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[quote=Anonymous]Hi, I'm a burgundy alum and feel I need to speak up. I have only skimmed through the comments here, many of which I think are unfortunate. I am 38 years old and consider Burgundy the best community that I have ever been a part of. Because of Burgundy I absolutely loved school and am a lifetime learner.  I attended Thomas Jefferson High school for Science and Technology, a rigorous STEM magnet high school in Alexandria that often places #1 in the nation (as did one other student in my 22 person graduating class who is now a pediatrician), Barnard College for undergrad and got my MBA from Columbia Business School.  I now lead a successful career at Amazon. Math was my favorite subject at Burgundy but language arts (English) was also very strong.  To the people who are obsessed with school placement, Burgundy may not be for you. Burgundy grows socially responsible individuals who think independently/critically,  and care deeply about the earth and people around them. Nature is at the center of all curriculum.  Time outdoors and full body movement are an important part of the curriculum.  Go to Burgundy because you want to be part of a beautiful community that grows kind, socially responsible people who love to learn.  If getting into Harvard is your only motivation, you may not be satisfied. Plenty of Burgundy alums may make it there but Ivy League placement is not the primary motivator.  If I had to pick an educational philosophy I would say Burgundy is aligned with Reggio Emilia and maybe also the Waldorf philosophy.  Oh and to be clear - my classmates and I were accepted to many prestigious D.C. High schools and chose to attend the ones we thought were the best fit.  Feel free to contact me with any questions. For those with "Burgundy" values I do think a Burgundy education  is the best gift you can give your child. 
Best, Ana[/quote]

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