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[quote=Anonymous]We would appreciate comments from current and former Prep parents, students, teachers, staff and/or others with experience with the school to share their opinions regarding: (1) Are the classes truly academically challenging?  Meaning are the classes engaging?  Are are there lots of discussions in class or are the teachers mainly lecturing?  (2) Is the homework overwhelming and/or is it just busy work?  (3)  Are students fairly recommended for "Advanced Level" and "AP" classes?  Are all the students really smart?  (4)  Do the boys and families from all socio-economic levels get along or are groups clearly divided?  Do the boys/families socialize outside of school?  (5)  Do boys of other faiths fit in?  (6)  Do boys of average athetic abiltiy fit in or is the school a great place for the jocks of the school and other students are  like the supporting cast of a show?  (7)  Are all families treated the same by the school?  (8) What do you think are the major problems that need to be addressed (i.e., bullying, academics, social, etc)?

Based on previous postings, we are concerned that Prep's reputation for having a strong academic program may not be as strong as we think.  I'm not saying it is not a good solid school... just wondering how academically challenging it is compare to other schools, including public high school magnet programs.  I know it's impossible to know how truly academically challenging any school us until a child attends that school.  Hard to judge based on an open house and a shadow visit.  We would love to find a school that strongly challenges the students during class time and not overload them with homework in the guise that lots of homework equates strong academic program.  Just hoping to gain some insight from voices of experience.  [/quote]

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