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[quote=Anonymous]11:40 here! Thank you! And congratulations to your son as well!

I don't particularly think the academics will be better at Arlington public high schools than DJO, in fact, there are more opportunities at the public schools (languages, electives, people to meet). The style of instruction is different, but I think in four years those in public school and those in Catholic school will come out about the same. The peer group is one thing at DJO, as most kids go in from K-8s in hugs droves and have been friends for a while- but if your son is the only one from his school going to DJO, then that's not as pivotal.

DJO is also very much a 'sporty' school, so if your son likes sports, that also might be a reason why he might prefer DJO. The work load at OConnell also isn't that bad freshman year (from what students have said), but no matter where they go for high school, they're going to have to learn to manage their time/work eventually, so might as well establish these habits early on.

After her shadow day, my daughter said 'It was alright, basically the same as middle school.' I'm assuming your son goes to a Catholic K-8 (sorry if I'm wrong) but the work and teaching style is probably very similar, if he likes that or not. Did he shadow? (Though shadow days depend a lot on the host)

The thing about TJ is that it's kind of a one-time offer, like if he doesn't take it now, he can't revert the decision.

My daughter has decided to go to TJ, knowing that she can drop to base or transfer to DJO if she would like. All of these schools are great options, though, and I wish your son the best!

Tldr; DJO academic wise, it's okay. Yorktown, if he wants to go to the same school as his friends, is a very very good choice. Probably the same level as DJO.[/quote]

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