Anonymous wrote:My DS has ADHD. He requires few accommodations but when he was in private school, it was harder to get them.

The W schools are good at helping all kinds of kids - private is not usually built for that.

My son was at Churchill where they routinely denied his accommodations. The last straw is when they withdrew his text to speech accommodation simply because his disability was not diagnosed as a SLD even though his disability impacted his ability to comprehend when reading but not when listening.

The main streamed private school we moved him to reviewed his testing data and followed the expert recommendations for appropriate accommodations. The written plan developed at our one meeting was then implemented across all classes. The private school even helped with getting my son approved for his accommodations on the ACT including extended time and testing over multiple days as well as testing accommodations from the College Board for his AP exams.

The switch from Churchill to private was a stretch financially but necessary for my son to access an appropriate educational environment.

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Anonymous wrote:My kid goes to Blair from another area in MoCo- not Bethesda/Potomac, and no private school can compete with the magnet program. I also feel better having my kid experience the vastness of life (Blair is full of very poor & pretty rich kids). I think it’s better from every angle. I have no regrets saying NO to private.

Well of course no private school can compete with Blair magnet! Was that even a question? OP's question was about the W schools.

Is that a joke?

We just moved away from Bethesda where our kids were at Whitman. When we first got there, they were both in the same grade but one in public and one in private. It was acutely obvious to us the kid in private was not having any of the same advantages as the one in public. We switched that kid out and they stayed in public thru ES, MS and most of HS.

It's going to depend on the school and the kid every time. I won't say the publics are better than the privates, because for some people that's not going to hold true, it just did for us, in terms of teaching, curriculum and the general behavior of administration.

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Anonymous wrote:I would and am. MCPS is not what it was 20 years ago. Private schools give a value add for your kids that public does not--smaller classes, better sports, superior food, a better network, far superior facilities.

I’ve got no problem with the contention that private schools offer something public ones do not.

But the whole “decline” narrative — does this actually mean anything at all other than MCPS schools are more diverse than they were a generation ago?

Why is diverse better? I have no problem with my kids being with a bunch a mostly smart and mostly very wealthy kids.

I’m well off. Virtually my entire peer group is well educated and wealthy. Why would I want my kids to have a lesser peer group?

Are you not concerned about your kids growing up with a sense of entitlement? A feeling that they're better than everyone else or don't have to play by the rules? Because to me, that is an unsavory (potential) outcome of always being surrounded by others with wealth and connections.

Dp. You've been drinking the kool-aid if you think successful people don't play by the rules. Studies show rule following is correlatee with success. The people who i see breaking the rules, looting our stores and breaking the social rules of quiet neighborhoods, etc are not wealthy people.

Another DP. You’re the one drinking the kool-aid if you don’t realize highly wealthy, connected people play by a different set of rules. (Definitely not talking about petty crime.)

Anonymous wrote:My kid goes to Blair from another area in MoCo- not Bethesda/Potomac, and no private school can compete with the magnet program. I also feel better having my kid experience the vastness of life (Blair is full of very poor & pretty rich kids). I think it’s better from every angle. I have no regrets saying NO to private.

Well of course no private school can compete with Blair magnet! Was that even a question? OP's question was about the W schools.

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Anonymous wrote:I would and am. MCPS is not what it was 20 years ago. Private schools give a value add for your kids that public does not--smaller classes, better sports, superior food, a better network, far superior facilities.

I’ve got no problem with the contention that private schools offer something public ones do not.

But the whole “decline” narrative — does this actually mean anything at all other than MCPS schools are more diverse than they were a generation ago?

Why is diverse better? I have no problem with my kids being with a bunch a mostly smart and mostly very wealthy kids.

I’m well off. Virtually my entire peer group is well educated and wealthy. Why would I want my kids to have a lesser peer group?

Are you not concerned about your kids growing up with a sense of entitlement? A feeling that they're better than everyone else or don't have to play by the rules? Because to me, that is an unsavory (potential) outcome of always being surrounded by others with wealth and connections.

Dp. You've been drinking the kool-aid if you think successful people don't play by the rules. Studies show rule following is correlatee with success. The people who i see breaking the rules, looting our stores and breaking the social rules of quiet neighborhoods, etc are not wealthy people.

