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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can you elaborate on the colleges? I know that most colleagues have minimum requirements (e.g., 4 years English, 3 math, etc.), but it looks like there is only time during the day for four classes plus a "project" day vs. five core subjects (English, math, history, science, language). Am curious as to whether the approach in any way would take a cluster of colleges off the table? As I have no clue what my kid will like, I'd hate to put him in a position where he only could apply to say, small liberal arts schools, or schools that don't have minimum requirements, etc.[/quote]

All of the required subjects are covered in the blended Experience classes plus other classes and electives.  No colleges are "off the table" at all.  Last year, seniors were accepted at most of the main universities in Virginia plus Columbia, Bryn Mawr, U. Delaware, Connecticut College, Haverford, SUNY, Wesleyan, Fordham, etc.

Just contact the Admissions officer to discuss how the curriculum and transcript lead to these acceptances.

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I think only 8 or 9 graduated so question this list. I think this pster is listing all of the schools that kids have gotten into ever.[/quote]

There were 11 seniors last  year.  All those acceptances come from that class.  It was the largest senior class the school ever had, some of whom had been there since the school opened.[/quote]

[b]Note to parents thinking about TSS. This is what meant about admin being difficult/getting in their own way. [/b]

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I am not sure I see that here, PP. Sounds like last year was a strong class academically? Not denying your experience , just not sure what you mean here.

To those currently affiliated with the school, is there a Sycamore "type"? [/quote]

TSS was designed for students who ran into obstacles at other schools, mostly public (bullying, noise, rigid instruction methods, etc.).  Many students are neurodivergent with varying degrees of ADHD, emotional disregulation at times, and some with ASD.  It is NOT a special needs school.  Rather, it falls into the gap between conventional public/private and special Ed.

It has proven very successful taking kids who were struggling or no longer trying at other schools and giving them a safe space with a lot of emphasis on personal attention, executive functioning, and SEL while still covering the subject requirements for a HS degree.

With a small enrollment and limited in-house facilities, TSS doesn't try to be like every other school.  It's great for the students it serves, some of whom go back to the public school system or off to more conventional college life after graduation.

Hope that helps.[/quote]

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