Bullis, SSFS or SAES.

[Anonymous]

Can anyone speak to the academics at SSFS? We're choosing between SSFS and Field--both have a similar vibe, but the academics at Field seems a bit more rigorous (though the small grade size is a concern)

[Anonymous]

ApplesToApples wrote:My daughter was accepted to all three as well and we chose SAES and I'm so glad we did. Excellent experience so far.

Lower school or HS?

How are the teachers???

[Anonymous]

MS (7). Teachers and staff are fantastic. Extremely responsive and caring.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bullis still feels very intimate, but the students have more friendship choices. Obviously, only a quarter of the size of the public schools, but especially in a co-ed environment, some critical mass of students is important.

A class of 160 is huge for a private school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can anyone speak to the academics at SSFS? We're choosing between SSFS and Field--both have a similar vibe, but the academics at Field seems a bit more rigorous (though the small grade size is a concern)

We made this very choice for middle school (have not gotten to high school). I talked to many parents at Field (like 6) and a few at SSFS. We ended up picking the latter and have found it a great place that has been able to push my kid where he can in a kind environment. We just love the teachers. Most of the folks I talked to at Field were happy there but the one common thing I heard was that it wasn’t particularly rigorous- on purpose and thoughtfully - and the slightly more Type A parents didn’t love that. I wouldn’t have minded a more chill academic dynamic - I just really was focused on a culture of kindness and that’s why we went with SSFS. I’m sure your child will be happy at either so congrats!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bullis still feels very intimate, but the students have more friendship choices. Obviously, only a quarter of the size of the public schools, but especially in a co-ed environment, some critical mass of students is important.

A class of 160 is huge for a private school.

For an upper school? Not really