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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're contemplating having our DS (6th grade) apply to a school that we love, but that is 10 miles from our house.  For grades K-6, our DS has always been fortunate to attend a school that is very close to our house.  (Our MCPS elementary in Bethesda was just 2 blocks from our house.)

Does anyone else drive their child or have their child take a bus 10 miles?  Is it too long, or is it do-able?  After getting home and doing homework, are they too tired to do any more activities?

We really like this school, and are just wondering if it's too far.   Also, we're wondering if it's going to be difficult to make friends in school since many of the kids at the school live close to the school.

Thank you for any thoughts you may have.  Does anyone do a lot of extra driving every day just to get their kids to private school?  If so, what's your schedule and how have you made it work?[/quote]

Our HS Freshman goes 20 miles by car from Northern VA to HS in DC (carpool with other nearby students that takes about 45 minutes each way).  Our Middle School child takes a bus from NoVA to school in DC (an hour bus ride).  If the school is the right fit for your kids, the long trip is well worth it as the kids can spend that time doing homework. [/quote]

Our MCPS in Potomac is about 7 minutes from our house.  We will take the 45 minute commute to DC any day.  DS is getting an experience he would never have a pubic high school...no matter how good it is.  Best move we have ever made.[/quote]

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