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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here again.

Question for 7:58:  Can you confirm GDS is Georgetown Day School?   Thanks.   [/quote]

Yes.  And FWIW, I don't think there's a need for online supplementation -- just that PG kids will generally do a lot of learning outside of school and to the extent that that learning is something beyond what DC can do solo or what you/your spouse can facilitate, then you look for other resources.  (I think that this is true of all kids but that with PG kids the need to go beyond parental resources can kick in earlier/more intensely).  Personally, I don't think online is the way to go, especially in a resource-rich area like this one.  Depending on interests/level of expertise/age, I'd look at classes at a university, internships in labs, volunteer work at a non-profit, research opportunities at libraries or museums, travel/exchange programs, competitions, etc.   Schoolwork (at whatever pace or in whatever format) typically isn't the best way to challenge someone and deepen their understanding of a subject.  Hands-on research and problem-solving confront you with a level of complexity and open-endedness (there's no grade or teacher evaluation at the end -- hell, there's no clear end) that are alot more intellectually engaging and rewarding, at least in my experience.[/quote]

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