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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're pulling out our ADHD girl from NCS for high school.  She's medicated and has accommodations but those only help so much when you also have to get through the massive amount of homework, inflexibility and frankly the lack of grace at the school.

She is our second girl at the school so we know very well what we are facing. Our older daughter does not have ADHD and is a top student.

There are just many easier paths for schooling for any girl, let alone a girl who has learning differences.  We have good friends with girls at both NCS AND either Stone Ridge or Holton (so they know of what they speak) and they both confirm that those schools are just far easier (literally--high grades are much easier to come by), flexible and kinder. [/quote]

I’m sorry your second daughter has had a hard time. My hs daughter at NCS is thriving. She has an accommodation for extra time and it’s never been an issue. She has found her teachers highly flexible when needed, and incredibly supportive. The homework is not unreasonable and she is taking advanced classes when available. She has become a master at managing her time for the week.

OP, please ask to speak with the learning specialist at any school you are considering.[/quote]

I think what it comes down to is adhd is such a spectrum. Some kids with adhd have high IQ and can compensate for their deficiencies and still manage to do well academically, whereas other kids may struggle more academically. I think this is true regardless of the school and is very kid dependent. Best thing to do is really try to figure out where your kid needs the most support and find a school and/or outside coaches/tutors to help them with those specific issues. [/quote]

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