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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] Not so fast.  The MS is far from thriving with the new Head. He's strong, but there is a lot of work to do.  There are teachers who need to go, they need to hire a strong full-time counselor, the curriculum needs an overhaul and they need to get a hold on the social issues.  [/quote]

Agree. Thriving is an overstatement but "headed in the right direction" is probably more on the nose. In addition to what PP said, the MS also needs a much needed infrastructure upgrade (especially outdoor areas), a bigger emphasis on STEM subjects, a more robust after-school club roster (robotics, debate, etc), slightly larger class sizes, and an emphasis on executive function coaching to benefit those going on to bigger, tougher, HS environments both public and private.[/quote]

Honestly, it sounds  like Burgundy isn’t a good fit for your child. I would check our SSSAS or even your local public middle school. [/quote]

+100  Here is a summary of what the PPs want to see changed at Burgundy.

1. Get rid of some of the current teachers and replace with new teachers
2. Hire a full time middle school counselor (as opposed to sharing one with the lower school)
3. Overhaul the curriculum
4. Social issues need to be addressed 
5. Infrastructure upgrade on buildings and outdoor spaces
6. More emphasis on STEM 
7. Robotics club
8. Debate club
9. Generally, more after school clubs
10. Larger class sizes
11. Emphasis on executive function coaching

Looking at the list of everything you want to change at Burgundy’s middle school, it just seems like the school isn’t a fit. You don’t like some teachers, curriculum, facilities, social atmosphere or size of the school. That is okay! This is a small, progressive school that definitely isn’t for every family. There are a lot of options that meet most of your “wish list.” I would start with VA k-12 schools. They tend to have larger resources (and tuitions), better facilities, higher enrollment and more extracurricular offerings. You would probably like SSSAS, Potomac and Flint Hill.  Also, FCPS and ACPS middle schools would provide a lot of these things, if open to public school.

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