Anonymous
Post 10/12/2025 08:46     Subject: Academically Balanced, Non-Religious School
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Get tutors


Do this only if you want kids to turn into young adults with mental health problems and get burnt out. This will definitely give them anxiety about the rat race.

If you want healthy well rounded kids who love learning to learn, yes look for a better fit school. My older one is extremely smart but naturally anxious and we moved her to a better fit more diverse school (i.e., out of big 3) - best choice. She’s likely to be valedictorian and I’m sure will get into her #1 college (not HYP, but top 20).


💯!!
could you share the name of the school?
Anonymous
Post 10/11/2025 22:28     Subject: Academically Balanced, Non-Religious School
Anonymous wrote:Also, might want to consider neuropsychological testing. Might be some clear strengths and areas of weakness.


DD took the NNAT in 2nd grade, and I believe she scored around 119. But I understand that’s a different test from the ones you and others were referring to. Any of particular places/clinics/ should it be via teachers/pediatricians recommendations. Have never considered it, but now think if we are really missing something and need to address this ASAP.
Anonymous
Post 10/10/2025 16:06     Subject: Academically Balanced, Non-Religious School
Anonymous wrote:SSSAS - easy to commute to DC.

Not really an easy commute to DC, and also not non-religious. Although admittedly it’s a very light touch.
Anonymous
Post 10/10/2025 15:22     Subject: Academically Balanced, Non-Religious School
Anonymous wrote:SSSAS - easy to commute to DC.


Omg no it isn’t.
Anonymous
Post 10/10/2025 14:54     Subject: Academically Balanced, Non-Religious School
SSSAS - easy to commute to DC.
Anonymous
Post 10/10/2025 13:28     Subject: Re:Academically Balanced, Non-Religious School
If you're looking for a small school that goes 5-12 and focuses on developing kids equally in math, English, and social studies skills, the Sycamore School in Rosslyn is worth a look. Students progress in math at their own best pace, and small classes insure close attention to their writing development in English and other courses. TSS offers frequent tours for prospective parents.

They are also well-equipped to deal with learning differences.
Anonymous
Post 10/10/2025 09:41     Subject: Academically Balanced, Non-Religious School
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Madeira. Very well-rounded academically.


Madeira is a very rigorous school, particularly because of the mod system. I wouldn't recommend it for this student. She could have a mod with English and history, which would be very writing-intensive.


But, overall, very balanced. Next mod could be math, science and art.

Not an option for OP for a few more years, anyway. Better to focus on MS for now.


Very relevant, since the OP stated that they were already in a K-8 and were looking ahead to HS options. Did you go to a school that emphasized only math over reading comprehension or one that was substandard across the board?
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2025 20:23     Subject: Re:Academically Balanced, Non-Religious School
Maybe try a small k-8 for her middle school years. Langley is a nice school that is not religious and not just math/writing…
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2025 20:13     Subject: Academically Balanced, Non-Religious School
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Madeira. Very well-rounded academically.


Madeira is a very rigorous school, particularly because of the mod system. I wouldn't recommend it for this student. She could have a mod with English and history, which would be very writing-intensive.


But, overall, very balanced. Next mod could be math, science and art.

Not an option for OP for a few more years, anyway. Better to focus on MS for now.
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2025 17:55     Subject: Re:Academically Balanced, Non-Religious School
Is she able to use a keyboard to type rather than write? It could be that simple if her issue is graphomotor. I agree that getting her evaluated to see if there is a learning difference that can then be accommodated or supported should be your first step.