Anonymous
Post 02/27/2014 09:36     Subject: Alternative High Schools
OP I am 16:24 -- sorry I didn't see DC or MD. Depending on where you are, Howard Gardner might work, as lots of kids take metro. We know a MD family there. Sorry for the oversight!
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2014 08:46     Subject: Alternative High Schools
School for Tomorrow might also be worth a look. Just like 16:24 I don't have first hand experience, but it was apparently a good fit for the child of a friend who sounds a lot like your DC.
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2014 08:35     Subject: Alternative High Schools
Thank you! Great suggestions here!
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 19:10     Subject: Alternative High Schools
Emerson?
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 16:24     Subject: Alternative High Schools
Howard Gardner or the New School of Northern VA might also be worth a look if you are in VA. I have not visited there but know students for whom they have been good options.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 15:28     Subject: Re:Alternative High Schools
I guess Field and Burke are "alternative" as compared to SFS/GDS/STA/NCS, but they are pretty mainstream in terms of work load, etc. Nora really is alternative. I would also look at Parkmont. If you're in Virginia, GW Community School is a possibility.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 14:13     Subject: Alternative High Schools
field school or burke.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 11:45     Subject: Alternative High Schools
Have a child at a competitive traditional private high school who is unable to manage the heavy workload and needs something different. Bright kid with no LDs, no behavior problems, just some motivational issues and probably at this point some depression/lack of self esteem. Looked at the Nora School website and it may be a good possiblity. Anything else out there? DC or Maryland.