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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm the OP! I knew someone would post some foolishness... To those who contributed cleanly thank you to the trolls seeking to call me and my family names and stir the pot shame on you. [/quote]

To OP  - This is an annonymous forum and no indicitive of the how most parents in independent schools feel. I understand your concern. You and your children need to understand that you are a very important part of our community. I have been around for a long time and we are a community and it does not matter if you go to school A and I go to school B. It does not matter if I play sports against your team or my son did not get accepted to your school. Maybe we do go to the same school. What matters is that your family and your children understand that they were accepted to the school and it does not matter your race or financial status. You are very important part of the community.

Is there prejudice still in our world? Yes unfortunately. And it sucks.

I had a good friend in your situation. Keep your head down, get a good education, stay out of trouble and for god sakes don't get counseled out because you are on FA. I could not believe they felt that way - it hurt my soul. Fortunately I was friends with somebody that could make a difference and I explained their feelings. This was a few years ago but the administration is so caring and inclusive they could not believe that this straight A, wonderful kid felt this way. But, he did not feel like a straight A student - he was working his a^^ off in fear of making a B. (because he was on financial aid) He did not feel like part of the community, his life was out of balance.

The administration set him up with a mentor in the school. He become more confident and was able to get everything out of his education from that incredible school. I urge you to find 1 administrator you trust and share your feeling and work through this.

You are an important part of our community and you need to feel that way. You need to take advantage of all that is offered at the school. My child is better off with you in our lives.

I hate this forum and the vitrol that is posted here.

Best Wishes.[/quote]

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