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[quote=Anonymous]Take the HB spot, especially for 6th grade. Small size, and a unique campus that rivals many private schools. (Most schools keep kids inside, but the abundant opportunities for fresh air and outdoor learning on each of the terraces is truly unique.) Academics are strong, and the students are truly self-motivated. HB is not ideal for students who are not motivated to do the work. They tend to gravitate back to the home middle or high schools or private.

Sports options are abundant at the home high schools for HB students despite earlier posts. There are many no cut options like rowing (crew), rifle team, cross country, football, wrestling, swim/dive, etc. And the competitive sports like basketball are generally an option for talented students from the freshman through varsity teams since there is no recruiting, common at the private schools. HB also has its own ultimate frisbee team, an official varsity sport.

Also consider your child’s friend group. I wouldn’t abandon the assigned school and only choose between HB and private. So look carefully at all your options. There’s also Arlington Tech and IB at W-L for example. For private schools, I have a high bar and would really only consider STA, NCS, GDS, Sidwell. [/quote]

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