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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not concerned about my kid being behind their counterparts.  I toured Deal and there's a range of kids there.  My child will be right in the middle.

That said, he will be behind where he "could have been" academically.  I admit that with an academic school, he could eventually be with the top kids at Deal.  That's not my priority.

My priority is to keep him happy and as a kid as long as possible.  I want him to be unaware of homework (CMI doesn't have any), tests (CMI doesn't have any), stress (CMI doesn't have any).  If you are concerned, visit Georgetown Day -- it's surprisingly similar to CMI -- very laid-back for elementary -- very student-led, very creative-friendly, very emotionally/socially focused and kids do great academically later (in middle, a bit, but particularly in high).  I'm considering it for MS and I do think CMI is preparing my kid for it (like I said, the elementary model seems similar).

I think you need to make the best decision for your own child.  Does s/he do better with structure (not CMI), needs help academically (not CMI), need academic challenges (not CMI), or does your kid do fine academically and really need a creative outlet (CMI), a giant space to run around (CMI), and a student-led curriculum (CMI)?  [b]My experience is that you cannot go wrong if you are a parent who cares and is looking for the best place for your child.[/b][/quote]

Well said and so true. Thank you.[/quote]

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