Son with ADHD, high test scores, middling grades. Which high schools are possible?
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So, my son has ADHD and has learned a lot in school but hasn't turned in as much of his homework as I would like.
He is very well-behaved in class and would do well on school interviews. He currently attends a progressive public charter school and is in seventh grade. We would like him to travel to school on his own using public transport. We are the type of family that would normally enroll our kid in the local quaker school and be done with it. But, we all know, that's not a thing here. Sidwell seems lovely but he clearly wouldn't get in. And it's not your average quaker school. He has around a 3.5 GPA. He always does very well on standardized tests, though I know not all schools consider these. We are a middle class family but fortunately our children have been given enough family money to cover high school and college. We live in DC near the border with Maryland near St. Anselm's Abbey School. Thanks in advance to anyone who can share your knowledge and thoughts. |
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Post script from OP:
He is medicated and we monitor that closely to make sure that he can pay attention well in class. |
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| How about Edmund Burke? My son with ADHD was admitted there (no standardized testing was required), although his grades in school are good (we nag constantly about homework and turning it in). |
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I'll look into it. Thanks. |
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Not really - you will not be missing out on any "lovely" by not attending Sidwell for HS. If you like Quaker, have you considered Sandy Spring Friends School? They have busses. GDS, Maret, Gonzaga, St Johns? |
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| Consider the Benilde program at St. John’s. Take the E4 from Ft. Totten. |
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| Why not Sidwell? |
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| Lots of schools have private school buses that pick up and drop off in DC. |
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Our school counselor said he likely wouldn't get it. |
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| I agree with the suggestion for Edmund Burke. My child sounds very similar in profile to yours (except ADHD is still only suspected and we are awaiting official testing results) and it’s been a great experience. Very nurturing yet challenging learning environment. Kids are supported, seen, and accepted for who they are. Teachers encourage them to reach their potential. All 9th graders take a class on high school learning strategies and they offer good learning supports for students who need a little extra help. They have a morning bus service but campus is also accessible by public transport/Metro. |
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| SSFS |
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| St. John’s |
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| I agree with Burke. We loved it when DS visited though ultimately he chose a different school for financial reasons. It’s on metro. It’s progressive. They are happy to accommodate. We loved the teachers and the vibe. My son really enjoyed the classes he attended when he shadowed. |
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| I strongly recommend you start by getting an evaluation, as it's required for admission to certain programs (for example, St. John's Benilde, which may be a good fit). It will help you know what your son needs, and a good evaluator will be able to recommend specific schools. |
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Are you Quaker? |