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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Did you attend the event at the residence of the HOS yesterday? My take on these questions from the event is that it’s up to you to decide the level of interaction. There is baseline spirit supported by the school but it’s not a typical rah-rah pep rally independent school. Some parents do a lot to build community and the school seems to welcome that but, ultimately, it’s a school for the kids, not the parents. I like that. You may not.[/quote]

I’ll offer the perspective of someone who found themselves at a school that touts its community and school spirit and all that: it’s not always a plus. Our school community is great if you’re on the inside of it, but for 60% of families it’s really isolating. The parents who run things socially have a great time, as do their kids. But if you’re not part of that parent social group, your family will always be on the outside looking in, and your kid may struggle to break into certain groups.

TLDR: schools with community are  overrated unless you’re on the “inside”. Don’t worry too much about it if WIS feels right in other ways. You’re looking for a school for your kid, not a social club for yourself. I wish we’d chosen a school that was more student-centered and less about the parent/family experience.[/quote]

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