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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP coming back to say we are thrilled that DC was accepted into both programs! Leaning towards GC Ryken as it seems to be best fit for  student’s learning profile and academic interests.[/quote]

Congrats! We are looking at both for next year. Can you comment on the differences you saw with learning fit and style from the two programs and why one would be a better fit than the other? [/quote]

Benilde seems to focus primarily on executive function support with a “Benilde” period each day to help students plan and organize. There is also access to math and writing support during this time. Students attend classes with rest of student population (standard, honors, or AP). Benilde students start out with fewer classes the first school year: they a take history class in the summer and start a two-year Spanish program sophomore year.

GC Ryken has special Ryken classes in core courses with built-in accommodations and multi-sensory instruction. Students then transition into standard, honors, AP and/or IB classes over time. Our impression is that Ryken has a larger share of 2E and dyslexia students compared to SJC, which aligns to DC’s profile. We also like that Ryken offers a 3-year foreign language track with could help with college admissions versus 2-years at SJC.

Both seem like great options overall, and the program directors have been great at discussing our child’s particular strengths and needs with us. I found that it was necessary to have more in-depth conversations to understand the programs well.[/quote]

FWIW There are alot of 2E kids at SJC, my DC is one of them, but most of them are not in Benilde.  SJC has enough supports in place that a lot of 2E kids succeed there (often in honors courses) with standard accomodations and by accessing the math/writing centers and tutors that are available to all students.  Executive planning support is also available to all students who ask for it (through the student support office). [/quote]

PP with 2E student at SJC - would you mind sharing which LDs they have?[/quote]

I can't because it would identify them, but your question is a good one.  Perhaps this will help  - most of the kids I know who are 2E and not in Benilde have mild/moderate ADHD. [/quote]

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