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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think that there is really any school to avoid.  There are only two schools (1 private and 1 public) around here that I regularly hear of that can be like a pressure cooker, both academically and socially at times, but even those two seems to have other positives that cause the kids to love those schools despite that. They are Langley and Holton.  Since Holton is for chicks, you don't need to be concerned about that.  Since Langley is public, you don't need to be concerned about that either, and those kids will thrive and lead.[/quote]

What are you smoking, PP?  Holton and Langley?  ROTFLMAO

Well, MAYBE Holton for some and depending on the class but generally it's a nicer environment.

Sidwell, NCS, STA, and TJ, those are the pressure cookers.  If you don't know this I really doubt your kids are part of the DC area pschool scene.[/quote]

And I would add GDS to this list. As well as specific tracks at many of hte publi high schools in this area. I don't know what PP is smoking.

+1   Though for some of the schools the PP mentioned, the parents expectations make it more of a pressure cooker for their kids than the school does. Sometimes I think SFS doesn't make it enough of a pressure cooker - they are always telling kids that the standardized tests aren't everything, and that it's ok if you don't get all As because you spend a lot of time on sports teams, etc. Lots of kids in college counseling right now are getting hit squarely between the eyes with the fact that a B at Sidwell doesn't magically translate to a better number for colleges. [/quote]

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