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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son has SN not specifically ADHD but I am sure there is some of that in their also. We have a plethora of issues.

After testing the Educational Specialist recommended some schools. They said most all boys schools (Mater Dei, Heights, Landon) have small class size, lots of outdoor learning and boy specific learning.

Crap - I am on page 2 and forget if you have a boy. Anyway...

We did make the switch and our son is having a great experience - after my son was climbing the walls at his more traditional school. After our move I was told that Mercy and St. Elizabeth's are good schools also. But I do not have any experience there.

Also we have been told to look at Bullis, St. John's, Good Counsel and Gonzaga for HS. St. J and GC have specific programs. Bullis and Gonzaga - we have been told - have learning styles and methods good for our specific son. We will be going to Open Houses next year.

I would not recommend anything specific because every child is different. All the schools are very different. I would work with an Educational Specialist and get a full Educational Anaylsis so you know what learning styles are best for your specific child.

We will be retesting this summer to determine if my son's needs have changed/are the same before doing Open Houses.

Good Luck! Your child is lucky to have a mom who is working toward his best interests.[/quote]

It really depends on the the kid and the level of ADHD. Many boy schools are very traditional types of learning environments. You mentioned Landon as one place and I can tell you from experience that there is very little outdoor learning. There is lots of work, it's a long day and lots of academic and athletic expectations. Yes they understand boys but some teachers can be tough and not all that understanding. Depending on what age, a language requirement also kicks in. There are breaks and having sports as part of the requirement can be great. They do have a learning center in place and will work with kids that need extra time for midterm and final exams.

For my ADHD kid, it really is not the right place.

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