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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Middle school everywhere is the weak link in our kids' schooling. I had 4 kids go through APS for middle school. They each went to different high schools, both public and private, and in each case they were among the most prepared students for high school.

As for North Arlington high schools, HB&gt;WL&gt;YT&gt;BJO

DC privates (Sidwell, GDS, Cathedral schools, Holton) or Potomac are the best options.[/quote]

Really?  My DS is a freshman at one of the privates you listed, and feels way way unprepared coming from APS.[/quote]

DD went to one of those privates in 9th from APS, and it took her a little time and extra attention from the teacher to get into the writing grove. But she was ahead in math and Spanish, on the same level in science, and thanks to a great World Geography teacher, had a good social studies foundation. One of the best parts of private school is the arts curriculum, which isn't as strong in public.[/quote]

I would agree with everything (yes, writing is the weak link) above except the arts. The band and orchestra programs are top notch. Far superior to many privates. I have had kids in both.[/quote]

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