November 14, 201114 yr We live in Independence as well and my son went to White's Tower. I will say that the experience we had may not be the same for everyone, however, it was a chore to get him to go to school because he was bored to death. I asked teachers if I purchased material for him if he could do that as he was definitely ahead of where he they were...had a meeting with the principal and the guidance counselor and was told that they were not obligated to do any differentiated teaching until the fourth grade. My husband then asked if he couldn't read if they were obligated to do something before fourth grade and we're still waiting for an answer to that one. One year at Twenhofel and it was the same story...I understand they have to teach to the "middle", but I still couldn't believe they wouldn't/couldn't push him academically. That said, we went for option #3 and pay tuition for an out-of-district school...best money we spend. With Kenton County being an open enrollment district, just do your homework and research...and talk to different teachers and administrators to see what their philosophy is...you'd be amazed how widely they vary from school to school.
November 15, 201114 yr We are looking at the grade schools first, but they lead you towards a jr high then to a HS. The kids for from this grade school to that jr high to this HS for the most part. Would be nice to find the right direction so that they grow up with same kids and friends and not have to be the new kid come jr high then HS. HC is an option, my wife and I went to catholic schools............. If you both went to Catholic schools, I would think Holy Cross would be your first option. St. Cecilia grade school is a feeder of HC too. Maybe you should attend HC's open house in January. I think you'll be quite impressed!
November 15, 201114 yr We live in Independence as well and my son went to White's Tower. I will say that the experience we had may not be the same for everyone, however, it was a chore to get him to go to school because he was bored to death. I asked teachers if I purchased material for him if he could do that as he was definitely ahead of where he they were...had a meeting with the principal and the guidance counselor and was told that they were not obligated to do any differentiated teaching until the fourth grade. My husband then asked if he couldn't read if they were obligated to do something before fourth grade and we're still waiting for an answer to that one. One year at Twenhofel and it was the same story...I understand they have to teach to the "middle", but I still couldn't believe they wouldn't/couldn't push him academically. That said, we went for option #3 and pay tuition for an out-of-district school...best money we spend. With Kenton County being an open enrollment district, just do your homework and research...and talk to different teachers and administrators to see what their philosophy is...you'd be amazed how widely they vary from school to school. Sounds like what happened to my niece in the Boone Co. public school system , she was bored and so far ahead of the in her class it was hard to keep her interested . She was frustrated because the teachers grew tired of calling on her for every answer and after a while ignored her raised hand . Her parents pulled her out in the 6th grade and sent her to Covington Latin where she flourished , now a 17 year old college junior on her way to a medical career .
November 15, 201114 yr :thumb: If you both went to Catholic schools, I would think Holy Cross would be your first option. St. Cecilia grade school is a feeder of HC too. Maybe you should attend HC's open house in January. I think you'll be quite impressed!:thumb::thumb::thumb:
November 15, 201114 yr Author We live in Independence as well and my son went to White's Tower. I will say that the experience we had may not be the same for everyone, however, it was a chore to get him to go to school because he was bored to death. I asked teachers if I purchased material for him if he could do that as he was definitely ahead of where he they were...had a meeting with the principal and the guidance counselor and was told that they were not obligated to do any differentiated teaching until the fourth grade. My husband then asked if he couldn't read if they were obligated to do something before fourth grade and we're still waiting for an answer to that one. One year at Twenhofel and it was the same story...I understand they have to teach to the "middle", but I still couldn't believe they wouldn't/couldn't push him academically. That said, we went for option #3 and pay tuition for an out-of-district school...best money we spend. With Kenton County being an open enrollment district, just do your homework and research...and talk to different teachers and administrators to see what their philosophy is...you'd be amazed how widely they vary from school to school. thats the type of info I am looking for. Thankyou!!!
December 17, 201114 yr Author Well it is official we will be going the Simon Kenton route!! Now where can I get some SK gear??
December 18, 201114 yr Author Hey NEERFAN, hoy is that avatar? Is there a store that has some SK gear? I know my HS had a "spirit store" at the school open to studentd during school hours and to others on the weekend. Let me know. Plus my little cousin plays on the frosh girls Bball team and I would like a hat and shirt to wear to her games.
December 19, 201114 yr I know Ace has some shirts and stuff. During footall season they have a stand during the home games selling gear but for some reason they don't have anything during hoops. I'd like to get one of the new baseball hats, they are white with a blue bill and the SK logo.
December 19, 201114 yr Hey NEERFAN, hoy is that avatar? Is there a store that has some SK gear? I know my HS had a "spirit store" at the school open to studentd during school hours and to others on the weekend. Let me know. Plus my little cousin plays on the frosh girls Bball team and I would like a hat and shirt to wear to her games. The Dollar General Store by Summit View Middle School has some SK gear.
December 23, 201114 yr Author Wait, a school that big and you have to go to a hardware store or a dollar store to get some gear? Where is the school spirit????????
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