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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many families chose Maret because they wanted a good academic program without the overwhelming workload of GDS or Sidwell. In our K–8 community, another big factor that parents and kids said yes aside from the less homework was the smaller class sizes. Not every child thrives in large cohorts or intense social environments.

Maret feels similar to Field and Burke in that sense — and we hope it never grows to 150 students per grade. The homework load is manageable, and the current 9th-grade class is truly fantastic.

It’s true that some kids have left for various reasons, and the school has made some errors and even dealt with staffers but many simply wanted a bigger, more varied social scene. Maret isn’t trying to be one of the “Big 3,” and honestly, if it were farther from the city, it might not have the same draw. In our Northwest neighborhood, almost everyone has it on their list — largely because the commute is so convenient.
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Thanks for laying out the pros and cons transparently. Not sure why some parents want to [b]claim that Maret is better than other private schools in all dimensions[/b]. [/quote]

I see most Maret families saying they are happy that it doesn’t have the workload of Sidwell/NCS/STA vs saying they are better than them. [/quote]

Giving busy work does not mean the school is better. It just means there is more homework with no correlation to mastering the subject. Like a gerbil on a wheel in a cage.[/quote]

By the same token, saying that the workload is lighter doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better or more balanced; it could simply reflect that the teachers are mediocre.[/quote]

Both are true but not every school has to be Sidwell to be a good school.  I have one at Maret and one at a Big 3.  Both kids got into both schools (as well as other Big 3s).  We chose the one that was the best fit for each kid.  I just don't get the need to tear Maret down in so many of these posts for not being Sidwell/NCS/STA.  It's intentionally NOT like Sidwell/NCS/STA and that's ok!  Different families are looking for different things and different kids need different environments.  It's very possible to have an excellent education without the workload of Sidwell/NCS/STA and it's possible that some parents are looking for more of a balanced environment for their kid.  Everyone should do what's best for their kid and their family.[/quote]

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