Current 8th graders at NCS, applying out for 9th?

[Anonymous]

Not true. The number 28 is accurate as was reported by multiple NCS parents through social conversations around town. I myself heard it from a current 2021 NCS parent. At least 28 notified the school of their intent to apply out. I do not know how many were sucessful or how many are leaving as I have not and will not ask my friends that question as I thinks it is intrusive. I didnt solicit the original information about how many were applying out and Im not going to go arund asking who is actually leaving either. At some point this spring and summer those conversations will become cocktail party chatter.

You get a star for persistence in trolling. Congrats!

Wow, you must feel like an IDIOT!


Doubt that poster feels like an idiot because someone else posted that it's accurate based on a bunch of social conversations around town. It must be true because she or you heard it from a current 2021 NCS parent. As a parent of NCS middle, the only people that know the exact count is admissions everything else is hearsay and rumors. Nowadays people believe any fake news without facts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Not true. The number 28 is accurate as was reported by multiple NCS parents through social conversations around town. I myself heard it from a current 2021 NCS parent. At least 28 notified the school of their intent to apply out. I do not know how many were sucessful or how many are leaving as I have not and will not ask my friends that question as I thinks it is intrusive. I didnt solicit the original information about how many were applying out and Im not going to go arund asking who is actually leaving either. At some point this spring and summer those conversations will become cocktail party chatter.

You get a star for persistence in trolling. Congrats!

Wow, you must feel like an IDIOT!


Doubt that poster feels like an idiot because someone else posted that it's accurate based on a bunch of social conversations around town. It must be true because she or you heard it from a current 2021 NCS parent. As a parent of NCS middle, the only people that know the exact count is admissions everything else is hearsay and rumors. Nowadays people believe any fake news without facts.

Imagine how well informed NCS parents would be if we got our information from social conversations around town (or DCUM)! I agree with pp. There are one or two star trolls on this thread.

[Anonymous]

My daughter is in the NCS class of 2021 and she is thriving and really enjoying school and her friends. Sometimes I feel like I'm in the twilight zone when I read most of these posts - so different from our experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter is in the NCS class of 2021 and she is thriving and really enjoying school and her friends. Sometimes I feel like I'm in the twilight zone when I read most of these posts - so different from our experience.

+100

[Anonymous]

I feel this topic was rekindled by the troll who started the similar topic closed down by Jeff. She didn't elicit the responses she wanted with the closed topic so she is trolling making sure NCS topics old and new are remaining in the the top 10. Pathetic. These negative post do not define NCS or the majority of parents opinions who send their kids here or desire to send their kids. If you make decisions for your daughter based on D.C. urban then perhaps NCS is not the school for your daughter.

[Anonymous]

NP here but was it ever said why these girls are leaving? Just this particular class? School environment? Will be looking at several middle schools next year and just trying to get a good feel for options so I don't have to visit 784 schools.

[Anonymous]

I don't believe these numbers are accurate. My daughter is at Ncs and she really loves the school and is very happy there, as are most of the people I know in her grade. If you truly are considering NCS, then it is wise to ask questions but I can assure you that we are very happy there and feel my daughter is in very good hands. Good luck to you and your daughter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP here but was it ever said why these girls are leaving? Just this particular class? School environment? Will be looking at several middle schools next year and just trying to get a good feel for options so I don't have to visit 784 schools.

Honestly, don't use these types of threads to get a "good feel" or a "bad feel" about any school such that it impacts your desire to visit a school. I'm not an NCS parent but based on the amount of misinformation and nastiness that is posted at times about my child's school on this board, it's just not the right place to make decisions about whittling down options for your child's education. Resist the temptation to get answers to this type of information here! Someone on here *may* have accurate information, but just as easily someone could be talking out of their a$$ for motivations you won't be able to know or discern, and there's simply no way to differentiate. If your daughter is interested in an academically rigorous all-girls MS and HS education, you should go visit and see what you see. If you like and want to know more, talk to the admin/admissions/current families/friends/neighbors/co-workers/friends of friends, people you can chat with in real life if you want to be able to parse out fact/fiction/subjectivity/opinion/perspective.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't believe these numbers are accurate. My daughter is at Ncs and she really loves the school and is very happy there, as are most of the people I know in her grade. If you truly are considering NCS, then it is wise to ask questions but I can assure you that we are very happy there and feel my daughter is in very good hands. Good luck to you and your daughter.

