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Current 8th graders at NCS, applying out for 9th?
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Anonymous
It's only a handful that do this sort of thing. My daughter has a very diverse group of friends - both financially and racially. NCS is very progressive and I feel my daughter is in amazing care there. Really. Good luck and welcome! |
Anonymous
The relationship between DCUM's version of NCS and NCS is roughly equivalent to the relationship between reality TV and reality. |
Anonymous
So true! |
Anonymous
| My daughter loves NCS. |
Anonymous
My daughter is very happy at NCS. These problems exist at all schools and can be even worse at public because it is more difficult to enforce expectations of kindness and inclusiveness. Middle school can be rough anywhere. We are happy in lower school. |
Anonymous
| Talk to the girls in the upper school and many will tell you they "love" NCS. At most other schools, the responses tend to be more muted--"yeah, it's okay" or "I guess so". I don't hear too many other kids say they "love" their school. Does that mean every single girl loves it there? Of course not. But the odds definitely seemed pretty good. |
Anonymous
| My upper school DD loves NCS and has been there since 4th grade. |
Anonymous
Do you know a lot of students at "most other schools" and do you make a point of asking them how they like their school? Your anecdotal evidence sounds really compelling so I guess NCS wins best school after all! |
Anonymous
| Actually, yes, DD came to NCS in 9th grade and her former classmates are at many other schools, both public and private. And yes, I do ask them how they like their new schools. But don't take our word for it, ask the people you know. Maybe their opinions will be different. My point is, talk to real people instead of relying on dcum. |
Anonymous
25% of the class leaving? That doesn't seem to be DCUM's fault. |
Anonymous
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Anonymous
| Current 8th grade class seems to have more problems with social issues than others (I'm not NCS parent but have heard from others). I hope parents and administrators are aware and try to help alleviate the problem, and that the influx of new 9th graders can change some social dynamics. These things can happen anywhere and I'm taking it as a reminder to check in frequently with my 8th grade DD (and to try to get some visibility into her online activity) to make sure she's not being bullied AND is not one of the kids causing problems at her school. |
Anonymous
I really wish the 8th grade parents would read everything their daughters are posting! These girls at NCS are beyond cruel and lots of "mean girls" seem happy to their parents while they are twisting knives in the backs of other girls. It's completely out of control and to pretend the girls who are leaving is due to academic pressure is a farce! They are leaving because of the prevalence of bullying! Why is nobody talking about the elephant in the room?!? These girls are downright horrible and, with this class, it's been tolerated for years! NCS as a school is strong. This 8th grade group needs a complete overhaul! And the parents of these troubled girls need to be called to task by kicking them out. I know one girl was asked to leave, but there are so many more! |
Anonymous
| NCS as a school is not as strong as it was. Big changes are needed. Not just with this particular class. |
Anonymous
| Once again, it's a parenting problem. Know your role. |