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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Attended Choate Rosemary Hall in the late 90's and they followed the same model of Physics, Chemistry, Biology. They still do, per their course catalogue, and I remember other top NE boarding schools following the same pattern. The concepts were taught with formulas provided for each topic and lab experiment without diving into the higher math - derivatives, etc. It was impactful in fostering a deeper interest in science through experimentation and introducing math in sciences when most students pre-high school haven't been exposed to higher level math in science class. Studying Calc after the fact Jr. year brought some Ahhah moments related to freshman physics studies, but I can't say, in my experience, there were meaningful negative impacts resulting from this sequence of coursework.

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All the angst about losing honors math at Holton may or may not be a problem, depending on how your child’s strengths.  But the real oddity was how the significant curriculum change was implemented.  Questions/concerns were not tolerated.  The attitude was get in line or get out.  I actually didn’t have so many questions until I saw that reaction to those who did.  [/quote]

This is my issue +1000  —Holton parent. [/quote]

It was weird.  The school sends a million emails about small random topics but deciding our girls couldn’t handle honors math was unnerving.  To this day, the school still refuses to discuss it in any detail.  And woe to those who dare ask.  [/quote]

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