A premier independent preschool to eighth grade school in Buffalo, NY.
Elmwood Franklin School
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Options Program

The Upper and Lower School curriculum is enriched by Options, a chance for students to explore topics and activities in arts, culture, sports, fitness, science, technology, music, crafts, and more. Students can discover or strengthen an area of interest while working with teachers they may not normally have and making friends with students from other grades. Options offerings change three times a year.
Options Classes
Below is a list of different classes that have been offered.

Lower School:
Animation
Building with Legos
Cooking
Jewelry-Making
Juggling and Cup Stacking
Math Puzzles
Minute To Win It Games
Origami

Science Discovery
Sports and Outdoor Fun

Storytelling
Talent Show
Technology

Yoga
Young Curators

Upper School:
Arts and Crafts
Book Club
Chess
Environmental Club
International Cooking
Jewelry-Making
Juggling
Math Club
Oratory and Debate Team
Ping Pong
Rugby
Snow Touch Football
Study Hall
Toy Making
Yearbook
Yoga and Meditation

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​Elmwood Franklin School is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools.