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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One of mine attended WMS and the other HB for middle school. I truly believe these are both good options, with highly comparable academics, despite the dramatic disagreements and hyperbole on DCUM.

My advice would be to look at the things that make HB different--less structure, student self-direction, less adult supervision etc.--and consider whether that would work best for him as a student, and to genuinely include him in the decision if you think HB is the way to go. HB so emphasizes student autonomy that I think it's worth taking that MO seriously at this stage if you think it could be a good fit. What does he want?[/quote]

Agree with above, both schools are good options. WMS offers differentiated academic level classes in middle school if that’s important. HB does not offer intensified in middle school except in math (if your student is on the pre-algebra path from 6th grade). If your student wants more classes to choose from (including electives), more clubs, and middle school sports, then WMS. One big difference is that HB has kids coming from all over Arlington so that positively impacts the student body population demographics (more socio-economic diversity). But also know that sometimes it’s harder for friends to get together because they are all over Arlington. Quality of administration is about the same too IMO.[/quote]

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