I’m done with current public and ready to pull my sweet, quiet, nerdy, sensitive and really young for his grade son. i am happy to have him repeat but not even sure which schools would be best for a child like him...
@anonymous So of the progressive schools it depends a bit on your sons' personality as to best fit (though they are all more similar than not). Dalton is the most "competitive' academically so need to be strong and confident, EC is great all around -- good for arts, sports, and academics -- but need to be a self starter to be successful long-term, LREI/Trevor very warm and a bit more hand holding, Calhoun is probably the most progressive of the bunch - great progressive pedagogy. Some find it a bit too unstructured. I'd also look at Bank Street, FL, VCS depending on where you live
Browning felt warm and caring when we toured. Riverdale felt progressive and innovative if you are ok with a commute. We didnt like EC, it felt like a large public school and the kids were unimpressive. I agree with Buckley. I think St. B could work if he is very strong academically since their upper school (7/8th grade) has a reputation of a true grind.
@Anonymous i agree that it was more traditional but tbh other than riverdale we didn’t find any of the schools particularly progressive (we looked at coed and boy schools on ues/uws + the hills schools). Browning felt very caring though OP also didn’t mention how academic dc is. in 3/4th grade this should be pretty clear.
What grade? What area? Do you like progressive or traditional?
3/4 depending on whether they hold back due to bday. NYC and progressive is better. I know St B or buckley would not be for him...
@anonymous So of the progressive schools it depends a bit on your sons' personality as to best fit (though they are all more similar than not). Dalton is the most "competitive' academically so need to be strong and confident, EC is great all around -- good for arts, sports, and academics -- but need to be a self starter to be successful long-term, LREI/Trevor very warm and a bit more hand holding, Calhoun is probably the most progressive of the bunch - great progressive pedagogy. Some find it a bit too unstructured. I'd also look at Bank Street, FL, VCS depending on where you live
Browning felt warm and caring when we toured. Riverdale felt progressive and innovative if you are ok with a commute. We didnt like EC, it felt like a large public school and the kids were unimpressive. I agree with Buckley. I think St. B could work if he is very strong academically since their upper school (7/8th grade) has a reputation of a true grind.
that's funny. I felt like Browning was VERY traditional and the most unimpressive of students. Guess it depends on tour guide.
@Anonymous i agree that it was more traditional but tbh other than riverdale we didn’t find any of the schools particularly progressive (we looked at coed and boy schools on ues/uws + the hills schools). Browning felt very caring though OP also didn’t mention how academic dc is. in 3/4th grade this should be pretty clear.
@Anonymous did you look at progressive schools? Clearly different from Browning and Riverdale
Reach out to Parents League. They keep a list of schools with openings in off years.