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[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 [b]IEP and 504 applicants were discouraged from applying a bit? [/b] [/quote]

THEY SAID THAT???  My DS teacher is swamped with dealing with all the accommodations, must be much nicer to teach there. [/quote]

Not verbatim.  They said that all the services one could need or want are at the neighborhood schools, and not at HB, and that, as parents, we should think extra carefully before we send our kid to HB, if they need any services, or accommodations. But this was a few years ago.  Not sure, if it’s all the same since then. [/quote]

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