9th grade parents what do you like and not like about the school you selected
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Name of school
What you like What you don't How much HW a night on average How is your kid liking it? |
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SJC
Loves the food Doesn't love the detention they got for being late to class HW is about 2 hours per night They like it so far, but are slow making friends they see outside of school |
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| School has barely begun. |
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OP - how do you feel about your school?
We are at Visi. We like: 1) small class sizes 2) sense of community 3) organization 4) great communication with parents 5) amount of extracurricular activities 6) gorgeous campus 7) amazing school spirit Don't like: 1) homework load and number of weekly quizzes and tests - this school is not for the weak😩 2) hot lunch is mid 3) carpool line is crowed, disorganized and annoying |
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| *carpool line is crowded |
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| Such a helpful thread |
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Holy Cross The community, small class size, teachers and instruction, how empowered my daughter is feeling Too many communication platforms (blackbaud tuition, schoology, parent portal, magnus health, etc.) and emails. About 1-2. Don't really know since it's block schedule and girls have Tartan Time to do it. She loves it! Best decision we made. |
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Anonymous
The hot lunch isn't that great. Mid equals average. |
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Good Counsel:
Pros: Kid likes it Kid is having fun Broad amount of extracurricular activities Sports Cons: School is too big Seems like they admit in a broad range of people/academics Not as personalized as I would like |
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School- Baltimore Private
Like- Class size, curriculum, communication, ECs, organization, professional skill development opportunities, love of learning culture Dislike- Food, amount of homework, too many parent events, too dressy for my liking. With taking full advantage of study hall, on some nights homework is still 1hr+. For context though, kiddo has straight As and is a little obsessive. With that being said, I can see how culture might influence this and become problematic. DS is loving school. Each day comes home and is so excited to share all of the new things he's learning or gets to experience. Socially it's been a great fit too. DS is on the non-sporty side, but still found a great intramural and a great group of kids. |
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DeMatha
Small class sizes, a lot of courses offered, really responsive and supportive admin, great teachers, nice kids, focus on building character, enough kids so that everyone can find their niche, and amazing academic support program What you don't No athletic fields Lunch is pricey How much HW a night on average My kid is a fast worker and has a study hall, so he spends about 30 min at home. How is your kid liking it? He's loving it! He is not particularly friendly or outgoing, but he signed up immediately to host prospective students. |
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Bishop Ireton
Like: Class sizes are small, most of the teachers are good, homework portal is nice, friendly kids for the most part Dislike: sports facilities, social divide between Catholic school kids and non-Catholic sports recruits HW: 1-2 hrs per night in all honors Kid loves it and feels it was a great choice. |
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School outside of DC
What we love: It's a good fit socially for both our DDs. It's not super big but also not super small. Lots of ECs. About 1-2 hr of HW a day but they have study hall and the weekend to do it. What we don't like: The long car line It's hard to balance sports, a job, driving lessons, and fine arts activities. My oldest wants to do everything. At the school my kids were at previously it was easier to balance fine arts and sports because sports weren't double-blocked. |
Anonymous
Which school? Gilman? |