Anonymous wrote:I get why SSFS closing impacts SSFS people, but I swear people who have NO connection to the school are just using the (genuinely awful and upsetting!) news of its closure to try and get attention, including the OP. Disgusting to see.

OOOH BARS

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Anonymous wrote:Why are people so hurt by schools closing? I’m genuinely curious—is it the emotional factor, the monetary factor, or both?

Transitions are difficult for kids. Especially when it's announced after the regular application season or for kids going into the last grade of the school.

+1. Frankly I'm surprised this even had to be explained.

+1 I am surprised, too.

It’s kinda a first world problem I think that’s why PP asked.

As a teacher at another school, I used to sing the praises of Green Acres for some kids. Now I’m just disheartened by all of the recent feedback I hear. Inexperienced/poorly-supported faculty. Weak leadership. People are leaving in droves. It’s a shame, but they’re solidly off of my recommendation list.

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Anonymous wrote:Why are people so hurt by schools closing? I’m genuinely curious—is it the emotional factor, the monetary factor, or both?

Transitions are difficult for kids. Especially when it's announced after the regular application season or for kids going into the last grade of the school.

+1. Frankly I'm surprised this even had to be explained.

+1 I am surprised, too.

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Anonymous wrote:guys the gender imbalance thing was really just a thing with what would have been the eighth grade, it's not a school-wide problem

How did it develop, and why was it not addressed before it became so severe as to cause people to leave?

Maybe because there were other reasons people left and people are leaning a bit too heavily on this one thing when there could be many factors, most of which have nothing to do with the school itself

Ok, but a PP cited people leaving because teachers left, and people leaving because other schools better met their needs. Those totally are factors that have to do with the school.

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Anonymous wrote:guys the gender imbalance thing was really just a thing with what would have been the eighth grade, it's not a school-wide problem

How did it develop, and why was it not addressed before it became so severe as to cause people to leave?

Maybe because there were other reasons people left and people are leaning a bit too heavily on this one thing when there could be many factors, most of which have nothing to do with the school itself

Anonymous wrote:Green Acres, although it has fewer students than 10 years, are totally fine. Finances are well-managed, new HOS keeps parents informed on steps she's taking that will ensure the long-term stability of the school. You could send your kids there with a clear conscience, it's not closing!

+1. And unlike SSFS they don't overspend on their facilities.

Anonymous wrote:Does the school have a higher percentage of boys or girls?

It's about equal.

Does the school have a higher percentage of boys or girls?

Anonymous wrote:guys the gender imbalance thing was really just a thing with what would have been the eighth grade, it's not a school-wide problem

How did it develop, and why was it not addressed before it became so severe as to cause people to leave?

If I read the phrase "gender imbalance" one more time I might scream.

SSFS closed to due to poor planning, horrible board choices, and the failing of the boarding school.

GAS has none of these problems and is staying open.

Case closed.

guys the gender imbalance thing was really just a thing with what would have been the eighth grade, it's not a school-wide problem

Go on a tour. It should be obvious if there's a gender imbalance if you look into classrooms and do a quick count.

Anonymous wrote:Curious to hear more about the gender imbalance, especially in Lower School. Is this info publicly available? Can I ask about the admissions staff about gender breakdown, or is that a taboo question?

It's not that you can't ask, but it is kind of delicate since they know it's a problem and it goes to special needs.

Also, they can't tell you what it will be in the future because they don't know who's staying and who will be admitted.

Curious to hear more about the gender imbalance, especially in Lower School. Is this info publicly available? Can I ask about the admissions staff about gender breakdown, or is that a taboo question?