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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our DD graduated a few years ago--joined in the upper school. Yes, there were cliques. Yes, she was bookish and didn't fit into the more dominant cliques. But she did find her friends, and the teachers are dedicated and caring. The upper school is a lot of work depending on the types of classes you take, but it does prepare you for college. The question isn't whether there are flaws at SR. There surely are. The question is whether, all things considered, it is the best choice for your kid. In retrospect, I would say yes it was for ours, though going through it wasn't always easy. But what high school experience is? [/quote]

I don’t understand the people saying it’s a lot of work. There is SO much free time. At least every other day is a free 80 minute period. Plus once per cycle there is another 80 minute free period during the religion block. There are 15 minutes between classes. The morning break/advisory/assembly time is often more free time. Until you take advanced science or math you also get an hour free at lunch. This school should be a breeze![/quote]

Yes, they do have a block schedule and they do have some free periods but often times their clubs meet or they are meeting with their teachers during those blocks or lunch. Or "GASP" hanging out with friends. What teenager is doing anything for 15 minutes between classes besides hanging out with their friends. School isn't all about studying - it's about building relationships, social skills, getting involved, etc. 
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Clubs only meet during lunch because everyone is supposedly “so busy” after school. I brought up the amount of time between classes so prospective families know what they’re paying for. Teaching and learning seem secondary in the US. If that’s what you want to pay for, that’s fine, but it’s not how the school advertises itself.[/quote]

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