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Anonymous wrote:We love The Heights and are happy to answer legitimate questions about why. However, you will get a very accurate understanding of the school from listening to their podcasts and reading articles from The Forum on their website. They walk the talk. https://heightsforum.org

Here are a few of my favorite podcasts/articles:
https://heightsforum.org/podcast/parenting-patience-or-optimism-2/

https://heightsforum.org/podcast/on-recess-the-benefits-of-free-play/

https://heightsforum.org/article/why-boys-need-freedom/

Let me try to address these concerns that were raised:
1. No school nurse. - we went to a different school for many years before we found The Heights. My kid had a fever at school and his teacher sent him to the nurse. She called me to pick him up. No treatment was given by the nurse. Any responsible adult can and should call 911 in an emergency. I'd hate for my kid to need medical treatment and have to wait on the school nurse. There is a professional athletic trainer there for sports injuries on the field/court.

Here's a similar story for the ankle story - my son's teammate broke his wrist at a hockey game. The kid's dad (who is an Emergency Room doctor) took a look at it and missed that it was broken until the next day! How would a school nurse have helped that situation?

2. No education degrees. - but plenty of other degrees. https://heights.edu/faculty/

3. Weird Opus Dei vibes/insular. We are not Opus Dei but we are Catholic. The opinion that Opus Dei is weird or insular is a stereotype. Coming to The Heights is our first interaction with Opus Dei families/individuals and we have only been impressed with their friendliest, faith and virtue. Anything else is simply not true.

4. Hangout for people who love to MAGA. - had to google the acronym but I voted for Hilary (despite being pro-life). I will vote against Trump in Nov elections delisted being a Republican.

5. Parents/kids drink way too much. - come on. We are really grasping for straw here. My husband is gave up drinking (because he had to) and I don't drink (because it makes it easier for him). We have no problems participating in the social aspects of The Heights. It is not about drinking there. Our parish school community is drinking way more than The Heights.

I am curious as to how the school handles kids who need to take medications during the day? Who dispenses these medications? For example, a child with ADHD may need to have a booster during the day. These are usually controlled substances. A responsible school would have a nurse that monitors these doses and medications and keep them under lock and key. At least that is how it is handled at our very small private with a full time nurse.

Anonymous wrote:We love The Heights and are happy to answer legitimate questions about why. However, you will get a very accurate understanding of the school from listening to their podcasts and reading articles from The Forum on their website. They walk the talk. https://heightsforum.org

Here are a few of my favorite podcasts/articles:
https://heightsforum.org/podcast/parenting-patience-or-optimism-2/

https://heightsforum.org/podcast/on-recess-the-benefits-of-free-play/

https://heightsforum.org/article/why-boys-need-freedom/

Let me try to address these concerns that were raised:
1. No school nurse. - we went to a different school for many years before we found The Heights. My kid had a fever at school and his teacher sent him to the nurse. She called me to pick him up. No treatment was given by the nurse. Any responsible adult can and should call 911 in an emergency. I'd hate for my kid to need medical treatment and have to wait on the school nurse. There is a professional athletic trainer there for sports injuries on the field/court.

Here's a similar story for the ankle story - my son's teammate broke his wrist at a hockey game. The kid's dad (who is an Emergency Room doctor) took a look at it and missed that it was broken until the next day! How would a school nurse have helped that situation?

2. No education degrees. - but plenty of other degrees. https://heights.edu/faculty/

3. Weird Opus Dei vibes/insular. We are not Opus Dei but we are Catholic. The opinion that Opus Dei is weird or insular is a stereotype. Coming to The Heights is our first interaction with Opus Dei families/individuals and we have only been impressed with their friendliest, faith and virtue. Anything else is simply not true.

4. Hangout for people who love to MAGA. - had to google the acronym but I voted for Hilary (despite being pro-life). I will vote against Trump in Nov elections delisted being a Republican.

