NPS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s why I said diversity. If you had a color kid who did an average assessment, they might get admitted solely because they need a pop of color.

Same with St. Pats. No diverse at all!

And if you are a kid of color, you should run away from a school that accepts you to add a pop of color.

Agreed.

[Anonymous]

Do people go to NPS because it’s not diverse, or in spite of it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That’s why I said diversity. If you had a color kid who did an average assessment, they might get admitted solely because they need a pop of color.

Same with St. Pats. No diverse at all!

OMG did you just say “a color kid?”

AND that is ALL anyone needs to know about NPS. Seriously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s why I said diversity. If you had a color kid who did an average assessment, they might get admitted solely because they need a pop of color.

Same with St. Pats. No diverse at all!

OMG did you just say “a color kid?”

AND that is ALL anyone needs to know about NPS. Seriously.

I didn’t mean it like that. Honestly. I was just trying to make a reference. And not solely on NPS. Please... most of the upper NW schools that lack diversity make it their business to make sure every year they bring in a decent number of children in the minority. Just saying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s why I said diversity. If you had a color kid who did an average assessment, they might get admitted solely because they need a pop of color.

Same with St. Pats. No diverse at all!

OMG did you just say “a color kid?”

AND that is ALL anyone needs to know about NPS. Seriously.

I didn’t mean it like that. Honestly. I was just trying to make a reference. And not solely on NPS. Please... most of the upper NW schools that lack diversity make it their business to make sure every year they bring in a decent number of children in the minority. Just saying.

If everyone who is diverse 'runs' from a school, then how are they to become diverse? it becomes sort of a sand trap at all of these schools. NPS in fact is diverse. There are lots of children of lots of backgrounds up to and including family make-up. religious/agnostic/atheist, socio-economic etc. I have a feeling some area schools draw a lot of well heeled world bank type diversity--NPS diversity is pretty American and representative of the DMV, plus some international families. In some ways, I find this more honest than pulling in a bunch of World Bank families and then waving a big diversity flag.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s why I said diversity. If you had a color kid who did an average assessment, they might get admitted solely because they need a pop of color.

Same with St. Pats. No diverse at all!

OMG did you just say “a color kid?”

AND that is ALL anyone needs to know about NPS. Seriously.

I didn’t mean it like that. Honestly. I was just trying to make a reference. And not solely on NPS. Please... most of the upper NW schools that lack diversity make it their business to make sure every year they bring in a decent number of children in the minority. Just saying.

If everyone who is diverse 'runs' from a school, then how are they to become diverse? it becomes sort of a sand trap at all of these schools. NPS in fact is diverse. There are lots of children of lots of backgrounds up to and including family make-up. religious/agnostic/atheist, socio-economic etc. I have a feeling some area schools draw a lot of well heeled world bank type diversity--NPS diversity is pretty American and representative of the DMV, plus some international families. In some ways, I find this more honest than pulling in a bunch of World Bank families and then waving a big diversity flag.

I agree. I’m AA and I applied to 2 NW school and in reviewing their websites, they are not as diverse as I would like but working to improve.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s why I said diversity. If you had a color kid who did an average assessment, they might get admitted solely because they need a pop of color.

Same with St. Pats. No diverse at all!

OMG did you just say “a color kid?”

AND that is ALL anyone needs to know about NPS. Seriously.

I didn’t mean it like that. Honestly. I was just trying to make a reference. And not solely on NPS. Please... most of the upper NW schools that lack diversity make it their business to make sure every year they bring in a decent number of children in the minority. Just saying.

If everyone who is diverse 'runs' from a school, then how are they to become diverse? it becomes sort of a sand trap at all of these schools. NPS in fact is diverse. There are lots of children of lots of backgrounds up to and including family make-up. religious/agnostic/atheist, socio-economic etc. I have a feeling some area schools draw a lot of well heeled world bank type diversity--NPS diversity is pretty American and representative of the DMV, plus some international families. In some ways, I find this more honest than pulling in a bunch of World Bank families and then waving a big diversity flag.

I don't know if I agree with this, but I will say that NPS knows that its lack of diversity has been a critique/problem and they have been working on it. They hired a DEI Director and there have been a lot of new, persistant initiatives to educate the whole community and create a more inclusive environment over the past 5 years. The work has become less performative over the years, and I've seen action and development gain momentum even just within the past 3 years. That work continued even through the pandemic, which I appreciated. I was concerned it would fall by the wayside.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s why I said diversity. If you had a color kid who did an average assessment, they might get admitted solely because they need a pop of color.

Same with St. Pats. No diverse at all!

OMG did you just say “a color kid?”

AND that is ALL anyone needs to know about NPS. Seriously.

I didn’t mean it like that. Honestly. I was just trying to make a reference. And not solely on NPS. Please... most of the upper NW schools that lack diversity make it their business to make sure every year they bring in a decent number of children in the minority. Just saying.

