Seneca Academy has gone out of business and will be closing its school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This Seneca school has no gym? Makes sense now.

They exercise outside. Probably what everyone should be doing for the next year or so...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This Seneca school has no gym? Makes sense now.

They exercise outside. Probably what everyone should be doing for the next year or so...

Yep! They have a playground and then a huge field behind the school.

[Anonymous]

You guys are paying money to a school nobody has heard of, and that has no athletic faciliaties?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You guys are paying money to a school nobody has heard of, and that has no athletic faciliaties?

I always assumed one reason they were able to keep costs so low (compared to other secular private schools) is because they offer no bells and whistles. I mentioned much earlier in this thread that I toured many, many years ago when my daughter was entering K. The small size and lack of bells and whistles did not interest me. But on the other hand, does one want to pay almost $50k for the most up-to-date bells and whistles? People complain about that.

What is the good balance between a school that does well regarding academics, no bells and whistles and inexpensive vs one one that is much, much more expensive, does well regarding academics and all the bells and whistles?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You guys are paying money to a school nobody has heard of, and that has no athletic faciliaties?

Does it make you feel better to be an asshole?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You guys are paying money to a school nobody has heard of, and that has no athletic faciliaties?

I always assumed one reason they were able to keep costs so low (compared to other secular private schools) is because they offer no bells and whistles. I mentioned much earlier in this thread that I toured many, many years ago when my daughter was entering K. The small size and lack of bells and whistles did not interest me. But on the other hand, does one want to pay almost $50k for the most up-to-date bells and whistles? People complain about that.

What is the good balance between a school that does well regarding academics, no bells and whistles and inexpensive vs one one that is much, much more expensive, does well regarding academics and all the bells and whistles?

Right. It's not unusual for some of these schools to not have gyms. Butler didn't. They just built a prefab steal building that gives them a half basketball court. Christ Episcopal didn't have one either although they've raised funds for one through a capital campaign. It's a cost-benefit analysis that every family makes.

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The lack of gym for elementary age isn't a big deal, nor is the lack of a cafeteria. Those things have very little impact on the educational experience for elementary school kids. Is it really so bad for young kids to play outside as much as possible, or to eat lunch at their desks?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The lack of gym for elementary age isn't a big deal, nor is the lack of a cafeteria. Those things have very little impact on the educational experience for elementary school kids. Is it really so bad for young kids to play outside as much as possible, or to eat lunch at their desks?

With all due respect, this is Maryland we are talking about. There are several weeks during the year children are unable to play outside because it is too cold. They need a gym.

A cafeteria is also nice because a lot of families prefer lunch being provided by the school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The lack of gym for elementary age isn't a big deal, nor is the lack of a cafeteria. Those things have very little impact on the educational experience for elementary school kids. Is it really so bad for young kids to play outside as much as possible, or to eat lunch at their desks?

With all due respect, this is Maryland we are talking about. There are several weeks during the year children are unable to play outside because it is too cold. They need a gym.

A cafeteria is also nice because a lot of families prefer lunch being provided by the school.

The school can provide food without a cafeteria by using a caterer.

I do agree about the gym for the winter — although Swedes would tell you that you can play outside in any weather! Their babies nap outside.

[Anonymous]

You guys pay $20K for a school that has no gym or cafeteria, and that is financially in trouble?

Wow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You guys pay $20K for a school that has no gym or cafeteria, and that is financially in trouble?

Wow.

I’m going to start reporting you. You’re obviously a troll.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The lack of gym for elementary age isn't a big deal, nor is the lack of a cafeteria. Those things have very little impact on the educational experience for elementary school kids. Is it really so bad for young kids to play outside as much as possible, or to eat lunch at their desks?

With all due respect, this is Maryland we are talking about. There are several weeks during the year children are unable to play outside because it is too cold. They need a gym.

A cafeteria is also nice because a lot of families prefer lunch being provided by the school.

When my kids were at Grace Episcopal Day School in Kensington a few years ago, they didn't serve lunch except for pizza on Friday. Nobody cared and it's widely regarded as a great elementary school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The lack of gym for elementary age isn't a big deal, nor is the lack of a cafeteria. Those things have very little impact on the educational experience for elementary school kids. Is it really so bad for young kids to play outside as much as possible, or to eat lunch at their desks?

With all due respect, this is Maryland we are talking about. There are several weeks during the year children are unable to play outside because it is too cold. They need a gym.

A cafeteria is also nice because a lot of families prefer lunch being provided by the school.

When my kids were at Grace Episcopal Day School in Kensington a few years ago, they didn't serve lunch except for pizza on Friday. Nobody cared and it's widely regarded as a great elementary school.

No gym, either. The basketball team would practice outside on the blacktop during the winter. Builds character...and they won lots of games!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The lack of gym for elementary age isn't a big deal, nor is the lack of a cafeteria. Those things have very little impact on the educational experience for elementary school kids. Is it really so bad for young kids to play outside as much as possible, or to eat lunch at their desks?

With all due respect, this is Maryland we are talking about. There are several weeks during the year children are unable to play outside because it is too cold. They need a gym.

A cafeteria is also nice because a lot of families prefer lunch being provided by the school.

That’s actually the cool part. They go out in rain boots in the rain, and go sledding in the snow. Unless it’s super cold and windy out, they go out. They also have the LAND program there, which is fabulous. My kid learned so much there. He’s no longer there but I live that school dearly.

[Anonymous]

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