Frequently Asked Questions

Willow Glen offers classical Christian education from Pre-kindergarten (Explorers) through 12th grade.

Willow Glen operates both the Lower School and Upper School at 1768 Dryden Road, Freeville, NY.

Student drop-off begins at 7:45am and ends at 8:00am.  Dismissal begins at 3pm and ends at 3:20pm.

The average student to teacher ratio is 10 students per homeroom teacher. For the entire roster of faculty and staff, including special’s teachers and teacher’s aid, go to Faculty & Staff

Willow Glen uniforms are sold by Land’s End. 

Required uniform items: Polo-type short or long-sleeved shirts in blue or evergreen with the Willow Glen logo; female students may wear the polo-type short or long-sleeved dress with Willow Glen logo; navy or black solid pants, shorts, jumper, or skirt, cotton or cotton-blend (no athletic wear or denim) available through Land’s End but may be purchased elsewhere. 

These are also available through Land’s End but may be purchased from other suppliers: white, navy, or black socks or tights/leggings worn with jumpers, dresses, or skirts; closed-toe shoes; students may wear blue or black jeans on the days when they have Environmental Education. 

Optional items: Outerwear with the Willow Glen logo (fleece jackets, quarter zips, and cardigans in evergreen) are available from Land’s End but are not required. Students may wear a solid navy or black fleece or sweater (no hoodies) in the classroom; students in grades 7-12 will have the option to change for PE. Shirts, shorts, and sweats are available from Land’s End but are not required.

Research has shown that wearing uniforms positively affects student decorum, perhaps as a result of the professional mindset they instill. Our Willow Glen Christian School uniforms will also be an expression of school pride and a positive representation of the school in our community. We hope that students and their families will benefit from easier mornings due to the reduced stress of not having to keep track of many varied dress code do’s and don’ts.

Extracurricular activities include: 1) Clubs led by volunteer parents such as Chess Club and Ski Club; 2) Clubs led by the students; 3) Lessons provided by local professionals such as Voice and French lessons; 4) Volunteering in local initiatives of our faith community; 5) Extended Day activities that include study time, games, and outdoor activities.

Transportation is provided by the parents, their authorized people, or buses in their home school district.

Latin is taught from Explorers (Pre-Kindergarten) to 12th Grade. 

Latin classes start with the Explorers (Pre-Kindergarten).

Latin is the foundation of our and many other languages. Learning Latin helps the understanding of grammar and deepens content area vocabulary.

Willow Glen students come from various districts: Ithaca, Dryden, Cortland, Newfield, Groton, Lansing, Newark Valley, Groton, Southern Cayuga, Trumansburg, and Candor.

New Life Presbyterian Church, Covenant Love Community Church, Christ Chapel,  Bethel Grove Bible Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Catherine of Sienna, His Tabernacle at Ithaca, Vineyard Church of Ithaca, Calvary Baptist at Trumansburg, Cornerstone Community Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church of the Redeemer, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, East Shore Christian Fellowship, Hillside Alliance Church, First Ithaca Chinese Christian Church, Bread of Life Anglican Church, Thrive Church, Asbury Church at Dryden, St. Catherine’s Greek Orthodox Church, Risen Hope Community Church, Foundation Methodist Church at Vestal, First Presbyterian Ithaca, First United Methodist Church.

Parent involvement ranges from school board participation to participation in committees to volunteering within various roles in collaboration with our community.  Our Parent-Teacher Fellowship meets each month.

SAT/ACT testing, Advanced Regents diploma and Seal of Biliteracy opportunities, Advanced Placement courses, emphasis on strong writing and rhetoric skills, explicit instruction in executive functioning and study skills.

Willow Glen families may apply for the Early Arrival Program (EAP). The EAP fee is $5 per student.

Willow Glen families may apply for the Extended Day Program (EDP).
The EDP fee is $10 per student for the first 40 minutes, followed by $5 for each additional hour or part of an hour. After 5:00 PM, the fee is $5 per 10 minutes.