Revisit Day vibes

SilverAndGold
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:48:46 +0000

Hi team. We had our first of three revisit days recently for my daughter who will be entering as an 11th grade boarder. I’m beginning to understand that revisit days are a wonderful chance for students to pick up the vibe of the school/student body.

Given that my daughter is entering at a smaller entry grade, one of her primary concerns is feeling that she will make friends and thrive socially. She is outgoing and shiny, and will dabble athletically on JV etc but doesn’t have the benefit of having a main sport and that automatic comradeship from teammates. On our last revisit, she came back to me a bit deflated as she felt that her student host was disinterested in both her and in school life. The host expressed discouraging thoughts on participating in new clubs without prior experience. Little things were magnified i.e. my daughter had to pull her own extra chair up to the lunch table where the host and her friends were sitting. The friends were also quite interested in what other schools she was accepted in, and their conversation revolved around that topic at lunch.

In regular life, these little things would be brushed off with ease, but as mentioned, they were magnified by the situation and now the day is sitting heavily with my daughter. We both ADORE this school, from their philosophy to campus, to course offerings and faculty - it’s pure love. It’ll be my daughter’s decision ultimately, and we both know that hanging it upon one dull day might be a mistake. However, however, however. It’s a big decision, and it should be made with joy! Have you experienced something similar at your child’s revisit day? Any thoughts or tips? Is it perhaps an indication of poor fit? Any advice would be appreciated.

When we were reunited at the end of the revisit day, I introduced her to some parents that I had met and their respective kids, and the little group had about ten minutes of sparkling conversation. That was my daughter’s favorite part of the day! I hope that’s the feeling she remembers most of this lovely school no matter which way she decides. Thanks in advance for any input you may have!