NYC Schools
- NYC Schools Psat/pre-act scores: anyone get 'em yet? dd getting 'em tomorrow at school.
- I logged on yesterday and got dcs
- You should be able to log online and get them. It's on the College Board.
- NYC Schools ISEE vs SSAT is one harder than the other? do schools prefer one?
- My understanding is that most independent schools want the ISEE. I don't know which is harder. SHSAT want SHSAT
- Thx! thats some good news for me. My kid did well on the ISEE but not well at ALL on SSAT.
- what school are you hoping for? I or SHS?
- applying to independents. and couple of boarding schools. 7788 were his ISEE. SSAT were 2100. Clearly going with ISEE.
- should do fine, gl
- ^those were my dd's exact scores, btw, a few years ago
- OP- really? Do you end up where you or she wanted to go?
- Sort of. It's not a question I can answer fairly because dc had to apply off year, which means someone had to leave school for her to get a spot.
- Got it. Its funny. Part of me thinks ds should spend one more yer in NYC and apply to boarding school next year.
- what grade?
- Is he in a K-9? Boarding schools are less competitive than day schools for a boy in particular.
- he's in 8th. straight A's. Fencer. quirky kid.
- Got it. Its funny. Part of me thinks ds should spend one more yer in NYC and apply to boarding school next year.
- Sort of. It's not a question I can answer fairly because dc had to apply off year, which means someone had to leave school for her to get a spot.
- OP- really? Do you end up where you or she wanted to go?
- ^those were my dd's exact scores, btw, a few years ago
- should do fine, gl
- applying to independents. and couple of boarding schools. 7788 were his ISEE. SSAT were 2100. Clearly going with ISEE.
- what school are you hoping for? I or SHS?
- Thx! thats some good news for me. My kid did well on the ISEE but not well at ALL on SSAT.
- whichever - they just want your 50 large. Or your diverse kid from a postcard-worthy family.
- Pointless comment.
- OP. pointless. But Ive found that nothing brings out the snark more than these questions. I honestly have stayed away from school bc the atmosphere is so anxiety ridden. Also I...(more)
- sadly it's totally on point.
- I revise. It is on point but it is completely wrong. Better?
- wrong as in morally/ethically wrong?
- No, just incorrect.
- If its incorrect how is it on point?
- By on point I meant on topic.
- I think the diversity part is true. And frankly Im glad. My son's school is wildly lacking in diversity and its a shame. As for the money? Many people in NYC can easily swing...(more)
- Exactly. The money part is irrelevant, unless you are in the donate a building category.
- OP. bingo. And at Dalton? they don't even care about that.
- They have so few spaces for 9th anyway.
- OP. bingo. And at Dalton? they don't even care about that.
- Exactly. The money part is irrelevant, unless you are in the donate a building category.
- I think the diversity part is true. And frankly Im glad. My son's school is wildly lacking in diversity and its a shame. As for the money? Many people in NYC can easily swing...(more)
- By on point I meant on topic.
- If its incorrect how is it on point?
- No, just incorrect.
- wrong as in morally/ethically wrong?
- OP. It is and it isn't. These schools have MANY applicants with the means to pay who are not diverse candidates. Take out legacy kids and admissions needs some way to choose.
- I revise. It is on point but it is completely wrong. Better?
- Sadly I offer nada in the diversity realm. And lets be honest? My 50k isn't anymore special yuan the 4 million other people's applying to 9th grade in nyc
- This or is clearly not in NYC.
- OP. In NYC. and not at all diverse.
- This or is clearly not in NYC.
- Pointless comment.
- just slightly different. Boarding schools want SSAT and NYC independent schools will take either.
- well... there goes boarding school!
- Why?
- The boarding schools he's interested in are TT.
- I'm confused: did he not take the SSAT or did he not do well on it?
- 7788 on ISEE. 2100 on SSAT.
- I'm confused: did he not take the SSAT or did he not do well on it?
- The boarding schools he's interested in are TT.
- Why?
- well... there goes boarding school!
- My understanding is that most independent schools want the ISEE. I don't know which is harder. SHSAT want SHSAT
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- NYC Schools 8th grader applying to HS. Kid has straight A's and 7,7,7,8 on ISEE. I honestly don't think this puts him in a comfortable place. And that is cuckoo to me.
