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Far Hills encourages energetic exploration and curiosity about both our community and the world.
Our graduates are placed at the most prestigious boarding and day secondary schools in the country.
We offer a personalized, and academically ambitious education with the right balance of structure and freedom, while honoring the unique emotional and developmental needs of elementary and middle school-aged students.
We celebrate childhood. Our curriculum allows children to complete a fulfilling journey, in which they become leaders at a young age.
We yield happy balanced kids who are ready to take on the world and encourage and help every student to GO FAR. Our strength of our community sets us apart.
When you become a Falcon, you become family. Come for a visit, walk down the hallways, and feel it for yourself.
Club or Organization: Collector's Items (Journalism), Forensics Team, Mathletes, Service Learning, Student Government, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs: Theater Programs
School Notes
With an average of 13 students per class, our teachers are able
to offer an exceptional degree of individual attention and support,
meet children where they are academically, and challenge them in
unique ways based on how they best learn. We pride ourselves on
really getting to know your child as a person.
We help every child find their voice-and we make sure they know
how to use it. Preschool students regularly speak in front of their
classmates during Community Meetings, while Grade 4 dress up and
debate as Native Americans and Settlers for their history class,
and students of all ages have the ability to perform in impressive,
full-scale musical productions and concerts-even if they need a
little encouragement first.
We offer authentic learning at every level and our students
don`t learn subjects in silos. Through our cross-curricular STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) approach, they
might use engineering in English class or art in a history
presentation. They learn the "design thinking" method: a formula
for using every applicable "tool" in their box to design and test
solutions for real-world problems-and many concepts are taught via
collaborative projects that emphasize process rather than end
product. Students understand the how and the why behind everything
they learn, and that failure is often a necessary step to
success.
Preschool focuses on creativity, play, and inquiry-and fosters
a love of learning that sets the tone for the entire Far Hills
experience. While core concepts are predefined, specific lessons
are created based on students` interests and experiences. A book
about a princess and dragons, for instance, might inspire an art
class devoted to building cardboard castles.
Lower School (KindergartenGrade 4) students develop academic
concepts, and build social and problem solving skills through
engaging projects. Recently, our fourth graders worked with
teachers and master gardeners to create a plan for rehabilitating a
garden on campus, honing science, math, and problem-solving skills
in the process. We make sure that students are not only consumers
of technology, but they are, first and foremost, creators,
collaborators, critical thinkers and communicators.
Upper School (Grades 58) students gain more autonomy and a
sense of identity through field studies, project based learning,
historical case studies, and experimental design or collective
research. These long-term projects strengthen research and
presentation skills and serve as a rewarding capstone to their Far
Hills journey; while Adventure Trips to Cape Cod, the Adirondacks,
and the Catskills reinforce classroom studies and allow students to
bond with classmates and teachers.
Far Hills Country School's tuition is approximately $39,800 for private students.
What sports does Far Hills Country School offer?
Far Hills Country School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis and Track and Field.
Upon researching numerous schools through New Jersey we chose Far Hills Country Day School for its balance between academics and character development. We feel the vision and values of Far Hills are in line with what we believe to be a truly well rounded education.We love seeing our children come home happy and excited. We love that our children's academic and emotional needs are individually met. Every teacher we have met has shown an exceptional sense of love for FH. They all take a lot of pride in how they contribute to making FH a great school.There is a feeling of belonging and unity at each of the many events. There is no concern of what grade your child is in, we are all in this together, striving to better our children.There is a joint effort with FHCDS and their families to continually improve upon the school. Staff, students, and families have a genuine love for the school.
- Posted by Parent - Parent C
55/21/2015
Far Hills Country Day school has been an amazing place for our children during their elementary and middle school years. This school combines a strong academic curriculum with the social and emotional skills that allow each child to grow as an individual. Students learn about all aspects of life and leave the school on their way to becoming positive, productive members of our society. Teachers go above and beyond their normal call of duty to make sure every child is successful and moving in the right direction. Far Hills Country Day School is an amazing institution that benefits children starting at the age of 3 and continues their growth in all aspects of life through 8th grade.
- Posted by Parent - marti
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