5. Parents/kids drink way too much. - come on. We are really grasping for straw here. My husband is gave up drinking (because he had to) and I don't drink (because it makes it easier for him). We have no problems participating in the social aspects of The Heights. It is not about drinking there. Our parish school community is drinking way more than The Heights.

Anonymous wrote:Story is true. I know the family. We actually had looked at the school as it seems like there is a need for faith in schools. The lack of nurse was something that bothered us so much we passed. It resonates a lack of detail and caring and possibly sexism ( somehow male nurses still have a stigma) Maybe they will change but until then they are missing a market offamilies.

Anonymous wrote:Story is true. I know the family. We actually had looked at the school as it seems like there is a need for faith in schools. The lack of nurse was something that bothered us so much we passed. It resonates a lack of detail and caring and possibly sexism ( somehow male nurses still have a stigma) Maybe they will change but until then they are missing a market offamilies.

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Anonymous wrote:How the annual hit posts on The Heights evolve in terms of complaints:

1. No school nurse.
2. No education degrees.
3. Weird Opus Dei vibes/insular.
4. Hangout for people who love to MAGA.
5. Parents/kids drink way too much.

I think we are due for a #3 post right about now...

Lol re the nurse. Son went there a year. Left happy but crossing the river was too much of a pita. Busted arm playing. Normal boy activity. When I picked him up from the “trainer” he had a chunk of sod hanging off his head.

Consistent with the schools philosophy that boys will never become men accustomed to risk/reward decisions unless they have been exposed to risk.

So, you just proved they need a nurse and they need better supervision. Yes, there can be risks, but safety should be a priority.

No, not at all. Boys play. Bones break. Son can decide for himself next time whether he wants to do the slide head-first. And it'll be a better decision. And when he grow up, he won't be a sheeple who just does what he's told.

It's your job to be the mom at home.

Next door neighbor's kids went there. Son broke his ankle during (gym/sports) @ school. Never called the parents, even though he couldn't walk on it. They told him he was fine, "walk it off". Kid was a 3rd grader. Guess he should have known better than to play? WTH?

They pulled him and brother immediately. Safety is an issue, it's very Lord of the Flies.

This is what I suspected. There’s a difference between teaching boys to take logical risk and being just totally ignorant about medical needs. I’m glad we gave this info. We won’t apply.

The story isn't true, but it's probably better that you not apply.

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Anonymous wrote:How the annual hit posts on The Heights evolve in terms of complaints:

1. No school nurse.
2. No education degrees.
3. Weird Opus Dei vibes/insular.
4. Hangout for people who love to MAGA.
5. Parents/kids drink way too much.

I think we are due for a #3 post right about now...

Lol re the nurse. Son went there a year. Left happy but crossing the river was too much of a pita. Busted arm playing. Normal boy activity. When I picked him up from the “trainer” he had a chunk of sod hanging off his head.

Consistent with the schools philosophy that boys will never become men accustomed to risk/reward decisions unless they have been exposed to risk.

So, you just proved they need a nurse and they need better supervision. Yes, there can be risks, but safety should be a priority.

No, not at all. Boys play. Bones break. Son can decide for himself next time whether he wants to do the slide head-first. And it'll be a better decision. And when he grow up, he won't be a sheeple who just does what he's told.

It's your job to be the mom at home.

Next door neighbor's kids went there. Son broke his ankle during (gym/sports) @ school. Never called the parents, even though he couldn't walk on it. They told him he was fine, "walk it off". Kid was a 3rd grader. Guess he should have known better than to play? WTH?

They pulled him and brother immediately. Safety is an issue, it's very Lord of the Flies.

This is what I suspected. There’s a difference between teaching boys to take logical risk and being just totally ignorant about medical needs. I’m glad we gave this info. We won’t apply.

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Anonymous wrote:How the annual hit posts on The Heights evolve in terms of complaints:

1. No school nurse.
2. No education degrees.
3. Weird Opus Dei vibes/insular.
4. Hangout for people who love to MAGA.
5. Parents/kids drink way too much.

