Beauvoir or NPS?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It comes down to what you and your family need (I.e faid, commute, earlier vs later outplacement). The schools are somewhat similar. The BVR kids get preference to STA/NCS but then again, NPS students seem to have no problem getting into NCS/STA when they outplace. BVR is nothing like STA/NCS so as your child matured, you may decide on a different route. Either way, BVR and NPS will support your family choices during outplacement. Go where the child feels more comfortable or where as parents you feel more accepted into the community.

This is not necessarily true. There is a limit on the number of NPS kids they will take every year, so in a since, if you really want STA/NCS, you're competing against your classmates for the spots.

Huh? Everybody is competing against everybody. I been Beauvoir kids. It’s not a slam dunk for anybody. Of course BVR kids have an advantage IF they fit the mold. Some parents don’t want single sex either. I’m confused by the analysis.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It comes down to what you and your family need (I.e faid, commute, earlier vs later outplacement). The schools are somewhat similar. The BVR kids get preference to STA/NCS but then again, NPS students seem to have no problem getting into NCS/STA when they outplace. BVR is nothing like STA/NCS so as your child matured, you may decide on a different route. Either way, BVR and NPS will support your family choices during outplacement. Go where the child feels more comfortable or where as parents you feel more accepted into the community.

This is not necessarily true. There is a limit on the number of NPS kids they will take every year, so in a since, if you really want STA/NCS, you're competing against your classmates for the spots.

Well if that’s the case, I need someone to make sense of the 7 boys to STA and 5 girls to NCS 2020. I can’t wait to see this years outplacement for NPS.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It comes down to what you and your family need (I.e faid, commute, earlier vs later outplacement). The schools are somewhat similar. The BVR kids get preference to STA/NCS but then again, NPS students seem to have no problem getting into NCS/STA when they outplace. BVR is nothing like STA/NCS so as your child matured, you may decide on a different route. Either way, BVR and NPS will support your family choices during outplacement. Go where the child feels more comfortable or where as parents you feel more accepted into the community.

This is not necessarily true. There is a limit on the number of NPS kids they will take every year, so in a since, if you really want STA/NCS, you're competing against your classmates for the spots.

Well if that’s the case, I need someone to make sense of the 7 boys to STA and 5 girls to NCS 2020. I can’t wait to see this years outplacement for NPS.

That doesn’t mean that others didn’t apply and were denied or waitlisted.

[Anonymous]

I think that one way to look at this is whether you know what you want for your child (at least by 3rd grade at BVR) or you want to give yourself more time (until 6th at NPS). We wanted more time for our child as we think our child is a late bloomer type. But at the end of the day if you are not sure, go with what you think feels best for your child. Things change, and your child might change a lot, too. Both great schools. You can’t go wrong....

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It comes down to what you and your family need (I.e faid, commute, earlier vs later outplacement). The schools are somewhat similar. The BVR kids get preference to STA/NCS but then again, NPS students seem to have no problem getting into NCS/STA when they outplace. BVR is nothing like STA/NCS so as your child matured, you may decide on a different route. Either way, BVR and NPS will support your family choices during outplacement. Go where the child feels more comfortable or where as parents you feel more accepted into the community.

This is not necessarily true. There is a limit on the number of NPS kids they will take every year, so in a since, if you really want STA/NCS, you're competing against your classmates for the spots.

Well if that’s the case, I need someone to make sense of the 7 boys to STA and 5 girls to NCS 2020. I can’t wait to see this years outplacement for NPS.

That doesn’t mean that others didn’t apply and were denied or waitlisted.

Good turn out, also a larger class. 2021 is smaller, so likely fewer when the list is released.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Are there any perspectives on sending a child to Beauvoir vs. NPS for pre-K and beyond? Comparison of academics (especially math), extracurricular /enrichment opportunities, quality of teachers, school culture (including parent culture), and outplacement opportunities would be much appreciated!

Beauvoir more diverse. Ends in 3rd and good chance of entry into NCS/STA unless academic or behavioral issues. BVR great enrichment programs. People love NPS too. Not as diverse and needs in 6th but they also have great placement. Think about where you want your kids to end up. If cathedral schools for sure then go with BVR.

