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[quote=Anonymous]Calvert jumpers don't have teeny tiny skirts. The jumpers of all the girls uniforms are pretty standard. Like you, I saw Calvert kids writing (they do take their handwriting seriously). But I wouldn't denigrate the children who we were able to speak with on our tour, that's really uncalled for. And of course they're proud of their school and what they accomplish. They do amazing things, and as a K-8 in a sea of independent K-12's they have an interest in pointing out their differences and why someone might make the choice for them.

I can understand deciding Calvert isn't for your child - I made the same decision. For someone upset about what you took as a slight against Park, you took it in an inappropriate direction.

Park is an amazing school. But it's also got a hippy vibe and if you don't want your children calling teachers by their first names, lounging on the floor at random intervals, and being very self-directed in their education, it may not be a good school for your children. Just as if you don't want your son to have to participate in a sport (even wiffle ball) or wear a uniform, Gilman may not be the best fit.

I know children who attend Park, Gilman, and Friends currently, and I wouldn't describe any of them as cocky and arrogant. 
It is possible to discuss what we see as the pros and cons of a school without insulting the children who go there.

Though for anyone reading along, you'll see that both Gilman and Park inspire strong feelings, not so much Friends or McDonogh. Touring the schools is really important because there are some schools with strong personalities and some that are more middle of the road.[/quote]

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