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[quote=Anonymous]11th grade at ANY school is incredibly stressful now.  It is difficult for parents to see their kids struggle.  I know several parents of 11th graders - some at NCS, and many that are not, who have hated watching their kids suffer through this year feeling helpless because they cannot help solve the problem.  Too much pressure is packed into this one year.  An all girl's school filled with high-achiveers only enhances the effects. I'm not suggesting that there aren't bullies at NCS (and every other school).  I just don't think it's fair to suggest the school is not doing enough to fix it.  IMO the school is very aware of the emotional pressures girls this age place on themselves and each other.  We as parents also bear some responsiblity.  The 11th graders I know who have managed this year the best all seem to have a lot of outside activities that have helped lower some of the pressure of school work, tests, and college applications.

I know firsthand how a particular group of kids can be toxic - we pulled one child out of a school for that very reason.  It does get harder over time to make that choice, but parents can and should do so if they see a problem.  I have two DDs at NCS and they know they are free to leave whenever they choose.  And, to answer the obvious question, "no", neither is the "Queen Bee" or part of the mean girl crew (which thankfully is not a large group in their resepctive classes).

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