Tell me why you chose Sidwell over any other area independent schools....
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Anonymous
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Is it the social justice piece? the college counseling? athletics?
Thanks -- |
Anonymous
| Maybe they just love being judged by anonymous strangers? |
Anonymous
Seriously - I have to say something. I'm a Sidwell alum with kids too young to attend. But WHAT IS WITH the defensiveness? I know Sidwell can be controversial but every time it's mentioned, even if nothing negative is said, people jump in assuming they will need to defend themselves or something. It's total madness and VERY obvious. |
Anonymous
| The excellent education, the wonderful group of kids and teachers, and the brand name. If I'm going to pay $35,000+ a year for DC's education (or whatever it is now, and will be by the time DC graduates), I want it to be from a school that people outside of the beltway have actually heard of. |
Anonymous
| Because the Obamas go there. |
Anonymous
Why so judgy? |
Anonymous
Well played. |
Anonymous
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1. Academics
2. Quaker oriented culture 3. Facilities at both Bethesda and DC campuses including academic and athletic 4. Diversity 5. Appropriate level of athletic competition for our family - important but does not define the school experience 6. Healthy lunch provided 7. PK-12. No need to reapply in middle or high school 8. Co-ed 9. Safe physical environment 10. Record for college placement |
Anonymous
How is this manifested and how has it affected your child's experience? |
Anonymous
| OP here - Thank you! |
Anonymous
"Quaker oriented" culture? What does that mean? |
Anonymous
Lack of laughter... |
Anonymous
| I'm the top ten poster and by Quaker oriented culture, I mean that the school's values are built around Quaker values but it's hard to call it a Quaker school in the sense that Gonzaga or Prep are Catholic schools because there are very few Quakers at the school - students or teachers. Still those values have a strong impact over the years. |
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Anonymous
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1.) Unwavering academic achievement based on highly interactive teacher-student relationships
2.) Diversity 3.) Quaker emphasis on consensus, group activity and social justice ( students partcipate in local and national quaker activities) 4.) opportunties for overseas travel and study 5.)availability of FA 6.)college placement |