Top RankingsOverviewStudent BodyAcademics and FacultyTuition and Acceptance RateSchool NotesFrequently Asked QuestionsRelated SchoolsSchool ReviewsEdit School Profile
Birchwood School of Hawken is a preschool through eighth grade
private, independent school for students of all abilities. Our
focus is academic. We provide a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes
habits of industry within small classrooms, offering individual
attention to each student. In addition,
Birchwood provides programs forgifted and profoundly
giftedstudents endorsed by theCenter for Talent
Developmentat Northwestern University. Parents exploring
education options for their children will want to be familiar with
the five distinguishing features that make Birchwood School of
Hawken unique:
Highest Academic Standards for Primary, Elementary and Middle
Schools
At Birchwood, parents will find academic standards that are
benchmarked at state, national and, where appropriate,
international levels. The impact on student achievement is evident.
Birchwood students consistently gain local, state, and national
recognition for their academic achievements. In addition, graduates
are considered some of the "best prepared" for high school in
Northeast Ohio. Our school environment nurtures, supports, and
honors high academic achievement. At Birchwood, it is "cool" to
study hard and excel.
Exceptional Education for Gifted Learners
High academic standards extend to gifted students. For over 30
years Birchwood has been working with this special population to
meet their cognitive, affective, and social needs. While some
schools offer "gifted" programs, Birchwood relies on teaching
specialists in each subject so that gifted learners may advance as
far their intellect and interest allows. There are no academic
ceilings, hence, we do not merely implement a gifted program, we
develop talent. Such a challenging and rigorous environment
simultaneously develops sturdy work habits and productive attitudes
toward academics enabling gifted learners toreach their
highest potential.
Teaching & Training the Habits of Industry
Knowing that work habits and achievement ethics are just as
important to success as a strong intellect, Birchwood has developed
a systematic approach to teaching and training good habits.
Birchwood presents a detailed training program that compliments
teaching and empowers lessons so that they become habits. This
effort runs throughout grade levels and is reinforced with special
classes and supplementary programs that focus specifically on the
development of good habits.
Individual Attention from Subject Specialists
At Birchwood individual attention has unique meaning. Since
classes are departmentalized beginning in the first grade, our
teachers are responsible for only one subject (sometimes two in the
primary grades) and they teach that subject at several grade
levels. Consequently individual attention from these specialists
not only meets affective needs, but their personal efforts
translate into robust, content-specific, timely guidance and
instruction for each student.
A Globally Diverse Environment
The Birchwood community is one of the most diverse in Northeast
Ohio. Seventy percent of our students are children of immigrants
from around the world. Each day our students live and study with
Asians, Middle Easterners, Europeans, South Americans, and
Americans of all races. Their daily experience enables them to
connect and learn about diversity and multiculturalism, and they
discover, embrace, and learn to appreciate the common threads in
all humanity.
Birchwood School of Hawken's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Birchwood School of Hawken?
The acceptance rate of Birchwood School of Hawken is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 89%. Birchwood School of Hawken's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Birchwood School of Hawken?
The application deadline for Birchwood School of Hawken is Jan. 16 / Feb. 20 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 16 / Feb. 20 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Birchwood School of Hawken located?
Birchwood School of Hawken is located in the Jefferson neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
Grades: PK-8 | 295 students4.2 miles 4419 Pearl Road Cleveland, OH 44109 (216) 741-3685
4.2
PK-8
295
School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(2 reviews)
56/3/2016
My husband attended this school when it first opened. Decades later, we've decided to move from out of state so he could teach at Birchwood School and so our children could attend. I like that the student body is diverse ethnically, but the majority of students share a home culture where education is highly valued. The curriculum emphasizes character building, work habits and goal-setting. The founders of the school really care about each individual student realizing their full potential and discovering their unique gifts. The academic rigor was a bit of a shock to our first-grader, who had been used to "coasting" in his previous public school. But after a year in the Birchwood culture, he's developing work habits I never would have been able to instill in him on my own. My preschooler loves his teacher, and I can tell that she genuinely cares for each of her students. Overall, the school feels like a very tight-knit community.
- Posted by Parent - emily
51/8/2013
We "shopped" for schools all over the Cleveland area. Birchwood stood out and we love the school more and more every day. The administration and teachers are unbelievably devoted and knowledgeable.
- Posted by Parent - joekb
Endorse Birchwood School of Hawken. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
We explore the consequences of marijuana use in private schools, discussing expulsion policies, legal implications, and impacts on college admissions. This Q&A format article provides insights for parents navigating disciplinary actions and offers advice on prevention and support for students.
Dive into the nitty-gritty of attending U.S. private schools as an international student. From tackling the admissions maze to conquering the TOEFL, this guide's got you covered. We'll walk you through visa hurdles, financial realities, and even virtual campus tours. Buckle up for an insider's look at making your American education dreams a reality!
In this article we explore three popular approaches to early childhood education: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf. It provides parents of toddlers with essential information about each method, helping them make informed decisions about their child's early education.
The average private school tuition in Cleveland, OH is $8,174 for elementary schools and $12,823 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
