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[quote=Anonymous][quote] Have things changed at NCS regarding bullying in the last 4 years? [/quote]  4 years ago 4th/5th graders were not communicating predominantly on social media.  Now they are - it seemed to happen overnight.  I don't think NCS (or any school for that matter) has figured out how to deal with the type of behavior that occurs on social media and the impact it has on young girls.  LS, MS and US are 3 very different environments with 3 different heads of school.  IMO things are handled well in US.  Perhaps the dramatic increase/focus on academics, broader range of clubs/activities, large influx of new kids keeps them busy and less susceptible to the negative aspects of social media.  The advisory program starts in MS and becomes more robust in US.  The girls "match" with an advisor they request starting in 10th grade.  There are regular discussions during grade level meetings, and in advisory home rooms, on managing stress and anxiety as well as other health related topics.  Today's 6th graders need to be educated differently than pre-social media era 6th graders.  Enhancing the advisory program in MS and starting it in 6th grade would help address the issues that seem to develop in those grades.[/quote]

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