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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]a parent of the current 9th grader here. we deliberately chose SSSAS over one of the DC top three schools for the environment, community, and administration. It is a good school but not a pressure cooker. [b]Kids get to good colleges and those who work hard get into great ones[/b] (some via athletics, others through academic achievement). Not everyone is trying to get into Ivies elbowing each other out. 
Mallet is great. Naturally, administration does not jump at every complaint from the parents but they do look into the issues and address them as needed. This is a college prep school. I remind my kid of that every day. In college, you would get all kinds of professors with all kinds of approaches and grading schemes, so you need to learn how to understand the issues, deal with your teachers, advocate for yourself, seek help. I also found advisory to be really good! Kids do feel like they can get to know each other and a place to go.

I am a fan of the block schedule. There is time for kids to get involve in other things, get the homework done and still get some sleep. 
Schools are complicated organism, not mechanisms, and HS are especially so...there isn't a perfect one, but hopefully there is one that is perfect for your kid. [/quote]nope[/quote]

very informative and helpful to the OP. thank you for your contribution. [/quote]

You are very welcome!  There is a lot of info on here about the poor college placement.  it is easy to find and to confirm looking at the school's list.  [/quote]

so you base your comments on "lots of info here" and not on the personal experience? again, very useful. keep up the good work. [/quote]
Did I say it was not personal?  No, I did not.  Keep up the good work on reading comprehension.  Also, you table for one under the name "Bitter" is now ready.  [/quote]

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