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Requesting Parents' Assessment of Hyde School
Anonymous:
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--- Quote --- I cannot begin to tell you what a breath of fresh air our child's post-Hyde school has been. It's a dream come true, and it puts Hyde to shame. We deeply regret that we ever set foot on Hyde's campus. Seeing what's possible at a school that is professionally run by skilled, insightful, supportive (and not naive) administrators and teachers is inspiring and gives me hope.
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What school did you end up enrolling your child in?
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I don't want to evade your question, but my kid wants me to be anonymous on this site in order to protect his privacy. I need to respect my kid's wishes. Also, our family is considering taking action against Hyde, so I don't want the school to know who I am. If I disclose the school's name, Hyde will know who has been posting here; Hyde only sent one kid to that school that year as a transfer (although we met another family whose kid had transfered from Hyde a couple of years before--that family too was horrified by their Hyde experience and thanked their lucky stars they got out of the Hyde pit).
At some point I may come forward, but not now. I hope you understand.
Here's what I can say with complete confidence: People who find a really competent educational consultant are likely to find a healthy, nurturing school that has high standards (behaviorally and academically). And . . . a competent educational consultant will NOT refer anyone to Hyde.
Anonymous:
--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---
--- Quote from: ""Ursus"" ---
--- Quote --- I cannot begin to tell you what a breath of fresh air our child's post-Hyde school has been. It's a dream come true, and it puts Hyde to shame. We deeply regret that we ever set foot on Hyde's campus. Seeing what's possible at a school that is professionally run by skilled, insightful, supportive (and not naive) administrators and teachers is inspiring and gives me hope.
--- End quote ---
What school did you end up enrolling your child in?
--- End quote ---
I don't want to evade your question, but my kid wants me to be anonymous on this site in order to protect his privacy. I need to respect my kid's wishes. Also, our family is considering taking action against Hyde, so I don't want the school to know who I am. If I disclose the school's name, Hyde will know who has been posting here; Hyde only sent one kid to that school that year as a transfer (although we met another family whose kid had transfered from Hyde a couple of years before--that family too was horrified by their Hyde experience and thanked their lucky stars they got out of the Hyde pit).
At some point I may come forward, but not now. I hope you understand.
Here's what I can say with complete confidence: People who find a really competent educational consultant are likely to find a healthy, nurturing school that has high standards (behaviorally and academically). And . . . a competent educational consultant will NOT refer anyone to Hyde.
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I want everyone to know although there are some good ed consultants, they are far and few between. I have talked to plenty of them who still recommend Hyde School even though they are aware of the controversy. I would be very careful and contact former students and parents who will be honest about the school. Sites such as this one are very informative.
To the person who is contemplating suing Hyde, good luck to you. From what I understand if you hire a lawyer and go after them, they usually will roll over and give up. A costly trial is not what they want. Hire a good attorney in the state where your campus is.
Ursus:
--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---
--- Quote from: ""Ursus"" ---
--- Quote --- I cannot begin to tell you what a breath of fresh air our child's post-Hyde school has been. It's a dream come true, and it puts Hyde to shame. We deeply regret that we ever set foot on Hyde's campus. Seeing what's possible at a school that is professionally run by skilled, insightful, supportive (and not naive) administrators and teachers is inspiring and gives me hope.
--- End quote ---
What school did you end up enrolling your child in?
--- End quote ---
I don't want to evade your question, but my kid wants me to be anonymous on this site in order to protect his privacy. I need to respect my kid's wishes. Also, our family is considering taking action against Hyde, so I don't want the school to know who I am. If I disclose the school's name, Hyde will know who has been posting here; Hyde only sent one kid to that school that year as a transfer (although we met another family whose kid had transfered from Hyde a couple of years before--that family too was horrified by their Hyde experience and thanked their lucky stars they got out of the Hyde pit).
At some point I may come forward, but not now. I hope you understand.
Here's what I can say with complete confidence: People who find a really competent educational consultant are likely to find a healthy, nurturing school that has high standards (behaviorally and academically). And . . . a competent educational consultant will NOT refer anyone to Hyde.
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NO, I TOTALLY TOTALLY understand, sorry if it appeared that I pressured you. The whole privacy issue is a real raw one for many people who have had experiences at Hyde. Perhaps it has something to do with having our personal autonomy so violated there.
Ursus:
--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---
--- Quote from: ""Ursus"" ---We used to have meetings on the stairs (early/mid 70's). Joe would stand somewhere between the library (still? anyway, the room with the huge oak table which I am sure can not be removed) and that front room which was opposite the headmaster's office. He basically stood in what was an entry hallway. In front of him was open area, leading to the dining room (the kitchen was still at the mansion). On either side of this open area were the stairs leading up on either side to the 2nd floor. Students would amass in the open area and sitting on the stairs.
BTW, I do believe I saw Cool Hand Luke here in this open space. Maybe that was the summer.
Either my 2nd or 3rd year, enough progress had been made on the Student Union and school meetings (as well as dining arrangements) moved down there.
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Hey,
If you think that oak table is still there, you were gone by '75. Phil and his buddy lit a fire under the table in summer school '75.
I met Phil B. I knew he was crazy. I don't know how the Hyde staff missed it. I was told that they screen now. I have also been told that that is a lie. I hear Hyde is admitting bi-polar kids and weening them off their meds. They are damn lucky it has been 30+ years since some one has seriously endangered the other students.
Emil
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Oh, but I do remember the fire. For some reason, I thought the oak table survived it. Guess not.
Anonymous:
--- Quote from: ""Ursus"" ---
--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---
--- Quote from: ""Ursus"" ---We used to have meetings on the stairs (early/mid 70's). Joe would stand somewhere between the library (still? anyway, the room with the huge oak table which I am sure can not be removed) and that front room which was opposite the headmaster's office. He basically stood in what was an entry hallway. In front of him was open area, leading to the dining room (the kitchen was still at the mansion). On either side of this open area were the stairs leading up on either side to the 2nd floor. Students would amass in the open area and sitting on the stairs.
BTW, I do believe I saw Cool Hand Luke here in this open space. Maybe that was the summer.
Either my 2nd or 3rd year, enough progress had been made on the Student Union and school meetings (as well as dining arrangements) moved down there.
--- End quote ---
Hey,
If you think that oak table is still there, you were gone by '75. Phil and his buddy lit a fire under the table in summer school '75.
I met Phil B. I knew he was crazy. I don't know how the Hyde staff missed it. I was told that they screen now. I have also been told that that is a lie. I hear Hyde is admitting bi-polar kids and weening them off their meds. They are damn lucky it has been 30+ years since some one has seriously endangered the other students.
Emil
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Oh, but I do remember the fire. For some reason, I thought the oak table survived it. Guess not.
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You have got me wondering. Too. I assumed it was gone. The fire involved that whole part of the mansion and Phil set the fire directly under the table. The mansion was still being used as a dorm at that point. It was luck that no one was killed.
Emil
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