Family Stories
Don’t take it from us. See what our families have to say about their experiences at Bay View.
Lower School
March 18, 2020
Thank you all so much for promptly arranging for [our daughter] to use another iPad for virtual learning! We are grateful for your rapid response to this issue and also for the school’s forward-thinking that allowed for education of the girls to continue (essentially) seamlessly during this chaotic time. So amazing to see this happen!
Parent, Lower School
March 25, 2020
I want to say how impressed I am with Bay View on how quickly they implemented virtual learning.
Parent, Grade 5
May 21, 2020
We want to thank all the amazing teachers and staff here at Bay View for making this online learning such a wonderful adventure for our daughter. She loves working online with her classmates and teachers. Thank you all for the leadership and making this work so well for all the girls at Bay View.
Parent of Mekayla, Grade 5
Middle School
May 21, 2020
I want to personally thank the Academy, staff and personnel for the amazing work you have done for our daughters. My daughter feels consistently engaged with her teachers, the student body and counselors. I appreciate the personalized updates and feel at ease with the education our children are receiving. Lesson plans are well thought out, projects and group assignments are as normal. The consistency of scheduling, home room, lunch, gym. It’s amazing! Our students are by far ahead of the game virtually. As always, Bay View has set the bar high for other schools and we are eternally grateful. Thank you!
Parent of Patience, Grade 8
May 22, 2020
I have been so impressed with the quality of the virtual learning during the Covid-19 crisis. While other schools were still trying to figure out how to implement online learning, Bay View did not miss a step. They were ready and prepared. Even more impressive is the fact that they have been reaching out to the students and parents and making tweaks to the program to make sure that it is working for everyone. It is great to be part of a community where everyone’s needs are taken into consideration. We hope to be back on campus in the fall. God Bless!
Parent of Ariana, Grade 6
Upper School
March 5, 2020
I wanted to thank you and your staff for providing us with excellent communication and action relative to the recent COVID-19 situation. The information has been thorough and comprehensive. Our [daughter] has also been comfortable and confident in conveying information to us that has been distributed to her. She is a good planner and appreciates your preparedness without alarm. I really appreciate your care, concern and thoughtfulness for your student body.
Parent, Grade 9
March 14, 2020
I just want to take a moment to thank you for your timely, clear and comprehensive communication during these unprecedented times. I can't even imagine the problem-solving and brainstorming that is going on 'behind the scenes' at Bay View. This is [our daughter]’s and our family’s first year as part of the Bay View family, and we could not be more happy with her entire experience. That being said, a time of unknown circumstances and crisis can challenge anyone. We could not be more happy with how Bay View has prepared [our daughter] and all of us for the ever-changing dynamics. We have all been able to take comfort from the strong leadership provided. Thank you for all you do and are doing!
Parent, Upper School
March 15, 2020
Thank you for all your communication and your support during this crisis. It’s truly appreciated.
Parent, Upper School
March 16, 2020
I wanted to tell you how amazed I am at the smoothness of the virtual learning plan. I’m so proud of Bay View! Thank you to you and your entire staff for making this possible.
Parent, Upper School
March 16, 2020
I cannot thank all of the Bay View faculty enough for allowing the girls to have some normalcy to their day!! Having girls with anxiety is in itself stressful—but today was a good day!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Being an educator for many years—we see everything—this truly was amazing!! There was absolutely no interruption in their learning—even with all of this chaos around us! Have a great week and know that we as parents appreciate you all very much!
Parent, Upper School
March 16, 2020
I’m thoroughly impressed by the nimbleness and agility Bay View has shown.
Parent, Upper School
March 16, 2020
Thank you for the amazing job you are doing! Your proactive approach and ongoing communication is truly amazing!!
Parent, Upper School
March 16, 2020
A quick thank you and the great team at Bay View for helping all our students to continue their education.
