8th grade personalities at different schools

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Anonymous wrote:Very sporty class!

Good!

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Which class is sporty?

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Anonymous wrote:Which class is sporty?

I assume it refers to GDS 2029.

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Anonymous wrote:Check out Burke, too…very solid stem program and nice kids in 2029

That's great to hear because our school is sending a passel of exceptionally nice kids to Burke next year!

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Anonymous wrote:OP: Class of 2029 at St. Andrew’s has been a toxic cohort all of middle school. And yes, I directly know this. SAES knows it too! I’m sure the SAES denial delegates aren’t far behind but please know that some of them are aware as well. My suggestion is that you speak with the Class of 2029 Dean for questions if you’re actually interested in St. Andrew’s but a more generous suggestion is to simply avoid the school, particularly for the rising 8th grade class.

We are an incoming class of 2029. We know a few families who are currently at SAES in 8th and they have not mentioned this, are quite happy and have been very positive. For the PP—is this a girl or boy (or overall) thing? This is not our first HS rodeo so we are well aware that some cohorts are more cohesive/nicer than others, but we’ve also seen how dynamics change with the influx of kids joining in 9th. I don’t remember the exact number but it sounds like 48-50 new kids are joining the class of 2929.

If a school has a reputation for a challenging class and not dealing with it or disclosing it posting here is legitimized to help other DCUM. I understand not wanting a kid to enter into a small school with non meshing personalities and appreciate feedback on SAES. Is the current class having turn over? Has anyone been asked to find a new school?

We are a new SAES 9th grade family too (boy) and would love to hear some feedback. At the new parents' night last week they said 1/2 the class is new. A little bit of insider info just to know how much to probe when school starts would be great. Our teen is one of the time who says school was "good" when asked and rarely provides details

My son is currently in '29 at SAES, and he has had a great experience (as great as MS can be for any kid, IMO). The class will increase by about 40-50 kids. US classes are typically 95 kids. I'm not going to be as naive to say that there is zero bullying (every school has some), but I have not heard of any pervasive issues. I do know that a few kids are leaving, but they have decided to go to boarding school or have academic needs that need different support.

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Anonymous wrote:OP: Class of 2029 at St. Andrew’s has been a toxic cohort all of middle school. And yes, I directly know this. SAES knows it too! I’m sure the SAES denial delegates aren’t far behind but please know that some of them are aware as well. My suggestion is that you speak with the Class of 2029 Dean for questions if you’re actually interested in St. Andrew’s but a more generous suggestion is to simply avoid the school, particularly for the rising 8th grade class.

Thanks for this.

We are an incoming class of 2029. We know a few families who are currently at SAES in 8th and they have not mentioned this, are quite happy and have been very positive. For the PP—is this a girl or boy (or overall) thing? This is not our first HS rodeo so we are well aware that some cohorts are more cohesive/nicer than others, but we’ve also seen how dynamics change with the influx of kids joining in 9th. I don’t remember the exact number but it sounds like 48-50 new kids are joining the class of 2929.

If a school has a reputation for a challenging class and not dealing with it or disclosing it posting here is legitimized to help other DCUM. I understand not wanting a kid to enter into a small school with non meshing personalities and appreciate feedback on SAES. Is the current class having turn over? Has anyone been asked to find a new school?

We are a new SAES 9th grade family too (boy) and would love to hear some feedback. At the new parents' night last week they said 1/2 the class is new. A little bit of insider info just to know how much to probe when school starts would be great. Our teen is one of the time who says school was "good" when asked and rarely provides details

My son is currently in '29 at SAES, and he has had a great experience (as great as MS can be for any kid, IMO). The class will increase by about 40-50 kids. US classes are typically 95 kids. I'm not going to be as naive to say that there is zero bullying (every school has some), but I have not heard of any pervasive issues. I do know that a few kids are leaving, but they have decided to go to boarding school or have academic needs that need different support.

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Anonymous wrote:OP: Class of 2029 at St. Andrew’s has been a toxic cohort all of middle school. And yes, I directly know this. SAES knows it too! I’m sure the SAES denial delegates aren’t far behind but please know that some of them are aware as well. My suggestion is that you speak with the Class of 2029 Dean for questions if you’re actually interested in St. Andrew’s but a more generous suggestion is to simply avoid the school, particularly for the rising 8th grade class.

Thanks for this.

We are an incoming class of 2029. We know a few families who are currently at SAES in 8th and they have not mentioned this, are quite happy and have been very positive. For the PP—is this a girl or boy (or overall) thing? This is not our first HS rodeo so we are well aware that some cohorts are more cohesive/nicer than others, but we’ve also seen how dynamics change with the influx of kids joining in 9th. I don’t remember the exact number but it sounds like 48-50 new kids are joining the class of 2929.

If a school has a reputation for a challenging class and not dealing with it or disclosing it posting here is legitimized to help other DCUM. I understand not wanting a kid to enter into a small school with non meshing personalities and appreciate feedback on SAES. Is the current class having turn over? Has anyone been asked to find a new school?

We are a new SAES 9th grade family too (boy) and would love to hear some feedback. At the new parents' night last week they said 1/2 the class is new. A little bit of insider info just to know how much to probe when school starts would be great. Our teen is one of the time who says school was "good" when asked and rarely provides details

My son is currently in '29 at SAES, and he has had a great experience (as great as MS can be for any kid, IMO). The class will increase by about 40-50 kids. US classes are typically 95 kids. I'm not going to be as naive to say that there is zero bullying (every school has some), but I have not heard of any pervasive issues. I do know that a few kids are leaving, but they have decided to go to boarding school or have academic needs that need different support.

This is a great class we have a kid in it and all kinds of interest.

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Anonymous wrote:Check out Burke, too…very solid stem program and nice kids in 2029

That's great to hear because our school is sending a passel of exceptionally nice kids to Burke next year!

Which school?

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Any views on Sidwell's class of 2029?