Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 10:10     Subject: Re:DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
NCS writing curriculum is exceptional. Highest of standards.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2025 22:19     Subject: DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
Anonymous wrote:Came here to suggest Burke, but I see others have beaten me to it.


I also recommend Burke! Great writing instruction in history classes as well as English.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2025 21:35     Subject: DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
Anonymous wrote:Any Catholic parochial. Save yourself thousands of dollars.


+1
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2025 21:32     Subject: Re:DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
Anonymous wrote:English instruction at Sheridan is terrific. Wonderful teachers and a lot of emphasis on writing. DC was well-prepared for rigorous HS English classes.


Agree. They are strict in 7th and 8th grade, but in the best possible way.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2025 19:53     Subject: DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Burke would be a great option for you DD. And it is easy to access by metro.


I agree. My student has had some excellent English and Literature teachers at Burke.


Can you please provide some more details? What makes the writing program stand out?
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2025 17:29     Subject: Re:DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
English instruction at Sheridan is terrific. Wonderful teachers and a lot of emphasis on writing. DC was well-prepared for rigorous HS English classes.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2025 17:18     Subject: DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
Capitol Hill Day School for sure
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2025 12:07     Subject: DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
Anonymous wrote:NCS has a great focus on writing--while rigorous this is a true strength


Agree. The writing is excellent. Students really learn how to write a well organized paper or opinion piece, etc...
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2025 11:50     Subject: DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
Any Catholic parochial. Save yourself thousands of dollars.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2025 11:33     Subject: DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
We are very pleased with the writing curriculum at Sidwell. My 6th grader is working on writing a novel, which will then be published at the end of the process.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2025 11:09     Subject: DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
Came here to suggest Burke, but I see others have beaten me to it.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2025 10:28     Subject: DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
Anonymous wrote:Burke would be a great option for you DD. And it is easy to access by metro.


I agree. My student has had some excellent English and Literature teachers at Burke.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2025 07:57     Subject: Re:DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
Anonymous wrote:Style and grammar? Don't we have AI for that now? I am more worried about critical thinking skills.


That is wrong thinking. Writing is critical thinking, including style and grammar.
Anonymous
Post 11/05/2025 17:42     Subject: DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
Burke would be a great option for you DD. And it is easy to access by metro.
Anonymous
Post 11/05/2025 17:22     Subject: Re:DC private middle schools with excellent writing instruction?
Style and grammar? Don't we have AI for that now? I am more worried about critical thinking skills.