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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you want to know the real truth about Holton? Here it is: Holton is an incredible school with outstanding teachers and a stellar reputation. The English department deserves an award for the way it teaches students to write, and the Global Studies program is truly exemplary. Holton students are driven, talented, and intellectually curious. That’s the happy, real truth.

The sad, real truth is that Holton is currently struggling with leadership and management issues—and it starts at the top. The Head of School has “cleaned house,” and now, despite having more administrators than ever, day-to-day mismanagement is apparent. Frequent, last-minute schedule changes frustrate teachers, students, and parents alike. The fall production suffered, students taking the AMC math test were disrupted, and weekly some class loses instructional time because of conflicts and last-minute changes.

The numbers tell an important story: last year, only 68% of faculty donated to Holton (a sharp drop from the typical 95%), and 18 eighth graders left to attend other schools.

Holton will hopefully find its footing again, but if you’re considering the school, I recommend attending an Open House and asking specific questions—about the schedule, the new administration, and faculty retention (over 80 teachers have left in the past two years). Most importantly, ask how the school plans to ensure that every child’s needs are met. Good luck.[/quote]

Most of the information posted in old threads about administration and teacher turnover is true. There has definitely been a shift. [/quote]

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