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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why is one K class of 24 students a turn off? 24 students in the class seems to be standard at independent schools, but most other schools are not as small as Sheridan, so there are TWO separate classes of 24 (as opposed to only one classroom at Sheridan).  But if Sheridan puts three full time teachers in a class of 24 kids, that sounds pretty amazing. 
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The other K-8/K-6 in the area have smaller classes in K- all under 20.  I don't doubt that this environment works well for many children, but some kids (children who are really shy or easily distractible) do better in smaller classes.  If I'm not mistaken, at Sheridan after K, there are fewer teachers per class and larger classes than pretty much all the other independent schools in the area.  Again, for many kids, this wouldn't be a problem but could be for some.[/quote]

Sheridan has two teachers at every grade level, all the way through 8th grade, and 24 kids in a class. Again, a general standard ratio at independent schools. Some independent schools have part-time teachers or other creative combinations of faculty to make it appear as though they have 2 full time teachers, but be sure to ask questions to ensure that thats the case. I distinctly recall touring the LS at Maret and GDS and seeing the same numbers of students (about 24) in classrooms.  Independent schools often boast 1:12 ratios, so you do the math. Also, ALL independent schools split kids up from time to time to go to specials like art/music/languages. So there are a lot of opportunities for smaller interactions. [/quote]

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