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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Those that wrote Burgundy Farm, can you tell me more? The outdoor integration looks amazing, but overall it looks too loose. For example, the website talks a lot about how things are student-led, and that doesn't work well for him. He needs individualized attention / more connection for sure, but I think on the academic focus he actually needs things to be more structured / traditional, not less. Also can you tell me more about the instrumental music that is offered? Is there an orchestra or band? Finally, is the overall culture very alternative? He's kind of a traditional kid. Very boy-ish and active and likes old fashioned boy-ish things (scouts, watching baseball, mowing the lawn, reads old fashioned books,) and not very artsy. Not making a political statement here; we're a liberal family, and definitely want him in school with kids of different backgrounds but also want to make sure there is a fit personality wise.[/quote]

I think it is “alternative” in some respects but still does a lot in a more traditional manner.  They do try to incorporate a lot of outdoor time and some project-based learning while maintaining structure in the schedule and curriculum.  In middle school kids can choose band, orchestra, or chorus.  They also take a language, either Spanish or French.  And all kids get some type of art class each trimester (one of which is theater—each middle school grade does an all-class production).  I would say every class at Burgundy has its own personality.  Middle school grades are just around 30-32 kids each so different grades have a different mix of students.  I would say quirky students are welcome there but not every kid fits that description either.  If your son likes sports, there are plenty of extracurricular opportunities open to all (no cuts).

Reach out to Admissions and take a tour, which will help you determine if it’s the right fit.[/quote]

Very helpful, thank you![/quote]

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