If you live in McLean, would you send your child to Potomac school?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes. We chose Potomac over the McLean public schools and are still happy several years in. We wanted a more progressive educational approach, and the class size and extras have been wonderful as well.

The pedagogy may be more progressive, but the families and student body give off a snooty vibe. We felt like McLean was enough of a bubble already so we wanted schools that were more diverse, at least in the upper grades.

Do you truly not realize what you are saying here? If McLean is a bubble, then the PS in McLean are going to be a bubble as well. Potomac School works to create diversity in its student body, as do all the elite privates, because they have the means and opportunity to do so. Public schools cannot. They have to accept the resident population. Private schools can ensure the student population represents diversity of economic backgrounds, cultural backgrounds and race/color/creed. Its one of the benefits of private school. You have more homogenity of intellegence and behavior but not of anything else because they pull from a much, much larger geographical area.

Not really. The McLean HS boundaries (unlike those at Langley) were drawn to pull in some lower-income areas in Falls Church near Lee Highway, as well as other areas in McLean, Falls Church and Vienna that have more diversity. It felt more organic to us than a prep school full of mostly rich kids with a handful of low-income kids getting financial aid.

But I'll admit that my perceptions of Potomac are shaped mostly by those in the immediate area who send their kids there. Lots of talk about getting in if you know the "right people," charity auctions, and kids who wear Vineyard Vines most of the year. For us, those negatives outweighed the potential advantages of more individualized instruction.

Wow, PP, the only shallow and stupid person I see here is YOU. What an assinine statement, especially basing character assasinations on clothing choices. You need to grow the hell up.

[Anonymous]

PP, Rather have my kid wearing vineyard vines than baggy pants hanging off his ass. I dress well and teach my children to dress well in addition to treating people well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP, Rather have my kid wearing vineyard vines than baggy pants hanging off his ass. I dress well and teach my children to dress well in addition to treating people well.

[Anonymous]

I am so glad you all spoke up about this. I couldn't believe that preppy-style dress actually made it to somebody's pros and cons list.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes. We chose Potomac over the McLean public schools and are still happy several years in. We wanted a more progressive educational approach, and the class size and extras have been wonderful as well.

The pedagogy may be more progressive, but the families and student body give off a snooty vibe. We felt like McLean was enough of a bubble already so we wanted schools that were more diverse, at least in the upper grades.

Do you truly not realize what you are saying here? If McLean is a bubble, then the PS in McLean are going to be a bubble as well. Potomac School works to create diversity in its student body, as do all the elite privates, because they have the means and opportunity to do so. Public schools cannot. They have to accept the resident population. Private schools can ensure the student population represents diversity of economic backgrounds, cultural backgrounds and race/color/creed. Its one of the benefits of private school. You have more homogenity of intellegence and behavior but not of anything else because they pull from a much, much larger geographical area.

Not really. The McLean HS boundaries (unlike those at Langley) were drawn to pull in some lower-income areas in Falls Church near Lee Highway, as well as other areas in McLean, Falls Church and Vienna that have more diversity. It felt more organic to us than a prep school full of mostly rich kids with a handful of low-income kids getting financial aid.

But I'll admit that my perceptions of Potomac are shaped mostly by those in the immediate area who send their kids there. Lots of talk about getting in if you know the "right people," charity auctions, and kids who wear Vineyard Vines most of the year. For us, those negatives outweighed the potential advantages of more individualized instruction.

Wow, PP, the only shallow and stupid person I see here is YOU. What an assinine statement, especially basing character assasinations on clothing choices. You need to grow the hell up.

Character assassinations? That's taking it a bit far, don't you think?

You sound awfully thin-skinned. Makes us feel even better about the decision to go public.

[Anonymous]

I think everyone at Potomac is probably pretty good with your decision too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think everyone at Potomac is probably pretty good with your decision too.

+1,000,000

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think everyone at Potomac is probably pretty good with your decision too.

+1,000,000

These past comments are not representing Potomac in a positive light.

signed, Potomac parent

[Anonymous]

VV is over - it's basically the old navy of wannabes at this point.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes. Lots of McLean people go to Potomac. But first you must get in. Not easy! They take 1/3 md, 1/3 DC and 1/3 va.
Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.

Not even close to the geographic distribution

That's what admissions told me for K.
And 50/50 boys girls.

What about race?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:VV is over - it's basically the old navy of wannabes at this point.

I thought Old Navy was the gold standard for rich people claiming they are frugal. That, and driving old cars. Surely VV is not a symbol of thriftiness?

[Anonymous]

Should "Old Navy" and "gold standard" ever be used in the same sentence?

[Anonymous]

Kids are getting a great education and are very happy at Potomac. Parents and school community have been very welcoming, warm and friendly. Sure every where you go will have jerks, private/public and anywhere else.... but no more so at potomac than rest of the world.

I have been amazed by the school community for my children and for our family. We didn't know many families at all before my youngest started either.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes. Lots of McLean people go to Potomac. But first you must get in. Not easy! They take 1/3 md, 1/3 DC and 1/3 va.
Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.

Not even close to the geographic distribution

That's what admissions told me for K.
And 50/50 boys girls.

What about race?

Why would you ask that? Rude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes. Lots of McLean people go to Potomac. But first you must get in. Not easy! They take 1/3 md, 1/3 DC and 1/3 va.
Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.

Not even close to the geographic distribution

That's what admissions told me for K.
And 50/50 boys girls.

Then they are lying

The vast majority of LS kids are from VA.