Haycock vs. Chesterbrook Elementary

[Anonymous]

Chesterbrook is amazing. The students really become close over 7 years. The PTA is outstanding and runs about monthly family programs and social events. The front office knows everyone by name! The building contains SACC so you can opt for pre-care or after-care all in the same building. The students are very bright and are taught all level 4 with the exception of math being accelerated. Communication is awesome. They believe in offering leadership to the kids as they age up. So many opportunities are built right in. They have terrific field trips. The sixth grade is a giant capstone experience for the whole elementary. It’s like having a private school as a public school. The grades are about 100 students or so. They have invested in technology throughout. The parents come out in droves to volunteer and chaperone events. Very special school. So special that students who grow up there have returned to work there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We know families that have moved for AAP and they say Haycock is a much healthier environment for their student. The communication is better, there are far fewer discipline issues, and the Haycock principal seems to like children.

Our experience was the exact opposite.

[Anonymous]

For some families anything less than cut throat environment is considered slacking off and not rigorous enough. This means students need to work their tail off every day and weekends. These families would love Haycock. If you are the more laid back type, this is hell.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For some families anything less than cut throat environment is considered slacking off and not rigorous enough. This means students need to work their tail off every day and weekends. These families would love Haycock. If you are the more laid back type, this is hell.

We know people who don’t fit this profile at all who’ve been very happy at Haycock. The principal at Haycock is excellent.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For some families anything less than cut throat environment is considered slacking off and not rigorous enough. This means students need to work their tail off every day and weekends. These families would love Haycock. If you are the more laid back type, this is hell.

We know people who don’t fit this profile at all who’ve been very happy at Haycock. The principal at Haycock is excellent.

She came from Chesterbrook under the tutelage of their principal

[Anonymous]

23:28 no chance you are the one who provided tutelage? lol… but seriously Chesterbrook principal had a staff role at Rachel Carson before coming to Chesterbrook so was tutelage on Xerox machine?

[Anonymous]

They both feed into Longfellow Middle. They are both terrific schools and are quite similar. No need to dissect this topic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:23:28 no chance you are the one who provided tutelage? lol… but seriously Chesterbrook principal had a staff role at Rachel Carson before coming to Chesterbrook so was tutelage on Xerox machine?

DP

Go back and reread. She was talking about the Haycock Principal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For some families anything less than cut throat environment is considered slacking off and not rigorous enough. This means students need to work their tail off every day and weekends. These families would love Haycock. If you are the more laid back type, this is hell.

Sigh. Haycock is not cutthroat. At all.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For some families anything less than cut throat environment is considered slacking off and not rigorous enough. This means students need to work their tail off every day and weekends. These families would love Haycock. If you are the more laid back type, this is hell.

Sigh. Haycock is not cutthroat. At all.

You’re joking, right?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For some families anything less than cut throat environment is considered slacking off and not rigorous enough. This means students need to work their tail off every day and weekends. These families would love Haycock. If you are the more laid back type, this is hell.

Sigh. Haycock is not cutthroat. At all.

You’re joking, right?

No. I am not joking. I have had multiple kids go through the school. It used to MUCH more demanding but even back in the day I wouldn't have ever called it cutthroat.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For some families anything less than cut throat environment is considered slacking off and not rigorous enough. This means students need to work their tail off every day and weekends. These families would love Haycock. If you are the more laid back type, this is hell.

Sigh. Haycock is not cutthroat. At all.

You’re joking, right?

No. I am not joking. I have had multiple kids go through the school. It used to MUCH more demanding but even back in the day I wouldn't have ever called it cutthroat.

Fair enough. Maybe cutthroat is subjective. But when elementary school starts feeling like a résumé-building exercise, I think the word is at least in the neighborhood.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For some families anything less than cut throat environment is considered slacking off and not rigorous enough. This means students need to work their tail off every day and weekends. These families would love Haycock. If you are the more laid back type, this is hell.

Sigh. Haycock is not cutthroat. At all.

You’re joking, right?

No. I am not joking. I have had multiple kids go through the school. It used to MUCH more demanding but even back in the day I wouldn't have ever called it cutthroat.

Fair enough. Maybe cutthroat is subjective. But when elementary school starts feeling like a résumé-building exercise, I think the word is at least in the neighborhood.

DP. Do you know how silly you sound?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For some families anything less than cut throat environment is considered slacking off and not rigorous enough. This means students need to work their tail off every day and weekends. These families would love Haycock. If you are the more laid back type, this is hell.

Sigh. Haycock is not cutthroat. At all.

You’re joking, right?

No. I am not joking. I have had multiple kids go through the school. It used to MUCH more demanding but even back in the day I wouldn't have ever called it cutthroat.

Fair enough. Maybe cutthroat is subjective. But when elementary school starts feeling like a résumé-building exercise, I think the word is at least in the neighborhood.

DP. Do you know how silly you sound?

Well it’s true. And if you’re not adding to the conversation, maybe you should keep your opinions to yourself.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For some families anything less than cut throat environment is considered slacking off and not rigorous enough. This means students need to work their tail off every day and weekends. These families would love Haycock. If you are the more laid back type, this is hell.

Sigh. Haycock is not cutthroat. At all.

You’re joking, right?

No. I am not joking. I have had multiple kids go through the school. It used to MUCH more demanding but even back in the day I wouldn't have ever called it cutthroat.

Fair enough. Maybe cutthroat is subjective. But when elementary school starts feeling like a résumé-building exercise, I think the word is at least in the neighborhood.

DP. Do you know how silly you sound?

Well it’s true. And if you’re not adding to the conversation, maybe you should keep your opinions to yourself.

You haven’t actually said anything specific. All you’ve done is snipe. It reeks of insecurity and resentment.