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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My children are twins, currently in 4th grade and in a great DCPS school but need more academic support and I am concerned about them going to Deal, which is large and where I am afraid they may fall through cracks.  The teachers and special Ed coordinator were very accommodating and responsive in crafting a 504 plan as soon as I requested it and seem to sticking to it but there is no way to predict if this will be the case in 5th grade and beyond.  They need a tutor to stay on top of the work and it will only become increasingly challenging.  I am hoping McLean or Lab (applied there too) will offer the kind of nurturing learning environment needed for the to thrive and not just get by.  Plus, I need them to be prepared for college which is no guarantee in a public school for kids who need additional support.

McLean just hired a new head.  His name is Michael Saxienian and he is from Sidwell and starts in July.  From what I have read about him, he is currently (until July) Assistant Director of Sidwell and its Chief Financial Officer and seems to be highly regarded.  They seem overwhelmingly excited to have him take over the school.  The current and soon former head had been there for some time and it may have been time to refresh the leadership.

I recognize the cost is high as are most of the privates in our area and probably even moreso at school like McLean and Lab given the experts required to teach children with different learning styles.  Do you know McLean's record on financial aid to 2-plus children families?  I noticed at the open house there were a few families with 3 siblings.  [b][b]Also, what is their reputation for racial and ethnic diversity?  We are African American.  I also have an AA son and do not want him in an environment where he is treated harshly or insensitively.  [/b]
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Mother with stale information back:  I found there was great racial and ethnic diversity at McLean when we were there.  As previously posted, many of the students were going through their Bar/Baht Mitvahs at a time of great stress (start of middle scchool)  There definitely were African American children in the school.  I never once heard a racial comment.   I suspect you might just sail right in to the school with ease (remember I said it was hard to get into?) because you have two African-Americans.  I haven't looked up McLean's diversity stats in years but I imagine they would be thrilled to have you.
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