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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]STA is not all that it's cracked up to be.  We are a current family, and while we are generally happy, the school has disappointed in multiple respects. [/quote]

What grade is your son? Or can you say just upper or lower school? Roughly how long have you been there? And please specify the "multiple respects" in which you have been disappointed.[/quote]

Different poster but with similar sentiment.  Rather than a brotherhood, St Albans can be like a frat, where the sporty kids rule.  And do not get me started on the parents...let me just say that it is like high school all over again where if you are not attractive,you might as well be invisible. [/quote]

absolute nonsense ! The average Washington parent is in their mid 50's when their kid is in HS. No one is that "attractive" really,  anymore. Its more like who is the least bald, the least fat and the lowest level prescription glasses.

I call troll. [/quote]

You may be describing the "average Washington parent," but are hardly describing the "average" ST Albans parent.  If you have ever been to one of the back to school nights, an afternoon sporting event, or paren cocktail party, you would know what I mean.  Not saying it is exclusively a St Albans thing.  Have noticed this generally about the private school parent pool.[/quote]

Yes, I am describing the average NW, DC parent:
* under grad and professional degree form HYP
* medi elite, big law partner or POTUS administration 
* hobbies are running marathons, skiing in Sun Valley and serving on the Federal City Council
* might be 4th or 5th generation Washingtonian
* or just the owner of a tech start up 
* both husband and wife fit and trim , but still 50 years old, balding, glasses wearing and in their 3rd decode of working 60-90 hours a week

Yes my fellow parents are smart, interesting, well travelled and fun to hang out with, but they are not perfect or perfect looking , nor do they need to be[/quote]

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