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[quote=Anonymous]We're a year out to applying, but if you had a bright and quirky boy who is social, but likes smaller groups, and likes math and science, but also loves reading and writing. He doesn't care about sports, but I think would do something if intramural. He also likes languages, art, and cooking. He also has ADHD, but it's not severe and when medicated, which he now is, there are no behavior issues.

We're just concerned local public will be too large, but we've also heard that kids "find their group" etc., and that there's more kids, so more opportunities for advanced classes, more languages etc. Also, lots of after school clubs which could meet any one of his interests. We're concerned about class sizes, him getting lost in the shuffle, and also the social piece--as things change in middle.

At this point we're in early exploration of if private would be a better fit. We afford it and make the logistics work either with bussing or where we work/live, but we've also been happy at our public, and he has been challenged and done well, so we are truly not sold either way.

We'd considered Arlington, Alexandria, and DC. Places people have recommended to me:

Burgundy Farms
Alexandria Country Day School
Howard Gartner
Sycamore School (read about here--wasn't personally recommended)
Field
Burke

Thoughts? Additions? Things to consider for any of these or what to think about for this decision? [/quote]

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