Tell me about SSFS

[Anonymous]

Thanks PP! ive heard such great things about it

[Anonymous]

Ditto

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We've been at SSFS for over a decade now, with kids in more than one division, including an upper school student currently. We've been impressed with the academics in upper school - our DC is challenged, but not in a way that feels overwhelming. Have seen a lot of growth in our DC since 9th grade year - in critical thinking, logic, planning, and written communication skills. In the upper school, there are teachers that we absolutely love (as does our DC), and there are some who do not connect as well with DC (tends to line up with subjects of interest for DC). I am not as familiar with the behavior issues referred to above. There are kids who get in trouble from time to time (the choices of teenagers are a mystery sometimes), but nothing that we've really noticed or impacted our experience. Overall, the school has been a really good fit for our kids (wish it was closer, but we've made peace with the commute).

Thanks PP. We are excited for our DC to start 9th grade this fall!

[Anonymous]

Is Sandy Spring a good school?

[Anonymous]

Bump. Anyone know how I can find their college admissions info?

[Anonymous]

Buried in their school profile.

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1665581052/sandyspring/pudtzjz4bcrzcv1npg1j/SSFSSchoolProfile2022-2023.pdf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Buried in their school profile.

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1665581052/sandyspring/pudtzjz4bcrzcv1npg1j/SSFSSchoolProfile2022-2023.pdf

This was helpful. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Considering a last minute application to SSFS for 9th but its very far for us. How do kids get together?

[Anonymous]

Kids are from all over, so there may be kids near you. They also have bus service.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Considering a last minute application to SSFS for 9th but its very far for us. How do kids get together?

Kids are from all over. Many from Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville. There are kids coming from DC, Gaithersburg, Laurel, Bowie. There are buses to help get kids to/from school. For get togethers parents just drive them - it is what it is. In general kids don’t get together after school - in lower school and middle school they can stay for after care if they want more play time. In upper school they can stay for sports and other activities. Weekends are when you do the driving for play dates and hang outs.

[Anonymous]

Bumping this thread. DC is applying for 9th this year and really fell in love with the school during the shadow day. Obviously, we need to wait until next month for admissions decisions, but I am hoping some current families can chime in with their thoughts on the upper schools, specifically the academics and student behavior.

[Anonymous]

We’re new this year to 9th grade and absolutely love the school for our DC. Friendly, inclusive, and since it’s a small school, it’s easy to get involved in many clubs and activities and sports. Academics are great. Just the right amount of homework. We also use the bus service, which has been super convenient and seems that many families use it as well. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but so glad we chose it.

[Anonymous]

Many dedicated and excellent teachers in the US

[Anonymous]

Our DC is new this year in 9th and we've had an incredible year: great teachers, who have been impressive for their deep experience and their genuine enthusiasm for the content and teaching 9th graders! There's been nice academic stretch, and inclusive and kind peers - lots of ways to get involved with the school. Our kid has never been happier and we're watching them grow in leaps and bounds.

[Anonymous]

How strong are the high school academics compared to other privates? Looking for sting academics and sports.