Anonymous wrote:Sidwell has been terrible at the glamor sports in the area for quite some time: Football, basketball, and lacrosse. These 3 sports are by far the most recgonized and most popular sports at the HS level. Sidwell, historically has always fielded a very competitive soccer team though.

Actually, the basketball team is terrific. I agree about football and men's lacrosse though. Sidwell also has excellent soccer and cross country teams.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd rather have my student in an activity that is 2-3 hours after school than a 45 minute yoga class and then walking to z burger as their afternoon activity.

What schools have ALL hs/us students involved in afterschool activities or afterschool gym classes that are 2-3 hours long?

There isn't one.

Actually my DD goes to a girls school in the area and all girls are required to do an afterschool activity every term. If it's a sports team or theater it will be 2-3 hours every afternoon. If it is a PE class it will be more like 1.5-2 hours.

Sidwell has been terrible at the glamor sports in the area for quite some time: Football, basketball, and lacrosse. These 3 sports are by far the most recgonized and most popular sports at the HS level. Sidwell, historically has always fielded a very competitive soccer team though.

There are somethings that are more important than playing at all costs.

If you don't understand that, then there is a reason why you aren't at Sidwell.

Sidwell just isn't a meathead school. The emphasis at Sidwell is on academics as opposed to football--as well it should be.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd rather have my student in an activity that is 2-3 hours after school than a 45 minute yoga class and then walking to z burger as their afternoon activity.

What schools have ALL hs/us students involved in afterschool activities or afterschool gym classes that are 2-3 hours long?

There isn't one.

What was the cost for the just-completed football/lacrosse turf field with surrounding track with two brand new basketball courts/weight room/dance studio below? Maybe Sidwell doesn't prioritize sports, but this must be one of the nicest facilities in the area!

Anonymous wrote:Former Landon parent here: Sidwell made a very sensible decision. The 'play at all costs' mentality is not good and it brings real attitude with it. Good for Sidwell.

Hear, hear.

Anonymous wrote:I'd rather have my student in an activity that is 2-3 hours after school than a 45 minute yoga class and then walking to z burger as their afternoon activity.

Why can't they do both? I know several kids who do the 45 minute yoga class and also do an activity.

Anonymous wrote:I'd rather have my student in an activity that is 2-3 hours after school than a 45 minute yoga class and then walking to z burger as their afternoon activity.

What schools have ALL hs/us students involved in afterschool activities or afterschool gym classes that are 2-3 hours long?

Anonymous wrote:I'd rather have my student in an activity that is 2-3 hours after school than a 45 minute yoga class and then walking to z burger as their afternoon activity.

Or hanging out at somebody's house - usually a working or negligent parent's abode.

Former Landon parent here: Sidwell made a very sensible decision. The 'play at all costs' mentality is not good and it brings real attitude with it. Good for Sidwell.

I'd rather have my student in an activity that is 2-3 hours after school than a 45 minute yoga class and then walking to z burger as their afternoon activity.

Anonymous wrote:Sorry but Sidwell's PE requirement is not the same as other schools.

http://www.bullis.org/athletics/athletics-handbook/upper-school-athletics/index.aspx

Right. At Sidwell students are actually required to do some kind of physical activity (PE or team) for 11 of the 12 seasons. At Bullis juniors and seniors can take a sport OR activity (drama, yearbook) and freshman/sophomores can fulfill their one semester/year requirement by being a manager. Not too much physical activity there.

Sorry but Sidwell's PE requirement is not the same as other schools.

http://www.bullis.org/athletics/athletics-handbook/upper-school-athletics/index.aspx