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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are struggling with this same question, and the caricatures feel like a distraction. It seems that both schools are rigorous, thoughtful, and deeply caring about their students. I’d venture that several families are in a similar situation as well, and what attracted us seems to have attracted others: a well-rounded, challenging, modern, and secular education of the highest caliber. Our 8th grader is also torn, and sees a lot of benefits in both schools and their respective approaches. We like the city. We like the woods. The commute sucks either way. It may, for us, come down to a few data points with the curriculum. The Potomac way of structuring history courses seems more carefully considered and logically organized, with a real blossoming of options in the final year. The math courses at GDS seem like they may offer more opportunities to accelerate given our student’s particular experience. Less than 48 hours to make a call… Maybe we flip a coin, maybe we just go with the cafeteria. It’s a great problem to have.[/quote]

Good luck! DC is at one of those and joined in 9th! I’m sure you’ll be happy 
either way. Does your child intend to play any sports? That could be a factor. Each school has different strengths. If you have a girl who plays volleyball, GDS is the clear choice, for example. [/quote]

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