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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Any current thoughts on Commonwealth? My DD (10, 5th grade) is bright and working at high grade level or above in school. Also is a big joiner of activities and leadership opportunities. But she struggles a lot with EF, specifically organization and planning, and also struggles with anxiety and emotional regulation. We are trying to figure out the best place for her. [/quote]

Previous CA parent - I think there are a lot of opportunities for leadership there. There aren't a ton of clubs but kids can participate in a lot of them, most seniors are captains of sports teams. The grades are small and the MS/HS grades all intereract for sports and clubs. I found that to truly work above grade level, your child needs to be motivated and able to work independently. The teachers are wonderful but they can only pull you through so much if you're not motivated on your own. For our kid, the small classes, standard class schedule, repeat teachers, small school building made anxiety much less - they know what they are getting and felt very comfortable. [/quote]

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