UrbanBaby

06.25.04, 10:46 AM New York City
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We are moving to NYC and have interviews with Trevor Day School, Browning and St Davids. Can someone give me an overview of these schools- are they all the same tier? TIA [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 06.25.04, 10:46 AM Flag

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Browning and St. Davids are both very traditional and I know someone whose ds is at St Davids and he loves it. He is of the studious sort. Friends have dc at Trevor Day (recent scandal aside) and they love it - I think of the 3, the least competitive to get into. Others may disagree on this assessment. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.04, 11:34 AM Flag

I would think St Davids would be a bit more desireable than Browning -- there are a lot of families who choose St D's because the like the religious bit, whereas Browning probably has more who did not get into St Bernards or Buckley -- not that this is.. intended to be reflective of the academics, just the mindsets of the families [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.04, 02:00 PM Flag

WE looked at St. David's and Trevor. St. David's is a lovely K-8 with a fabulous building. Its very traditional, though the new headmaster has an MA in early education from Bank Street (progressive), so perhaps some interesting changes? Building is (m newly renovated and they have the most amazing chapel. Despite being a Catholic schools, I think only about 50% of boys are Catholic (i might be wrong here). Lots of European families, and a reputation for being a "nice" school. Strong athletics, and formal atmosphere. While generally not considered on the same level as St. B.'s and Collegiate academically, the boys go on to very competitive boarding and days schools. Trevor Day is very different. Co-ed through high school, has a foot in progressive (math manipulatives, etc.). They are very strong in music and technology and start foreign language in the lower school. While I believe many consider it a 2nd-3rd tier school, I know many wonderful families there that love the school. We really liked it. Very down to earth, active parent body. Informal setting. We didn't look at Browning, and don't really know anyone there, either. It is also generally considered to be lower tier than Collegiate, St. B.s, and Buckley, but also has a reputation for being very nurturing. Hope this is helpful! p.s. do these school have openings for K this Fall?? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.04, 03:15 PM Flag

I thought St. David's went to 12? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.04, 03:30 PM Flag

No, the only ss boys that go through 12 are Browning and Collegiate. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.04, 04:05 PM Flag

The Headmaster at StD is not all that new, and despite his education, is quite traditional. It's a great school (my DS went there) but I wouldn't wait around for any "interesting changes" LOL. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 10.30.16, 02:46 AM Flag

We applied to browning, collegiate and a-s but not st David's, Buckley or st Bernard's because we did not like the religious components at each. Other than that, I like all the boys schools. But In my experience, families apply to most if not all of them and then decide which is a good fit. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 10.30.16, 01:05 AM Flag

Huh? Buckley and St. B's have no religious component at all. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 04.02.17, 09:02 PM Flag

Re: Browning and St. Davids are both very traditional and I know someone whose ds is at St Davids and he loves it. He is of the studious sort. Friends have dc at Trevor Day (recent scandal aside) and they love it - I think of the 3, the least competitive Am new to message board and do not understand shortened words. What is "dc" "dt" "dr" "ds" [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.07.04, 02:06 PM Flag

dc=dear/darling child, ds= dear son dd=dear daughter etc for any possible relationship. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.07.04, 10:04 PM Flag

What recent scandal are you referring to? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 10.30.16, 02:46 AM Flag

What scandal. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 10.27.16, 10:39 PM Flag

TD is really different than the other 2 ... coed, more or less progressive etc. Not better or worse, but definitely different. How did you decide on these 3? And what age is your son? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.04, 03:31 PM Flag

love, love, love Browning. very kind and invested faculty. the academics keep getting better thanks to the head of lower school (and asst. headmaster) Laurie Gruhn. The headmaster, Steve Clement, is fabulous! what grade will your son be entering? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.26.04, 07:32 AM Flag

They really get boys too, every quirmy, figety wonderful inch of them! LOVE Browning! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.26.04, 03:23 PM Flag

Re: They really get boys too, every quirmy, figety wonderful inch of them! LOVE Browning! what grade is your son in? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.06.04, 05:12 PM Flag

If any headmasters read this it is about FRAKKING TIME that St Bernard's, Buckley, St David's and Allen Stevenson added Upper Schools. Most of their students no longer go to boarding schools and new schools are opening left and right (venues, Grace Church etc) so the demand is there as well. Would alleviate pressure on families with boys in NYC and also those who have to start schlapping around in 8th grade again looking for a High School. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 11.15.13, 05:43 PM Flag

They don't have the $ to add space. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 10.30.16, 02:55 AM Flag

None of them have the appetite for the massive fundraising and capital campaign this would require, nor enough families that want to go that route. People underestimate how hard it is, amazing that Grace Church seems to have pulled it off. But even there the HS is separate with different culture. Adding HS would totally change the culture at any of the boys' schools that attempts it. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 04.02.17, 08:54 PM Flag

Do you have a boy there? Steve Clement retired at the end of last year. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 10.29.16, 07:41 PM Flag

There is a new headmaster John botti. He's fantastic. Everyone is happy with and impressed by him thus far. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 10.30.16, 01:01 AM Flag

I have a boy starting HS there. Thrilled to get in. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 04.02.17, 05:54 PM Flag

Where are you planning to live, and how old are your kids? I have sons who went to 2 out of the 3, and a nephew who went to the 3rd. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 10.30.16, 02:54 AM Flag