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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you expect your kid to perform above grade level, you will do much better at JKLM or in VA/MD.  I speak from experience.  I think it is a combination of the fact that the JKLMs and VA/MD use a science-based curriculum (in contrast to the roundly criticized Lucy Calkins for ELA and California/San Fran math at SWS) and that they tend to have a culture of high expectations/test scores (in contrast to the "let's not be advanced, because you're privileged so you'll be fine anyhow" culture at SWS).

If your goal is for your kid to perform at grade level, and you are also ok if they perform slightly below grade level, then SWS might be the place for you, if you otherwise like the culture.

This is relevant, however, only if your other options are JLKM or VA/MD.  If your other options are the progressive DC charters, it is probably a much closer call.  My sense is that Brent/Maury/Ludlow are going to be slightly better for more advanced kids but perhaps not significantly.

Signed, parent of a neuro-typical and well-rounded kid who was performing at or below grade level at SWS (which was not a concern at all to their teachers), but is now performing 3 or more grade levels ahead in math and ELA after a few years at a well-regarded public.  This child is also much much happier in their new environment, where there are more extra-curricular options, fewer kids on meds, and the expectations for performance are much more clear.[/quote]

You are a repeat poster of inaccurate information. SWS uses Heggerty and Fundations.[/quote]

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