what lower schools fit this description?

[Anonymous]

Yes, but true, PP. St Pats is a very good school, but is very luke warm as far as religion goes.

[Anonymous]

Look into Concord Hill. It's a great school in Chevy Chase/Bethesda, and secular. PK-3.

[Anonymous]

I'm curious as to why you need small groups. I mean, as pp said, we'd all love that. But is there something specific and unusual about your kid that s/he can't be in a room with 22 other kids? ie, soft SN. Off the charts IQ? etc

[Anonymous]

Would highly recommend Lowell for what you are seeking. Some of the schools you mention do not really have a social curriculum so do inquire about that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm curious as to why you need small groups. I mean, as pp said, we'd all love that. But is there something specific and unusual about your kid that s/he can't be in a room with 22 other kids? ie, soft SN. Off the charts IQ? etc

OP here and yes, though I never heard the term 'soft special needs' but it fits! DC has gross motor delays and dyspraxia, which makes it hard to operate in crowds. For ex, until recently at preschool where she is getting help with this, it was hard for her to find her way to the open space at a table, sit down and ask for the red paint. She wants to, and is learning to, but when there are more kids areound and the room gets more chaotic she recedes to the wall. She is very intelligent and verbal - dont know where on or off the chart - but loses ability to enage in a bigger group.

[Anonymous]

You may want to look at Mclean which has very small classes and a lot of experience with soft special needs.

[Anonymous]

Don't want to be a downer but you may want to ask which mainstream private schools have kids with your DD's needs in their lower elementary school. Your DD will be taking the WPPSI prior to applying, correct? Is she getting services privately or through EI?

You may want to consider public with an IEP. Apply to a lot of schools, you don't want to get shut out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm curious as to why you need small groups. I mean, as pp said, we'd all love that. But is there something specific and unusual about your kid that s/he can't be in a room with 22 other kids? ie, soft SN. Off the charts IQ? etc

I'm this PP back. Your child's profile sounds similar to one of our kids. He is at Sheridan and he loves it. Typical class size is 24-25, and that's broken into 3 groups - 3 FT teachers for K and 2 groups-2 FT teachers thereafter with 12 bodies in the room.

There are smaller work groups for math and reading.

It works, although DS recoiled from bustling crowds as a young child, because the teachers draw them out, and the ratio is advantageous.
He was also admitted to GDS, which I would also recommend based on what we saw (we wanted k-8 and knew that many Sheridan grads go on to GDS for HS). Maret also seemed ideal but he wasn't admitted. Strong academics, secular and tiny classes. Concord Hill fit the bill on paper, too but we preferred the vibe at the other schools.

Based on what you've described, your DD doesn't need a SN school. McLean might work, or it might be overkill. Either way, it has tiny, tiny classes. GL!

[Anonymous]

WES.

[Anonymous]

Washington Episcopal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm curious as to why you need small groups. I mean, as pp said, we'd all love that. But is there something specific and unusual about your kid that s/he can't be in a room with 22 other kids? ie, soft SN. Off the charts IQ? etc

I'm this PP back. Your child's profile sounds similar to one of our kids. He is at Sheridan and he loves it. Typical class size is 24-25, and that's broken into 3 groups - 3 FT teachers for K and 2 groups-2 FT teachers thereafter with 12 bodies in the room.

There are smaller work groups for math and reading.

It works, although DS recoiled from bustling crowds as a young child, because the teachers draw them out, and the ratio is advantageous.
He was also admitted to GDS, which I would also recommend based on what we saw (we wanted k-8 and knew that many Sheridan grads go on to GDS for HS). Maret also seemed ideal but he wasn't admitted. Strong academics, secular and tiny classes. Concord Hill fit the bill on paper, too but we preferred the vibe at the other schools.

Based on what you've described, your DD doesn't need a SN school. McLean might work, or it might be overkill. Either way, it has tiny, tiny classes. GL!

Thanks PP! I agree she doesn't need a SN school - I discussed Maddux with her OT and she laughed - but just a place that is cozy and welcoming to kids like her. I will check these places out.

[Anonymous]

Every independent school out there. This is about as vague and broad as you can get. Are you trying to stir the pot or just clueless?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Every independent school out there. This is about as vague and broad as you can get. Are you trying to stir the pot or just clueless?

+1. Seriously. Is there a private school K that does NOT have:

"strong academics, small group learning environment (not just teacher/student ratio, but small group settings), and a socially nurturing environment."

If anyone knows of one, please tell OP so they don't apply.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Every independent school out there. This is about as vague and broad as you can get. Are you trying to stir the pot or just clueless?

Why are you so bitchy?

And, no, not all schools with tuition are academically rigorous (one of OPs criteria). My son attends one, I should know. And that is why I clicked on this thread, because he needs other options in NWDC or environs.

Now, have a drink. Or an orgasm or something.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Every independent school out there. This is about as vague and broad as you can get. Are you trying to stir the pot or just clueless?

Why are you so bitchy?

And, no, not all schools with tuition are academically rigorous (one of OPs criteria). My son attends one, I should know. And that is why I clicked on this thread, because he needs other options in NWDC or environs.

Now, have a drink. Or an orgasm or something.

Which private school does not have a K with "strong academics"?