- You'd b correct for tt. Unless the kid is brown or us chess champion, you're chances aren't great
- preach! he fences. but we are the least diverse humans alive. I just find it all wild. and silly. and Im wondering why the hell I didn't move somewhere.
- Unless he's Olympic bound or they need one on the team, sorry. Did you apply to public or shs or just stay at current private if no other choices
- Its not quite that dire that he won't get in anywhere. I just find the whole thing nuts
- Unless he's Olympic bound or they need one on the team, sorry. Did you apply to public or shs or just stay at current private if no other choices
- preach! he fences. but we are the least diverse humans alive. I just find it all wild. and silly. and Im wondering why the hell I didn't move somewhere.
- You'd b correct for tt. Unless the kid is brown or us chess champion, you're chances aren't great
- NYC Schools We are being relocated to the North Shore of Long Island a child entering Kindergarten--would appreciate any recommendatiions for small class size elementary schools. TIA
- Cold spring harbor
- Thx..do you know how many K classes they have?
- 4 or 5 depending on size of grade. 18-21 in each class.
- good to know, thx are they general with related services?
- 4 or 5 depending on size of grade. 18-21 in each class.
- Thx..do you know how many K classes they have?
- Cold spring harbor
- NYC Schools Anyone know what a Boce school is?
- Boces?
- Vocational training
- This
- Where they place kids who struggle to access mainstream curriculum in NY burbs
- training to be mechanic, business admin/secretary etc.
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- Vocational training
- Our local Sons of Italy has one. It's a fun game that anyone can play
- Board of cooperative educational services. Look up for your county/counties. Provides special ed programs, related services, vocational tech programs, etc.
- Boces?
- NYC Schools Yorkville East Middle School...(more)
- NYC Schools What should 8th grade dd wear to her Bard and Beacon interviews? Do you think sneakers are ok if otherwise nice casual?
- totally fine.
- Good job on getting Bard interview. Still waiting to hear on our end.
- Good luck! We just heard yesterday.
- Good job on getting Bard interview. Still waiting to hear on our end.
- totally fine.
- NYC Schools Kindergarten recco for very smart but anxious ADHD boy...(more)
- I would look at the SS schools that get boys better than co-eds do
- No way. They are not equipped
- I think every kid should go to the ECC at Sarah Lawrence, based on the experience of my own two sons. Not sure if they are running a K program currently though.
- it looks great, it's just far for us! in the cith with two other kids
- Private? Allen Stevenson was WONDERFUL for my add/ocd/anxiety little boy. we didn't know what he had until end of 1st.
- I would look at the SS schools that get boys better than co-eds do
- NYC Schools Live close to the school or work? Which apartment would you pick?...(more)
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- I'd pick B. That's a long school bus ride. And since Dad doesn't really commute, not a big deal. Save that extra $4800/year.
- Option A
- A
- what's up with this elem school? that's the sticking point here
- SN school, that's why :)
- ah ok makes sense
- how far does child commute currentlY?
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- whjy do yo ukeep deleting things!?
- Sorry just don't know how to edit here :-$
- i don't think you can edit
- ^ on here i mean.
- i don't think you can edit
- Sorry just don't know how to edit here :-$
- whjy do yo ukeep deleting things!?
- Until week ago we used to walk to the school (5-10 minutes) but now that DC in this new SN school we are debating where to move...
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- SN school, that's why :)
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- extracurricular
- A assuming you can easily afford it
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- yes we can afford either of them
- You know the right choice is option A
- I'd find an in between option...
- I wish there was. Unfortunately, wherever we move, the school bus ride will always be somewhat 20-30 minutes at least....(more)
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- NYC Schools La Guardia Visual Arts Auditions...(more)
- NYC Schools Do you help your dc with homework regularly? How much help does he/she seem to need? Do teachers grade it for completion or correctness?
- no, little except reading directions, completeness... but this is 1st grade!
- NYC Schools Entering 6th grade in Fall 2018 - Solomon Schecter vs Rodeph Shalom? Thoughts? Not just academics. TIA
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- NYC Schools Is there anywhere in NYC that I could take a high end designer dress and have it dyed a darker color?
