Anonymous
Post 03/02/2015 17:10     Subject: Recommend Your School
OP, if your son has average to superior cognitive abilities and is not a behavioral problem, please call the director of admissions at Commonwealth Academy, Josh Gwilliam. C/A may not be the right place for your son, but Josh Gwilliam, is very knowledgeable and will set you in the right direction. 703 548-6912. He may be there today (Monday). I'm not Josh, just a parent.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2015 16:30     Subject: Recommend Your School
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here. I don't think DS would be a fit for Ivymount. At least not from what I know about the school and the few kids that I know that go there. Of course I am judging this solely on that knowledge and could be totally off the mark as I haven't visited the school

I have researched Siena, Lab and Commonwealth. I think Siena is a perfect fit - on paper at least. Commonwealth as well. Lab I'm not sure about and not sure that McLean would be a fit?
Also researched Echelon in Olney - that also seems like a perfect fit.


I think you should at least look into McLean. They'll tell you if they don't think the fit is right, plus you won't know till you look.


When OP said her DS's LDs are serious, I would not consider McLean. The website says mild to moderate learning differences.



I would say the same for Commonwealth academy. They don't take Aspergers or behavioral issues. I think a lot of the other schools recommended are good: Ivymont, Diener, McLean (and, yes, PP, is correct, if your child doesn't find in they will guide you to the right school).. Sienna and Lab too (although there is an ongoing thread about difficulties there). Kinsbury?


DS is not on the spectrum....



But you or OP said he had serious LDs and social interaction problems. That's not Commonwealth.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2015 15:09     Subject: Recommend Your School
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here. I don't think DS would be a fit for Ivymount. At least not from what I know about the school and the few kids that I know that go there. Of course I am judging this solely on that knowledge and could be totally off the mark as I haven't visited the school

I have researched Siena, Lab and Commonwealth. I think Siena is a perfect fit - on paper at least. Commonwealth as well. Lab I'm not sure about and not sure that McLean would be a fit?
Also researched Echelon in Olney - that also seems like a perfect fit.


I think you should at least look into McLean. They'll tell you if they don't think the fit is right, plus you won't know till you look.


When OP said her DS's LDs are serious, I would not consider McLean. The website says mild to moderate learning differences.



I would say the same for Commonwealth academy. They don't take Aspergers or behavioral issues. I think a lot of the other schools recommended are good: Ivymont, Diener, McLean (and, yes, PP, is correct, if your child doesn't find in they will guide you to the right school).. Sienna and Lab too (although there is an ongoing thread about difficulties there). Kinsbury?


DS is not on the spectrum....
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2015 12:56     Subject: Recommend Your School
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here. I don't think DS would be a fit for Ivymount. At least not from what I know about the school and the few kids that I know that go there. Of course I am judging this solely on that knowledge and could be totally off the mark as I haven't visited the school

I have researched Siena, Lab and Commonwealth. I think Siena is a perfect fit - on paper at least. Commonwealth as well. Lab I'm not sure about and not sure that McLean would be a fit?
Also researched Echelon in Olney - that also seems like a perfect fit.


I think you should at least look into McLean. They'll tell you if they don't think the fit is right, plus you won't know till you look.


When OP said her DS's LDs are serious, I would not consider McLean. The website says mild to moderate learning differences.


+1 If the LD's are serious there is no way shape or form that Mclean would be a good fit. The OP said that the her child is having problems with a class size of 13-15 which is where most mclean class sizes would be.


OP here - Yes I agree which is why I stated earlier that McLean probably would not be a good fit. McLean does not offer quite enough in the way of supports and Ivymount is more than he needs.

Does anyone have feedback on Katherine Thomas School?




My child is in MAP. We also looked at KT, which at the time had children needing far more support in DS' age group.
You mentioned that you knew families at Ivymount. There are 4 programs within the school; one might be a fit.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2015 00:48     Subject: Recommend Your School
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here. I don't think DS would be a fit for Ivymount. At least not from what I know about the school and the few kids that I know that go there. Of course I am judging this solely on that knowledge and could be totally off the mark as I haven't visited the school

I have researched Siena, Lab and Commonwealth. I think Siena is a perfect fit - on paper at least. Commonwealth as well. Lab I'm not sure about and not sure that McLean would be a fit?
Also researched Echelon in Olney - that also seems like a perfect fit.


I think you should at least look into McLean. They'll tell you if they don't think the fit is right, plus you won't know till you look.


When OP said her DS's LDs are serious, I would not consider McLean. The website says mild to moderate learning differences.



I would say the same for Commonwealth academy. They don't take Aspergers or behavioral issues. I think a lot of the other schools recommended are good: Ivymont, Diener, McLean (and, yes, PP, is correct, if your child doesn't find in they will guide you to the right school).. Sienna and Lab too (although there is an ongoing thread about difficulties there). Kinsbury?
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2015 11:18     Subject: Recommend Your School
Check Oakwood School in Annandale, va
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2015 10:38     Subject: Recommend Your School
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here - Kingsbury! forgot about Kingsbury - thank you!

I thought Parkmont was for "troubled" kids? and by that I mean emotionally troubled, not previously college bound?

Please correct me if I'm wrong.


The one I know is college bound definitely, very smart. Has ADHD and an LD.


Hi PP - I'm not clear about what you posted, my apologies. Are you referring to a student from Parkmont?


Yes, the student I know who attends is definitely college bound.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2015 10:19     Subject: Recommend Your School
Oakwood could be a good fit
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2015 09:12     Subject: Recommend Your School
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here - Kingsbury! forgot about Kingsbury - thank you!

I thought Parkmont was for "troubled" kids? and by that I mean emotionally troubled, not previously college bound?

Please correct me if I'm wrong.


The one I know is college bound definitely, very smart. Has ADHD and an LD.


Hi PP - I'm not clear about what you posted, my apologies. Are you referring to a student from Parkmont?
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2015 09:06     Subject: Recommend Your School
Anonymous wrote:OP here - Kingsbury! forgot about Kingsbury - thank you!

I thought Parkmont was for "troubled" kids? and by that I mean emotionally troubled, not previously college bound?

Please correct me if I'm wrong.


The one I know is college bound definitely, very smart. Has ADHD and an LD.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2015 09:03     Subject: Recommend Your School
OP here - Kingsbury! forgot about Kingsbury - thank you!

I thought Parkmont was for "troubled" kids? and by that I mean emotionally troubled, not previously college bound?

Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2015 08:04     Subject: Re:Recommend Your School
Have you checked out Parkmont in DC?
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2015 07:55     Subject: Recommend Your School
Kingsbury?
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2015 07:48     Subject: Recommend Your School
Any thoughts on Chelsea?
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2015 22:23     Subject: Re:Recommend Your School
Tour Ivymount or at least talk to the director b/f you say it's more than he needs.