Do people apply in for middle school at k-8 privates?

[Anonymous]

DD joined a K-8 in middle and everyone was very welcoming.

[Anonymous]

As noted above Norwood has new students start in middle school (5-8). 8th is the least common, but that happens too (usually a family moving from out of town that wants to settle in before applying to the competitive HS's)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As noted above Norwood has new students start in middle school (5-8). 8th is the least common, but that happens too (usually a family moving from out of town that wants to settle in before applying to the competitive HS's)

My child started Norwood in 6th and was one of 5 new students that year.

I wish I would have known/thought to transition in 5th, I suspect the incoming group was slightly larger. I say this as advice to those looking at private MS, explore what the entry year is at a particular school.

[Anonymous]

How does Norwood compare to others?

[Anonymous]

Yes. At least one or two each year.

[Anonymous]

Yes. Depending on the year, 2-7 new students was not uncommon. Rarely were new students accepted in 8th gr at our k-8 school.

[Anonymous]

Yes, and they are typically welcome for two reasons. Given that the schools are typically smaller, new kids are usually quite welcome. Secondly, some kids peel off to k-12s before finishing 8th grade, so there are usually some open spots, particularly in 6th and 7th grades.

[Anonymous]

Yes, we moved our son to WES for 7th grade, and his little brother even earlier. Wish we had started WES at nursery school.

[Anonymous]

Yes and the k-8 middle schools are generally well regarded vs the K-12s where they are sandwiched in the middle.