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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How many students are in each grade? “Small classes” is a subjective term. Is it 12? 20?[/quote]

When people talk about small class sizes, they are likely referring to the disaster that Burgundy has created with the elementary school classes. The class sizes feel way too small during elementary school, especially in the 2/3 and 4/5 classes. The kids are in the same class for 2 year cycles! Assume there are 28 kids in 4th grade (which is about average for Burgundy). This class will be split up into two separate classes of 14 kids each. So, for example, your daughter will be in a class with 6 other girls and 7 boys.  They stay in the same class for 2 years (4th and 5th). So your daughter is with the same 6 girls for 2 years. It is pretty stifling, and very strong cliques develop. Kindergarten and 1st grade are fabulous, but 2nd through 5th is a train wreck.  Middle school is pretty great these days, so no complaints from our family. Lots to love about Burgundy, but the mixed grade classes in the lower school is a HUGE negative. [/quote]

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