I have worked at the same school since the mid 90’s. If my kids took the test to get in and were accepted we would get a discount on tuition. Our kids got in and we got and are still getting with S, a good discount on tuition. One reason I like our private school, my kids have had no classes with more then 25 kids. Our public schools have classes with 40 or more kids. Our school emphasizes community service and giving back to your community. Good values such as honesty, integrity, and doing the right thing are emphasized. Our school is Episcopal, but religion or lack thereof is not a factor in admissions and they encourage learning about other religions and cultures. I like that my children are challenged and have to work hard to earn their grades.
Our school has had some problems with obnoxious, entitled parents. Our administrators deal with them beautifully. Our vice principal says “Our school does not get kids into Harvard, the kid has to work hard and get into Harvard themselves.” also, “We only make special allowances in the events of illness or tragedy. Not because you think your kid is a genius or didn’t get into Yale.”
It’s too bad this happened at Sidwell…some parents can be so annoying! My H’s sister’s husband was a principal…he had great parent stories!