Bullis - a word of caution

[Anonymous]

Agree and my kids go to a rival school

[Anonymous]

I have two daughters at Bullis and it could not be a better fit for them. They have great teachers, friends, coaches, balance, opportunity to shine, and are both so happy.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Bullis is not worth the money it charges.

Neither is Sidwell.....NCS....STA.....fill in the blank.....Helpful post! Thanks for sharing!

Actually, that's not quite true. The tip-top schools (SFS, NCS/STA, maybe GDS) are at least recognizable in stature beyond the DC area and thus carry the brand name image. That alone is worth something.

[Anonymous]

I just laugh at this post. Because the same 'crap' goes on at all the schools. I have a kid in Maryland Private school and a recent graduate of one of the big three.

The number of student BMW's at the big three school (DC) was so large that even the teachers would laugh!
And yes-- social circles exist. At the DC schools the parents own the real estate, the other school- the parents run the real estate and the Maryland parents - do a little of both!

All our heads are in the sand if you think that all schools are not the wealthy kids of the area and that they do not show their wealth.

Drop mic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It has the best campus and piece of land of any private. What a spot.

Have you seen Landon's campus?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our kids have attended schools in both Potomac and Northwest DC. There is a style difference between the two communities which transfers over to their respective schools. I'm surprised the PP above believes NW kids are underemployed but then again may be the two crowds don't cross paths often. We have ties to both communities and like both but they are soooo different. I can see why families happy with one may be a bad fit for the other.

If you don't have kids at Bullis then you don't know first hand what the "style difference" is. You are only making an assumption based on limited experience. I have children at Bullis AND at schools in NW. I agree. Bullis is a much happier, friendlier place.

I didn't say that one or the other was better or happier.

I know you didn't.....I was agreeing with a previous poster who said it was a more normal high school experience. you couldn't possibly know if it was better or happier as you don't have kids there. And have probably never set foot on the campus, except possibly a sports field. Why are you even posting in a thread specifically about Bullis. You have NO experience to share. Are you saying things like "style difference" and the two comminuties paths don't cross because you are anti-Semitic possibly? Even just a tiny bit? The vocal anti Bullis people I have met in NW are waspy country club types. They are also anti Norwood. Can't help but think the large Jewish population at Bullis may have something to do with it. And I have most certainly heard people say that they would not send a child there because it's "too Jewish". I'll bet any amount of money that's what YOU mean by style difference, since you are most certainly generalizing about a community you don't know firsthand.

Please stop with the knee-jerk anti-semitic accusations.....I think you're far too sensitive. The PP simply said the two cultures are different with no judgement on one being better or worse than the other. And of course they're different, they draw from different communities.

[Anonymous]

Bullies might as we be three different schools

One for the recruited athletes, the Chinese who can pay full freight and the wealthy Potomac constituently.

3 very different cultures.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here again. I want to thank the trolls for taking a serious and personal issue and turning it, once again, into a forum for their oft-regurgitated and off-point drivel. Don't you get tired of regurgitating the same vomit over and over again? There is a real issue, of which I will share no further detail in this setting. People considering Bullis would do well to ignore the boring clichés spouted by people who live only to knock others down and pay attention to the fact that in its drive to compete with the best area private schools, Bullis is trampling on some of their most vulnerable members.

Ahhh. I think I understand what's happening here. If it's any consolation, the same thing is happening at every area private school. The rising tide has lifted all boats. There are lots of kids getting counseled out of every area private and these kids would have likely been able stay a generation ago.

With Bullis it's a bit surprising only because that school historically catered to the kids who had some learning challenges.

Evidence of Bullis's ascendance is provided by their current plan to add lower grades. Historically no one chose Bullis as a first choice and so there was no need for lower grades.

Personally, I believe all private schools are getting harder to get into because of the decline of the public school systems.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a parent at another private in the area. Last week I was in the Starbucks in Potomac village with my middle school daughter. In line in front of us were 2 bullis girls, probably 4th grade with a nanny. 2 girls behind us in 7th grade from bullis were chatting away about who was wearing what etc to an upcoming event. As we were all waiting for our drinks the 4th grade girls started chatting with the 7th grade girls. The entire conversation was about how much their fake nails cost, how long they would last, how much was their phone cases and where they could get one just like that. My daughter was disgusted that kids her age would only talk about monetary value of possessions. The best one was from 7th grader to 4th grader---you might want to watch the whipped cream on your frap. When you get older you are going to want to have it with no whip to save on the calories.

NP. Oh my gooood. You caught some cute privileged little pre-teens talking (in a friendly manner) about cosmetics for an event and cell phone case economics. THE HORROR!

People like you are worse. Much worse. Always worried about what one should and shouldn't talk about, judging little kids for stupid crap. Well let me tell you something. Girls at public schools, girls in the projects talk about crap like this too. All day long. Ad nauseum. It's just what girls do.

Nice to know you're passing on your issues to your kids.

[Anonymous]

Academics at Bullis must have improved.
I always assumed it was a 3rd tier school.
Clearly my bad!

OP, I'm sorry if your kid is being counseled out. I know it is hard right now but in the long run it does not mean a thing. You may want to give public school a shot. Yuor kid may end up loving it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Academics at Bullis must have improved.
I always assumed it was a 3rd tier school.
Clearly my bad!

OP, I'm sorry if your kid is being counseled out. I know it is hard right now but in the long run it does not mean a thing. You may want to give public school a shot. Yuor kid may end up loving it.

The academics are not nearly at Bullis as strong as the surrounding schools.
Georgetown Prep, The Heights, St Andrews, Landon are all stronger academically. So is Churchill, Whitman, and Walter Johnson.

[Anonymous]

The only thing I know about Bullis is that their athletes are notoriously bad sports.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here again. I want to thank the trolls for taking a serious and personal issue and turning it, once again, into a forum for their oft-regurgitated and off-point drivel. Don't you get tired of regurgitating the same vomit over and over again? There is a real issue, of which I will share no further detail in this setting. People considering Bullis would do well to ignore the boring clichés spouted by people who live only to knock others down and pay attention to the fact that in its drive to compete with the best area private schools, Bullis is trampling on some of their most vulnerable members.

Ahhh. I think I understand what's happening here. If it's any consolation, the same thing is happening at every area private school. The rising tide has lifted all boats. There are lots of kids getting counseled out of every area private and these kids would have likely been able stay a generation ago.

With Bullis it's a bit surprising only because that school historically catered to the kids who had some learning challenges.

Evidence of Bullis's ascendance is provided by their current plan to add lower grades. Historically no one chose Bullis as a first choice and so there was no need for lower grades.

Interesting news. Privates are counseling out students? Is there an increase in normal attrition? Haven't heard that news and we attend a private.

[Anonymous]

The thought of name brand image for the hilarious big 3 is just the funniest (previous post). We are the big 3... The big 3 of what? Elite White Kid Schools?

Like you are a big box store pumping out the charm. Funny!

[Anonymous]

Disagree.... St Andrew's does not have good academics. Struggling kids with learning disabilities all over the place!!