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[quote=Anonymous]I also live in that neighborhood. Neighborhood is WONDERFUL. My favorite place I’ve lived of many in 20 years in this area. There is a mix of private and public school kids - that’s going to be true anywhere in NW DC and anywhere in the wealthier suburbs of MD (same across CCMD, Bethesda, Potomac…) - my public school kids have mainly friends they go to school with but also have a handful of neighborhood friends they have met through the community pool (which is really very very nice and most families belong) or sports (club and travel sports are also popular). The reality on the neighborhood is that it is a standard UMC suburb. Some really wealthy families, some not so much. Some public school, some private. Mostly dual income families with 2-4 kids trying to make everything work.

Rosemary Hills is fine. It’s not the greatest school ever, mostly just because it’s big and lots of K-2 kids = chaos. But the administration is good - hands-on, caring, thoughtful. And the teachers are mostly excellent. I personally love the K-2/3-5 split because each school feels more age appropriate and intimate. It’s hard for kids to split from some friends in 3rd, but mine kept in touch with playdates, playing on the same teams, etc. and they come back together in 6th.

But Chevy Chase ES is the jewel in the crown of this system. Small, friendly, excellent teachers across the board, great community. I’ve had kids in CES and the normal program - both are fantastic. And the insulation is vastly improved under the new principal. I truly can’t say enough good things about CCES.

We’re at SCMS and it’s also good. No complaints. I had heard a lot of criticism and was worried, especially after the experience of CCES, but I’ve found it to be great. I mean, it’s middle school - let’s set expectations accordingly. But the teachers are good, my student is challenged and has lots of opportunities for enrichment, and it’s nice to be back with the larger cohort.

In short, OP, whatever you do will be great… but don’t be afraid of moving to MD. [/quote]

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