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[quote=Anonymous]I have a kid in the Middle School. Profile is ADHD with relatively mild dyslexia and the typical EF & working memory challenges that come with ADHD. DC’s ADHD is fairly well-controlled with medication & robust extracurriculars. DC is social and fairly sporty—would do decently well in those regards in public school. Classmates tend to have ADHD, mild learning differences, and/or older siblings at McLean. Group is probably a little quirkier than a typical private school but still decently socially adept (as far as middle schoolers go).

I was pretty unimpressed by the lower school—thought it was low pressure to the point of ridiculous. Middle School is better—work is grade level, EF supports are good, and the teachers are stronger (there were some standouts in LS, but it was inconsistent). We are mixed about keeping DC in for Upper School. I will say their college outcomes seem very good. All the kids are going to 4-year schools with pretty solid reputations. Are they sending a bunch of kids to Ivies? No. But that’s not really the goal of the school.

As for Wokeness—it’s a liberal school. But I think it’s pretty in-step with the area. It definitely prides itself on being a welcome & supportive environment for all kids, which I find lovely. Does it take itself a little seriously? Probably. But I just occasionally roll my eyes & keep it moving.

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