Recommend a school for 2e 11 yo DD

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Anonymous wrote:BASIS DC

There is very little if any group work at BASIS DC. Most work is independent. It sounds like it would be a perfect fit for your kid. If you are in DC, it’s not that hard to lottery into it. Not sure but guessing BASIS Mclean is probably similar.

if the kid is 11 she's probably in 6th grade and missed the Basis admission year.

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My DD is similar and she's at Holton-Arms and enjoying it. They talk a lot about neurodiversity and have an affinity group where they talk through strategies.

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I was also thinking BASIS Mclean. I’m generally not a fan, but for this student who does not want the interactive classroom environment and may struggle to dive into more typical high school activities, it could be a great fit to keep the academic challenge alongside independent work.

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Group work suckssss but seriously, working in a group is a necessary skill. My kid is on the spectrum, and group work has actually been a great way for him to make friends and work on social skills. But when I was I kid I remember absolutely despising it. I guess what you need is a balance - some group work, but your DD able to also work up to her abilities on her own.

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I second the recommendation for Fusion. Sounds like it would be a great fit. Stay away from BASIS McLean at all costs. No one there is trained or qualified to support a student with these needs. They will admit your child even if it isn't a good fit because they need the $$. And then, if it doesn't end up being a fit, you will be pushed out and still owe them tuition for the year. I've seen it done to many unique learners over the years.

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Anonymous wrote:Commonwealth Academy.

+1

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Anonymous wrote:I second the recommendation for Fusion. Sounds like it would be a great fit. Stay away from BASIS McLean at all costs. No one there is trained or qualified to support a student with these needs. They will admit your child even if it isn't a good fit because they need the $$. And then, if it doesn't end up being a fit, you will be pushed out and still owe them tuition for the year. I've seen it done to many unique learners over the years.

It doesn't sound like her child has a lot of needs. She just needs an environment where the teachers will tolerate or accept kids with differences and understand they may struggle with group work. DD went to a magnet at that age and there were many children who were not able to participate in group work due to the reasons you describe.

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Our 2e DC had a very good experience at St Andrews Episcopal plus had plenty of sports experience.. She is now excelling n her highly rarefied field at the highest levels.

We liked that there was emphasis on balance/ happiness and yet offered highly differentiated learning opportunities. They supported the learning weaknesses and challenged her in areas of great strength. It has a lovely parent community as well. We are still good friends with SAES families years later.

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OP are you willing to say what school you're in now? Your DD sounds a lot like my DS.

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Waterfront Academy is a (Spanish-english) Dual immersion faith based Montessori school. with emphasis on charity and stewardship.

Waterfront Academy prepares children to be the next generation of leaders and decision makers in a global economy through an academically rigorous program adhering to Montessori philosophies that foster independence, problem solving, cultural awareness, and Christian stewardship in the Catholic tradition.

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Anonymous wrote:Waterfront Academy is a (Spanish-english) Dual immersion faith based Montessori school. with emphasis on charity and stewardship.

Waterfront Academy prepares children to be the next generation of leaders and decision makers in a global economy through an academically rigorous program adhering to Montessori philosophies that foster independence, problem solving, cultural awareness, and Christian stewardship in the Catholic tradition.

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Look into Sycamore School in Arlington as an option.

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Anonymous wrote:Look into Sycamore School in Arlington as an option.

My child goes there and while there is at least one profoundly gifted child there, there is group work and I"m not sure how challenging it is to the profoundly gifted. It's a good middle-school stopping off point before a child can go to a mainstream high school will truly challenging classes.

OP: As much as I love TSS, I'm not sure it's right for your kid. Basis McLean, however, might be worth a look. I know a kid with a similar profile (great at sports, not so social at school) who is gifted and thrives at Basis McLean. It's got detractors on here though. In fairness to them, this kid is new to the school.

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Anonymous wrote:Very advanced academic DD struggles with social skills and group work. ADHD diagnosis … no ASD diagnosis as of now, but definitely see social issues and some low frustration tolerance (which manifests as moodiness when it strikes). Pretty far ahead in math (also reads incessantly and loves science and robotics). Anyway - current private frustrated by the issues w peers and group work. We’ve visited some of the special needs schools in the past, but none of them could meet her academic need. Willing to consider off the beaten path schools, willing to drive, just want to find a place that accepts her (and her struggle w group work and occasional irritability) while we continue to help her grow w therapy etc.

Your DD sounds like a good fit at Ideaventions in Reston.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Very advanced academic DD struggles with social skills and group work. ADHD diagnosis … no ASD diagnosis as of now, but definitely see social issues and some low frustration tolerance (which manifests as moodiness when it strikes). Pretty far ahead in math (also reads incessantly and loves science and robotics). Anyway - current private frustrated by the issues w peers and group work. We’ve visited some of the special needs schools in the past, but none of them could meet her academic need. Willing to consider off the beaten path schools, willing to drive, just want to find a place that accepts her (and her struggle w group work and occasional irritability) while we continue to help her grow w therapy etc.

Your DD sounds like a good fit at Ideaventions in Reston.

OP here - could you tell me more about this school? It hasn’t been on my radar screen.