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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I have what sounds like somewhat similar kids to yours, so I'll offer our experience/perspective.

I think it's a reality of education that the middle school years can be challenging. My kids also experienced more differentiation in elementary school, and there was a noticeable difference in middle school. There is a real nationwide challenge to undo the truly problematic nature of strict "tracking" while at the same time providing a high level of challenge for students going in with high academic achievement. On top of that you have all of the other social-emotional challenges that goes with the onset of adolescence. These are going to be some baked in realities that you will encounter at any school, in any division.

On the other hand, when you get to high school, the larger number of course offerings and the introduction of AP (or IB) courses means those seeking higher levels of challenge and rigor can get it, and get it really customized for them. (Perhaps a kid is really eager for advanced math, but not English--no problem!) The large variety of clubs, sports, and activities that come with high school also create really valuable opportunities for both intellectual and social/emotional growth.

Your post indicated some trepidation about the size of the school. In our experience (not at Wakefield but at a very large HS) was that the size was not an issue. Our kids weren't dealing with thousands of students. They were dealing with the 20-25 students (and sometimes under 20) students in their classes, and the students in their after-school activities. They had their circle, and the size of the school was actually a benefit because it meant more options for courses and activities, so they could find what truly interested them.

TL,DR. Middle school is just a few years. It's gets better in high school. Absolutely no need to move.[/quote]

Well said about HS school size. Have 2 kids at W-L and they absolutely love it. [/quote]

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