doing, reinforce and extend the school’s academic, moral, and social training.

Statement for Diversity
The Williams School is committed to achieving an intellectual, cultural, and social environment on campus in which all are free to think, learn, and grow without prejudice, intimidation, or discrimination.  The school promotes the appreciation of every individual regardless of race, gender, age, nationality, socioeconomic status, cultural heritage, religious background, or sexual orientation.  We encourage appropriate activities and events that foster learning about the diversity of our world.

By recognizing our differences and by building on our common values and goals, we are able to create advantage from our differences. Having a diverse and talented group of staff, students, and faculty will make The Williams School even stronger in the future.

Diversity is the uniqueness each of us brings to fulfilling The Williams School's mission and values.  The Williams School is strongly committed to fostering a community of inclusion in which a wide spectrum of individual differences is valued, celebrated, and integrated throughout its staff, students, faculty, and curriculum.