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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Open house looked depressing and uninspiring.

I cannot make sense of how they picked the information they delivered, eg. the lady who gave a presentation on how important the school-family communication is (and her only argument was that the school-family communication is important). Sports coach coordinator looked un-sporty and overweight. Presenters' voices were monotone and bored.

They did not provide any academic reason to apply, except that, those who make it to the final list are the best ones. No indications on the teaching approach to math, or science. Or literature selection. They maybe thought that this is not relevant to us parents (or we would not understand that). Several parents were puzzled and were looking at each other. None of the higher SES parents from Deal I saw left the school with a willingness to apply.  Presentations were clearly tailored to more modest families who are inspired by hearing that only the best make it to SWW.

The final motivational monologue by the Principal was pathetic. Reminded me of the speech of General at the beginning of an Officer and and a Gentleman. 
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Sounds like you are not the target audience. [/quote]

I guess so. But believe me, I really went with an open heart and mind, wanting to make it work (subject to my son being accepted). I wanted my son and the other parents from my school to leave the building and say "great", or at least "ok". That did not happen. I am very disappointed and kind of angry for the modest attempt the school made to convince us that our kids would have a great academic (and social) experience at SWW. I am not even sure at this point that reason exists.

Based on how it went, I will have a hard time motivating my son to do well at the entrance test and interview. Plus, the other families from my school who came to take a look left shaking heads, so I won't even have the support from his friends.

Believe me, it was really depressing, shabby.

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