Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did anyone say no to STA this year?

Of course. Know of two families (4th grade).

Are these Beauvoir families? I thought they had to commit as soon as they got their early decision letters.

Anonymous wrote:Did anyone say no to STA this year?

Of course. Know of two families (4th grade).

Anonymous wrote:What is the Skip Grant Program. Can someone explain in detail please. Thanks!

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What is the Skip Grant Program. Can someone explain in detail please. Thanks!

Did anyone say no to STA this year?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So the Skip Grants don't kick in until the upper school?

They're only a few in the lower school.

In the lower school, do most kids know who is a Skip Grant recipient? Do most parents?

Is this a secret program at STA?

Anonymous wrote:More importantly, I've been at the school for 5 years and NO ONE ever talks about someone in or not in the Skip Grant program (ie is he or isn't he). It is not an issue. Just like no one I know ever talks about who gets financial aid. It isn't just that it "isn't done" it is more that no one knows! And few truly care, fwiw.

I've been at the school for a number of years. It's never been an issue, I'm on friendly terms with several families in the program. If not for that, would have no idea who is in the program. Not a big deal.

Anonymous wrote:shameful? are you kidding me? most boys would give their arm to be part of it. that's how the boys feel at least.

it isn't about money at all.

the tone of your questions made it seem that you were worried about your son being identified in the program.

More importantly, I've been at the school for 5 years and NO ONE ever talks about someone in or not in the Skip Grant program (ie is he or isn't he). It is not an issue. Just like no one I know ever talks about who gets financial aid. It isn't just that it "isn't done" it is more that no one knows! And few truly care, fwiw.

shameful? are you kidding me? most boys would give their arm to be part of it. that's how the boys feel at least.

it isn't about money at all.

Anonymous wrote:yes but there are some boys not officially part of the program but are involved. does that make sense? ie some boys who are not designated as part of the program end up de facto with some of the same mentoring, and are included in lunches and other events.

are they also meeting on a regular basis with the prog's coordinator?

listen, it's really not a shameful aspect of STA's culture to be in skip grant. most folks consider it an honor to have son's included/involved. if you're concerned with your son being misidentified, by others, just explain to folks that you're son is not a "recipient."

yes but there are some boys not officially part of the program but are involved. does that make sense? ie some boys who are not designated as part of the program end up de facto with some of the same mentoring, and are included in lunches and other events.

Anonymous wrote:No neither kids nor parents know. Nor are any financial aid recipients known. That's why I find those comments above astounding. It just is not known who is and who isn't a Skip Grant recipient in the lower school.

Actually, parents meet each other at orientation, other events or your son will know through school visits with the program's coordinator.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So the Skip Grants don't kick in until the upper school?

They're only a few in the lower school.

In the lower school, do most kids know who is a Skip Grant recipient? Do most parents?

Parents whose sons are in the program, yes. The Skip Grant program is not specifically a financial aid program. Many are in the program for mentorship. Some boys, moreso, in the higher grades may receive additional tutoring, if necessary.

Doesn't seem to be a topic of conversation among the other boys. Recently, I've noticed that the seniors are publicly recognized and honored as being a member of the Skip Grant program. Very nice! Some wonderful guys have come out of STA through this program.