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[quote=Anonymous]Hello-I have been watching this thread with some interest as a Potomac longtime parent. I am not sure I agree on papers taking forever to come back at any of the Divisions. I also categorically disagree that there is no feedback. The papers my kids have received back are so detailed and it has been so impressive that I tend to let some other things go. I understand the frustration with the closed grade book but do not think there is a conspiracy there. I believe their rationale is they don't want kids obsessed with grades, but the opposite happens. Knowing where you are throughout the semester is less stressful and once you receive a grade (on an official report card) it is really impossible to have it changed even if it did not make sense. Does that make sense?  The area the school really needs work is communication. There seems to be a bit of arrogance to answering questions from parents or fixing things as things come up through the course of attending any school. This started at admissions (old days so do know what current admissions is like) and continues. You tend to get either no email back or when you do get something back, it is short and at times rude. This is not just teachers, it is everything.  There is usually no attempt to fix whatever is the issue and just a justification. Good luck getting on the phone. I have had years where I actually didn't talk to an advisor (other than conferences). I get that by US the kids do most leg work but if I send an email, I am doing it for a reason. I also am concerned that the Director of College Placement is leaving. The college placement this year is excellent, and I give her credit. [/quote]

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