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[quote=Anonymous]The school and the teachers are amazing.  The teachers are really passionate about their areas of expertise and truly care about the kids.  Classes are small and there is a feeling of acceptance that simply doesn't exist in most schools.  As my DD said, for the first time I can be who I am and not feel judged.

High school is very similar to college.  Lots of in-depth seminars where subjects are studied deeply rather than year-long classes that covers way too much where you end up forgetting everything a year later.

Honestly, I can't say enough great things about this school.  It's really great for kids who like intellectually challenging material, but despise all of the busywork and stress of public school.

That being said, the school is not for everyone.  If your kid likes to be lost in the crowds, enjoys the feeling of a big school, or needs to be on a competitive sports team, then look elsewhere.  Some people might be turned off from the progressive nature of the school (eg., calling teachers by first names, kids who don't look cookie-cutter).  Also, you really need to visit to get a feel for it.  In fact, they require potential students to take classes there for several days to make sure it is a good fit.  [/quote]

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