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[quote=Anonymous]Norwood, hands down. Some of the responses here are just so opposite of our current experience (or written by someone who doesn't know much about the school!)

We've been at Norwood for 8 years and are very involved in the community. We genuinely enjoy the parents and staff. It's a warm and caring place that has set up our (very different) kids to be the best version of themselves. I absolutely acknowledge that not all schools can be a good fit for all kids/families. And there are certainly individual students at any school that can make things tough for other kids. I will also add that the new(ish) middle school Head and Assistant Head have implemented policies over the last couple of years that have been very proactive and effective in addressing any behavior issues (which exist at all middle schools). They are super approachable and ask for/take feedback from families. It also helps that teachers have been very on top of social dynamics and we've had consistent communication from them.

Our current middle schooler is excited to go to school in the morning. We love the music (band, orchestra or chorus 3-4 days per week), math differentiation (they offer multiple tracks that really prep the kids for high school), performing arts (the middle school plays are remarkably good) and sports (opportunity to play 3 different sports through the year at all skill levels). My kid would also say the middle school lunch has been a huge upgrade!

The class is small enough to get a lot of individual attention and large enough to offer social flexibility. Outplacement over the last few years has been very strong and the Head of School is heavily involved in that process. We're glad we get to see who our child will be at 13 and make a decision at that point for HS.

In any case, Norwood is the best investment we make each year.  Good luck OP! I hope you find the best fit for your kid and family![/quote]

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