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Way more kids from Wheaton of Kennedy High School end up convicted of a felony than kids from Georgetown Prep or St. Albans...smarter and richer kids are less likely to be criminals statistically.

That's because rich parents can hire an expensive attorney to get them out of trouble. You really think there is less drug use and other things a those schools?

Less drug use? Probably not. Less violent crime? Absolutely.

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Anonymous wrote:I would and am. MCPS is not what it was 20 years ago. Private schools give a value add for your kids that public does not--smaller classes, better sports, superior food, a better network, far superior facilities.

I’ve got no problem with the contention that private schools offer something public ones do not.

But the whole “decline” narrative — does this actually mean anything at all other than MCPS schools are more diverse than they were a generation ago?

Why is diverse better? I have no problem with my kids being with a bunch a mostly smart and mostly very wealthy kids.

I’m well off. Virtually my entire peer group is well educated and wealthy. Why would I want my kids to have a lesser peer group?

Are you not concerned about your kids growing up with a sense of entitlement? A feeling that they're better than everyone else or don't have to play by the rules? Because to me, that is an unsavory (potential) outcome of always being surrounded by others with wealth and connections.

Dp. You've been drinking the kool-aid if you think successful people don't play by the rules. Studies show rule following is correlatee with success. The people who i see breaking the rules, looting our stores and breaking the social rules of quiet neighborhoods, etc are not wealthy people.

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Way more kids from Wheaton of Kennedy High School end up convicted of a felony than kids from Georgetown Prep or St. Albans...smarter and richer kids are less likely to be criminals statistically.

That's because rich parents can hire an expensive attorney to get them out of trouble. You really think there is less drug use and other things a those schools?

If money were truly no object, I’d pick private but it depends on the private, too.

My kids went to/attend Whitman. We told ourselves that we believe in public school, but we were kidding ourselves as there is no added “reality” by going to Whitman vs private - the families are largely wealthy, there is a lot of academic and other pressures, etc. Our kids missed out on the benefits of private but money is a consideration for us so I wouldn’t choose otherwise, although I am envious.

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Anonymous wrote:I would and am. MCPS is not what it was 20 years ago. Private schools give a value add for your kids that public does not--smaller classes, better sports, superior food, a better network, far superior facilities.

I’ve got no problem with the contention that private schools offer something public ones do not.

But the whole “decline” narrative — does this actually mean anything at all other than MCPS schools are more diverse than they were a generation ago?

Why is diverse better? I have no problem with my kids being with a bunch a mostly smart and mostly very wealthy kids.

I’m well off. Virtually my entire peer group is well educated and wealthy. Why would I want my kids to have a lesser peer group?

Are you not concerned about your kids growing up with a sense of entitlement? A feeling that they're better than everyone else or don't have to play by the rules? Because to me, that is an unsavory (potential) outcome of always being surrounded by others with wealth and connections.

Dp. You've been drinking the kool-aid if you think successful people don't play by the rules. Studies show rule following is correlatee with success. The people who i see breaking the rules, looting our stores and breaking the social rules of quiet neighborhoods, etc are not wealthy people.

+1

Way more kids from Wheaton of Kennedy High School end up convicted of a felony than kids from Georgetown Prep or St. Albans...smarter and richer kids are less likely to be criminals statistically.

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Anonymous wrote:I would and am. MCPS is not what it was 20 years ago. Private schools give a value add for your kids that public does not--smaller classes, better sports, superior food, a better network, far superior facilities.

I’ve got no problem with the contention that private schools offer something public ones do not.

But the whole “decline” narrative — does this actually mean anything at all other than MCPS schools are more diverse than they were a generation ago?

Why is diverse better? I have no problem with my kids being with a bunch a mostly smart and mostly very wealthy kids.

I’m well off. Virtually my entire peer group is well educated and wealthy. Why would I want my kids to have a lesser peer group?

Are you not concerned about your kids growing up with a sense of entitlement? A feeling that they're better than everyone else or don't have to play by the rules? Because to me, that is an unsavory (potential) outcome of always being surrounded by others with wealth and connections.

