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Anyone know the percentage of kids staying at NEST for HS? And how the kids did that are leaving? (I obviously have a dc in middle school there).
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I think NEST MS kids do well in HS placement - hence, how few end up stuck at NEST for HS.
[ Reply | More ]"Stuck" is correct. It's laughable how many people on this board pick K placements based on the high school. You have know idea what your kid will be interested in at that time. Plus, who wants to stay at one school for 13 years?
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It might be a gem, but as a parent with 2 older children, it could have been the perfect school and my kids would not have stayed (and will not for my current 7th grader), nor will any of their friends if they have a choice. You'll find that your children have a lot more say in where the go to hs than you would imagine, especially with such wonderful choices for specific interests. As a BTDT, I can see taking account the K-8 option, since middle school placement is difficult (plus it's a VERY sucky age), but HS, so much changes with your child.
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At this point for most it's a fallback at best. Don't get me wrong, in a system where kids can end up with no HS placement at all (even kids with impressive records) it's great to have a fallback. Don't know if the DOE will let NEST guarantee your admission there if you don't pick it as your first choice.
[ Reply | More ]As an option, yes, (provided that the hs can get it's act together) but there are plenty of parents who delusionally think their child is set once they enter a k-12. Personally, as a BTDT, I wouldn't even factor in the hs other than what it's impact on the lower school kids (socially). I know ms kid is not very fond of the hs kids (bad language,pushing, pot smoking, etc). Also, it's incredible crowded on that floor, as MS & HS share space.
[ Reply | More ]It's funny, but as a K parent, I haven't even once seen a high school kid yet. I don't do drop off or pick up at the school, but it's amazing that I have yet to run into a single older kid.
[ Reply | More ]Our dd entered NEST for sixth. We are glad to have the HS but our dd is already saying she wants to go somewhere else for HS (but LOVES Nest). Many of her friends who entered in sixth have no interest in leaaving. I think NEST HS will look very different, very soon. Especially with so many private school kids trying to get into a specialized public high.
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