How does Bullis do with academically high performing kids?

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We were extremely happy with Bullis academics. It has a broad range of students, which is nice. It has a beautiful and serene campus and top notch facilities which add immeasurably to the experience. It has rigorous academics and is challenging. Both of our kids went on to Ivy League schools from Bullis and graduated with honors from both. While this was great, this was not our sole goal going in. They were well prepared. DO NOT take your advice from the haters on this site. Go see for yourself and make your own decisions. Our students had a great high school experience without being miserable and benefited from Bullis' balanced approach. I hope you can talk to current parents. It is a lovely community. Good luck to you and your students.[/quote]

This person's kids probably were not academically strong or considered gifted or highly advanced. Yes, it is a nice pretty school for low achieving to mid level achieving students. And no-one is "hating" - it's just [I]not[/I] an academic powerhouse. Everyone knows that - no point in being sensitive about it. When you say your kid goes to Bullis, unless your kid is an athlete, people usually stifle a snicker because parents say it so proudly, oblivious to how they are perceived.[/quote]

The only people who are snickering are the twats who were born on third base and think they hit a home run. Get over yourself

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We were extremely happy with Bullis academics. It has a broad range of students, which is nice. It has a beautiful and serene campus and top notch facilities which add immeasurably to the experience. It has rigorous academics and is challenging. Both of our kids went on to Ivy League schools from Bullis and graduated with honors from both. While this was great, this was not our sole goal going in. They were well prepared. DO NOT take your advice from the haters on this site. Go see for yourself and make your own decisions. Our students had a great high school experience without being miserable and benefited from Bullis' balanced approach. I hope you can talk to current parents. It is a lovely community. Good luck to you and your students.[/quote]

This person's kids probably were not academically strong or considered gifted or highly advanced. Yes, it is a nice pretty school for low achieving to mid level achieving students. And no-one is "hating" - it's just [I]not[/I] an academic powerhouse. Everyone knows that - no point in being sensitive about it. When you say your kid goes to Bullis, unless your kid is an athlete, people usually stifle a snicker because parents say it so proudly, oblivious to how they are perceived.[/quote]

Oblivious to how they are perceived? We Bullis parents know what an outstanding environment our kids are being educated in, one that meets their needs and talents. So we don’t care what others think about a place they have no experience with. We care more about whether our kids have a positive learning environment that prepares them for whatever college they go to. Go ahead and snicker while our kids thrive.

[Anonymous]

This is basically it, without any snark.

Anonymous wrote:The problem at Bullis is that, for as long as it has existed, it has prioritized athletics. While there are certainly academically capable athletes, there has always been a wide range of ability in the classroom (particularly in the high school). When we were (briefly) there they were responding with a robust learning support program and on-site tutors who work with the athletes. Lots of money available went to athletes from around the area. While none of this is negative, it created a school with a huge range in the classroom. Some families we know also left because it did not cater to the high achievers. And while some of the Ivy admits were non-athletes, many were strong athletes who did well enough.

There is a new Head of School and they are touting a renewed focus on academics. But football still rules. Covid and the MCPS has given them the best admission seasons they could have hoped for. This happened everywhere in MoCo so it is wrong of Bullis to say it is a reflection of the School. It is the exodus from public schools of families who can pay for private. Any other story is just not accurate and the school knows that. Covid was and continues to be a windfall for Bullis. There just aren't that many non-parochial private schools in Montgomery County for high school.

So, is it a risk worth taking? Visit and see but know that Bullis has a long history to overcome. There are so many academically strong schools in the DMV. I personally wanted my under-challenged student to go to a school that had a track record and a culture of excellence. It was the right decision for us and one I would make again.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We were extremely happy with Bullis academics. It has a broad range of students, which is nice. It has a beautiful and serene campus and top notch facilities which add immeasurably to the experience. It has rigorous academics and is challenging. Both of our kids went on to Ivy League schools from Bullis and graduated with honors from both. While this was great, this was not our sole goal going in. They were well prepared. DO NOT take your advice from the haters on this site. Go see for yourself and make your own decisions. Our students had a great high school experience without being miserable and benefited from Bullis' balanced approach. I hope you can talk to current parents. It is a lovely community. Good luck to you and your students.[/quote]

This person's kids probably were not academically strong or considered gifted or highly advanced. Yes, it is a nice pretty school for low achieving to mid level achieving students. And no-one is "hating" - it's just [I]not[/I] an academic powerhouse. Everyone knows that - no point in being sensitive about it. When you say your kid goes to Bullis, unless your kid is an athlete, people usually stifle a snicker because parents say it so proudly, oblivious to how they are perceived.[/quote]

Oblivious to how they are perceived? We Bullis parents know what an outstanding environment our kids are being educated in, one that meets their needs and talents. So we don’t care what others think about a place they have no experience with. We care more about whether our kids have a positive learning environment that prepares them for [b]whatever college they go to[/b]. Go ahead and snicker while our kids thrive. [/quote]

Which parent who has kids at an academically challenging school says this? You know the academics are weak but your kids are happy and fit in. That's fine. Just admit it and stop trying to sugarcoat it. :roll:

[Anonymous]

Bullis was taking another with a pulse and a checkbook during Covid. So, the “standards” were watered down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bullis was taking another with a pulse and a checkbook during Covid. So, the “standards” were watered down.

