Holton or NCS - Help!
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Anonymous
| Both competitive academically, but Holton seems more on the cutting edge of education with more project-based learning, less straight lecturing, more interdisciplinary approaches . . . really the wave of the future. Also, based on what friends have told us, Holton puts more emphasis on educating the whole child, healthy habits, etc., without compromising at all on the academics or college placement stats. |
Anonymous
| honestly they are so similar - they are basically the same school, holton stronger in science, NCS in humanities; rich girl, both cliquey to some degree... some kids happy, some not, some in the middle. ncs girls see sta boys more often. base it on where you live. |
Anonymous
| How much interaction do Holton girls have with Landon? |
Anonymous
| Cannot comment on Holton, but NCS is filled with highly judgmental overly involved Moms. It is a shark tank socially and academically. Not a warm loving, nurturing environment. You might want to ask both schools about the prevalence of anorexia. |
Anonymous
Oh please. I'm an NCS mom and haven't posted on this thread because while I think its a great school, I was hesitant to (1) jump into the typical DCUM hostility-fest, and (2) I really think both schools are good and this should ultimately come down to things like distance and whether the girl prefers math/science (a Holton strength) or humanities (an NCS strength). But its hard not to feel personally attacked here. I don't think there are more overinvolved parents at NCS than at other privates and I don't know why you think we're judgmental. I'm not the one posting here, slamming other schools. And the anorexia thing is a total myth. There are absolutely not more cases of it at NCS than other schools. I have actually found it to be quite nurturing and supportive. My DD has a lovely, caring advisor who provides a lot of individualized attention to DD and recognizes and nurtures her strengths while helping her with any roadblocks. She and her friends look out for each other. And the academics are top-notch. |
Anonymous
| ^^ well said and could not be more true. the schools are both wonderful and your daughter will be nurtured and challenged wherever she goes. |
Anonymous
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17:18 You are completely irresponsible to say that anorexia at NCS is myth. I suggest you call the school tomorrow and speak with a counselor or the school nurse before you make statements about which you know nothing.
Anorexia is a serious illness and your dismissiveness and ignorance are not helpful. |
Anonymous
| she was not saying that anorexia is a myth - she was saying that anorexia is not more prevelent at NCS than any other school. it absolutely exists at NCS, holton, sidwell, BCC, dunbar, walt whitman, GDS, everywhere... |
Anonymous
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She couldn't possibly know how prevalent it is at all of the schools. Therefore she could not know if it were more or less prevalent. It is an indication of the culture of a school. She did state that "the anorexia thing is a total Myth". It is not. And her assertion that it is is exceptionally ignorant. |
Anonymous
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I meant that the thing you threw out about high rates of anorexia at NCS is a myth, not that anorexia itself is a myth. Obviously. Calm down, please. "The anorexia thing" referring to your previous line about anorexia, not anorexia in general. It was clear enough that everyone else got it.
Of course anorexia exists at NCS as it does everywhere. But I do know -- as this trope came up and the school did provide some stats -- that the idea that it is much worse at NCS or even worse is a total myth. Those were my words in my previous post, clearly I was stating it exists, but not worse than elsewhere. Calm down. You are undermining whatever point you are trying to make. |
Anonymous
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Your condescending attitude does not help your point. No one used the term" high rates of anorexia". Prevalance merely means the statistical rates of a disease in a given population.
"Everyone" did not get it. You cannot speak for everyone. One person may have agreed with you. You are ignorant. I stand by that. Call the school. Investigate. Better yet, have a candid discussion with your daughter. The girls begin discussing this in Middle School. I |
Anonymous
Of course I've talked with my daughter about anorexia and I am familiar with how NCS compares with other schools. Seriously. I have the facts. You don't. Not sure why that makes me the ignorant one or why you think I'm being condescending. You started off nasty and continued nasty. Fortunately, you don't have a child at NCS so your posts aren't particularly relevant to OP. |
Anonymous
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It was great to see how rational and even-handed this topic was until one person with a bone to pick jumped in. I second the call for calm.
As a mom of a recent NCS alum who got into both NCS and Holton (and chose NCS based largely on location but also no uniforms), I'd echo the earlier comments - they are both wonderful and have their unique strengths. As a parent I never saw evidence that any of the negative girls' school stereotypes were more prevalent at NCS than at any other DC-area school. My daughter loved the performing arts at NCS and gained a lot of confidence from participating in plays and dance performances. The academics were not easy, but she credits the school with giving the confidence to feel she could tackle any college major she chose and giving her very close friendships that she'll have the rest of her life. We feel fortunate to have been part of the community there. |
Anonymous
| Not sure it is the school (either one) that fosters "anorexia." Try moms who are way too obsessed with clothes, looks, nails, whatever. A more likely issue. And supports why all schools have some anorexia. |
Anonymous
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You don't have the facts about all of the area schools. No one would believe this. I am also sure you know virtually nothing about NCS and this issue. Your ramblings are silly and I repeat .
OP call the schools and ask about this very serious issue. I have/had a daughter at the school and know many parents of current and former students . |