Any thoughts about WIS?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, it is bizarre to think that anyone would choose a child's school based on the opinions of members of a country club. What a strange approach to life.

At any rate, we have had a child at WIS for 4 years now, and couldn't be happier. We chose the school because it was the absolute perfect fit for our child's strengths and temperament. It was the only private school we applied to, and we were thrilled when our child was accepted for preK. I and many other WIS parents would be happy to discuss the school with interested parents. Specific questions are welcomed. Good luck to all in finding a school that fits the needs of your children.

Why did you only apply to one school? That was a bit risky, wasn't it?

[Anonymous]

Not if your local public school is your second choice.

[Anonymous]

Are there any famous families at WIS?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are there any famous families at WIS?

Essential question! This should certainly be the pivotal criterion in the choice of a private school.....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are there any famous families at WIS?

Essential question! This should certainly be the pivotal criterion in the choice of a private school.....

Let's just say the Post won't be publishing any gushing articles about the families at WIS (as they did today at one of the Big Three).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is an interesting discussion. So far I've seen comments on WIS against the 'big 3' (whichever three come into each of our minds). But what about other schools such as Potomac, Washington Episcopla, Landon, St. Albans, etc? Has anyone done a broad spectrum comparison on such categories as academic depth, value/integrity, criticality of thinking, raising 'the whole child', etc etc. or any other category really that you consider important. Any thoughts.

respectfully submtted....

Around these parts, what counts most is the brand name and bragging rights. WIS is a name barely recognized by anyone outside of the World Bank/IMF community, and just gets blank stares if mentioned at Kenwood or Cosmos.

Oh, well, Kenwood. If you're going for snob appeal, surely you'd pick a more exclusive country club. As for the Cosmos, well, as another poster mentioned, it's certainly not what it used to be.

All tongue in cheek, of course.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are there any famous families at WIS?

Essential question! This should certainly be the pivotal criterion in the choice of a private school.....

If the idea is that you send your DCs to private to forge those all-important questions, then certainly a criterion.