My DD went to Sidwell, never used a tutor, and she did also work in the math support room, always had top math students available each period for kids to drop in and get assistance. REally did not get the impression that any huge percentage of kids had tutors. The strength of the high school at least is the teachers, not sure what the PPs are referring to.

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Anonymous wrote:I use a tutor for Honors Algebra and Chemistry. It appears that a lot of the kids (not all) who r doing really well have tutors, in more than one subject. Some of the *$ teachers r not really teaching, given that, and with the amount of HW and ECs, I don't see any other way.

Let me guess- Sidwell? I've heard complaints from Sidwell parents that all the kids have tutors b/c the teachers aren't teaching.

No, it's not Sidwell. DD tutor has also mentioned that it is not one school, but several, and very common in this area. Basically the teachers teach in broad terms, but then you get the exam, and realize the nitty gritty matter on the test was not covered. Ms. Tutor is so busy that this is her full time job.

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Anonymous wrote:I use a tutor for Honors Algebra and Chemistry. It appears that a lot of the kids (not all) who r doing really well have tutors, in more than one subject. Some of the *$ teachers r not really teaching, given that, and with the amount of HW and ECs, I don't see any other way.

Let me guess- Sidwell? I've heard complaints from Sidwell parents that all the kids have tutors b/c the teachers aren't teaching.

I was wondering when you would rear your head for your never ending Sidwell bashing.

I have an excellent math tutor who keeps DC ahead of the game. DC goes weekly but they are doing SAT prep now. If DC has questions about current math, the tutor is right there.

Even if I was willing to give the tutor's name, it wouldn't matter as the waiting list is a mile long. Been with our tutor since 8th grade. Didn't need the tutor then but didn't want to go to the end of the list. DC will stay until graduated and solid A's in honors math. It has been worth the investment.

Anonymous wrote:I use a tutor for Honors Algebra and Chemistry. It appears that a lot of the kids (not all) who r doing really well have tutors, in more than one subject. Some of the *$ teachers r not really teaching, given that, and with the amount of HW and ECs, I don't see any other way.

Let me guess- Sidwell? I've heard complaints from Sidwell parents that all the kids have tutors b/c the teachers aren't teaching.

The families of kids who need it hire tutors. I know families that have used peer tutors -- students who have completed the course successfully -- through various organizations. Less experienced than a teacher-tutor but obviously less expensive too. At our school, strong students in one of the foreign language clubs who have completed the AP class will tutor language students during club period -- that one is free.

Anonymous wrote:I use a tutor for Honors Algebra and Chemistry. It appears that a lot of the kids (not all) who r doing really well have tutors, in more than one subject. Some of the *$ teachers r not really teaching, given that, and with the amount of HW and ECs, I don't see any other way.

Interesting

Anonymous wrote:It may be that you do not receive many responses to your inquiry. Most people I know do not like to share that they use tutors for their children, and if they have a good tutor would certainly never offer to share their name.

+1000 I'll NEVER share my tutor name.

Anonymous wrote:I use a tutor for Honors Algebra and Chemistry. It appears that a lot of the kids (not all) who r doing really well have tutors, in more than one subject. Some of the *$ teachers r not really teaching, given that, and with the amount of HW and ECs, I don't see any other way.

And I seriously thinking about adding one for f language too.

I use a tutor for Honors Algebra and Chemistry. It appears that a lot of the kids (not all) who r doing really well have tutors, in more than one subject. Some of the *$ teachers r not really teaching, given that, and with the amount of HW and ECs, I don't see any other way.

Tutors are not provided by the school. There is a whole tutoring industry supporting the private and competitive public schools. We know tons of kids who get academic tutoring. Usually its for math and science, sometimes foreign language.

Anonymous wrote:It may be that you do not receive many responses to your inquiry. Most people I know do not like to share that they use tutors for their children, and if they have a good tutor would certainly never offer to share their name.

It's an anonymous forum, so it's really such a big deal if you acknowledge having a tutor.

OP, it's a broad question with no real answer and no real point.

Bottom line. Do kids in privates use tutors, yes. It comes down to whether your kid needs a tutor or not. You can certainly find a good one.

It may be that you do not receive many responses to your inquiry. Most people I know do not like to share that they use tutors for their children, and if they have a good tutor would certainly never offer to share their name.

Anonymous wrote:To what extent do high school students rely on tutors in private schools? And are the tutors generally provided by the school?

Our children never worked with a tutor until high school.

In high school, I have hired tutors if one of my DC has needed/asked for help -- and this has generally been in the accelerated math or science classes. The school may recommend a tutor or tutoring services, but in our experience, local college students have done a great job as tutors and are generally a little less expensive.

To what extent do high school students rely on tutors in private schools? And are the tutors generally provided by the school?