Anonymous
03/03/2024 07:29
Subject: Re:Experiences with WES?
NP here. what is the culture like? Wary of an environment that is ultra-wealthy, Republican, or religious.
Anonymous
03/03/2024 05:05
Subject: Experiences with WES?
WES sports 😳don’t choose because of athletics. We love the school athletics get from outside the school. Nice to play with your friends from school for my kids But we are not exactly a strong sports school. You should not choose your elementary school based on sports. Kids good they will be playing outside leagues.
Anonymous
03/02/2024 23:12
Subject: Experiences with WES?
Just returned from tonight’s auction at WES and my heart is full. My elementary kids have been here since early childhood and at every turn we have been happy with the school. The thing that stands out to me above all else is the community and the focus on developing productive, well-adjusted kids in a really complex world. My kids have each had their share of challenges and the way the school has responded has been really helpful to my kids and gratifying to me.
Back to the auction, I don’t have other schools to compare to but despite the wonderful items up for auction for everything from Nats tickets to wine baskets, the items that generated the most excitement (and $$$) were experiences with the teachers. From Mario Kart parties to mani/pedi outings, students (through their parents) beg for these experiences. To me that says so much.
And no, I’m not part of the faculty or staff and am not even much of a donor. I am just appreciative of a great plaice for my kids. (Now for what we will do after 8, that’s a whole different question!)
Back to the auction, I don’t have other schools to compare to but despite the wonderful items up for auction for everything from Nats tickets to wine baskets, the items that generated the most excitement (and $$$) were experiences with the teachers. From Mario Kart parties to mani/pedi outings, students (through their parents) beg for these experiences. To me that says so much.
And no, I’m not part of the faculty or staff and am not even much of a donor. I am just appreciative of a great plaice for my kids. (Now for what we will do after 8, that’s a whole different question!)
Anonymous
03/02/2024 22:56
Subject: Experiences with WES?
Anonymous wrote:I went to WES in the 90s and early 2000’s - loved it!!
Totally irrelevant now.
Anonymous
03/02/2024 22:36
Subject: Experiences with WES?
Anonymous wrote:Our child attended for middle school and it was exactly what they needed. I think the school does a good job catering to a child's specific needs - whether they are more advanced, average, or need extra support. Teachers are very supportive and reach out to parents if a kid is struggling to get them back on track and they motivate them/keep them engaged when they are excelling. Loved that it's not a pressure cooker- more of a learn for the sake of knowledge. That approach allowed my kid to really excel and enjoy their classes. They loved science, social studies, math, language and even enjoy English (which was their least favorite subject prior to WES. My kid enjoyed reading and performing Shakespeare in eighth grade!) The school taught my kid to be a self advocate. The study trips in 6th, 7th, and 8th are amazing! My kid was a "never sleep anywhere but home kid" so we were worried how the first overnight trip would go. They came back from Utah with such confidence. Then Italy in 7th and Spain/France in 8th (depending on language choice.) These trips really allow the kids to bond and develop a sense of independence. WES offered so much help during the HS admission process. It was a pain to have to apply somewhere new again, but they had grown so much from 6th to 8th grade, it allowed us to find the right HS fit. We would have made a very different decision if we had applied to a k-12 for 6th vs applying for 9th.
Could have written this almost verbatim. We love, love, love WES. My kid is in 8th grade this year and I’m really going to miss the school.
Anonymous
03/02/2024 21:18
Subject: Experiences with WES?
Our child attended for middle school and it was exactly what they needed. I think the school does a good job catering to a child's specific needs - whether they are more advanced, average, or need extra support. Teachers are very supportive and reach out to parents if a kid is struggling to get them back on track and they motivate them/keep them engaged when they are excelling. Loved that it's not a pressure cooker- more of a learn for the sake of knowledge. That approach allowed my kid to really excel and enjoy their classes. They loved science, social studies, math, language and even enjoy English (which was their least favorite subject prior to WES. My kid enjoyed reading and performing Shakespeare in eighth grade!) The school taught my kid to be a self advocate. The study trips in 6th, 7th, and 8th are amazing! My kid was a "never sleep anywhere but home kid" so we were worried how the first overnight trip would go. They came back from Utah with such confidence. Then Italy in 7th and Spain/France in 8th (depending on language choice.) These trips really allow the kids to bond and develop a sense of independence. WES offered so much help during the HS admission process. It was a pain to have to apply somewhere new again, but they had grown so much from 6th to 8th grade, it allowed us to find the right HS fit. We would have made a very different decision if we had applied to a k-12 for 6th vs applying for 9th.
Anonymous
03/02/2024 20:53
Subject: Experiences with WES?
My 4 year old loved it. But it only goes to 8th grade.
Anonymous
03/02/2024 20:45
Subject: Experiences with WES?
Anonymous wrote:How about WES for K?
Loved it for K - 6!
Anonymous
03/02/2024 20:45
Subject: Experiences with WES?
Anonymous wrote:How is their outplacement?
From what I remember the schools classmates landed at were: St Andrew’s, St Albans, NCS, Holton, Landon, BCC, Holy Child, Bullis, and GDS
Anonymous
03/02/2024 20:11
Subject: Experiences with WES?
ok
Anonymous
03/02/2024 20:08
Subject: Experiences with WES?
It's pretty small, whose in the class may really matter socially.
Anonymous
03/02/2024 18:34
Subject: Experiences with WES?
How about WES for K?
Anonymous
03/02/2024 18:33
Subject: Experiences with WES?
How is their outplacement?
Anonymous
03/02/2024 17:42
Subject: Experiences with WES?
I went to WES in the 90s and early 2000’s - loved it!!
Anonymous
03/02/2024 17:10
Subject: Experiences with WES?
What have been your experiences? This is for 4th grade. Child is strong at math, on grade level for reading, strong at sports.