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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thinking things through as the binding date approaches. 
My son is smart, funny, athletic, and very conscientious about his school work (in part due to anxiety which he hides well).  We thought (think) STA would be a great fit 
because[b] he thrives when teachers invest in him[/b]. However, I have no doubt that he would thrive at any school. He's a kid who does what is expected of him. 
Do you think STA is good investment and worth $50K a year for high school?  Would welcome any thoughts and please be kind.  [/quote]

This also worries me. I thought St. A could be a little sink or swim. On the other hand "he does what is expected of him" and I am guessing a lot is so he may rise to the occasion![b] I just wonder if OP is looking for a little more nurturing, which St. A may have--but hadn't heard that was the overall 'feel'[/b][/quote]

Is STA nurturing in the sense that teachers are [b]relational and invested[/b]?  We chose STA over Sidwell because we were under the impression that STA was a bit warmer (?)  I hesitate to say "supportive" (because he's organized andd self motivated) but that's sort of what I mean. [/quote]

Many teachers at STA are this way (not every single one), but I think all boys find mentors and are loved and helped to reach their potential.  Education is top notch and most boys exit with a strong ability to speak to people of all ages, project confidence, etc.  And while a poster above thought that your DS wouldn't end up at a better college, I would say that the college process is really strong there.[/quote]

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