Parent, Upper School
March 17, 2020
I am working from home and decided to do the class with [my daughter]. We exercised, we laughed and almost cried together :)
Parent, Upper School
March 19, 2020
Thank you for keeping our children safe and learning!
Parent, Upper School
March 24, 2020
I just wanted to say thank you for your leadership and to the entire faculty for doing such an incredible job. So proud that we are a part of the Bay View community.
Parent, Grade 12
March 24, 2020
As a parent, it has been reassuring to watch the virtual learning be implemented, from our perspective, seamlessly. We have been home this week and have been able to listen in on a few of [our daughter]’s classes. The quality of the instruction and the faculty’s interaction with the students has been impressive. As always, the majority of the faculty have gone above and beyond to make the virtual learning experience the equivalent of in-person instruction. It has also been reassuring to listen to my daughter interact with her peers. Whether they are laughing and joking around or working on a project together, the Bay View community is being felt with each interaction. This is [our daughter]’s sixth year at Bay View and while we have always been fans of the school, the response to this crisis has only cemented our praise of this community. Every step, including the detailed emails from administration to the professionalism, compassion and joy displayed from the teachers, has been very impressive. While I know that everyone has been working hard, I would just like to point out the exceptional efforts by Mr. Goodwin, Mrs Haines and Mr Daly. These teachers are a joy to listen to and have created a positive and academically challenging environment for our daughter. Thank you for all you do to keep this running smoothly.
Parent, Upper School
March 25, 2020
Thank you to all for your hard work and dedication. We appreciate the emails, good humor and sense of community. We are so proud to be a part of the Bay View community, especially now.
Parent, Upper School
March 25, 2020
My husband I are so pleased with the online classes Bay View developed. The teachers are so professional and trying their very best to engage the girls. We are very thankful for your team!
Parent, Upper School
April 1, 2020
I want to thank you for keeping my daughter so inspired with art during this distant learning. I am sure it must be very challenging teaching a class like art, that is so hands on, in an online forum and remotely! She is even working on her own art projects to pass the time. I am really glad she has a teacher that is so interested in what her students and how they are doing while at home.
Parent, Upper School
May 21, 2020
My husband and I would like to say a very big thank you and commend Bay View for the way they handled this entire situation. Our daughter was prepared weeks before to be ready at any moment to go virtual. The school never skipped a beat. One day she was in school and the next she was in her room doing classes. From our end it appeared seamless. The girls were held accountable and had regular classes, assignments and homework. So very proud to be part of this Bay View community. It may not be what our Seniors were expecting but Bay View has done everything in their power to show each girl just how special they are. Thank you again. It has been an honor to be a part of this amazing family.
Parent of Elizabeth, Grade 12
May 21, 2020
The Bay View administration, staff and faculty have made our daughter’s high school career a wonderful one since the very first day freshman year. Now that we are facing unprecedented circumstances, Bay View once again was a leader in online learning, and our daughter hasn’t missed a step. Thank you from a grateful family.
Parent of Caroline, Grade 11
May 21, 2020
We appreciate the seamless transition to virtual learning. Bay View quickly stepped up during this extraordinary time and continued providing an excellent education. As students throughout Rhode Island switched to online learning, I believe Bay View outshined all other institutions with their daily schedules and willingness to tweak the curriculum and schedules as needed. I am certain Bay View will continue to adjust to the ever-changing circumstances. We hope to see everyone on campus again soon!
Parent of Phoebe, Grade 9
May 22, 2020
Once again Bay View has risen to the occasion! The transition to Distance Learning was smooth and the plan kept the girls engaged and on track, as well as focusing on their emotional and spiritual well being. Community building events, such as Spirit Week still happened, the Guidance Department reached out daily during break, and Mass was celebrated on Ascension Thursday. Thank you to everyone!
Parent of Mary, Grade 9
May 22, 2020
Thank you for all the support. Your faculty has done an amazing job of being there for the girls while continuing to challenged them academically. Thank you also for including your students in your decision making process.
Parent of Melany, Grade 12