Bullis vs. Holton vs. Stone Ridge

[Anonymous]

Calling out trolls is necessary when the tired, outdated tropes are wheeled out, and especially because they have no bearing on what Bullis is today. Prospective families need to make their own minds up by visiting. We were shocked when we visited - the school is amazing. Come and see for yourself.

[Anonymous]

My child is at Holton (US, started in LS) and I know families whose kids attend Bullis and Stone Ridge. All great schools, different depending on a child's needs. We chose Holton because of the educational rigor without a high pressure environment. We are also very happy with the arts and athletics at the school. I can see a more sporty kid preferring Bullis and a kid whose religion aligns choosing Stone Ridge. Agree that you need to go to the open houses and see what fits well for your child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Calling out trolls is necessary when the tired, outdated tropes are wheeled out, and especially because they have no bearing on what Bullis is today. Prospective families need to make their own minds up by visiting. We were shocked when we visited - the school is amazing. Come and see for yourself.

+1. My daughter looked at all three of those schools, and others, but ultimately chose Bullis for a variety of reasons that fit her. And, yes, before the naysayers come out, she was also accepted at all three. There are pros and cons to each of the schools but all are excellent and have a lot to offer. We, and most importantly our daughter, are very happy with Bullis. As prior posters have said, don't make any decisions based on this board where anyone can say anything at all. Check out each school for yourself and talk to people who actually go to those schools. Have your daughter shadow a student for a day, if that is permitted in the lower school. That was a huge factor in my daughter's decision.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread was set up to troll from the first post. I am pleased that Bullis got rid of the mediocre teachers - and this thread is likely set up by one of them! The prioritizing of academics has had a real impact. Ask the schools about their college list. Only one of them will be forthcoming. (And by the way, the turnover at Holton far exceeds any other school in the areaa.)

100% accurate. OP is a troll. Probably a bitter former teacher.

Are you illiterate? OP literally just asked a neutral question. How does that mean a troll?

Anytime anyone critiques Bullis on this board, someone (Bullis communications team?) shouts “troll!” That should be enough of a red flag for anyone to avoid that school…

Are you the former bitter mediocre teacher who started thread? Yes it was a neutral question but as you know the point was to attack Bullis, either sock puppeting by you or having one of your other former bitter Bullis colleagues post the attack.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread was set up to troll from the first post. I am pleased that Bullis got rid of the mediocre teachers - and this thread is likely set up by one of them! The prioritizing of academics has had a real impact. Ask the schools about their college list. Only one of them will be forthcoming. (And by the way, the turnover at Holton far exceeds any other school in the areaa.)

100% accurate. OP is a troll. Probably a bitter former teacher.

Are you illiterate? OP literally just asked a neutral question. How does that mean a troll?

Anytime anyone critiques Bullis on this board, someone (Bullis communications team?) shouts “troll!” That should be enough of a red flag for anyone to avoid that school…

Are you the former bitter mediocre teacher who started thread? Yes it was a neutral question but as you know the point was to attack Bullis, either sock puppeting by you or having one of your other former bitter Bullis colleagues post the attack.

The fact that there is more than one bitter employee should concern any prospective parent, as should teacher turnover. If I recall, Holton was dealing with that too. It's important to see all facets of a school and not just the image that they are wanting to project. Are there happy families at Bullis, I'm sure there are a ton! Are there families who are unhappy as well, that would probably be a yes too. The defensive reactions to people who speak negatively about Bullis makes me think it's either someone that works for the school or a very involved parent who is a booster that is upset that the image they want to portray isn't the exact reality. ALL schools have pros and cons, people who love it and people who have issues, and if you want to convince someone to come to your school, you need to ignore the haters and just keep speaking your truth. The type of person you want at your school will have done their leg work and research anyway, so let the school speak for itself when they come to see it in person!

[Anonymous]

I won’t speculate about who’s posting. What matters is whether students are known, challenged, and supported. Prospective families: talk to multiple current parents across grades, visit classes, and ask about advising, outcomes, and how concerns get addressed. That will tell you more than this thread.

For the record: I currently have a Senior at Bullis, and one child (who was a lifer) graduated and is a Junior in College now at his top choice (a top 10 school). My Junior couldn't have been any better prepared. And my Bullis Senior feels supported by College Counseling and ready for the next step. Just sharing as a personal experience - but Bullis means a lot to my family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Calling out trolls is necessary when the tired, outdated tropes are wheeled out, and especially because they have no bearing on what Bullis is today. Prospective families need to make their own minds up by visiting. We were shocked when we visited - the school is amazing. Come and see for yourself.

OP here, thanks for your helpful feedback.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My child is at Holton (US, started in LS) and I know families whose kids attend Bullis and Stone Ridge. All great schools, different depending on a child's needs. We chose Holton because of the educational rigor without a high pressure environment. We are also very happy with the arts and athletics at the school. I can see a more sporty kid preferring Bullis and a kid whose religion aligns choosing Stone Ridge. Agree that you need to go to the open houses and see what fits well for your child.

OP here, thanks for the helpful context and considerations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Calling out trolls is necessary when the tired, outdated tropes are wheeled out, and especially because they have no bearing on what Bullis is today. Prospective families need to make their own minds up by visiting. We were shocked when we visited - the school is amazing. Come and see for yourself.

+1. My daughter looked at all three of those schools, and others, but ultimately chose Bullis for a variety of reasons that fit her. And, yes, before the naysayers come out, she was also accepted at all three. There are pros and cons to each of the schools but all are excellent and have a lot to offer. We, and most importantly our daughter, are very happy with Bullis. As prior posters have said, don't make any decisions based on this board where anyone can say anything at all. Check out each school for yourself and talk to people who actually go to those schools. Have your daughter shadow a student for a day, if that is permitted in the lower school. That was a huge factor in my daughter's decision.

OP here, thanks for the helpful context and happy to hear that your daughter was happy at Bullis.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread was set up to troll from the first post. I am pleased that Bullis got rid of the mediocre teachers - and this thread is likely set up by one of them! The prioritizing of academics has had a real impact. Ask the schools about their college list. Only one of them will be forthcoming. (And by the way, the turnover at Holton far exceeds any other school in the areaa.)

100% accurate. OP is a troll. Probably a bitter former teacher.

Are you illiterate? OP literally just asked a neutral question. How does that mean a troll?

Anytime anyone critiques Bullis on this board, someone (Bullis communications team?) shouts “troll!” That should be enough of a red flag for anyone to avoid that school…

Are you the former bitter mediocre teacher who started thread? Yes it was a neutral question but as you know the point was to attack Bullis, either sock puppeting by you or having one of your other former bitter Bullis colleagues post the attack.

OP here, agree, it was a neutral question. For those responding with that context, thank you! Looking for strong points of consideration that are not always said at the open house and by the "selected" families and administration.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I won’t speculate about who’s posting. What matters is whether students are known, challenged, and supported. Prospective families: talk to multiple current parents across grades, visit classes, and ask about advising, outcomes, and how concerns get addressed. That will tell you more than this thread.

For the record: I currently have a Senior at Bullis, and one child (who was a lifer) graduated and is a Junior in College now at his top choice (a top 10 school). My Junior couldn't have been any better prepared. And my Bullis Senior feels supported by College Counseling and ready for the next step. Just sharing as a personal experience - but Bullis means a lot to my family.

Thank you, this is helpful and good to hear that your child was prepared!