Anonymous
06/24/2023 10:28
Subject: Re:Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
Fellow parent of an anxious DC and we made a similar calculation when it came time for K. We ended up at St. Bart’s in Bethesda, which has small classes and a welcoming, inclusive environment. Speaking only from our experience, Montessori was not a great fit for DC—they were intimidated by the older kids and needed a bit more structure. Good luck!
Anonymous
06/23/2023 19:09
Subject: Re:Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
Anonymous wrote:Lot of love for Concord Hill here, though my understanding is they're all full up and that's that. If the person who recommended Holy Cross is on here, would love to hear more if you can.
I commented. We didn't end up going private as my child didn't want to and really didn't want Catholic school since we aren't a religious family but I really liked the principal, if its the same one and they were the most warm and inclusive to non-Catholic/Christian families. We visited twice. I liked they were welcoming to mild special needs and also willing to do acceleration if they could. I couldn't find anything negative to stay about it except the Catholic part, which isn't an issue for you (and only and issue as we don't practice religion and I was worried about what my child would say).
Anonymous
06/23/2023 19:07
Subject: Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don't know that we would be totally opposed to just doing one year at a private, if he gets more on track emotionally and academically, we could see moving him back into public (I know that will strike some people here as insane.). So I don't think that excludes Geneva, and I had no idea SR was co-ed in younger grades. I hear good things about WES - probably the thing that scares me most there is going *and* liking it so much we're trying to figure out how to cough up $35k and up for the next however many years. We have capacity to do what we need right now this year, but staring down the barrel of 8 or 12 more is a little scary (again, I know that many on here that's no big deal.)
If you're on the fence about this as a long-term plan, I'd go with a primary only-school. You'll have a natural end/reevaluation point without feeling drawn to an 8-12 year experience. These schools all end at 3rd, I believe:
- Concord Hill
- Primary Day (although doubt they have space)
- Harbor School
- Evergreen Montessori
Evergreen has very few K-2nd graders so socially that wouldn't be good. I wasn't a fan when I looked them.
Anonymous
06/23/2023 15:35
Subject: Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
Check out Christ Episcopal School. It has small classes and a very nurturing and supportive environment… good luck!
Anonymous
06/22/2023 19:03
Subject: Re:Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
I’d try Sheridan!
Anonymous
06/22/2023 18:03
Subject: Re:Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
Definitely call Concord Hill. My anxious kid loved it there and developed a lot more confidence. And it’s close to you. Lots of families go to public after third grade, so it’s an easy transition if that’s your plan.
Anonymous
06/22/2023 11:16
Subject: Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
Anonymous wrote:Last minute change and looking to go private for K this fall. Background: we expected our son would follow his siblings to public, but end of Pre-K year it's become apparent our MCPS public elementary could be really hard for him (7 classes, high ratio), as he has some challenges with anxiety and the size of that place is enormous. Great for our other kids, but would crush him now. Our preschool has recommended we look into a private, smaller with more attention, but of course it's so late to try to find something. Appreciate any guidance, either schools or if you have had kid in similar situation. We are Catholic btw - not averse to a Catholic school, though we are not especially conservative.
How would you feel about a small private kindergarten at the Greek Preschool at St. George in Bethesda? My daughter just finished kindergarten there and it was INCREDIBLE, CLass is small and teacher is AMAZING!
Anonymous
06/22/2023 11:14
Subject: Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
Anonymous wrote:I don't know that we would be totally opposed to just doing one year at a private, if he gets more on track emotionally and academically, we could see moving him back into public (I know that will strike some people here as insane.). So I don't think that excludes Geneva, and I had no idea SR was co-ed in younger grades. I hear good things about WES - probably the thing that scares me most there is going *and* liking it so much we're trying to figure out how to cough up $35k and up for the next however many years. We have capacity to do what we need right now this year, but staring down the barrel of 8 or 12 more is a little scary (again, I know that many on here that's no big deal.)
If you're on the fence about this as a long-term plan, I'd go with a primary only-school. You'll have a natural end/reevaluation point without feeling drawn to an 8-12 year experience. These schools all end at 3rd, I believe:
- Concord Hill
- Primary Day (although doubt they have space)
- Harbor School
- Evergreen Montessori
Anonymous
06/22/2023 09:34
Subject: Re:Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
Lot of love for Concord Hill here, though my understanding is they're all full up and that's that. If the person who recommended Holy Cross is on here, would love to hear more if you can.
Anonymous
06/22/2023 08:41
Subject: Re:Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
Holy Cross School has one opening in Kindergarten!
Anonymous
06/22/2023 08:21
Subject: Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
Sheridan?
Anonymous
06/22/2023 08:05
Subject: Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
Anonymous wrote:Not sure if they have space, but Concord Hill is very nurturing and could be great for your son.
+1 on Concord Hill. Also at least worth asking if Little Flower has a spot.
Anonymous
06/22/2023 07:36
Subject: Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
Concord Hill
Anonymous
06/21/2023 22:36
Subject: Re:Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
+1 Concord Hill.
Small, nurturing and close. It goes through third but DS can easily transition back to CCES/NCC at third grade.
Small, nurturing and close. It goes through third but DS can easily transition back to CCES/NCC at third grade.
Anonymous
06/21/2023 22:35
Subject: Re:Private school Kindergartens that might still have openings for fall?
We looked at the Harbor School and I was very impressed for our shy preschooler. Another option would be Little Flower if they have space.