If everyone who is diverse 'runs' from a school, then how are they to become diverse? it becomes sort of a sand trap at all of these schools. NPS in fact is diverse. There are lots of children of lots of backgrounds up to and including family make-up. religious/agnostic/atheist, socio-economic etc. I have a feeling some area schools draw a lot of well heeled world bank type diversity--NPS diversity is pretty American and representative of the DMV, plus some international families. In some ways, I find this more honest than pulling in a bunch of World Bank families and then waving a big diversity flag.

I agree. I’m AA and I applied to 2 NW school and in reviewing their websites, they are not as diverse as I would like but working to improve.

it's good of you to be open-minded PP. These schools don't have as much visible diversity but are working to improve. You will find attention to every kind of diversity, and support.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s why I said diversity. If you had a color kid who did an average assessment, they might get admitted solely because they need a pop of color.

Same with St. Pats. No diverse at all!

OMG did you just say “a color kid?”

AND that is ALL anyone needs to know about NPS. Seriously.

I didn’t mean it like that. Honestly. I was just trying to make a reference. And not solely on NPS. Please... most of the upper NW schools that lack diversity make it their business to make sure every year they bring in a decent number of children in the minority. Just saying.

If everyone who is diverse 'runs' from a school, then how are they to become diverse? it becomes sort of a sand trap at all of these schools. NPS in fact is diverse. There are lots of children of lots of backgrounds up to and including family make-up. religious/agnostic/atheist, socio-economic etc. I have a feeling some area schools draw a lot of well heeled world bank type diversity--NPS diversity is pretty American and representative of the DMV, plus some international families. In some ways, I find this more honest than pulling in a bunch of World Bank families and then waving a big diversity flag.

I don't know if I agree with this, but I will say that NPS knows that its lack of diversity has been a critique/problem and they have been working on it. They hired a DEI Director and there have been a lot of new, persistant initiatives to educate the whole community and create a more inclusive environment over the past 5 years. The work has become less performative over the years, and I've seen action and development gain momentum even just within the past 3 years. That work continued even through the pandemic, which I appreciated. I was concerned it would fall by the wayside.

Agree 100% with above.
My children were also well-prepared academically for Middle School and beyond. Really miss this special place.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s why I said diversity. If you had a color kid who did an average assessment, they might get admitted solely because they need a pop of color.

Same with St. Pats. No diverse at all!

OMG did you just say “a color kid?”

AND that is ALL anyone needs to know about NPS. Seriously.

I didn’t mean it like that. Honestly. I was just trying to make a reference. And not solely on NPS. Please... most of the upper NW schools that lack diversity make it their business to make sure every year they bring in a decent number of children in the minority. Just saying.

If everyone who is diverse 'runs' from a school, then how are they to become diverse? it becomes sort of a sand trap at all of these schools. NPS in fact is diverse. There are lots of children of lots of backgrounds up to and including family make-up. religious/agnostic/atheist, socio-economic etc. I have a feeling some area schools draw a lot of well heeled world bank type diversity--NPS diversity is pretty American and representative of the DMV, plus some international families. In some ways, I find this more honest than pulling in a bunch of World Bank families and then waving a big diversity flag.

I agree. I’m AA and I applied to 2 NW school and in reviewing their websites, they are not as diverse as I would like but working to improve.

it's good of you to be open-minded PP. These schools don't have as much visible diversity but are working to improve. You will find attention to every kind of diversity, and support.

It’s a tough decision. I know my kid will definitely be in the minority.

[Anonymous]

NPS is not waspy. It is a “come as you are” environment. People don’t care what you do, where you live, etc. because it is all about the kids. Number one priority is character. It is a hard find in this city.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NPS is not waspy. It is a “come as you are” environment. People don’t care what you do, where you live, etc. because it is all about the kids. Number one priority is character. It is a hard find in this city.

Hmm. I love NPS, and I agree that as a WHOLE it is not waspy, but there is certainly a wasp contingent. People are people, though, and these are tame wasps. My family is on the lowest end of the financial spectrum at the school, and we never feel out of place.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NPS is not waspy. It is a “come as you are” environment. People don’t care what you do, where you live, etc. because it is all about the kids. Number one priority is character. It is a hard find in this city.

Hmm. I love NPS, and I agree that as a WHOLE it is not waspy, but there is certainly a wasp contingent. People are people, though, and these are tame wasps. My family is on the lowest end of the financial spectrum at the school, and we never feel out of place.

+1

[Anonymous]

NPS is constantly telling people "it is come as you are" "we are such a warm nurturing environment" "we have no bullies. we have core values". I feel like if all of this were true you wouldn't need to constantly say it. We would all just see it.

[Anonymous]

As long as your child fits the low maintenance mold of a school like NPS, you’ll be fine. But don’t have a kid who is an outlier. Visible diversity, as a PP said, is useful for admissions. Less visible, not so much.

A friend’s wife once said she looked around at the new parents function and realized they were the diversity. They are Jewish.