Life after Burgundy Farms

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have any sense of how students at Burgundy Farms fare after transitioning to new schools for high school? How is the transition to less "progressive" environments, both socially and academically? Are the students prepared on the academic side, particularly in math and science? Do Burgundy students remain close even after going separate ways for high school? I understand that Burgundy students attend a wide range of public and private high schools, but does anyone have any further sense of where they go? I of coures realize that all of this varies among kids, but does anyone have any insights?
Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Were you at today's open house too? I really wanted to love it, but didn't for some reason. Love the farm campus, natural setting, progressive-spoken head--But it felt too same-old, same-old in the classrooms. The teachers were kind, but didn't provide a sense of continuity throughout the school. (From pre-k to k to first seemed so disjointed to me) The kids didn't seem excitedly happy, like they did at Green Acres in Maryland. (I would be 100% pro Green Acres, if it weren't for those corner classrooms) Sorry, didn't/can't answer OP question, but will look forward to answers.

[Anonymous]

In terms of where Burgundy graduates go after high school, here is a link to a list of colleges that Burgundy graduates are currently attending:

http://www.burgundyfarm.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&LinkID=42&ModuleID=31&NEWSPID=1

Typically, at least one graduate per year is admitted to TJ (frequently more than that), but, at least in recent years, one student turned down TJ to attend Sidwell. Burgundy graduates are strong in math and science. Just as important, most are self-confident and kind individuals, who have excellent critical thinking skills, a deep curiosity about the world around them, and a true, intrinsic love of learning for the sake of learning.

I believe that Burgundy graduates do stay close. There is always a big gathering of recent alumni during the fall fair and it is really fun to watch them enjoying their time together. I am aware of some self-initiated get-togethers of Burgundy friends during college breaks, too.

My kids currently attend Burgundy and we love it. It has been amazing to watch my children grow as people and as learners as they have gone through Burgundy. They are appropriately challenged and are receiving a wonderfully broad and enriched education.

Although my kids haven't graduated yet, I have several colleagues whose children graduated 5 - 15 years ago. Several went on to TJ; several to other area schools. Their kids are very successful in their chosen paths in life, and would be considered successful by any metric.

[Anonymous]

Speaking as the parent of a current 8th grader and 5th grader, my children are still "excitedly happy" about school even after having been there since kindergarten. I can't tell you how many times I've thought how lucky we were to have found Burgundy. My 8th grader participated last summer in Duke TIP (talent identification program), and has been told to apply to Sidwell, GDS, and Maret for high school. She and her sister are thriving at Burgundy, and, I believe, are ready for any academic or social challenges that come their way, thanks to spectacular teachers and a warm, caring environment.