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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Has your child done a shadow day as an accepted student at both? If not, then call them both today to set them up. I think that there are some differences between these two schools. One is sports, if your child is active and athletic at all. SSFS has more to offer there, as well as more kids per grade so more friend choice but it is still not huge.  That’s why social fit will be important at either so a shadow visit is a must to get a real sense of what classes are like, how kids behave with each other, the general sense of the community since at a shadow you are spending time with those who will be a grade above you not the rising 9th graders.  There are lack grading systems at SSFS such as no penalty for late work. This bothers some kids who turn it all in on time. Not sure if it is the same policy at Field. Does one school have the science and math that your kid will need for upper grades? Do they offer AP classes? What do you prefer regarding that? These are the sorts of things to ask current families about you will learn more that way. Ask for names of people if you don’t know families at each already, or have friends or a friend there. 
What is your kid like? Which school has clubs and extracurricular things they know they want to explore? Do college results matter to you? [/quote]

Has shadowed at both and seems to like both equally. 🤪[/quote]
Then as parents I think you have to dive deep into the curriculum offered in upper school level since they will stay there for that, and see which curriculum you think is likely a better fit. And if cost is an issue for you then go with less expensive option because tuition will rise every year. [/quote]

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