This perception worries me. I sure wouldn't want my kid 'tagged' this way if they weren't selected to continue. Isn't it that NCS/St. A simply can't take all the Beauvoir kids, EVEN if they wanted to? And yet, that is for sure the perception of the kids who leave.

No, because they take plenty of kids from other schools starting in 4th. To be fair, though, not all BVR parents even want the kids to go on to NCS/STA - believe it or not.

I believe you. My point is that kids get "tagged" if they don't go on. Not cool.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are there any perspectives on sending a child to Beauvoir vs. NPS for pre-K and beyond? Comparison of academics (especially math), extracurricular /enrichment opportunities, quality of teachers, school culture (including parent culture), and outplacement opportunities would be much appreciated!

Beauvoir more diverse. Ends in 3rd and good chance of entry into NCS/STA unless academic or behavioral issues. BVR great enrichment programs. People love NPS too. Not as diverse and needs in 6th but they also have great placement. Think about where you want your kids to end up. If cathedral schools for sure then go with BVR.

This perception worries me. I sure wouldn't want my kid 'tagged' this way if they weren't selected to continue. Isn't it that NCS/St. A simply can't take all the Beauvoir kids, EVEN if they wanted to? And yet, that is for sure the perception of the kids who leave.

No, because they take plenty of kids from other schools starting in 4th. To be fair, though, not all BVR parents even want the kids to go on to NCS/STA - believe it or not.

I believe you. My point is that kids get "tagged" if they don't go on. Not cool.

Tagged by whom? Do you really think that is something that is going to follow a third grader around for life?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are there any perspectives on sending a child to Beauvoir vs. NPS for pre-K and beyond? Comparison of academics (especially math), extracurricular /enrichment opportunities, quality of teachers, school culture (including parent culture), and outplacement opportunities would be much appreciated!

Beauvoir more diverse. Ends in 3rd and good chance of entry into NCS/STA unless academic or behavioral issues. BVR great enrichment programs. People love NPS too. Not as diverse and needs in 6th but they also have great placement. Think about where you want your kids to end up. If cathedral schools for sure then go with BVR.

This perception worries me. I sure wouldn't want my kid 'tagged' this way if they weren't selected to continue. Isn't it that NCS/St. A simply can't take all the Beauvoir kids, EVEN if they wanted to? And yet, that is for sure the perception of the kids who leave.

No, because they take plenty of kids from other schools starting in 4th. To be fair, though, not all BVR parents even want the kids to go on to NCS/STA - believe it or not.

I believe you. My point is that kids get "tagged" if they don't go on. Not cool.

No they don’t. Some families want different schools. And if there are other reasons they needed a less competitive school, that’s not being “tagged.” That’s called finding the right learning environment for a given kid.

This board is so prestige obsessed, it simply cannot fathom that not all kids want or would thrive in the most pressure-filled schools.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are there any perspectives on sending a child to Beauvoir vs. NPS for pre-K and beyond? Comparison of academics (especially math), extracurricular /enrichment opportunities, quality of teachers, school culture (including parent culture), and outplacement opportunities would be much appreciated!

Beauvoir more diverse. Ends in 3rd and good chance of entry into NCS/STA unless academic or behavioral issues. BVR great enrichment programs. People love NPS too. Not as diverse and needs in 6th but they also have great placement. Think about where you want your kids to end up. If cathedral schools for sure then go with BVR.

This perception worries me. I sure wouldn't want my kid 'tagged' this way if they weren't selected to continue. Isn't it that NCS/St. A simply can't take all the Beauvoir kids, EVEN if they wanted to? And yet, that is for sure the perception of the kids who leave.

No, because they take plenty of kids from other schools starting in 4th. To be fair, though, not all BVR parents even want the kids to go on to NCS/STA - believe it or not.

I believe you. My point is that kids get "tagged" if they don't go on. Not cool.

No they don’t. Some families want different schools. And if there are other reasons they needed a less competitive school, that’s not being “tagged.” That’s called finding the right learning environment for a given kid.

This board is so prestige obsessed, it simply cannot fathom that not all kids want or would thrive in the most pressure-filled schools.

Exactly. Not everyone is gunning for NCS/STA.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are there any perspectives on sending a child to Beauvoir vs. NPS for pre-K and beyond? Comparison of academics (especially math), extracurricular /enrichment opportunities, quality of teachers, school culture (including parent culture), and outplacement opportunities would be much appreciated!

