Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 18:22     Subject: McLean and Lowell
ADHD + Dysgraphia + Dyscalculia here. McLean has been transformational for us. We moved there in middle school after a mix of public & private elementary. Now our 4th year and my son is happy, engaged and striving in school - not just surviving. It is not as big socially as public school, but it is enough to make friends. Also, in the smaller environment he's found lots of opportunity in the sports. Thats been a big positive for him.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2023 21:46     Subject: McLean and Lowell
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Would any parents of kids with ADHD and/or dysgraphia be willing to comment on current or past experience at McLean or Lowell? Thanks so much



If I may ask, whats working/not working where they are currently? Are you in public or different private?


Learning support in public school is lacking. No writing intervention thus far, only accommodations but this far not helpful.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2023 20:24     Subject: McLean and Lowell
Anonymous wrote:Would any parents of kids with ADHD and/or dysgraphia be willing to comment on current or past experience at McLean or Lowell? Thanks so much



If I may ask, whats working/not working where they are currently? Are you in public or different private?
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2023 20:15     Subject: McLean and Lowell
While Lowell is neurodivergent welcoming, it is progressive but not special needs. Support services are resourced at a whole different level at McLean. They are an apples and oranges comparison.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2023 19:38     Subject: McLean and Lowell
NP - the social part is challenging because it is a very small school. There isn’t a large group of kids in each grade so if your kid doesn’t fit in socially with the group, it will be tough.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2023 17:40     Subject: McLean and Lowell
My child is finishing first year at McLean Lower school. ADHD and the dyslexia trio. It's been a whole new world. The environment and staff are incredible. We will definitely stay thru at least Middle school. Good luck!
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2023 08:43     Subject: McLean and Lowell
Would you be willing to elaborate on the social challenges your kid faced?
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2023 08:26     Subject: McLean and Lowell
The social part can be challenging. We are leaving because of that.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2023 08:06     Subject: McLean and Lowell
I echo that. We started in the Lower School and now in the Middle - ADHD and dyslexia. It's the right amount of support. We have friends at Lowell who ended up applying to McLean. My sense is that they try to offer accommodations and support, but it can tend to be more stigmatizing for a kid. At McLean, I think it's just part of the program, all the teachers get it, and kids don't feel out of place if they get support.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2023 22:16     Subject: McLean and Lowell
my adhd/dysgraphia kid has blossomed at McLean Middle School.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2023 21:10     Subject: McLean and Lowell
Going into 4th. Thank you forgot that detail.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2023 20:56     Subject: McLean and Lowell
What grade OP?
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2023 20:47     Subject: McLean and Lowell
Would any parents of kids with ADHD and/or dysgraphia be willing to comment on current or past experience at McLean or Lowell? Thanks so much