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[quote=Anonymous]Parent of multiple Grace grads (who went to public afterwards and certainly did not have any catching up to do!) I would not trade their elementary experience for anything—and we went private for many of the reasons you are considering—although it was definitely a financial stretch for us. A visit would tell you a lot more but to briefly answer your questions.

- Playtime in the younger grades. Playtime and outdoor time in general is a focus. For example, science can be outdoors, chapel can be outdoors and obviously there is recess for everyone.

- Academic rigor. This is child focused and individualized within the curriculum.  Especially in the early years they follow students’ interests while still teaching the needed information and skills.  What I wanted most of all was for my kids to be capable self motivated learners who enjoyed learning. That happened. 
- Not wanting kids to get lost in a big school shuffle.  It’s a small school.  Every adult in the building knew them.  On the other hand there is one class per grade—no reshuffling from year to year.  Not everyone loves the smallness but I did.

Good luck in your search!
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