Just as my DS gets sorted out for boarding school in the fall, I realize that we need to get school visits in for my DD (7th grade, late birthday) so we get a good list for her to really look at in the fall for eventual application.
We are in the Mid-Atlantic area, and our DS will be starting at a well regarded school in this area – and while we think this same school would be a good fit for DD, we want to give her options.
She is at a private K-8 with exceptionally strong academics, community, theater, and a decent sports program. Her current class is <30 students, and they run in two groups less than 15 each, core classes run three sections based on ability, so she is very much used to small classes with student led discussions starting in 6th grade.
She is an occasional honor roll student, stronger in language arts than math, but still on track to finish Alg I by the end of 8th grade. She loves theater, field hockey, and outdoor adventures.
She has some ADHD and gets frustrated by homework some evenings.
We are looking for schools that have a strong academic base without being a boiler room, an accepting student body, a strong theater program, and good options for her sports and other interests.
The school must offer some form of learning support program (paid or included is fine).
Prefer a school that is Mid-Atlantic, maybe North East with easy airport options. We prefer a school with at least 60% boarders, a strong alumni base. Co-Ed is preferred, but we will consider all-girls.
I am pretty familiar with the various school search sites, but I have found that a community like this usually has good ideas that don’t always show up in the search engine.
Once, our DS is settled at his new school, I hope to offer perspective on that at the appropriate time.