Looking for 6-12th school for boy strong in math, inattentive ADHD

[Anonymous]

We live near downtown Silver Spring. DS is kind, strong in math, ADHD, and loves basketball and baseball but not a superstar athlete. Starts 6th grade fall 2027. So far we’re considering SSFS (if it remains financially stable) and St. Anselms, possibly Burke. Would also consider MCPS Takoma Park magnet if he’s lucky enough to get a lottery spot.

Thoughts or other schools to consider?

[Anonymous]

Similar child. As pants we love SAAS - child preferred other options; consider relocating as we did north of Baltimore City in Balt. County. Very happy with Loyola Blakefield. Or make a big better-quality-of-life move out of DVM.

[Anonymous]

Steer really clear of St Anselm's if your child is not self motivated. Do not expect any help with organization or accommodations beyond extra time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Steer really clear of St Anselm's if your child is not self motivated. Do not expect any help with organization or accommodations beyond extra time.

OP here - child does his work but frequently forgets to turn it in…

[Anonymous]

SSFS parent here. Honestly, we’re a great fit for this sort of kid and you’ll find lots of similar peers. Strong math. Good support. Don’t count us out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Steer really clear of St Anselm's if your child is not self motivated. Do not expect any help with organization or accommodations beyond extra time.

OP here - child does his work but frequently forgets to turn it in…

I'm the poster you're responding to. This will result in a 0 in the gradebook at St Anselm's. My kid lived it. It is not pretty. Teachers will do nothing to help him turn it in. Almost everything is on paper. When you multiply this by a number of classes every day, there is a lot to track. It can get demoralizing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Steer really clear of St Anselm's if your child is not self motivated. Do not expect any help with organization or accommodations beyond extra time.

OP here - child does his work but frequently forgets to turn it in…

I'm the poster you're responding to. This will result in a 0 in the gradebook at St Anselm's. My kid lived it. It is not pretty. Teachers will do nothing to help him turn it in. Almost everything is on paper. When you multiply this by a number of classes every day, there is a lot to track. It can get demoralizing.

OP here—good to know! Looks like we’ll take SAAS off our list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Steer really clear of St Anselm's if your child is not self motivated. Do not expect any help with organization or accommodations beyond extra time.

OP here - child does his work but frequently forgets to turn it in…

I'm the poster you're responding to. This will result in a 0 in the gradebook at St Anselm's. My kid lived it. It is not pretty. Teachers will do nothing to help him turn it in. Almost everything is on paper. When you multiply this by a number of classes every day, there is a lot to track. It can get demoralizing.

OP here—good to know! Looks like we’ll take SAAS off our list.

Terrible idea to make decisions about schools based on one comment on DCUM. I don't care what school is involved. You are negligent if you decide based on a single anecdote without visiting the school, talking with teachers and admissions staff as they will put you in touch with parents of students based on your particular concerns/questions.

[Anonymous]

Ok troll, this is OP. Obviously no one makes final decisions based on DCUM 🙄

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok troll, this is OP. Obviously no one makes final decisions based on DCUM 🙄

Np here.... I mean you did say, "Looks like we’ll take SAAS off our list." Sounds pretty final.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ok troll, this is OP. Obviously no one makes final decisions based on DCUM 🙄

Np here.... I mean you did say, "Looks like we’ll take SAAS off our list." Sounds pretty final.

Uh, it sounds like the "take SAAS off our list" poster was impersonating OP. Classic DCUM.

[Anonymous]

St. Andrew’s in Potomac sounds like a good fit, provided it’s not severe ADHD. Kind, nurturing community with kids who enjoy their sports. Many kids push themselves academically but it’s not a pressure cooker. There’s a bus from SS.

Good luck!!!

[Anonymous]

Why Burke? They offer the same fee accommodations as any other mainstream private. Are you interested in progressive advocacy?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ok troll, this is OP. Obviously no one makes final decisions based on DCUM 🙄

Np here.... I mean you did say, "Looks like we’ll take SAAS off our list." Sounds pretty final.

Uh, it sounds like the "take SAAS off our list" poster was impersonating OP. Classic DCUM.

You're right. I completely missed that. I need to refrain from commenting. Sorry OP.

[Anonymous]

Burke is good IMO. My kid did well there with the small size in MS, but moved to a larger school for high school. Her small group of friends stayed and are still reportedly loving it.