I think we are due for a #3 post right about now...

Lol re the nurse. Son went there a year. Left happy but crossing the river was too much of a pita. Busted arm playing. Normal boy activity. When I picked him up from the “trainer” he had a chunk of sod hanging off his head.

Consistent with the schools philosophy that boys will never become men accustomed to risk/reward decisions unless they have been exposed to risk.

So, you just proved they need a nurse and they need better supervision. Yes, there can be risks, but safety should be a priority.

No, not at all. Boys play. Bones break. Son can decide for himself next time whether he wants to do the slide head-first. And it'll be a better decision. And when he grow up, he won't be a sheeple who just does what he's told.

It's your job to be the mom at home.

Next door neighbor's kids went there. Son broke his ankle during (gym/sports) @ school. Never called the parents, even though he couldn't walk on it. They told him he was fine, "walk it off". Kid was a 3rd grader. Guess he should have known better than to play? WTH?

They pulled him and brother immediately. Safety is an issue, it's very Lord of the Flies.

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Anonymous wrote:How the annual hit posts on The Heights evolve in terms of complaints:

1. No school nurse.
2. No education degrees.
3. Weird Opus Dei vibes/insular.
4. Hangout for people who love to MAGA.
5. Parents/kids drink way too much.

I think we are due for a #3 post right about now...

Lol re the nurse. Son went there a year. Left happy but crossing the river was too much of a pita. Busted arm playing. Normal boy activity. When I picked him up from the “trainer” he had a chunk of sod hanging off his head.

Consistent with the schools philosophy that boys will never become men accustomed to risk/reward decisions unless they have been exposed to risk.

So, you just proved they need a nurse and they need better supervision. Yes, there can be risks, but safety should be a priority.

No, not at all. Boys play. Bones break. Son can decide for himself next time whether he wants to do the slide head-first. And it'll be a better decision. And when he grow up, he won't be a sheeple who just does what he's told.

It's your job to be the mom at home.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How the annual hit posts on The Heights evolve in terms of complaints:

1. No school nurse.
2. No education degrees.
3. Weird Opus Dei vibes/insular.
4. Hangout for people who love to MAGA.
5. Parents/kids drink way too much.

I think we are due for a #3 post right about now...

Lol re the nurse. Son went there a year. Left happy but crossing the river was too much of a pita. Busted arm playing. Normal boy activity. When I picked him up from the “trainer” he had a chunk of sod hanging off his head.

Consistent with the schools philosophy that boys will never become men accustomed to risk/reward decisions unless they have been exposed to risk.

So, you just proved they need a nurse and they need better supervision. Yes, there can be risks, but safety should be a priority.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How the annual hit posts on The Heights evolve in terms of complaints:

1. No school nurse.
2. No education degrees.
3. Weird Opus Dei vibes/insular.
4. Hangout for people who love to MAGA.
5. Parents/kids drink way too much.

I think we are due for a #3 post right about now...

Lol re the nurse. Son went there a year. Left happy but crossing the river was too much of a pita. Busted arm playing. Normal boy activity. When I picked him up from the “trainer” he had a chunk of sod hanging off his head.

Consistent with the schools philosophy that boys will never become men accustomed to risk/reward decisions unless they have been exposed to risk.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How the annual hit posts on The Heights evolve in terms of complaints:

1. No school nurse.
2. No education degrees.
3. Weird Opus Dei vibes/insular.
4. Hangout for people who love to MAGA.
5. Parents/kids drink way too much.

I think we are due for a #3 post right about now...

Lol re the nurse. Son went there a year. Left happy but crossing the river was too much of a pita. Busted arm playing. Normal boy activity. When I picked him up from the “trainer” he had a chunk of sod hanging off his head.

Consistent with the schools philosophy that boys will never become men accustomed to risk/reward decisions unless they have been exposed to risk.