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[quote=Anonymous]I have two very different children, both of whom attend Walls.  They both love it.  One is very social and a real "joiner," plays on three sports teams and has really loved getting to know kids from other parts of the city.  The other is more introverted, but has still made a great set of friends and found enough activities (music, art) that keep him busy.

Both have done well academically, and are able to balance life and fun with the school work just fine.  The leadership is not perfect, and as mentioned by many PPs, there are some great teachers and some sub-par and even unpleasant teachers, but that can be the case with any school.

Our experience with college counseling has been fine--the counselor really knows our senior well, and I find her to be very responsive.  But we are able to help our son with much of the process ourselves--don't know what it would be like for families without the support at home.

There are plenty of people who love to point out the shortcomings of Walls, and I have friends whose kids have not had good experiences.  Again, can happen at any school.

It is very small, and that isn't always best for some kids or families.

I think one of the best things about the school is the fact that there are really NO behavioral issues in school--they are still teens, so they can be a little full of themselves and test some limits, but I don't ever hear my kids complain about unruly behavior or disruptions in the classroom--everyone seems to take the learning pretty seriously and are respectful.  They are not perfect--there is drinking and pot and parties outside of school--just like at any other high school.
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