For the love of God, your DD's experience is not universal. The number 28 is accurate, as multiple parents have attested. Call the school if you are that concerned/upset/doubtful/confused/skeptical.

That's GREAT that your DD and her schoolmates love the school and are very happy there. Truly, so glad for you. That doesn't negate the fact that the current 8th grade at NCS had 28 girls apply out. And they weren't all "unhappy" but they asll did want to at least look at and consider other schools for highschool. Let it go.

[Anonymous]

Was going to apply but one of the current 8th grade parents has given us pause. Their DD is not having any academic difficulty but they've applied out. They said that the school has lost its way and is becoming just another "Trendy Wendy" in regard to the social construct and is force feeding a curriculum to the students. They selected NCS for the exact opposite reason and they want a good education without all of the other lifestyle foolishness. Basically, they'll take care of that you take care of the academics.

[Anonymous]

What percentage of NCS fourth graders typically stay at the school until graduation?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Was going to apply but one of the current 8th grade parents has given us pause. Their DD is not having any academic difficulty but they've applied out. They said that the school has lost its way and is becoming just another "Trendy Wendy" in regard to the social construct and is force feeding a curriculum to the students. They selected NCS for the exact opposite reason and they want a good education without all of the other lifestyle foolishness. Basically, they'll take care of that you take care of the academics.

That is nonsense. The post literally makes no sense. "'Trendy Wendy' in regard to the social construct"?!?

My daughter goes to NCS. I have no idea how many girls in 8th grade left or considered leaving. But isn't it healthy for some girls to leave before high school? NCS isn't for everybody.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Was going to apply but one of the current 8th grade parents has given us pause. Their DD is not having any academic difficulty but they've applied out. They said that the school has lost its way and is becoming just another "Trendy Wendy" in regard to the social construct and is force feeding a curriculum to the students. They selected NCS for the exact opposite reason and they want a good education without all of the other lifestyle foolishness. Basically, they'll take care of that you take care of the academics.

Not sure what grade you were applying for, but I would encourage you to reconsider and take another look for yourself. The description above bears no resemblance to the experience my daughters have had in the upper school. The lower school is also very nurturing and happy. We thought the middle school was fine/good but it is a rough period anywhere and there may have been some changes since my girls were in middle school. I guess there were a few to many health and wellness style classes for your friend?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was going to apply but one of the current 8th grade parents has given us pause. Their DD is not having any academic difficulty but they've applied out. They said that the school has lost its way and is becoming just another "Trendy Wendy" in regard to the social construct and is force feeding a curriculum to the students. They selected NCS for the exact opposite reason and they want a good education without all of the other lifestyle foolishness. Basically, they'll take care of that you take care of the academics.

That is nonsense. The post literally makes no sense. "'Trendy Wendy' in regard to the social construct"?!?

My daughter goes to NCS. I have no idea how many girls in 8th grade left or considered leaving. But isn't it healthy for some girls to leave before high school? NCS isn't for everybody.

+1. WTH is a "Trendy Wendy" school that "force feeds" a curriculum?

PP, in your attempt to be bloggishly/ Facebook-y creative, you are making no sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't believe these numbers are accurate. My daughter is at Ncs and she really loves the school and is very happy there, as are most of the people I know in her grade. If you truly are considering NCS, then it is wise to ask questions but I can assure you that we are very happy there and feel my daughter is in very good hands. Good luck to you and your daughter.

For the love of God, your DD's experience is not universal. The number 28 is accurate, as multiple parents have attested. Call the school if you are that concerned/upset/doubtful/confused/skeptical.

That's GREAT that your DD and her schoolmates love the school and are very happy there. Truly, so glad for you. That doesn't negate the fact that the current 8th grade at NCS had 28 girls apply out. And they weren't all "unhappy" but they asll did want to at least look at and consider other schools for highschool. Let it go.

You might want to take your own advice!