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[quote=Anonymous]Maret is fine. DC chose Maret over GDS and other larger schools for the nurturing and supportive community, and small class size.
The academics are fine. There is differentiation in math beginning in middle school and again in high school. There is history differentiation in 10th grade. Science also starts to differentiate in high school. The curriculum and MSON network do add to the curriculum, but the offerings are still limited in part due to the campus and class size. ( Even MSON classes need a classroom and at least a few kids). 
In part, because each grade is so small, even in classes that are divided by ability, there is a wide range of ability which can limit the pace of the class and the depth of material covered. 
EC and athletics seem to vary- some teams are definitely "no cuts" and then others do make cuts and are extremely competitive.  There are many clubs and activities, yet participation can be sparse.
 
The small class does feel a bit suffocating, and there are social issues that arise within such a small class.

Overall, Maret is fine, but there are definitely drawbacks to such a small school and in retrospect, we likely would have chosen a bigger school for DC.

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