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[quote=Anonymous]ACDS Parent here - my kids are in 6th and 8th. Been there since Kindergarten. I have to disagree with the assessment of ACDS. The lower school was an absolutely wonderful experience for my kids - warm teachers, challenging, engaging curriculum. They loved it. But I will say that the lower school, if anything, has become stronger since my kids went through. The first and sixth grades are incorporating STEM components and the math program has been revamped; service learning was significantly ramped up this year; technology has been incorporated throughout the curriculum. This middle school has made similar advancements. So I think what was good has just become better.

Admissions, under the new administration, has actually become quite a bit more discriminating. In a "town hall" type meeting with parents this past week, the headmaster explained that the acceptance rate has been deliberately lowered to maintain the kind of learning environment we expect from a small, private school. This is not a come one, come all school. That said, the school has a very generous financial aid program and maintaining a diverse student body is a priority.

This headmaster really hit the ground running last year. He has made some significant changes. For those who have been frustrated with the NOVA private school choices, I'd really suggest taking another look at ACDS. [/quote]

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