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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wish I had worried less about some of the really negative posts.  My DD loved the school.  DH and I felt really good about it when we toured.  We really second guessed our instincts because the negative posts about any school tend to be pretty memorable. In retrospect, we came very close to talking ourselves out of following DD's lead and our own guts. DD has been really truly happy at school.  Her confidence has increased and she's found a very kind group of friends.  I think fit is really key and no school can be all things for all kids.  So I guess this is less Holton specific, but broadly, you know your child better than anyone.  Your child probably has a good sense of their own needs.  If your family feels a school is the right fit and the school feels your child is the right fit for the child, go for it.  Best of luck making your decision! [/quote]I agree with the feel of a right fit.  But if I could hand out one piece of advice, I would encourage parents to thoroughly look BEYOND the grade you are applying for even if your intentions are to have DC in a school for specific grades.  This doesn't just include the academics.  I went to a 'rate the teacher' website with ratings from parents and students.  My DC had one of the teacher's rated and I dismissed the poor rating and comments as disgruntled students.  They were right on the money.

Of course, you take these websites with a grain of salt as you would with DCUM.  However, as I agreed with PP, fit is critical and all schools put on their best front during application time.  There is NO perfect school but DCUM does get mature, level-headed posters (along with the rift-raft), and I would encourage investigating their experiences along with your own observations far and beyond the grade you are applying for.  This not by any means a perfect solution and is time consuming but it could possibly avoid grief for DC.[/quote]

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