Help - Maret vs. Sheridan for K????

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sheridan parent here - Sheridan has many strengths, but some incredible weaknesses, e.g., doesn't differentiate instruction, teachers are underpaid and many not experienced. Unclear whether new head of school - who seems lovely - has the chops to fix the problems. Time will tell.

When I was selecting between Sheridan, another private, and public, I spoke to many Sheridan parents. To a person, they all said "it's a warm school but so expensive." NONE of the parents at the other private complained about the tuition. I took that as a good sign, that perhaps Sheridan parents are more grounded and aren't independently wealthy. What I now understand is that the complaint is mostly about the parent questioning the value of a Sheridan education, i.e., am I getting $30,000 plus worth of an academic / social experience per year?

Knowing what I know about Sheridan, I wouldn't pick it again. And, if it turns out your Maret pick is wrong, and chances are you'll have a great shot of getting a sport at Sheridan. Most kids stay though 8th grade, spots open all the time (e.g., this year, 3 kids left 3rd, each going to other area private schools).

Good luck!

I call troll on this one...

Why? We applied to Sheridan. We know a couple of families there. We had a very up and down application experience that left us with mixed emotions about the school. there are going to be people at every school who, in the end, will be disappointed with the experience.

[Anonymous]

What's an up and down application experience? Truly curious.
Did your DC end up attending or did the process deter you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sheridan parent here - Sheridan has many strengths, but some incredible weaknesses, e.g., doesn't differentiate instruction, teachers are underpaid and many not experienced. Unclear whether new head of school - who seems lovely - has the chops to fix the problems. Time will tell.

When I was selecting between Sheridan, another private, and public, I spoke to many Sheridan parents. To a person, they all said "it's a warm school but so expensive." NONE of the parents at the other private complained about the tuition. I took that as a good sign, that perhaps Sheridan parents are more grounded and aren't independently wealthy. What I now understand is that the complaint is mostly about the parent questioning the value of a Sheridan education, i.e., am I getting $30,000 plus worth of an academic / social experience per year?

Knowing what I know about Sheridan, I wouldn't pick it again. And, if it turns out your Maret pick is wrong, and chances are you'll have a great shot of getting a sport at Sheridan. Most kids stay though 8th grade, spots open all the time (e.g., this year, 3 kids left 3rd, each going to other area private schools).

Good luck!

I call troll on this one...

Agreed. How many pages did she have to go back to find this thread just to bash Sheridan?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sheridan parent here - Sheridan has many strengths, but some incredible weaknesses, e.g., doesn't differentiate instruction, teachers are underpaid and many not experienced. Unclear whether new head of school - who seems lovely - has the chops to fix the problems. Time will tell.

When I was selecting between Sheridan, another private, and public, I spoke to many Sheridan parents. To a person, they all said "it's a warm school but so expensive." NONE of the parents at the other private complained about the tuition. I took that as a good sign, that perhaps Sheridan parents are more grounded and aren't independently wealthy. What I now understand is that the complaint is mostly about the parent questioning the value of a Sheridan education, i.e., am I getting $30,000 plus worth of an academic / social experience per year?

Knowing what I know about Sheridan, I wouldn't pick it again. And, if it turns out your Maret pick is wrong, and chances are you'll have a great shot of getting a sport at Sheridan. Most kids stay though 8th grade, spots open all the time (e.g., this year, 3 kids left 3rd, each going to other area private schools).

Good luck!

I call troll on this one...

Calling troll +1000. Sheridan parent here. I have plenty of friends with children at other privates. There are plenty of complaints about tuition to go around. Sheridan is a great school which is why "Most kids stay though 8th grade."