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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would love to hear about the tradeoffs. My neurodiverse (I think) child is very much hoping to go.

But I guess it will be moot if the lottery doesn't go our way, which it most likely won't![/quote]

Another current parent. My child is also neurodivergent and it has been a great fit. They were the one who wanted to apply and were most excited about the idea—not us. They are happy and doing well and have actually commented on how much neurodiversity there is at the school. I don’t think any school is perfect. I wish there was more capacity or an ability for more kids seeking a place like HB to have one.  I definitely agree that it’s not like a private school (I went to one and worked at one) and I think some of the “cachet” is silly.  But it’s great for kids who want to be there. [/quote]

May I ask you why it’s such a great fit for neurodivergent kids in your opinion?

When we went to their tour (a few yrs ago) they said they absolutely offer the least services for kids that need supports compared to all other schools, and it sounded like IEP and 504 applicants were discouraged from applying a bit?  [/quote]

Obviously because its a small school that the ND kid wont be lost in a sea of students.

PP said their kid is ND (I think) — so informal diagnosis so unlikely to get the full IEP, probably just more time for tests.

Having a smaller calmer school will have less distractions and be nicer for the ND.  [/quote]

The new building has no carpet and is super noisy so that alone makes it difficult for my ND kid. Sometimes I wish she hadnt gone to HB for that alone. [/quote]

Omg, you think the neighborhood schools are QUIETER?[/quote]
+1 though the design of HB is really bad for sound, all the new schools are (hard floors, high ceilings, some degree of open concept, gym placement) they look nice but are garbage[/quote]

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