- Mme. Paulette
- Thanks! I didn't know they dyed too.
- Mme. Paulette
- NYC Schools When send recommendation letter?...(more)
- What friend? Some random person with no affiliation or a mega donor?
- on board, sent multiple kids there? not sure about $
- Hw cl She is friend to you?
- know each other professionally
- but close. she offered to write a letter to help us before we even thought about applying
- WOmt really help much. Depends on the school, though.
- but close. she offered to write a letter to help us before we even thought about applying
- know each other professionally
- Hw cl She is friend to you?
- on board, sent multiple kids there? not sure about $
- What friend? Some random person with no affiliation or a mega donor?
- NYC Schools Anyone here with dc in high school at The Ideal School? Are you happy there? Anyone who considered it but ultimately decided against it? Why? TIA
- This may not be helpful, but my kids' school plays them in sports and it seems like a nice school. My kids' school is for "typical" kids and I think Ideal School's inclusiven...(more)
- ^but IZ lo
- ^ugh still trying, keyboard issues. Anyway I love the mission but I don't know the specifics of the curriculum and learning approach and how they make it work.
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- I was hoping that there might be someone with a "typical" student there who might be able to say how they feel about the academics. Their website doesn't seem to mention actual
- ^^actual curriculum.
- ^ugh still trying, keyboard issues. Anyway I love the mission but I don't know the specifics of the curriculum and learning approach and how they make it work.
- ^but IZ lo
- what is The Ideal School?
- I believe it is a school that is meant to be inclusive of kids with special needs, but tries to keep a balance of typical and sn kids.
- You might get more response on Special Needs. I realize your DC may no shave Special Needs, but that school is more known to SN community.
- yes, I thought about that, but I'm curious about DC without special needs, so I figured I would see what people said here. I like the concept of the school, but wonder whether it...(more)
- Yes, sorry, I don't really know. I think it is a choice to make that has socially strong implications and not everyone wants the pressure cooker environment of a Horace Mann. I...(more)
- They now go up to high school, but they haven't graduated a senior class yet. That will happen in 2018. If their "typical" students get into good schools (not...(more)
- Yes, sorry, I don't really know. I think it is a choice to make that has socially strong implications and not everyone wants the pressure cooker environment of a Horace Mann. I...(more)
- yes, I thought about that, but I'm curious about DC without special needs, so I figured I would see what people said here. I like the concept of the school, but wonder whether it...(more)
- I'm sorry, I wish I knew someone with a NT kid there. I looked at it for my kid who was technically SN but was close to needing to be mainstreamed. They didn't have a space (it...(more)
- I have a hard time believing that they really do have truly NT kids. I would expect most kids there to have some sort of special learning or social needs.
- ^^I know that they have kids with physical differences, as well
- Remember, SN kids have siblings, and they are often more than happy to have both kids in same school.
- I wondered about that. I know a family with a child there whose two other children attend other schools. I have another friend who toured it and felt that although they said they...(more)
- Maybe a kid who is on the cusp? For example, my kid has severe ADHD but is on medication. People don't realize that he is SN when he is mixed with NT kids. I see what you mean...(more)
- I wondered about that. I know a family with a child there whose two other children attend other schools. I have another friend who toured it and felt that although they said they...(more)
- This may not be helpful, but my kids' school plays them in sports and it seems like a nice school. My kids' school is for "typical" kids and I think Ideal School's inclusiven...(more)
- NYC Schools Anyone on with experience of Avenues school?...(more)
- Chris Whittle is evil. Avenues, and any for-profit school, is evil
- The key to penetrating insight is overgeneralization.
- Nothing evil about it, and they don't charge any more in tuition than any other private, and give decent FA too.
- I considered it when it first opened. One of the biggest turn offs for me, apart from it being a for profit school, was that the board was comprised almost entirely of white men....(more)
- What do you have against white men?
- np. why is a school board all white men.
- That doesn't explain why you think it is bad. Are they "bad" white men?
- don't be obtuse.
- don't avoid the question
- She's making a choice about where to send her child to school. The fact that the board did not have anyone of color or any women on it was a turn-off to her. Get it?
