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[Anonymous]

Which schools would be receptive to admitting a sociable, athletic, and fun-loving student with a learning difference who needs additional support? Currently in 6th grade and we are hoping to apply for 8 or 9th. We're interested in schools similar to St. Andrews, St. Johns, Landon, Gonzaga, Bullis. Our student typically earns mostly B's and occasionally A's, receiving ongoing tutoring which we plan to continue. He struggles with testing due to ADHD and dysgraphia. Would those schools be a good fit?

[Anonymous]

Christ Episcopal School would be a good fit.

[Anonymous]

What kind of additional support does he need? Most schools will easily mange extra time and things like using a computer for written responses. My dyslexic/dysgraphic DC gets extra time, computer use, spelling doesn’t count for in-class assignments and tests, and can request note taking aids (although DC hasn’t needed that yet, so see haven’t explored what form that would take). The learning center is available to help students who need some level of EF support, teaching them how to chunk work or organize an essay or manage assignments—depends on what’s needed. But if your son needs a high level of 1-on-1 support or unusual accommodations or is looking for changes to tests or assignments, many of the mainstream schools might not be willing or able to provide that.

[Anonymous]

SJC and O’Connell have special programs that might be of interest. Search this board for threads and you will get lots of information.

[Anonymous]

I’d look at Progrssive education schools, bc they can accommodate a range of learning styles. Burke. Sandy Springs. GDS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’d look at Progrssive education schools, bc they can accommodate a range of learning styles. Burke. Sandy Springs. GDS.

Not Burke or GDS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’d look at Progrssive education schools, bc they can accommodate a range of learning styles. Burke. Sandy Springs. GDS.

No! Burke uses the same 5 accommodations as every other mainstream school. Extended time, preferential seating, etc.

[Anonymous]

I would think that he could go to any of the schools you listed

[Anonymous]

Similar profile for my daughter. She is coming from k-8 with solid Bs and extra support. She got into 3 of her 5 applications. Maret, Burke, Field with rejections and waitlists from Bullis, GDS, St. Andrews so you never know. She had average grades, sports and a lot of activities.

[Anonymous]

Is he medicated? Any behavior issues? Are you catholic?
I guess I ask if he’s medicated to know if these grades are him topping out. In which case, he’d probably be in regular (not honors) classes at Gonzaga, if he could get in. Would be hard as a non catholic. If he has any behavior issues, then that would be another reason Gonzaga wouldn’t be a fit.
It’s a traditional curriculum, block scheduling (long classes), very little room for messing around. Which are the features, not bugs. But not a match for everyone. I say this as a mom with a son thriving there who has dyslexia. We’re there for the Jesuit education first, he does better with block scheduling and just needs extra time to accommodate. So it can be a fit, depending on the kid

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Christ Episcopal School would be a good fit.

Isn't that a K-8? The OP is looking for a high school.

[Anonymous]

St. John’s might be a good fit, since they have a specific program for kids with learning differences.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’d look at Progrssive education schools, bc they can accommodate a range of learning styles. Burke. Sandy Springs. GDS.

GDS doesn't have much extra support for different learning styles, and it can be a tough social environment for kids who are neurodiverse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’d look at Progrssive education schools, bc they can accommodate a range of learning styles. Burke. Sandy Springs. GDS.

GDS doesn't have much extra support for different learning styles, and it can be a tough social environment for kids who are neurodiverse.

Agree. That’s not part of their definition of progressive or inclusive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Which schools would be receptive to admitting a sociable, athletic, and fun-loving student with a learning difference who needs additional support? Currently in 6th grade and we are hoping to apply for 8 or 9th. We're interested in schools similar to St. Andrews, St. Johns, Landon, Gonzaga, Bullis. Our student typically earns mostly B's and occasionally A's, receiving ongoing tutoring which we plan to continue. He struggles with testing due to ADHD and dysgraphia. Would those schools be a good fit?

Field school and St. Andrews not sure about rest