Anyone

[Anonymous]

Not true. Turned down several hundreds of applicants last year, and have a 45% increase in applications this year, and, significantly less turnover than most private schools.

You keep focusing on Bullis' past, and those of us with children there who are happy, challenged in school (including all of last year when most were 100% virtual), who are tested every week, learning a lot with small class sizes and great teachers, as well as a fabulous new HOS, will just keep nodding and smiling. We know that the joke is on you

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not true. Turned down several hundreds of applicants last year, and have a 45% increase in applications this year, and, significantly less turnover than most private schools.

You keep focusing on Bullis' past, and those of us with children there who are happy, challenged in school (including all of last year when most were 100% virtual), who are tested every week, learning a lot with small class sizes and great teachers, as well as a fabulous new HOS, will just keep nodding and smiling. We know that the joke is on you

Correct. I know of multiple families that were outright rejected last year (not waitlisted). This year, the applicant pool is even larger. While I agree that there were some significant tailwinds for the school with Covid, the impact the HoS is having is real. The school has a lot of legacy to shake, and I find myself a bit defensive about that. It really is such a wonderful place for our kids and it's a shame people continue to judge the school so harshly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not true. Turned down several hundreds of applicants last year, and have a 45% increase in applications this year, and, significantly less turnover than most private schools.

You keep focusing on Bullis' past, and those of us with children there who are happy, challenged in school (including all of last year when most were 100% virtual), who are tested every week, learning a lot with small class sizes and great teachers, as well as a fabulous new HOS, will just keep nodding and smiling. We know that the joke is on you

How could you ever know this? Unless you’re from the admin plugging Bullis as suspected by another poster…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not true. Turned down several hundreds of applicants last year, and have a 45% increase in applications this year, and, significantly less turnover than most private schools.

You keep focusing on Bullis' past, and those of us with children there who are happy, challenged in school (including all of last year when most were 100% virtual), who are tested every week, learning a lot with small class sizes and great teachers, as well as a fabulous new HOS, will just keep nodding and smiling. We know that the joke is on you

How could you ever know this? Unless you’re from the admin plugging Bullis as suspected by another poster…

Because the head of school over communicates and stresses transparency so he shares stats in his weekly newsletter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not true. Turned down several hundreds of applicants last year, and have a 45% increase in applications this year, and, significantly less turnover than most private schools.

You keep focusing on Bullis' past, and those of us with children there who are happy, challenged in school (including all of last year when most were 100% virtual), who are tested every week, learning a lot with small class sizes and great teachers, as well as a fabulous new HOS, will just keep nodding and smiling. We know that the joke is on you

How could you ever know this? Unless you’re from the admin plugging Bullis as suspected by another poster…

Because the head of school over communicates and stresses transparency so he shares stats in his weekly newsletter.

Somewhat telling that he feels compelled to tout applicant numbers, no? Sounds like he’s the marketing lead.

[Anonymous]

It’s nice to see the Bullis is recovering from all of the negative press and negative ongoing‘s that have been happening there over the last five years or so. However, but this is hardly a top private school in this area. It’s a safety school at best.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not true. Turned down several hundreds of applicants last year, and have a 45% increase in applications this year, and, significantly less turnover than most private schools.

You keep focusing on Bullis' past, and those of us with children there who are happy, challenged in school (including all of last year when most were 100% virtual), who are tested every week, learning a lot with small class sizes and great teachers, as well as a fabulous new HOS, will just keep nodding and smiling. We know that the joke is on you

How could you ever know this? Unless you’re from the admin plugging Bullis as suspected by another poster…

Because the head of school over communicates and stresses transparency so he shares stats in his weekly newsletter.

Somewhat telling that he feels compelled to tout applicant numbers, no? Sounds like he’s the marketing lead.

It's funny how much people need to make themselves feel better by making other people feel bad. If you don't have a dog in the fight, why does it matter? If you hate Bullis so much, just go to Choate and leave the commoners alone. Sheesh.

[Anonymous]

One of their students ended up being a Rhodes Scholar so....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not true. Turned down several hundreds of applicants last year, and have a 45% increase in applications this year, and, significantly less turnover than most private schools.

You keep focusing on Bullis' past, and those of us with children there who are happy, challenged in school (including all of last year when most were 100% virtual), who are tested every week, learning a lot with small class sizes and great teachers, as well as a fabulous new HOS, will just keep nodding and smiling. We know that the joke is on you

How could you ever know this? Unless you’re from the admin plugging Bullis as suspected by another poster…

Because the head of school over communicates and stresses transparency so he shares stats in his weekly newsletter.

Somewhat telling that he feels compelled to tout applicant numbers, no? Sounds like he’s the marketing lead.

You've obviously never been to an admit week-end at a Big 3.