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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nice school,  but not worth that price tag.

It's a safety for rich Potomac families whose kids don't have the academic chops to get onto St Albans, etc[/quote]

Snobby Nonsense from someone who appears to confuse children with static status symbols rather than people with vibrant needs. Our DC flourished there and graduated in top 1% of country according to AP and SAT/ ACT results. Now in a top PhD program. SAES was our first choice. It has dedicated teaching staff who are trained in reaching different types of learners and has a lot of emphasis on happiness, kindness and respect. The latter EQ actually helps many students to do better academically - even though that is only one part of learning. [/quote]

I love the sound of St Andrew's! I wish I could find that type of school for our DC who will soon be applying to high school in Boston.
Would you say the emphasis on student happiness is an Episcopalian school value (ie could one expect a similar vibe at other Episcopalian schools?) or natural byproduct of school's understanding of neuroscience and neurodiversity?[/quote]

I have a child in an Episcopal school in another part of the country. While schools can very GREATLY even within the category of Episcopal school, the tradition has a strong focus on community and gathering, both of which as key elements to overall (v. just academic) well-being.  I know our school has also put a specific focus at the high school level on overall well-being and balance, and just completed a complete revision of the high school schedule with the goal of reducing overall stress, building time into the day for deeper inquiry into areas of interest, and promoting student well-being.[/quote]

Sounds wise … [/quote]

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