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Topics: Educational Options: Day Schools , Grade Level: K-12

Website:	Barrie School (Silver Spring, MD)
URL:	http://www.barrie.org
Description:	The Barrie School is a private coeducational day school for grades PK-12, located in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Barrie School provides a comprehensive and age-appropriate curriculum. The Lower School programs reflect the institution's longstanding role as a center for Montessori education and teacher training. The Middle and Upper School academic programs provide a rigorous preparation for college and are distinctive for their emphasis on student-centered experiential learning.
Comments:	Contributed by: Parent on 2/7/2008 My child is in middle school and we find the program to be excellent. The small class sizes and focus on critical thinking are extraordinary. Also the school emphasizes working with different learning styles, which makes it far more flexible than the public schools. We will be continuing through high school here. Contributed by: Other on 6/10/2006 This school has recently been through a rough period of change, but it is emerging as an amazing place to be and learn. Over my four years at Barrie, I had some hard times, but overall, I had a lot of fun, and wish I could go back. Contributed by: Student on 2/2/2005 I was a student at Barrie Day from preschool through 8th grade. The curriculum through the end of Middle School (6th grade) was wonderful. I do not think that the Barrie junior high/high school curriculum or environment is college preparatory and in fact is detrimental if not dangerous for a student who is interested in achieving. Contributed by: Student on 1/31/2005 The Barrie School was at one point a great school. As a former student I can attest to the grave changes that Barrie has undergone, starting first with the poor management and always changing faculty and staff. Over a 10 year period this school has had 5 headmasters. Teachers were also unable to express any opinions of the school's administration and management. I do not want to make it seem like I hated my 7 years at the school - I loved my middle school experience and have fond memories of high school as well. There are a couple GREAT teachers in the high school who have been there a long time and understand how the school should be run. Unfortunately, the board and administration has made terrible decisions, and seem to be more focused on profit than education. Show All CommentsShow Less Comments

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