St. Andrews vs. Field

[Anonymous]

I know we're jumping the gun since admittances aren't in yet, but would you choose St. Andrews or Field for 6th grade for a girl with minor learning disabilities?

[Anonymous]

field

[Anonymous]

I am interested in same comparison for ADHD though academically gifted DS.

[Anonymous]

What is the disability?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is the disability?

OP here. ADHD and dyslexia, but according to IQ testing (imperfect methods that they are), above average intelligence.

[Anonymous]

Will travel to school be a factor? These schools are pretty far apart.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Will travel to school be a factor? These schools are pretty far apart.

Thanks to busses, we can make either school work. Field is more convenient, but location isn't a deal breaker for St. Andrews (or we wouldn't have applied).

[Anonymous]

More manstream or quirky in personality?

[Anonymous]

IMO both schools are friendly and welcoming, and kids seem happy to be there. My opinion below:

Is she a learner who does well with a more traditional, structured academic environment, with some room to stretch her wings? St Andrew's

Is she a learner who needs some structure but prefers less boundaries and who likes a lot of interaction with her teachers? Field

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:IMO both schools are friendly and welcoming, and kids seem happy to be there. My opinion below:

Is she a learner who does well with a more traditional, structured academic environment, with some room to stretch her wings? St Andrew's

Is she a learner who needs some structure but prefers less boundaries and who likes a lot of interaction with her teachers? Field

What do you mean by fewer boundaries and more interaction with teachers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:IMO both schools are friendly and welcoming, and kids seem happy to be there. My opinion below:

Is she a learner who does well with a more traditional, structured academic environment, with some room to stretch her wings? St Andrew's

Is she a learner who needs some structure but prefers less boundaries and who likes a lot of interaction with her teachers? Field

What do you mean by fewer boundaries and more interaction with teachers?

More flexibility. Self advocating.

[Anonymous]

Field does not really have support for LDs, so consider that. While some kids with minor LDs can do well because of the smaller classes, if there are needed supports, may not be the best choice. And Field is less structured-- kids have a lot of choice and responsibility and discussions are less structured and more free flowing-- for some kids, great, for others, not enough structure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:IMO both schools are friendly and welcoming, and kids seem happy to be there. My opinion below:

Is she a learner who does well with a more traditional, structured academic environment, with some room to stretch her wings? St Andrew's

Is she a learner who needs some structure but prefers less boundaries and who likes a lot of interaction with her teachers? Field

My youngest child is in the upper school at St. Andrew's, but our older kids graduated from two other independent schools in the area, so we have some basis for comparison among schools. We're very pleased with St. Andrew's and our daughter has thrived there. Although we've not had a child attend Field, we do know several families with kids there now, and they're also quite happy with their school choice.

I agree that Field and St. Andrew's are both great schools, which can be characterized as welcoming and accepting. I'm not sure what you mean, though, when you suggest that St. Andrew's students have less interaction with their teachers. One of the things we like best about St. Andrew's is the respectful and productive relationships between teachers and students. We have found the St. Andrew's faculty and administration to be encouraging and insightful in their interaction with our child. She has felt accepted, yet challenged, and has developed great self-advocacy skills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:IMO both schools are friendly and welcoming, and kids seem happy to be there. My opinion below:

Is she a learner who does well with a more traditional, structured academic environment, with some room to stretch her wings? St Andrew's

Is she a learner who needs some structure but prefers less boundaries and who likes a lot of interaction with her teachers? Field

My youngest child is in the upper school at St. Andrew's, but our older kids graduated from two other independent schools in the area, so we have some basis for comparison among schools. We're very pleased with St. Andrew's and our daughter has thrived there. Although we've not had a child attend Field, we do know several families with kids there now, and they're also quite happy with their school choice.

I agree that Field and St. Andrew's are both great schools, which can be characterized as welcoming and accepting. I'm not sure what you mean, though, when you suggest that St. Andrew's students have less interaction with their teachers. One of the things we like best about St. Andrew's is the respectful and productive relationships between teachers and students. We have found the St. Andrew's faculty and administration to be encouraging and insightful in their interaction with our child. She has felt accepted, yet challenged, and has developed great self-advocacy skills.

I didn't say St Andrew's kids have less interaction with their teachers than Field- I have no basis for saying that. I said that IMO only Field is a school that is a good fit for kids who like a lot of interaction with teachers.

[Anonymous]

My child is in 6th grade at St. Andrews. The teachers are all top-notch in every subject - they go the extra mile to help the student(s) succeed. They encourage the students to advocate for themselves and respond to emails from students promptly in the evenings. I hope it's like this every year! I don't know anything about Field. A lot depends on the class makeup (social stuff) at each school -- did your child have a preference after the shadow days at each?