Beauvoir more diverse. Ends in 3rd and good chance of entry into NCS/STA unless academic or behavioral issues. BVR great enrichment programs. People love NPS too. Not as diverse and needs in 6th but they also have great placement. Think about where you want your kids to end up. If cathedral schools for sure then go with BVR.

This perception worries me. I sure wouldn't want my kid 'tagged' this way if they weren't selected to continue. Isn't it that NCS/St. A simply can't take all the Beauvoir kids, EVEN if they wanted to? And yet, that is for sure the perception of the kids who leave.

No, because they take plenty of kids from other schools starting in 4th. To be fair, though, not all BVR parents even want the kids to go on to NCS/STA - believe it or not.

I believe you. My point is that kids get "tagged" if they don't go on. Not cool.

No they don’t. Some families want different schools. And if there are other reasons they needed a less competitive school, that’s not being “tagged.” That’s called finding the right learning environment for a given kid.

This board is so prestige obsessed, it simply cannot fathom that not all kids want or would thrive in the most pressure-filled schools.

Exactly. Not everyone is gunning for NCS/STA.

Yes it is, but if the person leading tours AT Beauvoir is telling parents kids don't go on due to academic fit - you may not LIKE it, but that is a form of getting tagged. I also think it's fine to not go on because of academic fit, or because different schools have a different academic approach (not all kids HAVE to be academic juggernauts in grade 3), or for a zillion other reasons - but there is a slightly negative tag being perpetuated out there by some.

[Anonymous]

Not OP but we finally chose bvr because of the beautiful campus.

[Anonymous]

We were deciding between BVR and NPS and went with NPS. Feeling very confident in the decision!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:]It comes down to what you and your family need (I.e faid, commute, earlier vs later outplacement). The schools are somewhat similar. The BVR kids get preference to STA/NCS but then again, NPS students seem to have no problem getting into NCS/STA when they outplace. BVR is nothing like STA/NCS so as your child matured, you may decide on a different route. Either way, BVR and NPS will support your family choices during outplacement. Go where the child feels more comfortable or where as parents you feel more accepted into the community.

This is not necessarily true. There is a limit on the number of NPS kids they will take every year, so in a since, if you really want STA/NCS, you're competing against your classmates for the spots.

Well if that’s the case, I need someone to make sense of the 7 boys to STA and 5 girls to NCS 2020. I can’t wait to see this years outplacement for NPS.

Then I wonder how you make sense of the fact that in 2019, only one St. Patrick’s boy was admitted to STA?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are there any perspectives on sending a child to Beauvoir vs. NPS for pre-K and beyond? Comparison of academics (especially math), extracurricular /enrichment opportunities, quality of teachers, school culture (including parent culture), and outplacement opportunities would be much appreciated!

Beauvoir more diverse. Ends in 3rd and good chance of entry into NCS/STA unless academic or behavioral issues. BVR great enrichment programs. People love NPS too. Not as diverse and needs in 6th but they also have great placement. Think about where you want your kids to end up. If cathedral schools for sure then go with BVR.

This perception worries me. I sure wouldn't want my kid 'tagged' this way if they weren't selected to continue. Isn't it that NCS/St. A simply can't take all the Beauvoir kids, EVEN if they wanted to? And yet, that is for sure the perception of the kids who leave.

No, because they take plenty of kids from other schools starting in 4th. To be fair, though, not all BVR parents even want the kids to go on to NCS/STA - believe it or not.

I believe you. My point is that kids get "tagged" if they don't go on. Not cool.

No they don’t. Some families want different schools. And if there are other reasons they needed a less competitive school, that’s not being “tagged.” That’s called finding the right learning environment for a given kid.

This board is so prestige obsessed, it simply cannot fathom that not all kids want or would thrive in the most pressure-filled schools.

It’s not even necessarily about pressure. Some families do not like the Episcopalianism at STA/NCS. Several of our Jewish friends chose different schools for that reason. One family hated the uniforms. Others didn’t like the emphasis on sports.

There are many reasons BVR kids don’t go to NCS/STA that have nothing to do with academics or behavioral issues.

[Anonymous]

Oftentimes the prestige is in the eye of the beholder.