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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interested to hear more about the difference in differentiation at nps and bvr. Both said they offer opportunities for acceleration and extra help 
 but curious to hear some personal experiences [/quote]

Truth is, you’ll have a hard time finding a sorry. Who have experienced both such as myself. We left BVR and went to NPS. We still have went quite sure we knew what would be best for DC to 12th. Other then facilities, they are actually quite similar. I will say. That NPS is a bit more nurturing. There were time where I felt like a number at BVR or if I asked a teacher a question about my kid, I was being a bother. That’s part of the reason why we didn’t apply right away to STA. Just felt like it would be a continuation.

Academically, they’re about the same. I had a great experience at both. However, NPS I believe I had a more personable experience and my child was more comfortable there. Realized late the we not dear child wanted single sex and ended up at Maret for 7th.[/quote]

Just to be clear, when we left BVR, we left after graduating.[/quote]

But Beauvoir has two teachers per class and nps has one. There's no differentiation at Beauvoir for bright kids? [/quote]

Poster with a kid at both BVR/NPS. Yes two teachers in BVR but it still didn’t change the fact of 20-22 kids. Child had a good experience but I would’ve started at NPS if I had to do it all over again. They don’t do differentiated learning. They break up in two groups based on ability but the other poster is correct, they won’t differentiate for very advanced.[/quote]

Does nps differentiate for brighter kids?[/quote]

No.[/quote]

As an NPS parent, wanted to expand.  There is a little differentiation in math in upper grades, as well as ways that language arts is paced so kid can read more advanced texts.  They also have learning and math specialists who can give the child extra work, not to mention small class sizes where teachers can keep an eye on things.  The school participates in national math, spelling, geography and Spanish programs, which give kids chances to shine.  Our son went on to accelerated math after NPS (through multivariable calculus) as well as science, which I offer as evidence of his preparedness.

But if you are a parent who wants constant drilling or needs kid to be recognized with an advanced designation, the culture of the school might not be right for your family.  NPS families generally want kids to have recess, play outside, and focus on social and emotional learning. We would rather they learn the skills of conversation and eye contact than sit and drill homework.  Preserving the decade of childhood is a real priority, not just a slogan.

Hope that provides helpful context.[/quote]

NP but so helpful! And thanks for the measured logical response. Does the school have a strong stem program? What about beauvoir? Is there no differentiation at all?[/quote]

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