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[quote=Anonymous]Our DC was a lifer BVR-STA grad and I offer this perspective:

St Albans is designed to challenge your son to grow and develop academically and socially and physically through mandatory sports participation.

There is no way around the fact that the course work will be very challenging and that your son will respond well to that if he is very bright, but he also needs to be disciplined, organized and respectful of his peers in the classroom.

He doesn't have to be a naturally gifted athlete, but he will have to accept that he is part of a team, give his best effort and encourage/ work with his teammates.

Above all- never brag. I've seen some really smart kids coming from DCPS fail at this last social/ cultural expectation at STA. I don't know - maybe its because in public school they got so used to trying to shine above the rest and stand out.

At STA all the boys come to know what so and so is really great at ( usually multiple things) and everyone there is very strong in many areas and they respect each other.

So, yes, a shy but bright kid will fit in and be respected. A loud bragger will not.

Good luck to your DC[/quote]

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