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[quote=Anonymous]I’m a resident of Silver Spring. We moved our child from public to private during elementary school and we would confidently say it was the best choice we could have made. (She’ll be graduating from a Catholic High School this year. She has gotten into every college she has heard from so far, and with merit.) Here’s what I loved:

1. The emphasis on writing. She’s a stronger writer than I was as a student, and I was a great writer. I think that’s because she wrote extensively in English and in her Religion class.
2. The quality of the teachers. They were all state certified, and many were former public teachers. (I’m also a former public school teacher who now works in a Catholic school. My experience is that Catholic school teachers are actually held to higher standards, primarily because their success in the classroom and with families actually impacts the number of applicants, etc.)
3. The standards and expectations. She was expected to complete her work in a timely manner. The schools she attended emphasized organizational skills, time management, personal responsibility, etc. She failed a few times, but the school helped her rebound. They taught her that actions have consequences. They also taught her how to be resilient when you mess up. 
4. To your concern: she did have recess through 8th grade. The length was shorter in middle school, but the school still emphasized the importance of breaks.

(I realize I’m writing in past tense even though she hasn’t graduated yet. I suppose my head is transitioning to the idea she’ll be in college next year.)
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