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[quote=Anonymous]OP,

As a fellow AA parent, I would advise you to do what you would have done in any case.  Ask the school to put you in touch with current parents.  Then use your spider sense.  This is an intensely personal decision, and when considering these traditional schools, you might take into account the personality of your child (how are they likely to react if they have a negative or ambiguous interaction?).  Also, how much mental energy are you willing/able to invest in monitoring/managing the situation?  Will you enjoy working with teachers or school administrators whom you might/might not have to educate a bit?  Please know that “zero” investment in this type of social-emotional support  is not likely to be an option whichever school you choose for your DC.

I would also take a close look at GDS.  I’m not a big 3 parent, but the GDS parents/students I know are all really smart and reasonable.  In any event, if your child has a negative/ambiguous experience, it seems that GDS would be equipped bc of its history to work with your family in a constructive way.

It’s really too bad that you can’t visit campuses.  (Duh!)  My DC participated for a time in an activity that included a number of Cathedral children.  DC enjoyed the activity, but when a relative cam to visit and had the opportunity to observe; relative immediately noted the conservative (not political or racial, just traditional) ambience.  Again, OP, you seem like such a reflective person, I think trusting your instincts will take you far.  [/quote]

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