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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We don’t have experience at the upper school yet but the lower school does a wonderful job with differentiation and meeting kids where they are. If they need extra support they receive it, and the extra challenges are there for kids who want that as well.

The middle school seems to be more traditional in terms of tests and memorizing as opposed to deep thinking. Kids who need extra support receive it but then there doesn’t seem to be the capacity to challenge the kids who are ready for more. It’s not my ideal but it seems like maybe that improves in the upper school. We’ll see.

Agree with others that it’s not in the same zip code as Sidwell or NCS or Holton-Arms, and I think for many that’s a feature not a bug. They care at least as much about kids having a joyful experience as they do about academics - possibly more. So if rigor is the main thing you want for your kids, it’s probably not the best fit.[/quote]

We like it a lot and as others have said, the options are broad and deep.  Kids can take a ton of AP if they are academically inclined, or none.  Performing arts are treated on par with athletics for extracurricular activities.  My child goes there and as a K-8 alum has connections and friendships with schools others claim are so rigorous. My child indicates they are all feeling the same… they all have a lot of homework.  SSSAS is solid but not the brag of NCS or St. Albany or Sidwell.  Really the only other schools that are as bragworthy as those are maybe GDS and Potomac.  The braggiest of all is Potomac in that those parents tell you within seconds that is where the kids go.  And no, Maret isn’t in the same class of brag.  So if you need to brag about your school, those are your options. But as far as preparing kids for college, SSSAS is fantastic as are many others like Maret, FH, SAES and Bullis.  And then tons of catholic options are excellent too. Depends what you are looking for.  [/quote]

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