How do k-8 view it when you apply out to holton

[Anonymous]

Do they support you

[Anonymous]

If that's your plan you should send your DD to PDS.

[Anonymous]

Wouldn't it depend on the K-8? Assuming you're wanting to apply out before 8th.

[Anonymous]

it also depends on your relationship with the school and how easily it can fill your spot.

[Anonymous]

We moved to Holton from a PreK-12 and I wouldn't say they "supported" us but they turned in the recommendation forms and sent transcripts. I think most schools wouldn't go out of their way to help you leave if they like the child and family but they also wouldn't put up road blocks because that would only cement your decision to change schools.

[Anonymous]

We moved out of a K-8 and they went through all the right motions, "saying" they fully supported us etc. and to be fair they did help us out with the tuition pay back from the insurance we took out. But, they also did things like make us sign the waiver to our right to see their written teacher recommendations, which is unusual, but I suspect a measure against litigation (from us to them). But really that wasn't necessary. Though we were dissatisfied, it was a civilized exit and we just wanted to get out, and into a better environment for our DCs.

[Anonymous]

Leaving us awkward. No way around it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We moved out of a K-8 and they went through all the right motions, "saying" they fully supported us etc. and to be fair they did help us out with the tuition pay back from the insurance we took out. But, they also did things like make us sign the waiver to our right to see their written teacher recommendations, which is unusual, but I suspect a measure against litigation (from us to them). But really that wasn't necessary. Though we were dissatisfied, it was a civilized exit and we just wanted to get out, and into a better environment for our DCs.

Signing a waiver is standard for all families applying out at our K-8.

[Anonymous]

We did and the faculty was supportive. They were sad to see us go and apologized for the incidents that led to our departure.

[Anonymous]

What if you don't agree to waiver?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What if you don't agree to waiver?

I wonder how the recipient school views that. The schools argue that checking the box means that the teachers can feel more free to answer the questions honestly. But doesn't that cut both ways?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We moved out of a K-8 and they went through all the right motions, "saying" they fully supported us etc. and to be fair they did help us out with the tuition pay back from the insurance we took out. But, they also did things like make us sign the waiver to our right to see their written teacher recommendations, which is unusual, but I suspect a measure against litigation (from us to them). But really that wasn't necessary. Though we were dissatisfied, it was a civilized exit and we just wanted to get out, and into a better environment for our DCs.

Signing a waiver is standard for all families applying out at our K-8.

This is standard practice for most independent schools (including any AISGW schools that use the common recommendation form). It's about getting candid/honest recommendations, not about litigation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We moved out of a K-8 and they went through all the right motions, "saying" they fully supported us etc. and to be fair they did help us out with the tuition pay back from the insurance we took out. But, they also did things like make us sign the waiver to our right to see their written teacher recommendations, which is unusual, but I suspect a measure against litigation (from us to them). But really that wasn't necessary. Though we were dissatisfied, it was a civilized exit and we just wanted to get out, and into a better environment for our DCs.

Signing a waiver is standard for all families applying out at our K-8.

This is standard practice for most independent schools (including any AISGW schools that use the common recommendation form). It's about getting candid/honest recommendations, not about litigation.

You say that, but it will very much depend on the specific school and the specific reasons for wanting to leave it behind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We moved out of a K-8 and they went through all the right motions, "saying" they fully supported us etc. and to be fair they did help us out with the tuition pay back from the insurance we took out. But, they also did things like make us sign the waiver to our right to see their written teacher recommendations, which is unusual, but I suspect a measure against litigation (from us to them). But really that wasn't necessary. Though we were dissatisfied, it was a civilized exit and we just wanted to get out, and into a better environment for our DCs.

Signing a waiver is standard for all families applying out at our K-8.

This is standard practice for most independent schools (including any AISGW schools that use the common recommendation form). It's about getting candid/honest recommendations, not about litigation.

You say that, but it will very much depend on the specific school and the specific reasons for wanting to leave it behind.

My point was just that specific schools are not asking for this in specific cases--all schools are asking for it in all cases. That's not to say PP's school might not have some reason to be worried about litigation, but that's not why they're asking for a waiver of the right to see the recommendation; it's just a standard part of the process. (Schools ask for it for preschool recommendations for initial applications, too.)

[Anonymous]

+1
That is standard protocol with recommendations.