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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Congratulations on your admittances!   I have friends whose children have attended Norwood and liked it.  The two schools have much in common -- but one offers the chance to stay on for high school and the other doesn't.

Our children feel truly known, appreciated, and challenged by their St Andrew's teachers.  They enjoy both friendships and healthy competition with their peers.  Some of the sports teams win championships, others aren't so competitive; some students are world class athletes in individual sports.  Campus life is wonderful -- there's just a happy vibe there.

The school culture is what I wish for America as a whole.  Somehow this incredibly diverse student body manages to engage in respectful discourse and interactions.  Yes, the very impressive middle school director is nationally known for his diversity work, and this month, Bethesda Magazine features a profile on a current student who is recognized for her activism.  Yet conservative voices are also heard, school tradition matters very much, and faith is celebrated.  Our student body is filled with young people who haven't been silo'd off and surrounded by others who only think and speak as they do, or come only from the same background as they do.  I have to think that's going to prepare them very well for the real world.

As for your ambition for your children.  Our Upper School student has set his sights on a particular very selective (Ivy equivalent) college, and we've checked to see that the school does indeed have a strong track record of placement there.  He has spoken to a SAES alumna who is currently studying there who told him that she has felt well prepared.  The school's alumni include some big names in technology, the arts, policy, and other fields.

Lastly, as a parent, the community is really so welcoming.  There are many ways to volunteer (or not) and always events to meet up with fellow parents. We celebrated the school's anniversary with a gala at National Cathedral last night.  It was filled with happy parents like us who obviously have great affection for one another.

Hope this is helpful![/quote]how religious is Saint Andrews?[/quote]

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