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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]IMO both schools are friendly and welcoming, and kids seem happy to be there.  My opinion below:

Is she a learner who does well with a more traditional, structured academic environment, with some room to stretch her wings? St Andrew's

Is she a learner who needs some structure but prefers less boundaries and who likes a lot of interaction with her teachers? Field[/quote]

My youngest child is in the upper school at St. Andrew's, but our older kids graduated from two other independent schools in the area, so we have some basis for comparison among schools.  We're very pleased with St. Andrew's and our daughter has thrived there.  Although we've not had a child attend Field, we do know several families with kids there now, and they're also quite happy with their school choice.

I agree that Field and St. Andrew's are both great schools, which can be characterized as welcoming and accepting.  I'm not sure what you mean, though, when you suggest that St. Andrew's students have less interaction with their teachers.  One of the things we like best about St. Andrew's is the respectful and productive relationships between teachers and students.  We have found the St. Andrew's faculty and administration to be encouraging and insightful in their interaction with our child. She has felt accepted, yet challenged, and has developed great self-advocacy skills.        [/quote]

I didn't say St Andrew's kids have less interaction with their teachers than Field- I have no basis for saying that. I said that IMO only Field is a school that is a good fit for kids who like a lot of interaction with teachers.[/quote]

Hmmm . .  in a comparative context, I think the implication was pretty clear -- if unintended -- , but I appreciate your setting the record straight.       [/quote]

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