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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had a weird interview where the interviewer could not answer any of our questions about the school (although they were lovely to speak to) and they clearly hadn't even looked at our application. The tour was a whirlwind and we didn't see things like the theater, a classroom or a common space...it was all just walking down hallways and pointing vaguely in the direction of things. I just assumed we weren't getting in and they'd already decided that. Was surprised when we got the acceptance. We loved their Spring Open house, which is what hooked us, so we didn't withdraw our application, plus we know people who are happy there, so I convinced my child to go to the revisit day to give it another chance. It just feels like we've been there 3 times and still have no clue what the school actually looks like or how it functions, and I'm not sure we ever will unless my child actually goes there. I get that every school puts up boundaries and lets you see only what they want you to see, but we definitely know the least about Grace just from the school themselves. Browning felt like exactly the opposite. We're trying to figure out how much weight to put on these experiences when choosing.[/quote]

Did you go to the parent re-visit at Grace? That would have given you another chance to look around and ask more questions.

Grace's facilities have pros and cons. It is a retrofitted office building. So some of the classroom spaces are a bit odd, but some facilities are great (such as science labs) as it is all fairly new. They don't really have a proper auditorium on site - they use the gym for big gatherings (and sometimes go to the church for meetings). But they have a fairly robust theater program - they have decent rehearsal rooms and then do the performances elsewhere (not sure where). There are good common spaces - the library is bright and good for gathering, there is a commons area below that, and various huddle spaces scattered throughout the building. The neighborhood is great and impacts the feel of the school, though there isn't "out lunch" until upper grades, which is a good thing - forcing kids to stick around builds community and the food apparently is good.[/quote]

This is super helpful thanks! No, neither my partner nor I received a parent revisit invitation. We definitely would have attended. [/quote]

I don't know if they got rid of it. It was incredibly helpful - when you are touring and interviewing you have to hold back questions, but once accepted, you can ask whatever you want as you are the buyer, not the seller (within reason). It really reflected well on the school - everyone was very open and honest and we had a few questions that required follow up and they got right back to us.

If you want another tour I would reach out and they might arrange it.[/quote]

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