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[quote=Anonymous]Lots of people love the current Lower School head and would strongly disagree with the poster. I'm not aware of any talk about her among administrators and that sort of stuff goes around. In my dealings with her, she was pretty proactive and efficient.  If there are issues with her, I am confident the school will replace her soon. Clearly they have no problem doing so, even with teachers. Norwood is a place where changes happen if necessary.

The Math curriculum is really good, covers roughly the same as other independent schools like the big 3 if you check out their curriculums online. They all end up in Algebra in 8th grade. I know some Norwood students go beyond that each year. The ES curriculum can't be that bad since they all end up doing so well in MS and HS placement. Some parents just need to trust the results and process and not be so sure they know better than the professional educators. Homeroom teachers in the ES are really good and the specialists even better. Ability grouping for Math doesn't start until second or maybe third grade. Before then it is homeroom based.

The transitions during the day are quick, organized and not disruptive. They are part of the teaching tools not a crutch. They are one of the reasons many parents and kids love the school.  Every year half a dozen kids join first grade from the public schools lured by the transitions in part.  They re-energize and help kids focus. As with any mass education program, though, some kids have attention needs that are better suited by sitting in one room most of the day. For them Norwood might be not so advisable and I haven't seen any such kids yet. [/quote]

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