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[quote=Anonymous]I am also a Sheridan parent. And based on what I know about other privates, the 24 kids in a class thing is not even unusual. Its just that other schools have more than one classroom per grade. For example, Sidwell's LS has 24 kids in a class with two full-time teachers -- they just have two classes per grade (I think 3 classes at grade 4). As pp said, at Sheridan, our kids are broken out into half groups to attend Science, World Language, PE, Art, Music and Library. And they are also broken out into smaller groups in homeroom.

I might add that the co-teaching partnerships are executed with such a high level of precision, cooperation and effectiveness. I have heard horror stories of bad co-teacher marriages in other schools where teachers fight in front of students and are verbally disrespectful to each other.

We have been overjoyed with Sheridan as a learning environment and community for our daughter. She has blossomed. We have found the teachers and administration to be collaborative and connected, caring and communicative. These children are thinking critically, learning how to solve complex problems and are socially and emotionally cared for and respected. We happily pay our tuition because we are getting a most incredible education for our daughter, and to boot, its been a kind and welcoming environment for us as parents. The academics are solid and the "exmissions" to high school are stellar. Definitely worth a look -- its an incredible school. [/quote]

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