Bullis culture

[Anonymous]

Our school recommended Bullis for DD. I don't have much of a sense of it. They seem to have great slorts and arrs and good academics. What is the social culture like there? Is it down to earth or snobby? High pressure? Accepting?

[Anonymous]

We’re a new family in 9th this year and we really love the school. DS has adjusted well to the academics, the schedule and has made friends quickly. The administration is so approachable and actually wants to hear from you. The head of school is everywhere- involved and engaged.

There’s diversity of all types- culture, race, religion, experience, wealth. Parents have been really welcoming.

I think that a lot of different types of students can be successful at Bullis. It’s as much or as little of a pressure cooker as you want it to be, but I love how emboldened my son is feeling about himself and his experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We’re a new family in 9th this year and we really love the school. DS has adjusted well to the academics, the schedule and has made friends quickly. The administration is so approachable and actually wants to hear from you. The head of school is everywhere- involved and engaged.

There’s diversity of all types- culture, race, religion, experience, wealth. Parents have been really welcoming.

I think that a lot of different types of students can be successful at Bullis. It’s as much or as little of a pressure cooker as you want it to be, but I love how emboldened my son is feeling about himself and his experience.

This is Bullis PR (how would a parent know that Head is everywhere). Bullis is trying to move away from being all about sports. Arts are fine - as good as any other school. Some good teachers - like every other school. It is expensive and nothing that really makes it stand out. Nice campus - like lots of other schools. Lots of wealth. Little true diversity beside athletes.

I will say this: I have friends who are employed there - the Head is almost universally disliked by the faculty.

[Anonymous]

This. I think a lot of teachers left last year because of the HOS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’re a new family in 9th this year and we really love the school. DS has adjusted well to the academics, the schedule and has made friends quickly. The administration is so approachable and actually wants to hear from you. The head of school is everywhere- involved and engaged.

There’s diversity of all types- culture, race, religion, experience, wealth. Parents have been really welcoming.

I think that a lot of different types of students can be successful at Bullis. It’s as much or as little of a pressure cooker as you want it to be, but I love how emboldened my son is feeling about himself and his experience.

This is Bullis PR (how would a parent know that Head is everywhere). Bullis is trying to move away from being all about sports. Arts are fine - as good as any other school. Some good teachers - like every other school. It is expensive and nothing that really makes it stand out. Nice campus - like lots of other schools. Lots of wealth. Little true diversity beside athletes.

I will say this: I have friends who are employed there - the Head is almost universally disliked by the faculty.

+1000

[Anonymous]

Don't have a child at the school but loved the news and media about how the school came together to support their beloved football coach who passed away. That has to say something about the school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This. I think a lot of teachers left last year because of the HOS

A number of low performers were pushed out.

[Anonymous]

Don't know about low performers, but the show "Six" was amazing with incredible talent and amazing technical production.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This. I think a lot of teachers left last year because of the HOS

A number of low performers were pushed out.

Most who left were not low performers.
This specific verbiage is written in response to Bullis faculty retention time and time again… hello Bullis PR!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This. I think a lot of teachers left last year because of the HOS

A number of low performers were pushed out.

Most who left were not low performers.
This specific verbiage is written in response to Bullis faculty retention time and time again… hello Bullis PR!

You sound pretty bitter. 😬

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’re a new family in 9th this year and we really love the school. DS has adjusted well to the academics, the schedule and has made friends quickly. The administration is so approachable and actually wants to hear from you. The head of school is everywhere- involved and engaged.

There’s diversity of all types- culture, race, religion, experience, wealth. Parents have been really welcoming.

I think that a lot of different types of students can be successful at Bullis. It’s as much or as little of a pressure cooker as you want it to be, but I love how emboldened my son is feeling about himself and his experience.

This is Bullis PR (how would a parent know that Head is everywhere). Bullis is trying to move away from being all about sports. Arts are fine - as good as any other school. Some good teachers - like every other school. It is expensive and nothing that really makes it stand out. Nice campus - like lots of other schools. Lots of wealth. Little true diversity beside athletes.

I will say this: I have friends who are employed there - the Head is almost universally disliked by the faculty.

I’m the first poster and I assure you I’m a first time parent. I wrote this shortly after dropping my son off- he usually takes the bus and this was the first time I’ve ever driven him in. I was shocked to see the HOS standing outside waving to every car. He’s been at every new parent event, he welcomed everyone at BTS night (expected obv). The one that touched us the most was he attended an event in the evening that was for a specific affinity group and he didn’t address the crowd but was there just to show his support. I can’t speak to whether or not the faculty like him. I think he has high expectations and clearly wants to move away from the sports only culture. All I can say is that my kid is happy, he’s got a great group of friends and is learning with more confidence than I’ve seen in years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This. I think a lot of teachers left last year because of the HOS

A number of low performers were pushed out.

Most who left were not low performers.
This specific verbiage is written in response to Bullis faculty retention time and time again… hello Bullis PR!

Faculty retention is a serious problem. And the part about “low performers” is BS. Of course not all teachers are excellent. Since the arrival of the current HOS Bullis has lost a ton of great teachers and administrators.

And the Head is visible in the morning to parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’re a new family in 9th this year and we really love the school. DS has adjusted well to the academics, the schedule and has made friends quickly. The administration is so approachable and actually wants to hear from you. The head of school is everywhere- involved and engaged.

There’s diversity of all types- culture, race, religion, experience, wealth. Parents have been really welcoming.

I think that a lot of different types of students can be successful at Bullis. It’s as much or as little of a pressure cooker as you want it to be, but I love how emboldened my son is feeling about himself and his experience.

This is Bullis PR (how would a parent know that Head is everywhere). Bullis is trying to move away from being all about sports. Arts are fine - as good as any other school. Some good teachers - like every other school. It is expensive and nothing that really makes it stand out. Nice campus - like lots of other schools. Lots of wealth. Little true diversity beside athletes.

I will say this: I have friends who are employed there - the Head is almost universally disliked by the faculty.

I’m the first poster and I assure you I’m a first time parent. I wrote this shortly after dropping my son off- he usually takes the bus and this was the first time I’ve ever driven him in. I was shocked to see the HOS standing outside waving to every car. He’s been at every new parent event, he welcomed everyone at BTS night (expected obv). The one that touched us the most was he attended an event in the evening that was for a specific affinity group and he didn’t address the crowd but was there just to show his support. I can’t speak to whether or not the faculty like him. I think he has high expectations and clearly wants to move away from the sports only culture. All I can say is that my kid is happy, he’s got a great group of friends and is learning with more confidence than I’ve seen in years.

Maybe Bullis can produce some NMSFs under this HOS.

[Anonymous]

We’re a new family at Bullis lower school and we’ve been very impressed by the school so far. Agree that the HOS is very visible.
Very diverse, caring community from what we’ve experienced.

[Anonymous]

Another family who transferred from a W during covid. The new head is everywhere and very engaged with parents. It is not surprising that there has been turnover, when anyone new comes in, the old entrenched favorites, who are no longer the favorites, leave.

The HOS has made great changes, upping academics, counseling, amd everything else you could want. The class sizes are small, and the attention the kids get is so obviously different for us (compared to public).

Their arts and sports programs are legendary (very strong in both), and with the boost in academics, Bullis is a future powerhouse, on the way up. Do not let the old haters be a distraction. But, visit for yourself, and then trust your gut.