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[quote=Anonymous]Based on your comments I would suggest  avoiding Potomac.

He might be fine for 6th (it’s more nurturing and little homework, no grades until second half
Of the year ) but 7th+ is a whole different story. Academics get much more rigorous and you will not set him up for success for the long term. While 7th+  is not a pressure cooker, a student must have to have strong executive function skills to do well in Potomacs older years.

My child had a real wake up call. And while he adjusted and is doing well now, it was only through proactive management to manage the academics. Your child will not be coddled and will be expected to keep up with assignments and tests.

Your son will struggle if he doesn’t have the innate ability to navigate and regulate his work in this type of environment

As an aside, Potomac could not be more different than Maret and GDS. Like opposite ends of the spectrum really. All are great schools— I am just surprised you didn’t choose to narrow down to schools more similar than different…[/quote]

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