Changing Classrooms at Beauvoir?

[Anonymous]

No, $40,000 for an amazing education and a bump for NCS/STA.

Blatant bullying is not tolerated at Beauvoir, but unfortunately there are relational aggression issues that are more subtle and, therefore, harder for teachers to address. They do their best, but sometimes it's best just to separate kids to break up a persistent dynamic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, $40,000 for an amazing education and a bump for NCS/STA.

Blatant bullying is not tolerated at Beauvoir, but unfortunately there are relational aggression issues that are more subtle and, therefore, harder for teachers to address. They do their best, but sometimes it's best just to separate kids to break up a persistent dynamic.

Apparently they don't agree, since they don't listen to requests to separate the kids. I guess it doesn't matter how miserable your kid is as long as they get a bump to NCS/STA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What has happened at Beauvoir? I hear such horror stories now! It used to be such a special place and now seems to be a nightmare! Glad we graduated when we did and don't have to deal with all the upheaval and negative changes. Sometimes change is for the good, but from what I hear and see all this change has not been good. To bad, it used to be a fabulous school!

Wow, hope you don't believe everything you read on the internet. (Although the "weird tip for losing belly fat" works great!)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What has happened at Beauvoir? I hear such horror stories now! It used to be such a special place and now seems to be a nightmare! Glad we graduated when we did and don't have to deal with all the upheaval and negative changes. Sometimes change is for the good, but from what I hear and see all this change has not been good. To bad, it used to be a fabulous school!

Wow, hope you don't believe everything you read on the internet. (Although the "weird tip for losing belly fat" works great!)

This was just great! Off to find that weird tip...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: I guess it doesn't matter how miserable your kid is as long as they get a bump to NCS/STA.

OP here. I guess it depends on how different parents feel about future vs. present. We value the present pretty highly, and are willing to pull out our DC if things don't go well and the administration is unresponsive.

Time passes a quantum leap more slowly for children. A year can seem forever, and we have no intention of leaving our DC in an unpleasant situation for that long. On the other hand, it's always possible that relationships that were previously problematic can shift. It's also possible that the teachers and administration are aware of something that we are not.

I think it's only fair the rationale behind their choice.

[Anonymous]

Oh my gosh the Beauvoir bashing is beyond exhausting. We've been there for some quite time and are very happy-- more importantly our kids are very happy. To the op perhaps something go list in translation--talk to the teachers the first week of school. I bet the school will be accommodating. I know they have been in the past for everyone not just those with some special hook. I'm so sorry to hear your child has had to go through this. I really hope you and your child have a great year. Ps have you thought about contacting the parent of the bully? That may be something to consider.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The "we don't make mistakes" culture exists at Beauvoir. Plenty of parents are concerned about the direction of the school.

Oh wow I just had to correct this. I won't say which year but for various reasons the class and teachers were a huge flop. At the end of the year I shared my concerns which were completely validated and my dc had a phenomenal class and wonderful teachers. The above comment is not our experience at all!

[Anonymous]

Dear PP-glad this has been your expierence...but many families over the last few years will tell you this hasn't been their expierence. Should people say something in a place other than an anonymous board? For sure, but not many are willing to cross either the admin or the board. Which is unfortunate.

[Anonymous]

Instead of bashing a school why not move on to another? There are many great schools in this area. Though I suspect you will find there will be something to complain about at every school. That thing called perfection escapes us all...even when you pay to get it. It simply does not exist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dear PP-glad this has been your expierence...but many families over the last few years will tell you this hasn't been their expierence. Should people say something in a place other than an anonymous board? For sure, but not many are willing to cross either the admin or the board. Which is unfortunate.

I don't consider myself an outspoken person but I am direct. Why do you think people would be afraid to "cross either the admin or the board?" I ask this in all sincerity. We are paying quite a bit for our kids education which i don't regret for one second and as such I have no problem respectfully expressing my thoughts and concerns to teachers and admins alike.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Instead of bashing a school why not move on to another? There are many great schools in this area. Though I suspect you will find there will be something to complain about at every school. That thing called perfection escapes us all...even when you pay to get it. It simply does not exist.

+1000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, $40,000 for an amazing education and a bump for NCS/STA.

Blatant bullying is not tolerated at Beauvoir, but unfortunately there are relational aggression issues that are more subtle and, therefore, harder for teachers to address. They do their best, but sometimes it's best just to separate kids to break up a persistent dynamic.

So "relational aggression issues" is the $40,000 phrase for "bullying?" I'm gonna remember that one...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, $40,000 for an amazing education and a bump for NCS/STA.

Blatant bullying is not tolerated at Beauvoir, but unfortunately there are relational aggression issues that are more subtle and, therefore, harder for teachers to address. They do their best, but sometimes it's best just to separate kids to break up a persistent dynamic.

So "relational aggression issues" is the $40,000 phrase for "bullying?" I'm gonna remember that one...

Only if you want to be simplistic. Relational aggression is a rather subtle form of bullying. That's why it's harder for teachers to respond to. Teasing, attempts to exclude a child, or other more blatant forms of bullying are immediately addressed at Beauvoir, and the school overall is very sensitive and responsive to that. However, it's harder to tackle the more subtle stuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, $40,000 for an amazing education and a bump for NCS/STA.

Blatant bullying is not tolerated at Beauvoir, but unfortunately there are relational aggression issues that are more subtle and, therefore, harder for teachers to address. They do their best, but sometimes it's best just to separate kids to break up a persistent dynamic.

So "relational aggression issues" is the $40,000 phrase for "bullying?" I'm gonna remember that one...

Only if you want to be simplistic. Relational aggression is a rather subtle form of bullying. That's why it's harder for teachers to respond to. Teasing, attempts to exclude a child, or other more blatant forms of bullying are immediately addressed at Beauvoir, and the school overall is very sensitive and responsive to that. However, it's harder to tackle the more subtle stuff.

Such as, sorry, I won't be inviting you to my bday party?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, $40,000 for an amazing education and a bump for NCS/STA.

Blatant bullying is not tolerated at Beauvoir, but unfortunately there are relational aggression issues that are more subtle and, therefore, harder for teachers to address. They do their best, but sometimes it's best just to separate kids to break up a persistent dynamic.

So "relational aggression issues" is the $40,000 phrase for "bullying?" I'm gonna remember that one...

Only if you want to be simplistic. Relational aggression is a rather subtle form of bullying. That's why it's harder for teachers to respond to. Teasing, attempts to exclude a child, or other more blatant forms of bullying are immediately addressed at Beauvoir, and the school overall is very sensitive and responsive to that. However, it's harder to tackle the more subtle stuff.

Such as, sorry, I won't be inviting you to my bday party?

If it is, certainly you recognize that there is nothing a teacher can do about that, right? That type of behavior has to be nipped in the bud by the parents.