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[quote=Anonymous]I have an active DD at Beauvoir.  I think the OP might want to give some descriptions of the behavior she's concerned about, and that description would help others respond as constructively as possible.  I'm a;sp thinking you need to ask the school if there's a parent family you could talk to to get their impressions.   Some people will say I'm nuts to suggest this; others will say it will send a red flag to admissions.  However, I really, really think that the OP and others who are anxious are getting all kinds of bad intel from posters here (and I say this as someone who similarly believed the rumors until we enrolled DD at the school that honestly now seems perfect for her).

I also will make this point:  you could ask the same question of any school (independent or public) in this region.  I can tell you that our experiences and our friends' and family's experiences are pretty much on par with what we're seeing at Beauvoir.  If a child has an organic challenge that makes sitting still (in an age appropriate way -- remember, it's different for a 4 year old than an 9 year old), parents are naturally going to wonder about how the school will address that.  Further, parents *should* wonder about this since it is vital that parents, administrators, and teachers all understand how to approach a challenge such as a child with an inability to sit still during a brief morning meeting (for example).

Does Beauvoir expect children to do their best to follow established rules and guidelines?  Yes.  Should Beauvoir expect this (again -- note I'm saying "children to do their best" not "children to be perfect").  In my opinion, the answer is "yes, and the school should provide explanations and support for why this behavior is expected and help the children to achieve their best."  Does Beauvoir provide these explanations and support?  In our experience, yes.  Again,  OP, if you posed this exact question and you asked it substituting any number of school names for Beauvoir, I honestly think you'd get the same answers -- some dissatisfied parents, some speculators, and some parents whose experiences are positive and whose active children are thriving.  I hope you can find some peace with your decision.  We certainly have found it for DD.[/quote]

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