Have you attended any OPEN HOUSES yet?

[Anonymous]

If so, what schools have you visited already and what was your impression of them so far.

[Anonymous]

I'm not going to tell you which ones, but I've already been to FIVE schools. That number would have been six, but I had to change plans. About five more to go - argh!

[Anonymous]

And this was a useful response to OP's query because...?

[Anonymous]

I went to an open house and tour at NCS and a tour at Holton. Loved both schools so much, I wish I could go back to school and go to one of them. I only attended the lower school open house at NCS, so I did not get to see much of the upper school. But was very impressed with what I heard from the girls and their athletic center and art studio are fabulous. Strong academic environment and I loved the discourse that I heard between the teachers and students. My impression is that NCS pushes reading and writing. You can tell that the focus at Holton is science. Hoton also has a great pool and the girls are required to pass swimming courses. We're leaning towards NCS which I think is a better fit for my daughter, not to mention a better commute. But we will apply to both.

[Anonymous]

Went to a few for lower grades. We are looking at the 'progressive'/'crunchy' schools. Like them, but the open houses are too lengthy. I may ask for a private tour from now on, if they permit. I really need to leave after 2 hrs! Tired of parents who ask a million questions and make comments that are of no help to anyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Tired of parents who ask a million questions and make comments that are of no help to anyone.

It's called sucking-up.

[Anonymous]

I know the parents you mean (they travel to every open house just to annoy us ; ) In my experience, it's often the poor out of place nervous dads who monopolize the tour/session. Moms should brief them before allowing them to attend.

[Anonymous]

They're not nervous--they're determined to make an impression. And they do! What kind of impression, now...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Went to a few for lower grades. We are looking at the 'progressive'/'crunchy' schools. Like them, but the open houses are too lengthy. I may ask for a private tour from now on, if they permit. I really need to leave after 2 hrs! Tired of parents who ask a million questions and make comments that are of no help to anyone.

Ha, I bet we've been to the same ones. And all that walking! Up, down, here, there.

[Anonymous]

Talking about Progressive/crunchy schools I attended a Green Acres Open house today and was impressed by the facilities: classes, art studios and pool. I also attended a Waldorf school information /observation session, from what I saw , I liked Waldorf better. There, I saw a clear manifestation of the Waldorf philosophy. At GA I did not see a consistency on what they do and what the school stands for. Nice campus though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Talking about Progressive/crunchy schools I attended a Green Acres Open house today and was impressed by the facilities: classes, art studios and pool. I also attended a Waldorf school information /observation session, from what I saw , I liked Waldorf better. There, I saw a clear manifestation of the Waldorf philosophy. At GA I did not see a consistency on what they do and what the school stands for. Nice campus though.

I can't say much about Waldorf, but I got the same impression of GA.

[Anonymous]

not going to any
am broke and hate to think of what I'm missing...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Talking about Progressive/crunchy schools I attended a Green Acres Open house today and was impressed by the facilities: classes, art studios and pool. I also attended a Waldorf school information /observation session, from what I saw , I liked Waldorf better. There, I saw a clear manifestation of the Waldorf philosophy. At GA I did not see a consistency on what they do and what the school stands for. Nice campus though.

I can't say much about Waldorf, but I got the same impression of GA.

Wow! It's amazing how we can have such different views after having been at the same place today! I respect your impression, but I have to say I was blown away by the school and everything I saw and heard.

[Anonymous]

OP here.
PP, what exactly did you see that blew you away? I have not gone to Green Acres yet but plan to attend next Wednesday. I will also go to Georgetown Day and Lowell. Progressive schools is what I am looking into but I will take a look at Sidwell as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not going to tell you which ones, but I've already been to FIVE schools. That number would have been six, but I had to change plans. About five more to go - argh!

Has anybody been to WIS or plans on going? Any feedback?