pls recommend a school like Holton that admits boys!
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Anonymous
| Everything I hear about Holton from friends and colleagues is to the effect that Holton has really helped "bring out the best" in their daughter - from developing a strong sense of self to improved study and organizational habits. DS is getting lost in the cracks at our large public and while perfectly smart is not a genius. I would love to find a school like Holton for him - it does not need to be all boys (in fact I'd prefer that it be co-ed). But can anyone recommend a school that admits boys that has the same positive attribute of helping kids become their personal best where they can become confident in their skin. Thanks. |
Anonymous
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Bullis, Landon, STA, MARET, Sidwell, GDS, Potomac School,
Lots of good options in this area. Explore each school's website and attend an open house in the Fall |
Anonymous
| Not Landon. I think Bullis, GDS, Sidwell, St Andrews |
Anonymous
| I think Landon would be a great option, as well as the other schools mentioned. If you're okay with a K-8, I'd also look at Norwood and St. Patrick's. |
Anonymous
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People seem to really like the vibe at St. Andrews -- warm and nurturing and small enough so nobody falls through the cracks. Hearing good things from families with kids at Bullis, too.
If you're open to all-boys St. Albans is worth a look -- they do seem very comfortable in their own skin and that includes artsy kids not just sporty types. |
Anonymous
| Burke |
Anonymous
| The Heights |
Anonymous
| St. Patricks is a great school and often times not spoken about on this forum. |
Anonymous
| St. Anslem's Abbey |
Anonymous
| Not Landon. |
Anonymous
| Landon bashers cant seem to stay off this site! |
Anonymous
Landon deflectors can't accept the fact that Landon breeds bad behavior (or attracts it). Incident after incident cannot be swept under the rug. |
Anonymous
| Landon doesn't breed bad behavior, they just don't have the academic stamina Holton has. I had one in both. Holton had better classes, more opportunities, and by far more homework and expectations. My son had 1 hour tops and would get straight A's and he is not a genius. My daughter was smarter and had to work 3x as hard/longer and still pulled out some B's and low test grades here and there. College is a breeze. |
Anonymous
Totally agree. -St. Andrew's grad hoping to send my son there too. |
Anonymous
This is my understanding as well. How do you think the college placement compares (not including those recruited for sports)? |