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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had this exact choice in 2018, begin 9th grade at Sidwell or at Walls.  Once DS shadowed for the entire day at Walls, there was no question in his mind that he would never attend Walls.   He deeply disliked multiple (not all) teachers, specifically their condescending, teach to the lowest common denominator style.  DS was shocked at what I would label 'classroom management techniques,' ie, harshly keeping kids in line.

He was unimpressed with the apparent intellectual level of his assigned mentor and others (not all) in the classes he attended. He found the ECs under-resourced, especially music.

His dad and I were shocked at the poor quality writing that was on display for prospective parents. As a point of reference, DS was about to graduate from an independent K-8 and already had better analytical and writing skills than were on display at Walls.

(we're also IB for then-Wilson, which wasn't on the table)

If you get into GDS or Sidwell at 9th, you go.  Maybe you work an extra 3 years at the end of your careers to pad your retirement accounts to compensate for the money well spent

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You could tell all of this about Walls’ kids’ writing skills from a shadow day? Your comments seem very one sided.  [/quote]

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