school rec adhd

[Anonymous]

Flint Hill has a learning center and they will specifically only admit as many kids as they know they can support with the learning center.

You should be aware though that in general, no private schools have the support range you would find in public.

[Anonymous]

Bullis has been a good fit for my ADHD child.

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

+1. DS has two good friends who are very smart but really struggle with ADHD. One chose SJC and the other chose O’Connell because of these programs.

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SSSAS has Academic Center focused on supporting kids with learning disabilities. This is offered in lieu of foreign language at all levels of MS HS LS although I'm HA you can try out a foreign language and drop it mid trimester if too much. The AC functions as extra time for tutoring and a safety net - more time spent on exec function skills and practice. More 1:1 support with teacher who acts as a liaison to offer more support in any class deemed necessary. It won't solve your kids problems but it is an extra pair of helping hands. They do not offer specific tutoring for dyslexia or speech therapy for example but it's a time in school allotted for such therapy with specialists who will work onsite they can refer you to. Do you pay extra for such services but the fact it can happen during school onsite is great. It's helped our kid for the past 3 MS years but it hasn't cured him of anything. It depends on how much help your kid needs but I truly believe it made for a happier and better experience in many ways for DS. Ultimately what helped us was medication but I would suggest the class bolstered confidence and soft skills and was an opportunity for our kid to benefit in the long run.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Flint Hill has a learning center and they will specifically only admit as many kids as they know they can support with the learning center.

You should be aware though that in general, no private schools have the support range you would find in public.

Public in Alexandria did not. Unless my kid was below C level, no assistance would be provided. Once the average grade is there, all support services full stop!

[Anonymous]

Having taught and tutored kids in DMV privates, I can tell you that a fair number have diagnosed ADHD. At the more academically intensive schools, these kids tend to have outside support from meds, tutoring, and therapy. They also tend to be students who are wired more toward high achievement and who have the maturity to self advocate.Some of these kids end up working really hard to be solid B students. Depending on a family’s attitude and goals, that may be just fine or it may feel devastating.

When shopping for a school, consider what motivates your child. How does he do with challenges and high workload? What type of support would you want from a learning specialist? If it’s just extended time on tests, then your kid might do well in a challenging private. If your kid needs more intensive academic supports to complete classwork and assessments or if he has behavioral manifestations of ADHD, a lot of the more rigorous privates may not be the best fit.

[Anonymous]

Which privates in DC are easier to get into? VA is too far for us. We are near Silver Spring.

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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

Field yes, St. Andrew's no.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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

Field yes, St. Andrew's no.

You can get as good or better supports at other schools than Field for less money and better education.

Agree about SAES.

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

No it would not be.

[Anonymous]

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

Isnt Christ Episcopal a K-8? I’m assuming OP wants a school that goes thru 12th if she’s switching now.

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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.

Why?

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Anonymous wrote:Which privates in DC are easier to get into? VA is too far for us. We are near Silver Spring.

Look at DeMatha. Very accommodating for learning differences, excellent athletics and arts/music programs. Rigorous course options, diverse community, and variety of extracurriculars. Often overlooked on this board, but great option for a lot of kids.

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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?

My similar kid is doing great at Madeira, but that isn't going to be an option for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Which privates in DC are easier to get into? VA is too far for us. We are near Silver Spring.

I would look at SJC, Good Counsel (there are 2 buses from the broader Silver Spring area) and Dematha

If you are Catholic, active in your parish, you will have a little bump.

Gonzaga puts a lot of weight on the HSPT test and if your kid is not a good standardized test taker, I don't think they will be in serious consideration.