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[quote=Anonymous]My daughter did not even take the test for GT although I know she had a pretty good chance.  The school she was going to be bused to was pretty far away and besides 2-3 other kids in her school, she wouldn't know anyone and it would be a long day with commute.  Also, the school she was being sent to was not going to her middle school.  I did not like, nor understood that rationale.  Her friend got into it and went in 4th but came back to her home school in 5th and was much happier.  She liked the academics/challenge of GT (although it was 29 kids in a class!) but did not like the atmosphere and kids at the school.  There was bullying at recess.

I can honestly say there are some kids at Holton that are not as smart as some of those GT kids but then again, the school isn't about perfection.  It really isn't.  Lower school embraces the girls and teaches them to love learning in every capacity. It is cool to be smart!  The musical, art and PE departments are fantastic.  The core teachers are so enthusiastic.  The head of lower school is amazing, nurturing, fun and engaging.  He knows all the girls names within a week of school starting.  The girls were so warm and welcoming to my daughter.  She has just become so much more confident and is actually thinking/doing on her own. Because while they do nurture, they don't coddle.  They inspire them to challenge themselves to be better students.  It is an amazing transformation.  I also love that they kept them in lower school for 6th while transitioning them to 7th grade. I think it is important to keep girls "girls" for as long as possible. She is completely ready for middle school now.

Go to the Open House in the Fall but also, look around at other schools too.  Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

Good Luck!
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