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[quote=Anonymous]Landon generally gets excellent administrators. For the most part, I’ve found them to be level-headed, calm, and supportive of natural consequences.

The teachers are a mix. Some are “old school” in ways I don’t support—assigning laps as punishment, reacting harshly to a kid without a pencil in class. (Others may not be bothered by these things.) I’ve also encountered teachers who provide great organizational structure and emotional support to students. These mixed attitudes toward teen development and teaching tend to show up in the way that faculty approach discipline. Some will look the other way when the boys engage in obviously socially aggressive behavior. Other teachers go out of their way to find positive opportunities for the kids who have niche interests or who face some social challenges.

I’ve known a student who ocassionally had a difficult time with being the target of bullies in middle school. Parents contacted the school after specific incidents and generally received a compassionate, fair response that helped their child to feel physically and emotionally safe at school. Generally speaking, however, Landon can be a bit of a tough place if a student is physically different or isn’t a strong contributor to an athletic team. Some boys do well to develop a sense of humor and let minor barbs roll of their backs, while others are more sensitive and have harder time with it. You really need to know your child well and have a sense for his resilience and social skills.[/quote]

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