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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have an 8yo DD and trying to decide what is best for her. She has two older siblings both thriving in FCPS. My DD is more shy and less confident. She in the AAP program and getting what she needs academically. We are at an AAP center with strong science, math, engineering, band and orchestra. This area (McLean) is very competitive and I don’t think this is the necessarily the best environment for her.

The kids we know who are at certain private schools are not the nicest kids so not sure if those schools would even be better for our daughter. DD plays sports but not at a competitive level. She swims, plays tennis, soccer, golf and soccer at a very beginner level.

What schools are known for having really nice kids?

DD has had some issues with friends this year and think this would be a good excuse to try private. DH thinks the private school mean girls will be worse.[/quote]

Where do her teammates attend school?

That sideline might be the best place to research. Maybe looking at it from the point of view "where do children who value what my wise & sensitive child" loves to do would be a better approach? Could be golf. Could be chess. Whatever.

Ask around at the places where she swims, plays tennis, etc., and see what happens.

That's how we found our school in Arlington. The parents on the board of the sport my kid loved seemed to flock to 1 or 2 schools, and it helped us make the switch. I also had a built in support system as a parent (and a ride to practice).

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