Is anyone waiting to hear from McLean today?

[Anonymous]

PP's with kids at McLean. Are there two full time teachers in all elementary grades (1-4?) Also, any kids with motor delays--need handwriting accommodations, for example so some kids use keyboards?

And how do they address any bullying? I had heard it was nearly null.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For third grade, there are 3 classes with 2 teachers per class. Depending on the year there can be bet 9-13 kids per class. Kids are further broken down into groups for math and reading so depending on the level 3-5 kids are per group. They are fluid so you can move around depending on the progression.

There is a reading specialist, math specialist and speech therapist on staff. They also have a teacher who does word study for kids that have spelling and writing issues.
At the beginning of the year, depending on the student there is a list of accommodations that are developed for each student. There is a large list but here are examples.

ie: Needs to be able to sit on floor, extra time for tests, teacher reinforcing verbal instructions, providing written instructions, being able to type instead of write, etc.


The teachers also emphasize teaching the kids organizational skills for work such as using planners, folders for bringing home work, graphic organizers for writing.

The counselor comes in to discuss effective strategies for learning to be a good friend and classmate. If there are issues it is handled privately with the student and solutions are used instead of punishments.


The classes are calm and very well controlled by the teachers. First and foremost, the students are there to learn. The teachers are not there to police. If you visited the school you would see that the kids are learning a lot and though many of the kids have ADHD, it is managed within the classroom. The goal is for the kids to be successful in the classroom.

What's the boy/girl ratio, generally?

[Anonymous]

New McLean parent here and I agree with everything in the long description by PP except that they do punish. Not out of proportion or anything, but they don't condone bad behavior. i think thats one reason the school works. This is one reason you see good behavior when you visit. Its very nurturing and supportive, lots of carrots, but they do have sticks as well.

generally boy heavy in the lower school.

[Anonymous]

I meant I'm a new poster whose DC goes to Mclean. We've been at the school for a few years.

[Anonymous]

11:46

k-3 has 2 teachers per class. The 4th grade has 1 teacher because that class has only 29 kids.

Kids do use keyboards if they need them.

Bullying is taken pretty seriously.(IMO) The lower school counselor is pretty involved in most instance, lunches are held for groups or kids who are not getting along. In serious cases, the lower school head will be involved.

Acting "golden" is taken pretty seriously so by not acting well towards others, this will be discussed.

[Anonymous]

PP -

There are 29 kids in one class with one teacher at The McLean School?? That seems like twice the number there should be. Please clarify.

[Anonymous]

That was a typo. My DC is not in 4th grade so I can't tell you how many per class but my DC has never had more than 12 or 13 in a class.

[Anonymous]

16;46

Sorry I was not clear. The entire grade has 29 kids. The three classes have 9 or 10 in each class and one teacher for each class. They are broken down for math, reading, word study and social studies.

Sorry for the confusion.

[Anonymous]

16;46

Sorry I was not clear. The entire grade has 29 kids. The three classes have 9 or 10 in each class and one teacher for each class. They are broken down for math, reading, word study and social studies.

Sorry for the confusion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For third grade, there are 3 classes with 2 teachers per class. Depending on the year there can be bet 9-13 kids per class. Kids are further broken down into groups for math and reading so depending on the level 3-5 kids are per group. They are fluid so you can move around depending on the progression.

There is a reading specialist, math specialist and speech therapist on staff. They also have a teacher who does word study for kids that have spelling and writing issues.
At the beginning of the year, depending on the student there is a list of accommodations that are developed for each student. There is a large list but here are examples.

ie: Needs to be able to sit on floor, extra time for tests, teacher reinforcing verbal instructions, providing written instructions, being able to type instead of write, etc.


The teachers also emphasize teaching the kids organizational skills for work such as using planners, folders for bringing home work, graphic organizers for writing.

The counselor comes in to discuss effective strategies for learning to be a good friend and classmate. If there are issues it is handled privately with the student and solutions are used instead of punishments.


The classes are calm and very well controlled by the teachers. First and foremost, the students are there to learn. The teachers are not there to police. If you visited the school you would see that the kids are learning a lot and though many of the kids have ADHD, it is managed within the classroom. The goal is for the kids to be successful in the classroom.

Considering applying for my dd who has add and executive functioning issues. She would be with this group. Are there a lot of girls in the grade? Do you know them and whether they are nice and welcoming to newcomers? Dd is fine playing with boys as she has two older brothers but we want to make sure that it will be the right fit for her socially. There is a lot of drama with the girls at dd's current school and want to make sure she would be joining a nice group if she is accepted. TIA.