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[quote=Anonymous]My [very shy] rising 8th grader is interested in pursuing their instrumental program. She is currently at a small DC private, but wants to expand musically. I am nervous about what I've heard in passing about the school's academics. DS is also interested -- also for instrumental music, but one year behind. They've both struggled with making friends due to shyness. Hoping that will improve with age, of course.

I really don't know anything about the school, so would love to hear from current parents. And their website is currently mostly broken, so not much to be found there!

- How is their instrumental program? Intensity, quality of instruction, varied opportunities to play and expand as a musician, etc.
- How are the other academics? Do you anticipate your kid will be college ready? How are the guidance counselors and college counselors? Are teachers kind and supportive? (We have only been here a few years, and don't have any experience with DCPS.)
- What are the kids like, generally? Is it easy for most kids to really find 'their people'? 
- Do kids burn out? Sounds like a LONG school day!
- From the parent perspective -- has it all been worth it to send your kid there vs simply supplementing their interests in the Arts outside of a more mainstream school? How is parent involvement at the school?

I know that's a lot, but thanks for anything you can offer![/quote]

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