@blaze3, my D is at Bard Academy, on the campus of Simon’s Rock. It seems pretty culturally diverse to me, though I think everyone has their own yardstick for what that means. I’m very impressed by the acceptance of other cultures I’ve seen, as well as acceptance of sexuality and gender differences. There are international students, and some that come from urban environments and others from small towns, various ethnic backgrounds, etc. I will say that it is a very liberal environment, which some might have issue with. My D says there are some right- and far-right leaning kids and they are not ostracized, etc., but I don’t know how comfortable they actually feel on campus (my D is not one of them).
Happy to answer any other specific questions you have.
Thank you!! I guess, our only concern is the social piece. My son is from the south and in a moderately conservative private school … the “extremely” liberal atmosphere may be hard to adjust to initially atleast…
@blaze3 my roommate at Simon’s Rock was a debutante from Louisiana. She experienced a bit of culture shock, sure (as did I when her mother sent her a care package containing a can of turtle soup…), but she was open to the diversity there and embraced it. If your son wants a campus like home, this won’t be it. If he’s willing to expand his horizons, he should be fine.
@“Tinit Do” Yes, you can graduate early. To do this you will need to take junior English the summer after your sophomore year; there are various online courses that you can take, or you can dual enroll at a university. Then when you return in the fall you will sign up for senior English and be a senior.
In addition to the English classes, which are the most important timekeepers, you obviously have to have enough Carnegie units. You must have completed all required courses. The best way to do this is through dual enrollment at the same time as you take your junior English class.
If the OP is only in the 8th grade, as someone mentioned, she should also take health, driver’s ed, and such over the summers if her school offers it. This will earn a Carnegie unit and get these courses out of the way.
