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Every single kid we know who goes to SAES is awkward/has social difficulties or other mild issues.  Its a fairly long list.  Super nice kids who are [i]very[/i] bright but that have a tougher time than most fitting in and making friends.  I'm sure there are some SAES kids who are completely neuro-typical but it IS a school well-known for accepting and doing a great job with kids who have some challenges.    This is a good thing.  Its admirable that kids who struggle at other private schools tend to find SAES a warm and welcoming place that helps them overcome challenges.[/quote]

Thank you for being honest and for stating this so perfectly.  This has been my understanding, but every parent of a current or past student will swear that this is not the case.  Our family is seriously considering sending DC to SAES next year, mostly because of the warm and welcoming part.  DC is academically doing well at a top 3, but finds it not so warm and welcoming socially.  Think SAES is perfect.[/quote]

Perhaps the reason those of us at the school don't see these same kids as socially awkward is that in their new school environment. . . they aren't.  I was about to post explaining that I didn't think the description above was at all accurate and then it occurred to me that in the one year my child has been at SAES he has stopped identifying himself as an quiet, introvert. He explained to me recently that in his crowded public school there wasn't "room to talk." He was never painfully shy and he's always been a stand-out athlete, and a neuro-typical boy who makes friends easily. Academically, let's say he's  "catching up on academics after suffering from being lost in a class of 29 kids using MCPS' horrid curriculum 2.0"  I would have never described him as "very bright" or "awkward."  But, I will say, his confidence has skyrocketed in one year and the change in environment has clearly impacted his demeanor and happiness. It's been said repeatedly, there is not typical SAES student.  It's a great, diverse, warm community where kids can be themselves. [/quote]

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