- I do. Absolutely. She is making judgements based on literally the most superficial level, without assessing the content of anyone's character. She should learn more about MLK jr....(more)
- I am making my judgment based on the fact that I was completely turned off that there were apparently no non-male, non-white thought leaders in the entire country who they could...(more)
- Yes, that is your judgement. Wonderful. It isn't without its own bias.
- it isn't biased to know that the world is not 100% white males and that if you're expecting a global perspective, hiring only white males is a strange way to get it.
- Wouldn't it depend on the content of their characters?
- sure. You're telling me that only the white males had sufficient character to get the position?
- Not at all! But why should something so superficial as skin color be your sole criteria?
- why feed this troll?
- np: She is out to lunch, because there are several women in leadership positions at Avenues, and they aren't all white either....(more)
- why feed this troll?
- Not at all! But why should something so superficial as skin color be your sole criteria?
- sure. You're telling me that only the white males had sufficient character to get the position?
- Wouldn't it depend on the content of their characters?
- it isn't biased to know that the world is not 100% white males and that if you're expecting a global perspective, hiring only white males is a strange way to get it.
- Yes, that is your judgement. Wonderful. It isn't without its own bias.
- I am making my judgment based on the fact that I was completely turned off that there were apparently no non-male, non-white thought leaders in the entire country who they could...(more)
- I do. Absolutely. She is making judgements based on literally the most superficial level, without assessing the content of anyone's character. She should learn more about MLK jr....(more)
- come on. The board doesn't just "happen" to be all white men. It was deliberate. Best case scenario - it was subconscious.
- Oh, so you have insight into the subconscious?
- no. but I can do math.
- Wait, it was the slippery mist of the subconscious and now its mathematics? Lol.
- good lord, you're an idiot.
- I think what is being revealed here is your deficiencies. :(
- good lord, you're an idiot.
- Wait, it was the slippery mist of the subconscious and now its mathematics? Lol.
- no. but I can do math.
- Oh, so you have insight into the subconscious?
- She's making a choice about where to send her child to school. The fact that the board did not have anyone of color or any women on it was a turn-off to her. Get it?
- don't avoid the question
- in 2017, i would think that women would be on a board. I mean, more than half the people in this world are women. In fact, you could argue, that more women are knowlegeable about...(more)
- why, that seems to rely on stereotypes with a sprinkle of bigotry.
- I hate people like you. Loathe. Have a nice night!
- You mean people who challenge the bias in your own paradigm? People who think out of your little echo chamber. Maybe one day you will truly embrace the "diversity" you only...(more)
- It's "know" not now. and I can't deal with people who think that there's reverse racism against white people. I bet you're one of those "all lives matter" peopl
- or - hilarious - just posted similar. #whitelivesmattertoo
- No cries of "reverse racism" from me. There is either racism or there isn't.
- Thanks for the help with my typo. Means a lot.
- it's not a typo, it's a grammatical error. You're welcome.
- You are trying so hard to make a typo into a thing. That's funny. Says a lot about you and your pettiness. :)
- it's not a typo, it's a grammatical error. You're welcome.
- Can you explain how we can achieve an equality of spirit and compassion without valuing all members of society?
- you're trying to sound smart and yet....
- and yet, I don't care what you think at all.
- yet here you are, keeping on keeping on.
- How is being on your board equivalent with caring what you think? You seem egotistical.
- yet here you are, keeping on keeping on.
- and yet, I don't care what you think at all.
- It's "know" not now. and I can't deal with people who think that there's reverse racism against white people. I bet you're one of those "all lives matter" peopl
- You mean people who challenge the bias in your own paradigm? People who think out of your little echo chamber. Maybe one day you will truly embrace the "diversity" you only...(more)
- ok jeffery lord.
- I hate people like you. Loathe. Have a nice night!
- why, that seems to rely on stereotypes with a sprinkle of bigotry.
- don't be obtuse.
- That doesn't explain why you think it is bad. Are they "bad" white men?
- what do you have against diversity?
- Nothing, I am for it. Starting with intellectual diversity. Don't believe it is a paint by numbers approach
- yet it just happens that the board is all white men.
- Are they somehow unworthy or unsuited to the job?
- are you purposefully missing the point or just dumb?
- she's a big fan of the #whitelivesmattertoo movement
- I don't think so, it seems you have a problem with people who don't conform.
