What is Landon like?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have two boys and interested in Landon. Both boys are smart and athletic. They play tennis, golf and soccer. One kid is quiet and introverted and I feel he is getting lost in public school. Other son is very social and outgoing.

I had a coworker who went to Landon and he was such a prick.

How are academics, culture and college admissions?

My boys are both in the public GT program.

Universal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have two boys and interested in Landon. Both boys are smart and athletic. They play tennis, golf and soccer. One kid is quiet and introverted and I feel he is getting lost in public school. Other son is very social and outgoing.

I had a coworker who went to Landon and he was such a prick.

How are academics, culture and college admissions?

My boys are both in the public GT program.

Universal.

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[Anonymous]

We have a friend who went to Landon. I think he is 30 now? He is great. Really personable, polished, and very good at his job (especially client facing). A really nice guy, too. He comes from a very wealthy family, but the parents are down to earth and very nice. So he could be the exception to the typical Landon boy because of that. But if I were just judging Landon by him, I would 100% recommend.

[Anonymous]

landon kid on my DS’s sorts team just left. Everyone is relieved. Prick just about sums it up. Not terribly bright either but wealthy family.

[Anonymous]

All schools have some pricks...if you think Bullis, GDS, Sidwell, St A's, etc are any different, you're wrong. I have a number of kids...all with different personalities and needs, all at different private schools. I was aware of Landon's reputation, but given my son is strong academically and athletically, I figured it was worth a tour (and to be honest, I was looking for a reason to dislike it). I was impressed at each and every step of the process, and my son loves the school. Good kids, good teachers, warm, and nurturing. Biggest downside of Landon is deaiing with the the number of non-Landon folks who base their assessments on stale information or a lone bad apple. Tour the school, talk to Kareena, and make up your own mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is a rough forum to ask for people's opinions about schools! I would suggest going to visit and talking to real, current parents. In my personal experience it was a wonderful place for my son. He was challenged academically, tried new things (new sports, theatre, art), had pride in his school and in his classmates, and most importantly made strong and meaningful connections with his teachers/coaches/mentors. He visits when he's home from college just to have lunch with his advisor and hang out with the ceramics teacher. The education prepared him for college and the interpersonal skills and values the school fostered have helped him grow into an adult. It's a wonderful place -- go check it out yourself and don't listen to the nay-sayers.

This forum is filled with people that make AOC look like a right winger!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:landon kid on my DS’s sorts team just left. Everyone is relieved. Prick just about sums it up. Not terribly bright either but wealthy family.

Op here. My old coworker was like this. He was not bright but he acted high and mighty because he came from a wealthy family. He had such a terrible attitude and personality. I really disliked him even though he didn’t treat me all that horribly directly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All schools have some pricks...if you think Bullis, GDS, Sidwell, St A's, etc are any different, you're wrong. I have a number of kids...all with different personalities and needs, all at different private schools. I was aware of Landon's reputation, but given my son is strong academically and athletically, I figured it was worth a tour (and to be honest, I was looking for a reason to dislike it). I was impressed at each and every step of the process, and my son loves the school. Good kids, good teachers, warm, and nurturing. Biggest downside of Landon is deaiing with the the number of non-Landon folks who base their assessments on stale information or a lone bad apple. Tour the school, talk to Kareena, and make up your own mind.

Nooooo! Didn’t you hear!?! All these schools are magical spaces full of exceptional students!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All schools have some pricks...if you think Bullis, GDS, Sidwell, St A's, etc are any different, you're wrong. I have a number of kids...all with different personalities and needs, all at different private schools. I was aware of Landon's reputation, but given my son is strong academically and athletically, I figured it was worth a tour (and to be honest, I was looking for a reason to dislike it). I was impressed at each and every step of the process, and my son loves the school. Good kids, good teachers, warm, and nurturing. Biggest downside of Landon is deaiing with the the number of non-Landon folks who base their assessments on stale information or a lone bad apple. Tour the school, talk to Kareena, and make up your own mind.

+1

[Anonymous]

How do they handle ADHD kids? I know that a lot of the boys schools say they are active and accommodate the hyperactivity. But what about the homework/ school work. Are they flexible (mainly in the lower grades) with accommodating work loads for different learners?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:landon kid on my DS’s sorts team just left. Everyone is relieved. Prick just about sums it up. Not terribly bright either but wealthy family.

Op here. My old coworker was like this. He was not bright but he acted high and mighty because he came from a wealthy family. He had such a terrible attitude and personality. I really disliked him even though he didn’t treat me all that horribly directly.

That probably has less to do with the school and more to do with his upbringing/family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's incredibly rude to most - if not all the Landon students - who are barely adults to paint them with such broad strokes and call them "pricks." These are kids after all.

Our son has been at Landon since 5th grade. He has a low-key, quiet-ish personality with a witty sense of humor. While he does not party much on weekends, he has tons of friends that he hangs out with at school. He also enjoys watching football, soccer, lacrosse games with them against competing IAC teams and loves the school spirit. He is academically strong so long as he works hard and keeps up with his assignments. If he slacks off, the grades definitely fall off so you need to consistently apply yourself. The teacher-coach model is outstanding and he has strong connections with several teachers. Mr. Neill runs a tight ship and his administration is receptive to parent concerns/comments. Landon is definitely on an upward trajectory and I think it sounds like a great environment for both your sons.

Keeping strong the Landon posts that praise the head. I hope y'all are on the payroll for these posts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would strongly object to my high school aged daughter dating a Landon boy. The school seems to breed toxic masculinity

No such thing. Just toxic people. Of which you sound like you are.

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Anonymous wrote:Very very very liberal school. Teachers are not happy with students who question things like group think or media censorship. Many conservative families have left.

Nothing wrong with questioning things and the conservative boys are usually bigger pricks so things may very well be changing at Landon

I have never met a conservative boy that wasn’t absolutely polite and amazing.

[Anonymous]

Our son has been at Landon since 7th grade. He is well behaved. The academics is more challenging than his previous private. My son loves school. The teachers are great asset to the community. The teachers truly care and you can feel it. They teachers are very good. I visited class room and was amazing how fantastic and inspiring the teachers are. My son made new friends at Landon and I think those friends will last him for life. I have not been disappointed by Landon.