Dp. You've been drinking the kool-aid if you think successful people don't play by the rules. Studies show rule following is correlatee with success. The people who i see breaking the rules, looting our stores and breaking the social rules of quiet neighborhoods, etc are not wealthy people.

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Anonymous wrote:I would and am. MCPS is not what it was 20 years ago. Private schools give a value add for your kids that public does not--smaller classes, better sports, superior food, a better network, far superior facilities.

I’ve got no problem with the contention that private schools offer something public ones do not.

But the whole “decline” narrative — does this actually mean anything at all other than MCPS schools are more diverse than they were a generation ago?

Why is diverse better? I have no problem with my kids being with a bunch a mostly smart and mostly very wealthy kids.

I’m well off. Virtually my entire peer group is well educated and wealthy. Why would I want my kids to have a lesser peer group?

Dp.. because the world is made up of diverse people, and exposure to diverse groups of people makes you better able to deal with the real world. It also makes you have more empathy for other people.

You clearly live in a bubble and expect your kid to, as well. One day, that bubble may pop.

Nah. After their private, entitled high school, they'll go to Ivy+ schools, then get jobs in the finance sector. They'll never have to see any lower class people except the help.

😂. Your bubble is going to be popped soon if you’re betting on Ivy admission.

Only the better privates help get you into ivies

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Anonymous wrote:I would and am. MCPS is not what it was 20 years ago. Private schools give a value add for your kids that public does not--smaller classes, better sports, superior food, a better network, far superior facilities.

I’ve got no problem with the contention that private schools offer something public ones do not.

But the whole “decline” narrative — does this actually mean anything at all other than MCPS schools are more diverse than they were a generation ago?

Why is diverse better? I have no problem with my kids being with a bunch a mostly smart and mostly very wealthy kids.

I’m well off. Virtually my entire peer group is well educated and wealthy. Why would I want my kids to have a lesser peer group?

Dp.. because the world is made up of diverse people, and exposure to diverse groups of people makes you better able to deal with the real world. It also makes you have more empathy for other people.

You clearly live in a bubble and expect your kid to, as well. One day, that bubble may pop.

Nah. After their private, entitled high school, they'll go to Ivy+ schools, then get jobs in the finance sector. They'll never have to see any lower class people except the help.

😂. Your bubble is going to be popped soon if you’re betting on Ivy admission.

My DS has ADHD. He requires few accommodations but when he was in private school, it was harder to get them.

The W schools are good at helping all kinds of kids - private is not usually built for that.

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Anonymous wrote:I would and am. MCPS is not what it was 20 years ago. Private schools give a value add for your kids that public does not--smaller classes, better sports, superior food, a better network, far superior facilities.

I’ve got no problem with the contention that private schools offer something public ones do not.

But the whole “decline” narrative — does this actually mean anything at all other than MCPS schools are more diverse than they were a generation ago?

Why is diverse better? I have no problem with my kids being with a bunch a mostly smart and mostly very wealthy kids.

I’m well off. Virtually my entire peer group is well educated and wealthy. Why would I want my kids to have a lesser peer group?

Dp.. because the world is made up of diverse people, and exposure to diverse groups of people makes you better able to deal with the real world. It also makes you have more empathy for other people.

You clearly live in a bubble and expect your kid to, as well. One day, that bubble may pop.

Well said, PP. Our private school is much more diverse than our neighborhood W school (Whitman). We're so happy to have escaped the bubble of the Whitman cluster so that our kids can experience diversity at their school. It was a major factor for us in deciding to send our DC to the private school.

Seems to me that you chose the wrong W

I didn’t choose any W. I bought a home that happens to be in the Whitman catchment area. How many times do we have to tell you bigots that you don’t buy into or choose a school when you buy a house?

Anonymous wrote:My kid goes to Blair from another area in MoCo- not Bethesda/Potomac, and no private school can compete with the magnet program. I also feel better having my kid experience the vastness of life (Blair is full of very poor & pretty rich kids). I think it’s better from every angle. I have no regrets saying NO to private.

Since when is Blair a W school? No one asked you about your magnet kid.