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[quote=Anonymous]As a Holton parent, the lower school is very open, fun and welcoming.  They don't start using iPads until 6th grade but I think that is a good thing.  No 3rd grader should have that type of internet access.

Middle School is transition. Prepares you for High School.  Study skills course, speech course, guidance course. 5 major subjects with homework. All play a big roll in how you prepare, get yourself ready and present yourself. Even if your child is the shyest kid, they need to work together, talk in front of peers, etc...  The homework increases and more independent projects are due.  Final Exams start.

High School is no joke.  You have to be independently organized and prepared.  You can not slack your way thru.  Most kids do multiple activities and still have a lot of homework.

So what I am saying is that you don't have to be a genius to succeed there. They give girls with promise a chance. It is more important to take it seriously, stay organize and work hard.  The kids that learn organization and priorities early on, have a much better time in high school and enjoy it, compared to those running around trying to catch up. You can not be unintelligent but there are definitely some siblings and legacies that try to get by in middle school and get knocked off their pedestal quickly.

I think getting into the school by 7th grade is a must.  I think moving from a public or easier school in 9th grade would be so hard.

We also looked at SR and NCS too and we liked them all for different things.  Holton just seemed so diverse and welcoming of everyone.  I am sure chapel can be a good thing but we were happy to leave any religion out of school.  [/quote]

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