Holton Arms v Stone Ridge

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Anonymous wrote:I too had different impression and thought Holton felt more well-rounded and classrooms/sports facilities were nicer than SR (though the new cafeteria at SR is awesome).

I also love the “find a way or make one” ideal. But understand how girls could be drawn to the sacred heart tradition at SR.

Just goes to show, to each their own.

Honestly, what is the sacred heart tradition? I am a Catholic and should probably know...
I get that it's a consortium of schools, but what traditions would be a draw??

Sacred Heart is a global network of schools started by a young Catholic French girl, Sophie Barat, in the early 19th century. Sacred Heart schools educated women, regardless of class, long before it was socially acceptable to do so. There is a lot of tradition surrounding Saint Sophie Barat (you can visit a shrine in Paris) and many girls feel connected to the empowerment of women and the pioneering nature of her teaching.

Very random question but it is a Sacred Heart thing to have the girls curtsey to the Head of School/Principle in greeting every morning or just a Sacred Heart NYC thing?

I went to another Sacred Heart on the west coast and we all had to do this curtesy back in the 1980s but I hear that all of the schools except maybe NY have dropped it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too had different impression and thought Holton felt more well-rounded and classrooms/sports facilities were nicer than SR (though the new cafeteria at SR is awesome).

I also love the “find a way or make one” ideal. But understand how girls could be drawn to the sacred heart tradition at SR.

Just goes to show, to each their own.

Honestly, what is the sacred heart tradition? I am a Catholic and should probably know...
I get that it's a consortium of schools, but what traditions would be a draw??

Sacred Heart is a global network of schools started by a young Catholic French girl, Sophie Barat, in the early 19th century. Sacred Heart schools educated women, regardless of class, long before it was socially acceptable to do so. There is a lot of tradition surrounding Saint Sophie Barat (you can visit a shrine in Paris) and many girls feel connected to the empowerment of women and the pioneering nature of her teaching.

Very random question but it is a Sacred Heart thing to have the girls curtsey to the Head of School/Principle in greeting every morning or just a Sacred Heart NYC thing?

I went to another Sacred Heart on the west coast and we all had to do this curtesy back in the 1980s but I hear that all of the schools except maybe NY have dropped it.

Yea, definitely not dropped in NYC! There is a video of it on their instagram that went semi-viral before they got smart and disabled comments. Glad to know it's not a thing everywhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too had different impression and thought Holton felt more well-rounded and classrooms/sports facilities were nicer than SR (though the new cafeteria at SR is awesome).

I also love the “find a way or make one” ideal. But understand how girls could be drawn to the sacred heart tradition at SR.

Just goes to show, to each their own.

Honestly, what is the sacred heart tradition? I am a Catholic and should probably know...
I get that it's a consortium of schools, but what traditions would be a draw??

Sacred Heart is a global network of schools started by a young Catholic French girl, Sophie Barat, in the early 19th century. Sacred Heart schools educated women, regardless of class, long before it was socially acceptable to do so. There is a lot of tradition surrounding Saint Sophie Barat (you can visit a shrine in Paris) and many girls feel connected to the empowerment of women and the pioneering nature of her teaching.

Very random question but it is a Sacred Heart thing to have the girls curtsey to the Head of School/Principle in greeting every morning or just a Sacred Heart NYC thing?

I went to another Sacred Heart on the west coast and we all had to do this curtesy back in the 1980s but I hear that all of the schools except maybe NY have dropped it.

Yea, definitely not dropped in NYC! There is a video of it on their instagram that went semi-viral before they got smart and disabled comments. Glad to know it's not a thing everywhere.

Graduate of a sacred heart school in the 1990s and never heard of this. DD at SR and this is not a thing there. Don't think it has anything to do with Sacred Heart.

[Anonymous]

SR parent here and DD loves the block schedule. It provides more flexibility in planning to complete assignments. Never having to complete an assignment by the next day keeps workload much more manageable.

[Anonymous]

Holton is most definitely the strongest academically. SR is a very good school, but they are not really in the same league. If given the chance, you should choose Holton. We looked at both schools and selected Holton. As a teacher, I was more impressed with the faculty, the curriculum, and the experiential learning.

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How do you measure the above? Besides just your opinion?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do you measure the above? Besides just your opinion?

I'm a different parent. I chose Holton for my daughter because SR definitely seemed more rigid.

My niece attended Sacred Heart in NYC. Is the curriculum comparable to SR? My niece is brilliant but always breezed through her work. We always thought the school was too easy for her but she loved the community. She is currently at an ivy and is doing very well (and still keeps in close touch with her friends for life from SH) so the school definitely prepared her but no, it wasn't as challenging as Holton.

[Anonymous]

Holton has better college outcomes if that is important to you OP.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How do you measure the above? Besides just your opinion?

I'm a different parent. I chose Holton for my daughter because SR definitely seemed more rigid.

My niece attended Sacred Heart in NYC. Is the curriculum comparable to SR? My niece is brilliant but always breezed through her work. We always thought the school was too easy for her but she loved the community. She is currently at an ivy and is doing very well (and still keeps in close touch with her friends for life from SH) so the school definitely prepared her but no, it wasn't as challenging as Holton.

Does it need to be hard to be successful? Does it need to be a grind? Again- how do you measure?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Holton has better college outcomes if that is important to you OP.

I would have you look at both. SR Class of 2023 matriculations are phenomenal

[Anonymous]

The posted who claimed Holton is better academically than SR is talking nonsense, just offering her opinion based on a sense. Both have excellent academics so just stop.

For the posters evaluating SR based on perceptions/experiences at other SH schools, also not helpful. SH network of schools share values and many traditions, but they are very much their own schools with different curricula, vibe, etc. I am a SH school graduate and I have taught at two other SH schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:How do you measure the above? Besides just your opinion?

I'm a different parent. I chose Holton for my daughter because SR definitely seemed more rigid.

My niece attended Sacred Heart in NYC. Is the curriculum comparable to SR? My niece is brilliant but always breezed through her work. We always thought the school was too easy for her but she loved the community. She is currently at an ivy and is doing very well (and still keeps in close touch with her friends for life from SH) so the school definitely prepared her but no, it wasn't as challenging as Holton.

Does it need to be hard to be successful? Does it need to be a grind? Again- how do you measure?

I agree there are many ways to skin a cat- ie get to a top college or program.

Best to “know your child” and pick based on that.

Also re-evaluated. Every schools’ lower grades are NOT run at the same caliber or focus or leadership as the upper school. You may want to acknowledge that and factor it in to your decision.

For example, maybe you start at XYZ and if it’s going great, stay, if you need to dial it back or go coed then switch.

[Anonymous]

Bolton is very liberal—think men can get pregnant etc. SR is more in the middle…conservatives and progressives can all fit in.

[Anonymous]

Holton.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bolton is very liberal—think men can get pregnant etc. SR is more in the middle…conservatives and progressives can all fit in.

We have been at the school for 8 years. This could be one of the most ridiculous comments I’ve ever seen.