The Kingsbury Day School/Center - Anyone know anything?

[Anonymous]

<<This will be a tough sell any where. >>

OP -- don't let this demoralize you.

Yes having behavior problems is a challenge when it comes to schools, but if they are there, they are ther, and there are schools out there that can help support your child.

[Anonymous]

My experience is that they are committed to the kids at the school and are willing to work through behavioral issues that come up.

Some details like rough age of the child and a general description of his or her challenges would help me answer better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My experience is that they are committed to the kids at the school and are willing to work through behavioral issues that come up.

Some details like rough age of the child and a general description of his or her challenges would help me answer better.

Unless you work at a SN school admission, your "answer" doesn't mean anything. The OP doesn't need to cough up this info to satisfy your curiosity.

OP, many SN schools will be able to work with you in changing what now is considered a "behavioral problem." Many are aware that at the right school with the right supports, behavior can turn around. If you meet with a school and it's not a good fit, they'll let you know. Don't take this personally, and ask where else they recommend you look.

[Anonymous]

I also think trying to figure out a if a school is right for your kid by surveying DCUM is not going to get the job done. I think visiting the school is imperative. It is time consuming and a drag, but its really valuable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I also think trying to figure out a if a school is right for your kid by surveying DCUM is not going to get the job done. I think visiting the school is imperative. It is time consuming and a drag, but its really valuable.

I agree. It can be helpful sometimes in pointing you in a direction, but it always pay to do your research. The Exceptional Schools Fair is coming up which is useful to talk to a lot of representatives at once: http://www.exceptionalschoolsfair.com

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My experience is that they are committed to the kids at the school and are willing to work through behavioral issues that come up.

Some details like rough age of the child and a general description of his or her challenges would help me answer better.

Unless you work at a SN school admission, your "answer" doesn't mean anything. The OP doesn't need to cough up this info to satisfy your curiosity.

OP, many SN schools will be able to work with you in changing what now is considered a "behavioral problem." Many are aware that at the right school with the right supports, behavior can turn around. If you meet with a school and it's not a good fit, they'll let you know. Don't take this personally, and ask where else they recommend you look.

Wow, just wow. The poster was seeking input from people familiar with Kingsbury, which is what I offered. The typical kid at Kingsbury varies a lot between early childhood and 12th grade, and since OP wanted info on "fit", just some general background would be useful. It has nothing to do with curiosity -- I just know certain ages better than others.

Traditionally this has been one of the.more civil and supportive groups in this site. I hope we can keep it that way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My experience is that they are committed to the kids at the school and are willing to work through behavioral issues that come up.

Some details like rough age of the child and a general description of his or her challenges would help me answer better.

Unless you work at a SN school admission, your "answer" doesn't mean anything. The OP doesn't need to cough up this info to satisfy your curiosity.

OP, many SN schools will be able to work with you in changing what now is considered a "behavioral problem." Many are aware that at the right school with the right supports, behavior can turn around. If you meet with a school and it's not a good fit, they'll let you know. Don't take this personally, and ask where else they recommend you look.

Wow, just wow. The poster was seeking input from people familiar with Kingsbury, which is what I offered. The typical kid at Kingsbury varies a lot between early childhood and 12th grade, and since OP wanted info on "fit", just some general background would be useful. It has nothing to do with curiosity -- I just know certain ages better than others.

Traditionally this has been one of the.more civil and supportive groups in this site. I hope we can keep it that way.

I get that. The OP doesn't actually know if you are really a parent at Kingsbury. These are pretty small waters, asking for details--age, grade, and description of past behavior issues can easily veer into not respecting kid's privacy if they do end up at that school.

Start broader--elementary school/high school. Stop asking for specifics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My experience is that they are committed to the kids at the school and are willing to work through behavioral issues that come up.

Some details like rough age of the child and a general description of his or her challenges would help me answer better.

Unless you work at a SN school admission, your "answer" doesn't mean anything. The OP doesn't need to cough up this info to satisfy your curiosity.

OP, many SN schools will be able to work with you in changing what now is considered a "behavioral problem." Many are aware that at the right school with the right supports, behavior can turn around. If you meet with a school and it's not a good fit, they'll let you know. Don't take this personally, and ask where else they recommend you look.

Wow, just wow. The poster was seeking input from people familiar with Kingsbury, which is what I offered. The typical kid at Kingsbury varies a lot between early childhood and 12th grade, and since OP wanted info on "fit", just some general background would be useful. It has nothing to do with curiosity -- I just know certain ages better than others.

Traditionally this has been one of the.more civil and supportive groups in this site. I hope we can keep it that way.

I get that. The OP doesn't actually know if you are really a parent at Kingsbury. These are pretty small waters, asking for details--age, grade, and description of past behavior issues can easily veer into not respecting kid's privacy if they do end up at that school.

Start broader--elementary school/high school. Stop asking for specifics.

No, I think I'll just leave it there. I'm not enjoying being ordered around. And nowhere did I ask for age, grade, and description of past behavioral issues. I said rough age and general idea of challenges, precisely because I didn't want OP to share any details he or she was not comfortable with.