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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another parent here with both Sidwell and GDS high school grads within the past five years. The 3-11 11:05 post is pretty spot on.  These are two really wonderful schools and the key is where your kid is most comfortable.  GDS is more informal (teachers on first name basis) and it tends to draw many kids who are really into the arts (theater/music).  The school proudly notes it has no football team but the musical/play/one acts are a really big deal. And they are.  So are the regular events/cabarets where both students and faculty perform.  Sidwell is more formal and has more detailed rules ( check out the handbook).  It also tends to draw students who are more into sports as a rule (these are broad generalizations of course).  And the weekly meeting and Quaker values have a significant impact (largely quite positive in my view) on the student experience.  Both schools have amazing academics. Sidwell has a more advanced Chinese program including opportunities in China and more students who study abroad through SYA.  Sidwell has a dining room for lunch but GDS does not.  GDS has a better after-hours hang-out area for students  (the forum) whereas [b]at Sidwell the school shuts down earlier and sends the message that students should be at home with their families as part of a balanced life.[/b]  GDS gives the students slightly more freedom and Sidwell more structure but both deliver an amazing education focused on critical thinking and analysis mostly in small-group discussion-based classes.  Sidwell has slightly less grade inflation.  You really cannot go wrong with these two schools. The key is: what is the best fit for your student?[/quote]

This made me laugh.  Thanks, PP.[/quote]

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