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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wanted to revive this. We are looking at 9th grade for DS next year. Not 100% sold on the DC options yet.  Hadn't thought of boarding but St. Andrews seems like an interesting option -- but in looking at the web site it does seem like it's lacking in diversity (at least in URMs) in both the student body and faculty. Can anyone speak to this? I liked the strong outplacement while still appearing to be a lower pressure environment. Love the no cell phone policy as well.

How is the new head? What kind of student thrives there?
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We did not know the old head of school, so nothing to compare it to. The current Head of School is wonderful, caring, and interested in our DC. From the parent’s perspective, she is accessible, at all the games, and really has set a great tone for the vision of the school. I’m not sure what the standard is, but she seems great! Kids respect her. We have not had any concerns over the years that would require direct resolution from her so to us she has been A+.

From our DC and his friends… I think the kid that thrives there is someone who is naturally a self starter, organized, and an advocate for themselves. Someone who is confident in their skills and knows how to express them. A joiner. They are in charge of their future from day 1. They have to ask for a schedule change, they have to pick the teams they try out for, they have to advocate for what they want. My DC thrives in the responsibility they are given as leaders for the younger kids and takes it seriously. It is hard to tell the URM make up of the student body from our parent visit days. Ask specifically about this when you talk to the admissions office. I’m sure they will tell you. [/quote]

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