What is Rachel Carson like?

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Anonymous wrote:Both my kids chose Carson over the LLIV Center. One kid went on to TJ, and was as prepared as you can be. The other went to the base school and is very happy there.

The teachers were very strong. Both on my kids are ADHD/2e and Carson dealt with it very well, the teachers communicated with parents, etc. I think the homework load seemed reasonable to me. Same classes, same projects. My male ADHD kid has weak EF and he always seemed to be doing schoolwork. My female ADHD has strong EF, and worked 1-2 hours a day during the week, plus between a couple hours and a half day over the weekend, depending on end of semester, project due, etc.

Interestingly, my DD had issues with anxiety in ES and HS, but never at Carson.

The top 3-4 STEM activities are ridiculous in terms a hundred kids trying out for a few spots. But, Carson has a great slate of after school activities on days there are late busses that anyone can join. If your kid wants Math Counts or TSA, it’s going to be tough. Most other clubs and activities, not so much.

I loved the peer group. My kids peers took academics seriously, were often trying for TJ, or a decent college. Their parents were involved and they avoided the dumb sh*t that so many MS kids get into.

Thank you! This is what I was looking for. I also have a 2e child and am trying to decide between Carson and the local level 4.

PP— Carson, hands down. The AAP Center is so large that they have extensive experience implementing 504s and IEPs for 2e. If your kid is ADHD or had EF problems, enrioll them in Strategies for Success, which is an DF skills class. Yes— it’s a boring elective. But Carson does it very well, and it helped my kids a lot.

Thank you! Yes, my son is on an IEP so this is helpful.

I wouldn't say it should be a "hands-down" choice. Look up the licenses of the AAP teachers at Franklin. A few of them are licensed in LD/ED so they are good with 2e stidents.

Both the schools are excellent, but you need to evaluate what's best for your kid.