What is going on at Holton?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if all these schools don’t want to continue AP classes because then it would show how much they inflate grades. Kid gets A’s in the class and then doesn’t pass the test = school looks bad. Kid studies and takes the AP exam on their own and doesn’t get a high score = no fault on the school’s part.

Holton doesn’t give As easily.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if all these schools don’t want to continue AP classes because then it would show how much they inflate grades. Kid gets A’s in the class and then doesn’t pass the test = school looks bad. Kid studies and takes the AP exam on their own and doesn’t get a high score = no fault on the school’s part.

Holton doesn’t give As easily.

Second that. Girls work very hard for their grades.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if all these schools don’t want to continue AP classes because then it would show how much they inflate grades. Kid gets A’s in the class and then doesn’t pass the test = school looks bad. Kid studies and takes the AP exam on their own and doesn’t get a high score = no fault on the school’s part.

Holton doesn’t give As easily.

Second that. Girls work very hard for their grades.

+1 - so true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Offered spots at NCS and Holton. Very good schools either way. Holton’s campus and stellar Administration sealed the deal. HoS listens at Holton.

This made me laugh! The administration at Holton does not listen at all. And the HoS is so cold and fake. We once loved this school but don’t anymore. It makes me sad to write that but I have to be honest.

Our dd is happy, challenged and thriving. The school has been very supportive of needs, including moving her up when she was not sufficiently challenged, providing support and extra tutoring when she need it.
We are very happy.

Not sure what grade your DD is, or if there is any truth to your post. I don't know one single girl at Holton that has had that experience. And don't talk to the school for the real story. Talk to people there, people who have left and what you see online that is not fake news. The stellar admin is a joke and did not listen to any of the girls complain about sexual harassment by a male teacher. For years she ignored the complaints and blamed the girls. Not until he started posting inappropriate things online. Then he was bid farewell, thanked for his greatness, with no apologies to the victims. No help offered to the girls at all. Must be a business decision by Stellar administration.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if all these schools don’t want to continue AP classes because then it would show how much they inflate grades. Kid gets A’s in the class and then doesn’t pass the test = school looks bad. Kid studies and takes the AP exam on their own and doesn’t get a high score = no fault on the school’s part.

+1 inflated grades

[Anonymous]

Why do so many girls have tutors? Or is this common at all private schools?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if all these schools don’t want to continue AP classes because then it would show how much they inflate grades. Kid gets A’s in the class and then doesn’t pass the test = school looks bad. Kid studies and takes the AP exam on their own and doesn’t get a high score = no fault on the school’s part.

+1 inflated grades

Except that the school discloses the AP scores on its college profile so that's just nonsense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if all these schools don’t want to continue AP classes because then it would show how much they inflate grades. Kid gets A’s in the class and then doesn’t pass the test = school looks bad. Kid studies and takes the AP exam on their own and doesn’t get a high score = no fault on the school’s part.

+1 inflated grades

PPs clearly know nothing about Holton.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Offered spots at NCS and Holton. Very good schools either way. Holton’s campus and stellar Administration sealed the deal. HoS listens at Holton.

This made me laugh! The administration at Holton does not listen at all. And the HoS is so cold and fake. We once loved this school but don’t anymore. It makes me sad to write that but I have to be honest.

Our dd is happy, challenged and thriving. The school has been very supportive of needs, including moving her up when she was not sufficiently challenged, providing support and extra tutoring when she need it.
We are very happy.

Not sure what grade your DD is, or if there is any truth to your post. I don't know one single girl at Holton that has had that experience. And don't talk to the school for the real story. Talk to people there, people who have left and what you see online that is not fake news. The stellar admin is a joke and did not listen to any of the girls complain about sexual harassment by a male teacher. For years she ignored the complaints and blamed the girls. Not until he started posting inappropriate things online. Then he was bid farewell, thanked for his greatness, with no apologies to the victims. No help offered to the girls at all. Must be a business decision by Stellar administration.

I have had a DD at the school for years and have never heard this?!? How long ago?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Offered spots at NCS and Holton. Very good schools either way. Holton’s campus and stellar Administration sealed the deal. HoS listens at Holton.

This made me laugh! The administration at Holton does not listen at all. And the HoS is so cold and fake. We once loved this school but don’t anymore. It makes me sad to write that but I have to be honest.

Our dd is happy, challenged and thriving. The school has been very supportive of needs, including moving her up when she was not sufficiently challenged, providing support and extra tutoring when she need it.
We are very happy.

