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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I hate to be that person, but OP you can't help with 9th grade math? [/quote]

My coworkers kids came in to SFS for 9-12th grade and did VERY well (defined as one top 3 kid and one top 20% kid, one at Ivy and one at Top 25, both enjoyed their experience.  But their ultimate "success" did not some without a Rude Awakening the first semester plus a lot of homework help from his two PhD STEM parents.

BTW, the Rude Awakening for the existing SFS students was 7th grade so they have their habits, processes and homework expectations down pat by 9th grade (if they choose to stay). [/quote]

Are you a Sidwell parent with experience in 7th?  Just curious.  We're in 7th now and it's a step up.  Nothing dramatic but they need to work harder which is good.  [/quote]

kid in 9th. 7th was definitely a bump up. and 8th is clearly a bump from 7th. all to prepare them for 9th which is terrific. so far 9th feels like less work than 8th. kids seem especially well prepared in science, language, math. English and history can be more or less of an adjustment depending on their 7th/8th grade teachers. for example, if they had an English teacher in 7/8 who did not help them learn how to write analytical essays, then those kids have more of a steep learning curve in 9th. that being said, the 9th grade teachers seem dedicated to helping them learn to write well.  having study halls/free periods in high school is definitely helpful.[/quote]

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