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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is wrong with the administration? Please describe. I’m an interested BFCDS parent.  It’s evident there is a problem with leadership considering the school markets itself as a place for outdoor learning and now when it’s most important... not so much. I am really curious how we got to where we are? The Board? The teachers? Jeff? Elizabeth? At a minimum K-2 should be on campus like ACDS. [/quote]

I don’t know if these systemic issues come from the board or leadership, or a combination of it all. School leadership definitely picks “favorite” families when choosing board members. The whole thing gives off a feeling of an exclusive clique or club you weren’t invited to join. Different from any other school community we have been a part of, but the culture is hard to describe.[/quote]

This is disheartening. Burgundy had been at the top of our list for our nature loving kid who thrives in smaller social settings. We’re not sure what schools we should be looking at for next year now. I never really envisioned us as a SSSA/ACD/Flint Hill fit, but I guess that is our option if we don’t end up in public. We live in FFX, so DC privates aren't really a feasible option. [/quote]

I wouldn't change your plans to look at Burgundy based on one or two anonymous posters on DCUM. Do your due diligence. Try to find people who have experience with the school who are willing to have a conversation with you. We were having an amazing experience at Burgundy pre-pandemic. DL in the spring was frustrating for us, and we were floored when they chose not to open in September. But our fall DL experience has been impressive so far. Our kids got to go on campus for orientation and meet their teachers in person (in small groups). They sent us home with a ton of materials that are really helping with DL. For September we will be going on campus one morning per week. I'm really hoping we are back on campus in October for at least half days.

Speaking pre-pandemic, the school has not been perfect, but I wouldn't expect perfection. You really cannot beat it for the younger grades (we don't yet have experience with the older grades).[/quote]

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