- It's not about conforming, it's about understanding the problem with having an all white male board. It is not difficult.
- You haven't explained the problem except that you don't like the optics. I think it is more about content of character, so did MLK jr. Do you know these men to be of sub-standard...(more)
- It's not about conforming, it's about understanding the problem with having an all white male board. It is not difficult.
- are you purposefully missing the point or just dumb?
- Are they somehow unworthy or unsuited to the job?
- yet it just happens that the board is all white men.
- Nothing, I am for it. Starting with intellectual diversity. Don't believe it is a paint by numbers approach
- np. why is a school board all white men.
- What do you have against white men?
- I do not have personal experience but I don't think school and for-profit should go together. Your child is necessarily less important than the bottom line.
- You idiots are amazing. Do you know what kind of fat stacks non profit Harvard is sitting on? Avenues at least is being honest.
- It's still different. You're pretty exercised about this, though. Are you an Avenues investor or something?
- Have no connection whatever.
- whatsoever
- thanks, really helpful.
- So a Betsy Devos fan then?
- whatsoever
- Have no connection whatever.
- having a large endowment is COMPLETELY different than being a for profit school you moron
- LOL, yeah. Because schools don't use the interest to endow chairs or pay operating expenses or build new structures or anything. Which one of us is the moron?
- I can't with you. Really.
- Come on back when you know how schools are run
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- Come on back when you know how schools are run
- I can't with you. Really.
- LOL, yeah. Because schools don't use the interest to endow chairs or pay operating expenses or build new structures or anything. Which one of us is the moron?
- honest about making it's management rich, sure.
- You think nfp admins don't make a shitload?
- It's still different. You're pretty exercised about this, though. Are you an Avenues investor or something?
- You idiots are amazing. Do you know what kind of fat stacks non profit Harvard is sitting on? Avenues at least is being honest.
- They took a kid who was counseled out of DC's school for biting, among other things. They don't sound so discriminating down there.
- It DOES look good on paper, but in practice, has a HUGE douche factor.
- op - could you be more specific?
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- op - could you be more specific?
- op - while this has certainly launched an interesting discussion, I'm still looking for information. Anyone?
- You didn't ask about information
- oh please
- You didn't ask about information
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- Two kids at Avenues and had a generally excellent experience. Their near-fliency in second language has been worth the hiccups of new school.
- We have two friends with kids there and they seem quite happy. One family moved them down there from uptown private, another started in MS there after public elementary. So they...(more)
- Chris Whittle is evil. Avenues, and any for-profit school, is evil
- NYC Schools What do you wear to a public high school tour? Today is the first one for us. It's one of the screened schools.
- parent or child?
- Parent
- jeans and a tshirt
- Parent
- neat
- do you really think someone is taking notes on your attire? they just want to get the damn tour over with as fast as possible.
- op: I don't think they are taking notes but this is a school that requires a test and an interview so obviously they care about their admissions process.
- they are focused on grades and intreview, not on attire. seriously.
- Which has nothing to do with you and your clothing.
- op: I understand that. I'm just asking about appropriate dress, not planning on shopping for a dress to impress outfit.
- No one cares what you wear. Whatever you want.
- op: I understand that. I'm just asking about appropriate dress, not planning on shopping for a dress to impress outfit.
- op: I don't think they are taking notes but this is a school that requires a test and an interview so obviously they care about their admissions process.
- Casual dress
- parent or child?
- NYC Schools Anyone know the open house dates for the Clinton School or what time registration will start tomorrow?
- NYC Schools Anyone having any luck getting a link to register for tour at West End Secondary High School?
- NYC Schools Rippowam / Bedford...(more)
- Oh. I am not sure how liberal the people are but they just redid it and it seems like a good school. Not a crunchy crowd at all.
- NYC Schools St. Hilda's...(more)
- very traditional.
- really liked the school when we toured...(more)
- I taught an afternoon school program there for a brief time. I thought it was really awesome for a big school. I am not even Catholic, nor do I live in that area, but the school...(more)
- NYC Schools Thoughts on tutors in 7th grade NYC public? My DS sometimes gets double 4s, but never high ones, and has gotten 3s too. Never prepped before; considering doing it this year...(more)
- NYC Schools Is there a good book for NYC private and public high schools?