NCS Parents - "I wish I had known x" type advice.

[Anonymous]

15:52 here, my daughter had no problems with the academics either. Some of her teachers were truly inspiring.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:15:52 here, my daughter had no problems with the academics either. Some of her teachers were truly inspiring.

I'm a different poster, my daughter didn't have any problems with the academics. And she felt many of her teachers were fantastic. My DD is pretty tough, she's a scholar-athlete in college. Mean girl issues weren't the problem.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know why the fourth grade English teacher is leaving after only one year?

[Anonymous]

Because the very fabulous previous 4th grade teacher stepped in to be head of the lower school while they searched for a new head of lower school this past year. Happy that she is coming back and wish my 4th grader had experienced English with her instead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They need someone in admissions to have good judgment.

It's easy to armchair quarterback things. I'm not an NCS mom but we know more than 20 families that are there or that have gone through. I'm one to cite their faults and I would pull a child out in middle school but I agree with 20:28, it's very difficult for a parent or girl to choose another school junior year.

I agree there are unhappy girls from even the most balanced of families, but there are many, many girls who have such pressure from home it breaks my heart.

In one way or another that pressure can always be traced to home.

[Anonymous]

Says the defensive NCS administrator.

[Anonymous]

Says the Mean Mom

[Anonymous]

I am a former NCS parent who has contributed to this thread and I am frankly embarrassed by the turn it has taken. Those of you on both sides who are taking turns sniping at each other are undermining whatever point you are trying to make.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a former NCS parent who has contributed to this thread and I am frankly embarrassed by the turn it has taken. Those of you on both sides who are taking turns sniping at each other are undermining whatever point you are trying to make.

I completely agree with this. It is also beginning to look like the problem is the parents (mothers) at NCS based on the way they've been carrying on on this board.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a former NCS parent who has contributed to this thread and I am frankly embarrassed by the turn it has taken. Those of you on both sides who are taking turns sniping at each other are undermining whatever point you are trying to make.

I completely agree with this. It is also beginning to look like the problem is the parents (mothers) at NCS based on the way they've been carrying on on this board.

You know, you can do so, so much better than this. Really.

You must have made the same point a gazillion times by now. If you had a point, we got it the first dozen times you said exactly this. We already took in, several weeks ago, all your points about mean girls at NCS and how the mean Dr. Frankenstein NCS moms create their mean girls in labs somewhere. I'm beginning to doubt whether you're actually an NCS grad, or even a woman, and I'm starting to suspect you're some sad little guy in the midwest somewhere who seeks validation through social media. There's a good article in the NY Times this morning about how social media create a feedback loop of positive reinforcement--the "likes", followers, +1's on DCUM--that can be addictive for weaker souls. Take a break, why don't you, and read this: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/16/sunday-review/facebook-made-me-do-it.html?_r=0

Required disclosure statement: I don't have a kid at NCS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: ... Required disclosure statement: I don't have a kid at NCS.

Then why are you following this thread so closely and participating so much? Aslo, if you've got no experience with the school, why should anyone listen to your opinion?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just spoke with a senior who has just graduated from NCS. She entered in 9th from a K-8th school. She said that it was a very rigorous program that challenged her academically and that all in all she had a very positive experience. She said that she was happy with her friends and said what bright accomplished girls she had been surrounded by. I did ask her about the "mean girl" situation and she said it was there but made up about 30% of what goes on there socially. When I asked her if she felt others were happy there, she said yes, but that it's a very challenging program and you have to have your own inner confidence. Finally I asked her if she would do it over again and she said she would. Just one graduating senior's perspective but I thought I would share...

Could SHE be one of the "mean" girls? Just a thought.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: ... Required disclosure statement: I don't have a kid at NCS.

Then why are you following this thread so closely and participating so much? Aslo, if you've got no experience with the school, why should anyone listen to your opinion?

Because I saw you pop up on the "what kind of kid does well at Sidwell" thread, of all places, with the same worn-out rant about NCS moms and DDs, of all things. I figured you needed a good dose of friendly advice, because I'm not the only person who thinks you've gone 'round the bend. Maybe I can stop you before you post about mean NCS moms on Landon or Gonzaga threads.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: ... Required disclosure statement: I don't have a kid at NCS.

Then why are you following this thread so closely and participating so much? Aslo, if you've got no experience with the school, why should anyone listen to your opinion?

Because I saw you pop up on the "what kind of kid does well at Sidwell" thread, of all places, with the same worn-out rant about NCS moms and DDs, of all things. I figured you needed a good dose of friendly advice, because I'm not the only person who thinks you've gone 'round the bend. Maybe I can stop you before you post about mean NCS moms on Landon or Gonzaga threads.

You're a goofball. I'm not the person you think I am.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: ... Required disclosure statement: I don't have a kid at NCS.

Then why are you following this thread so closely and participating so much? Aslo, if you've got no experience with the school, why should anyone listen to your opinion?

Because I saw you pop up on the "what kind of kid does well at Sidwell" thread, of all places, with the same worn-out rant about NCS moms and DDs, of all things. I figured you needed a good dose of friendly advice, because I'm not the only person who thinks you've gone 'round the bend. Maybe I can stop you before you post about mean NCS moms on Landon or Gonzaga threads.

You're a goofball. I'm not the person you think I am.

Just read the NY Times article. You could clearly benefit from it too.