Not sure what grade your DD is, or if there is any truth to your post. I don't know one single girl at Holton that has had that experience. And don't talk to the school for the real story. Talk to people there, people who have left and what you see online that is not fake news. The stellar admin is a joke and did not listen to any of the girls complain about sexual harassment by a male teacher. For years she ignored the complaints and blamed the girls. Not until he started posting inappropriate things online. Then he was bid farewell, thanked for his greatness, with no apologies to the victims. No help offered to the girls at all. Must be a business decision by Stellar administration.

Wow why would you dismiss my post ? My kid has had an awesome experience at the school. She is a rising 9th grader. It’s not fake news that she is happy there. I’m sorry for your experience and hope you find a school that fits your daughter better.
I can’t address the sexual harassment claims as I haven’t heard anywhere about them, which teacher or what years this happened.
Again good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do so many girls have tutors? Or is this common at all private schools?

Very common to have outside tutoring at NCS also. It is annoying to have to spend all this extra money on tutors but everyone does it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Offered spots at NCS and Holton. Very good schools either way. Holton’s campus and stellar Administration sealed the deal. HoS listens at Holton.

This made me laugh! The administration at Holton does not listen at all. And the HoS is so cold and fake. We once loved this school but don’t anymore. It makes me sad to write that but I have to be honest.

Our dd is happy, challenged and thriving. The school has been very supportive of needs, including moving her up when she was not sufficiently challenged, providing support and extra tutoring when she need it.
We are very happy.

Not sure what grade your DD is, or if there is any truth to your post. I don't know one single girl at Holton that has had that experience. And don't talk to the school for the real story. Talk to people there, people who have left and what you see online that is not fake news. The stellar admin is a joke and did not listen to any of the girls complain about sexual harassment by a male teacher. For years she ignored the complaints and blamed the girls. Not until he started posting inappropriate things online. Then he was bid farewell, thanked for his greatness, with no apologies to the victims. No help offered to the girls at all. Must be a business decision by Stellar administration.

Yes, it is rare to find a person happy with Holton’s administration.The administration scours dcurbanmoms along with a parent of a now 9th grader (who has been tasked to do so) -to delete negative comments. Instead of wasting your time deleting unfavorable comments, administration should take the time to see how the school can improve. It is sad that the parents are treated as the enemy and administration thinks Holton is perfect. How about having a growth mentality like you preach to students?? Follow your own advice. We don’t care how you treat the parents. but treat the girls with compassion and respect. For an honest opinion of the school, speak to current and former students. You will definitely see common themes and experiences. Also, take a look at how many girls have transferred out.

[Anonymous]

All schools are not for everyone and obviously there are a few bitter posters here. I am sorry for your experience but my daughters also had an incredible time and got an exceptional education at Holton. We were very happy there for the 8 years my kids were there. It was a difficult and demanding curriculum and my daughters worked hard. They loved playing on school sports teams and the great friends they made. There were a few times that they and their friends were upset about some decision and they handled it themselves. I never once felt the need to step in and contact the administration about anything. The girls advocated successfully or not successfully but then they bounced back. I am not talking about whatever harassment thing a poster mentioned. I don’t know anything about that. I hope it isn’t true but it does happen everywhere and it’s horrific. I am glad to see you said they fired that person. Anyhow, there are very happy families there and obviously some unhappy ones posting here. I hope everyone finds the right place for their daughters to thrive.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What schools had a normal prom?

SR had a prom with dates that was really nice. I saw pictures and it was at night with no masks. Seemed pretty normal to me.

I havent heard of a single moco school that did not have prom with dates. Bullis, Prep, Holy Child. Only Holton has this weird day time thing without dates. How is that for soliciting parent feedback over coffee?? Personally I think she is being cheap, under the guise of ssafety. When is the board going to wake up and see that the Head of School is driving Holton into the ground?[/


Stone Ridge had a great prom - food trucks and many outdoor activities. They pulled it off safely and my daughter LOVED it! I do feel for these administrators because it’s been a tough year and hard to
Keep everyone happy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if all these schools don’t want to continue AP classes because then it would show how much they inflate grades. Kid gets A’s in the class and then doesn’t pass the test = school looks bad. Kid studies and takes the AP exam on their own and doesn’t get a high score = no fault on the school’s part.

+1 inflated grades

PPs clearly know nothing about Holton.

There is a lot of grade inflation at Holton. Everyone knows about it and is fine with it. It only becomes an issue for college process when parents are surprised that those same high grades mean nothing because every other girl has the same high grades.