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[quote=Anonymous]There is one person on this thread with a bone to pick. This is why I hate DCUM. I am an actual parent of a fourth grader. Here is what we have found:

1. The leadership, particularly Danny (HOS) and Zoe (elementary) are fantastic. They are approachable, conscientious, and just strong leaders. They care deeply about pedagogy and are a big reason we love WES.
2. The academics are top-notch. Our son loves to learn and we are confident that he will be well prepared for a too high school. This is not our first private school experience (daughter has gone the all-girls route) and WES’s academics are very good.
3. The kids, with *very* few exceptions, are kind. “Kind” is in the school’s mantra and it’s actually true. This is not to say that it’s a hippie love fest—it’s not—but it is a humane environment.
4. They’ve done a very good job with DL during Covid. I get that not all parents are happy, but this has been a very tough year to make decisions. The reality is that the school has had a lot of in-person time—4th is now back 4 days and is going to 5 in April—and the DL has been excellent.
5. One of the things that makes WES special is the travel / STEM labs / experiential aspect. Its been hard to lose this, but it will be back.
6. Sports are excellent albeit limited. Not “excellent like your kid will play D-1 ball” but excellent inasmuch as all kids participate, they are well-coaches, and sporty kids (and non-sporty) can all fit in.

In summary, WES is a really great option for smart, kind kids who for whatever reason aren’t going the same-sex route or for whom public (particularly MCPS) has failed. We are very happy there and honestly I don’t understand the crazy negativity.[/quote]

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