<p>I really want to go to Grier School for 9th grade, (I'm in 7th now) I was also looking at Stoneleigh Burnham, but there's something about Grier. I'm going to apply for both, but Grier is deffiently my first option.</p>
<p>My question is, how often do you get to interact with boys? I heard you go to prom with an all boys school nearby. Do 9th and 10th graders have other dances with these boys as well? Are some girls in relationships with these boys? How often do they see them? Is there any other way of "dating" since I think this all boys school is about 60 miles away?</p>
<p>Also, are there any other cons, and also pros about going to an all girls school?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I agree sparkly dancer - there is something wonderful about Grier. My D LOVED her visit. We chose not to visit Stoneleigh Burnham & I pulled my daughters application when I found out that the school has only $2MM in reserves (endowment). That is a really small amount, especially considering they haven’t done any recent renovations or anything that would justify this small endowment. I found out that their endowment has always been tiny, which is fine for them, but it was too small for my comfort. You just simply cannot afford the same programming and faculty with 2million that you can with 10million. Not to mention that Griers main buildings were all recently renovated and the rest completely re-built in the last ten years. The school is very solid financially. As a student, I know you don;t care about that stuff, but as a parent I can tell you its important! </p>
<p>Anyhow - back to Grier. Are you an artist/musician/dancer? I only ask b/c their arts programs were spectacular. About the whole boy issue. . .I went to Groton (which is co-ed) and never had a boyfriend. I am not sure your chances are better or worse at an all girls school. Now a days with Facebook, Ovooo/skype, etc you can eaily keep in touch with boys. Grier does alot of trips to NYC & DC, so that is a huge opportunity to meet boys. You can date at Grier with your parents permission as long as your grades are in line (I believe only in 10th & 11th though). Grier has female drivers on staff that can get you to and from dates if you need them. Honestly, I am not sure boys are much of an issue. Besides, who are you gonna date in Tyrone, PA? Stick with summer flings and keep it moving. There is plenty of time to settle down and get serious. . .</p>
<p>um, it just clicked that your screen name is Sparklyydancer, so you are probably a dancer! I am a little slow today. Did you realize that Grier has an 8th grade? you don’t have to wait until 9th to go there. I went away to BS for 8th grade and really loved it.</p>
<p>I went to Grier for the past 2 years (8th and 9th), and Grier is a wonderful place, however it is not what it seems. Many of the girls smoke and do drugs, most of the girls there hate the school and the academics are extremely poor. Grier is not selective at all, and it doesnt take much to get into the school, which is shown from the students there. But, Im guessing by your name that you are a dancer, and the dance program is really incredible. Grier will not prepare you for college or anything like that, but it is a pretty special place. If you have any questions about the school, feel free to message me!</p>
<p>Now in reply to Grotunalum, its true about the endowment being low, thats one reason I wont be coming back next year. Their arts program is pretty solid, if your not talking about musical theatre, which is really poor there.
As for the boy issue- there are many dances with the all-boys schools, Kiski, Carson Long and Grand River. So plenty of opportunities. There are actually only one or 2 trips to NY and DC so leave that one out. The dances with the boys schools are…interesting. Not really a place for a boyfriend, the dances get pretty dirty. The school doesnt pay much attention to the dating thing, I know of 7th graders who are in relationships. Grier will not provide drivers to dates though, sorry. I agree with Grotunalum’s advice, you dont need to worry abot guys much right now, focus on getting into college first! Theres always the summer! And yeah, Tyrone, PA is not really the place for guys!</p>
<p>I’m not very familiar with Grier, but I do go to an all girls boarding schools so i can offer advice on that front. Lets see, yes there are dances for all grade levels that allow plenty of interaction with boys from other schools. Some girls even maintain relationships with their boyfriends from home or other schools. You get out a lot more than you’d think on the weekends and stuff so you’re not like locked inside and prevented from interacting. Of course it isn’t ever the same as being at a coed school, but that’s not necessaraly a negative thing is it?</p>
<p>Another pro is the lack of pressure to always look nice that comes from having boys present. Also less goofing off in the classroom environment, less drama, ect…</p>