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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Tell us about your kid OP.  Recs could vary depending on your account.[/quote]

OP here.  Thanks all for recommendations.

DS currently is in charter in DC.  We are considering private for the small class size and the teachers know and can help kids more. Also less screens and no chromebook. DS is strongest in math and science, weaker in writing and privates do better with that.  He is not the most motivated kid and would do bettp in a more academic focused peer group and environment where there is more structure, study hours, etc…Looking for a school that focuses on academics but not a pressure cooker.  We also would like him to be active so like the sports component and kids can do different things.o

He is social and very independent.  No problem taking metro by himself starting in 6th.  Loves sleepaway camp and would do it all summer if he could.

FIL did boarding and said it was life changing and had an amazing experience.  DH also did boarding and had a good experience too.  I grew up poor and no one in my family did any of it.  We want to be able to visit on weekends, go to some events, and why looking no more than 3 hours away.  We can push that a little and look into the NJ schools also.

I’m hoping to get a list and then start visiting schools to narrow it down.  I’m a planner so starting this process early.[/quote]

You didn't say that boarding school is something that HE wants to.  That's troubling.[/quote]

Oh good grief. Do you find it "problematic"?[/quote]

Yea, that too.[/quote]

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