NCS going downhill?

[Anonymous]

Ours has liked it. Hope your daughter has a good last year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can not wait until my DD is out. One last year.

We felt the same way. Good luck to your daughter! Her college experience will be a slice of heaven in comparison.

[Anonymous]

I have no stake at NCS...but some of these posts are ridiculous...sounds like sour grapes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have no stake at NCS...but some of these posts are ridiculous...sounds like sour grapes

Agreed. I have a DD at NCS who is very happy. It isn't for everyone, but what school is?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have no stake at NCS...but some of these posts are ridiculous...sounds like sour grapes

Who are you kidding? Are you admin or faculty?

If you have no stake at NCS, what compelled you to respond?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no stake at NCS...but some of these posts are ridiculous...sounds like sour grapes

Who are you kidding? Are you admin or faculty?

If you have no stake at NCS, what compelled you to respond?

I'm a different poster, not the "no stake in NCS" poster, but I have at times posted on threads where it seemed like unfair bashing of the school (there are a few hot buttom schools -- Sidwell brings out the big guns, for example).

I do find it a little tiresome that so many responses automatically get labelled "admin or faculty" if they defend a school -- this happens on many of the "hot button school" threads.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no stake at NCS...but some of these posts are ridiculous...sounds like sour grapes

Agreed. I have a DD at NCS who is very happy. It isn't for everyone, but what school is?

I agree. The atmosphere and attitude at NCS is not for everyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no stake at NCS...but some of these posts are ridiculous...sounds like sour grapes

Who are you kidding? Are you admin or faculty?

If you have no stake at NCS, what compelled you to respond?

I'm a different poster, not the "no stake in NCS" poster, but I have at times posted on threads where it seemed like unfair bashing of the school (there are a few hot buttom schools -- Sidwell brings out the big guns, for example).

I do find it a little tiresome that so many responses automatically get labelled "admin or faculty" if they defend a school -- this happens on many of the "hot button school" threads.

I've done the same. These broad stroke trashing of schools can be ridiculous. I have to assume that families will look at the schools and get their information elsewhere. I don't think any school has been safe from this on these boards.

[Anonymous]

Yes, it's so hard to determine what's truth (positive and negative) and what's damage control. Our family chose NCS based upon its reputation and a few visits, there wasn't much more to go by objectively. I disregarded the negative comments from family friends who DDs had attended and the negative comments on this board. Unfortunately, DDs overall experience wasn't a very good one. That's life. I'm happy for the families who love the school and it has been a perfect fit for their DDs.

[Anonymous]

If you don't like NCS, leave, or don't apply. I hate it when parents complain about the school my kids attend. There is some valid criticism, but most is gossipy and annoying. I told one parent they should go elsewhere if they are so unhappy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you don't like NCS, leave, or don't apply. I hate it when parents complain about the school my kids attend. There is some valid criticism, but most is gossipy and annoying. I told one parent they should go elsewhere if they are so unhappy.

This.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you don't like NCS, leave, or don't apply. I hate it when parents complain about the school my kids attend. There is some valid criticism, but most is gossipy and annoying. I told one parent they should go elsewhere if they are so unhappy.

I don't understand the idea of slamming the door behind you. I have known families with kids who were unhappy with just about every private school in the area. I know of a family where a child was bullied terribly at a school known for having a nice, nurturing atmosphere. I have known families of kids with mild special needs who sent them to schools that simply couldn't accommodate their needs, leading them to feel betrayed by the schools. I know of families who have sent their kids to well-regarded schools only to have them in a classroom with a teacher who should have retired long before. And at every one of these schools I have known families that were incredibly happy. The fit is everything.

So if you had an unhappy experience, what is the point of coming on these boards and trying to convince everyone else the school is a terrible place. You know, because your child was there, that many other families are happy. Its one thing to say "my child is not at all athletic and felt left out at X school." Thats useful information. if you have an unathletic child you might ask others about this (no one should ever take the word of a DCUM post alone) to make sure its a good fit. But to post "X is a terrible school. X has seen better days. We hate X." Whats the point of that? It screams of an agenda, of some kind of bitterness.

[Anonymous]

And what is the point of getting pissed if someone else has a different experience than yours and is choosing to voice it. Why is there an agenda if you're merely expressing dissatisfaction with the school in response to this thread's theme? The title isn't I love NCS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you don't like NCS, leave, or don't apply. I hate it when parents complain about the school my kids attend. There is some valid criticism, but most is gossipy and annoying. I told one parent they should go elsewhere if they are so unhappy.

I don't understand the idea of slamming the door behind you. I have known families with kids who were unhappy with just about every private school in the area. I know of a family where a child was bullied terribly at a school known for having a nice, nurturing atmosphere. I have known families of kids with mild special needs who sent them to schools that simply couldn't accommodate their needs, leading them to feel betrayed by the schools. I know of families who have sent their kids to well-regarded schools only to have them in a classroom with a teacher who should have retired long before. And at every one of these schools I have known families that were incredibly happy. The fit is everything.

So if you had an unhappy experience, what is the point of coming on these boards and trying to convince everyone else the school is a terrible place. You know, because your child was there, that many other families are happy. Its one thing to say "my child is not at all athletic and felt left out at X school." Thats useful information. if you have an unathletic child you might ask others about this (no one should ever take the word of a DCUM post alone) to make sure its a good fit. But to post "X is a terrible school. X has seen better days. We hate X." Whats the point of that? It screams of an agenda, of some kind of bitterness.

Look, the bottom line here is taht NCS is not what it used to be. Everyone knows it and the PP is only kidding herself if she thinks otjerwise. There are a number of reasons behind this fact but it isi what it is. Just deal with it and move on. Do agree that if prsent parents do not like the school (and there are a lot of them....), they should do themselves a favor and leave.

But, the point of t theae boards is to voice interesting thoughts and information. Yes, its gossipy IN SOME CASES. But, in other cases, (such as the present) it is the truth..the readers just don't want to accept ithe truth.

[Anonymous]

Everyone does not know it. I went to NCS and I have a DD who goes there and I think it is a far better school than when I was there. You have a right to your opinion but it is not the same as everyone else's opinion.