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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Primary Day should be on the list too. A little more academically rigorous than a lot of those schools [/quote]

Would you describe Primary Day as following progressive and/or play based philosophy?  That wan't my impression.  [/quote]
*Former PDS parent* - it's definitely not "play-based", but it isn't the academic pressure cooker others would have you believe about a school for PK-2. Starting the process over for 3rd grade can be daunting, but there's a LOT of support, and schools like Holton, Landon, GDS, and Sidwell have been tops when it comes to next school placements. Also, I was glad to have time to reevaluate my DD to find the right long-term fit for her instead of committing at kindergarten.

Downsides - not really racially diverse, although there's a lot of religious diversity. There's a new-ish HOS, so I don't know much about him, though many of the teachers have been there for a very long time (in a good way).

Overall it was a great experience for my daughter and the sense of community that is fostered is great. [/quote]

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