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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I posted re Sidwell and, yes, I'm a parent there.  I'll stand by my statement: the US is very strong and worth every penny; MS and LS, not so much. [/quote]

Did your kid(s) actually go through sidwell lower school?  If so, what are the shortcomings?[/quote]

Yes.  Quality of teaching is inconsistent -- some burnouts; curriculum not as creative and  innovative as we had expected.  On the other hand, class size is a plus.  Major difference among divisions: US teaching is much stronger than MS or LS.   [/quote]

Let me ask you this... Were your children prepared to handle (and excel within) the rigors of Sidwell upper school?  Or did they find themselves struggling to catch up because of the bumpy road they had in lower school?  [/quote]

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My experience in our Big 3 School, and from what I've heard from others (including others outside of the Big 3), is that you need to get on the private school track early.  Kids who come in later from the publics, even though generally bright, usually find themselves so far behind in terms of base of knowledge and study skills.[/quote]

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