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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We chose Norwood because it has proven to be an institution that is willing to change.  They did this recently when they revamped their math program and did it again when they found a new head of school.  We are living in exciting times in Education, full of innovation, and I think it's critical to have a school willing to adapt.  Is Norwood perfect? No.  Will act rapidly when it identifies issues?  I have a high degree of confidence that it will.  The new head of school claims to have a strong track record of delivering outstanding academic results, fundraising, and recruiting.  We are excited to welcome him to the school.[/quote]

Norwood will make changes and become even better under the new leadership. But that's not to say it isn't already a great, sound school. Their placement rates speak for themselves. If you are a Norwood grad, you will get pretty much get into any high school you wish, including the competitive magnets like Blair and the sought after area private high schools. Norwood's academics are strong.  Otherwise these HS programs would not open their doors year after year at such high rates to its graduates.  Other K-8ths can't make this claim.  Norwood is already a great place for the early years.  It will only get better.[/quote]

Yes, but there have been issues: the lower school headS. Yes, plural. The great male head was a joke who did a great job kicking the can until he got his next job. He was very lazy. The second one was a trouble maker and worked very little. This new one is in over her head, tries hard, but is not up for the job. 
They made slight improvements with math. I wished they had gone with Singapore, but to be honest, I don't think that they thought the staff could handle the curriculum. 
The musical chairs during the day that has kids roving around too much. The teachers love it since they can get rid of students. Some K teachers have only about 3 hours of student contact time with students. The teacher motivation issues have been discussed on another thread. 
It is close to St. Andrews in that no one will make a student work hard. If you want that, you need to check out Holton. 
Then that ability grouping...it is a win lose. Think they should come somewhere in between.
Overall, with all of this in mind, the school is a very warm welcoming place with few mean people. [/quote]

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