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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most students will still need to do 3 seasons of sports/PE for 3+ years at Sidwell, even with the new credit system. I really don't think that is a factor that should weigh on the decision.[/quote]

Kids are required 10 seasons (out of 12) but the way points work are you get more credit for playing on a team...so a single team sport in each year will cut your season requirement down to 9 seasons.

Also PE options at Sidwell include some that can be done during school hours, before school, and meet just 45 min 2x a week.  Does St Albans have that small of a commitment?  And how socially acceptable is it to be in a PE option and never on a team.  At Sidwell, nobody would think twice if a kid chose this path - NOONE.  I don't think that's true at St Albans.

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Again - I don't think this applies to the OP's child...but this DOES matter for some kids.  And, some don't realize the impact of sports requirement or extracurricular requirements when applying to and choosing schools.  I had SEVERAL families comment in 9th grade (after leaving k-8) that they were really surprised at the sports requirements for their child and how long their days were - they had failed to take this into consideration.  My child was very keen to understand the entire typical day at a school and paid closer attention than even I was at first.  This is not a dig on any school - it's just a heads up for those making decisions in case it matters to them.  [/quote]

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