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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Oh, and Sheridan is a small school but the classes are not small because they have one class per grade.[/quote]

Are you a Sheridan parent?  I am.

Sheridan gets knocked a lot on this board because of its big classes of 23 or 24. I didn't want my child in a class that big. If you investigate further, you'll find that nearly all of the classes are taught in half classes of 11-12. They have two homeroom teachers who break the classes into half classes for instruction.  The non-homeroom subjects are also taught in half classes. Half the class is in science and the other half is in music.  It makes for a complex schedule, but it also allows the students to work in smaller groups. Even in homeroom subjects, such as social studies, there are two full time teachers who work with smaller groups.

It has been a warm and nurturing environment for my DS. Every single adult in that school knows all the kids.

I know the outward appearance would lead one to believe that Sheridan has large classes compared to other privates. If you are looking for a nurturing and welcoming environment, consider Sheridan and the realities of how students are actually taught. [/quote]

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