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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Honestly, these seem to be a few disgruntled people.  Make your decision by talking to the school and other parents, not anonymous complainers.  This has been a hard year for every school.  My daughter has be at Holton since ES, and has thrived.  The teachers and admin have been very caring, and we aren't big-money donors.  The school is challenging academically, no question.  Some girls leave for less-demanding schools.  But that's why Holton's reputation is stellar.  [/quote]

I am glad to hear your daughter has thrived at Holton since ES. I have nothing against Holton nor am not a disgruntled parent. I am stating the fact when a Holton girl needs support with mental health, Holton isn't there to support. Let me explain more about Holton being a cookie cutter school. Cookie cutter approach is when they always use same approach and not enough attention is paid to individual differences.

Every child is different hence, they should be supported especially when there is a mental health challenge. I think the school is starting to realize their stance and supporting toward the girls with mental health needs.

Now, you are saying some girls are leaving for less-demanding schools and makes Holton's reputation more stellar is very shocking to me and reeks arrogance. I hope you realize that the girls leaving Holton are always for different reasons and lack of support in mental health is definitely one of them. Parents just don't talk about it because it is a taboo![/quote]

DP.  Our girls go to a different school so we have no experience at all with Holton but I want you to know that I think your expectations are completely off-base.  PARENTS are the people primarily responsible for a child's mental health.  I think you're wrong for holding Holton's feet to the fire on this.  It is your responsibility to be the primary provider of support with the school in a back-up role.  If you're waiting for the school to take your kid's problems off your hands then you're going to be in for a long wait because it is not the school's responsibility.  It is yours.  Step up.

Again, our girls go to a different school, one that is frequently discussed here.  I would in no way expect the types of actions from our school that you seem to expect from Holton.  I think you need to adjust your expectations and take more ownership of your girl's mental health needs.[/quote]

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