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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you're right 10:19:  That's unfortunate, if true, that OP doesn't want to hear anything bad, but I've been there.  You think you've found the answer to your frustrating problems and want to give up the exhausting hunt.

and to 7:40 - No, .30, 2.14 and 3.17 are not the same person. 2:14 is agreeing with me at .30 and unlike the  McLean Meanie moms, I don't get together with other moms to decide whom "to shoot down" so I don't know who it is.  And as for typing at "night", ever hear of  time-change? travel?  Women professionals getting on planes and flying to Shangai to do business and get bored in a meeting so do some work on their lap tops?

Seriously, OP, have you exhausted the search?  McLean is having problems filling seats.  That, alone, makes me uncomfortable.  Have you looked at St. Andrews, Bullis, Flinthill, Burke and Field, and exhausted what your public has to offer?  McLean is very expensive.  Every single thing is an add-on expense, like the bus.[/quote]

Folks, I'd be happy to hear from any current parents who are unhappy at either McLean or Siena. To be honest, though, complaints about the middle school or high school 4 years ago or longer are not relevant to us.

[b]We are looking for elementary school, probably for one year.
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Burke and Field are not options for elementary school and are therefore not relevant to us right now.

The cost of the bus is not relevant to us. The cost of OT services or psychotherapy are not relevant.

Bullis and St. Andrew's are good options for middle school and high school but do not differ greatly from our current school at the elementary level and would therefore not be worth changing schools now.

Flint Hill is not an option.

Our public is not an option because DC doesn't qualify for an IEP. Related services through a 504 plan are not helpful.

Our child does not have ADD or ADHD so schools for that population are not relevant.

We are not at all unhappy with our child's current school and we are not exhausted from a school search. I know how rapidly things change at independent schools, especially when there is major administrative turnover, so I do think it is most relevant to focus on current experiences at any school. I am most impressed with the Lab School but I think it is hard to get in there.

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Moving a kid for one year is very disruptive. It can take kids that long just to adjust to a new situation, make friends etc.

You say  your child doesn't need OT, doesn't have ADD or ADHD.

What exactly do you think private will accomplish in one year?

If it is organizational  or some help with processing, you may be better off with tutoring,.

We did this when we moved from private to public. It was really effective and a whole lot cheaper than private school tuition.

using a tutor 2x per week at $100 a time is 200 a week or 800 a month. In 10 months that is $8,000.

This allows the social piece to continue.[/quote]

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