Which APS middle and high school for an anxious child?

[Anonymous]

DD has extreme anxiety. She also has autism and maybe ADHD but it’s honestly the anxiety that’s hardest for her. Which middle and high school are the best fit for her? We are currently zoned for Kenmore and W-L but want to move (within Arlington). She’s at an option elementary so she won’t have to change schools if we move this year. And then middle school will start next year. Where should we be looking? Thank you!

[Anonymous]

HB Woodlawn if you can get a spot. Does she have a 504 or IEP? I've actually heard good things about Kenmore.

[Anonymous]

I was gonna say HB Woodlawn too since it’s small. Otherwise I would suggest looking at which middle and high schools are the smallest?

[Anonymous]

Dorothy Hamm is a smaller school, and the staff there focus a lot on making the kids comfortable. That does mean that you’d have to pick between W-L and Yorktown.

Have you checked to see if Dorothy Hamm is undersubscribed and would accept a transfer? If any middle school has slots it’s that one.

[Anonymous]

Among the high schools I imagine Wakefield would be best.

[Anonymous]

Its pretty obvious that 99% of kids would thrive best at HBW, its basically a private school experience for free.

[Anonymous]

TJ has a program for kids on the spectrum who don’t need significant academic support, I’d look into that

[Anonymous]

Honestly. Move to falls church city

[Anonymous]

HB Woodlawn may be small, sure, but it’s pretty intense academically and really isn’t a place for kids with special needs. I think she’d be better off in one of the neighborhood schools, probably Wakefield.

[Anonymous]

Maybe Jefferson and W-L?

[Anonymous]

This is OP. This was a mixed bag of responses! I should have said which neighborhood school, since this is really a question about where to look for housing. We can decide whether to apply for HB Woodlawn or not later. (Although I definitely appreciate that advice.) So of the neighborhood schools, which one(s) are best or good for her?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:HB Woodlawn may be small, sure, but it’s pretty intense academically and really isn’t a place for kids with special needs. I think she’d be better off in one of the neighborhood schools, probably Wakefield.

Haha no, it follows the same curriculum as the rest of APS, with similar academic pathways. Just in a not overcrowded school in a gorgeous building

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is OP. This was a mixed bag of responses! I should have said which neighborhood school, since this is really a question about where to look for housing. We can decide whether to apply for HB Woodlawn or not later. (Although I definitely appreciate that advice.) So of the neighborhood schools, which one(s) are best or good for her?

The lottery of HBW is a ridiculous long shot, so set that aside. I would actually aim for Williamsburg and Yorktown. They are not academic focused, because by and large it’s wealthy families who already have a path for their child and it doesn’t depend on grades. They are intense about sports though. But if your kid stays away from lacrosse and such it’s pretty chill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:HB Woodlawn may be small, sure, but it’s pretty intense academically and really isn’t a place for kids with special needs. I think she’d be better off in one of the neighborhood schools, probably Wakefield.

Haha no, it follows the same curriculum as the rest of APS, with similar academic pathways. Just in a not overcrowded school in a gorgeous building

Two of my kids went to HB. I believe I know more about the school than you do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is OP. This was a mixed bag of responses! I should have said which neighborhood school, since this is really a question about where to look for housing. We can decide whether to apply for HB Woodlawn or not later. (Although I definitely appreciate that advice.) So of the neighborhood schools, which one(s) are best or good for her?

The lottery of HBW is a ridiculous long shot, so set that aside. I would actually aim for Williamsburg and Yorktown. They are not academic focused, because by and large it’s wealthy families who already have a path for their child and it doesn’t depend on grades. They are intense about sports though. But if your kid stays away from lacrosse and such it’s pretty chill.

Wow. Somebody is super petty and jealous.