The majority of Kirby teachers aren't actually trained to teach and have little to no experience as classroom teachers. Additionally, the high teacher turnover rate poses a problem. Each year, Kirby loses at least three teachers (at least). Teachers leave in the middle of the school year as well. No continuity or stability! Kirby Hall uses outdated public school curriculum. \r
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The administrators make decision based upon personal whims. There is no ""vision"" or direction for the school, and certainly no ""captain at the helm"" to carry it out. Communication with parents is nil at Kirby Hall as well. They do what they want when they want. This school year (06-07), Kirby Hall admins allowed a camera crew to film on campus while school was going on. Nobody consulted the parents about this. A crew member told small children to ""shut up"", and parents who complained were brushed off by administrators. I don't send my children to school to be verbally abused by strange adults, thanks. \r
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Kirby Hall offers no real challenge for academically advanced students. Because of low enrollment numbers, Kirby Hall recruits and retains students requiring remediation. Advanced students are given extra worksheets and slower students monopolize teacher attention - and Kirby Hall admins consider this appropriate individual attention. Ridiculous. \r
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Kirby Hall offers no extra curricular activities other than having the kids do homework in the library after school. Seniors have several hours a day assigned to ""independent study"", which consists of Kirby seniors sitting in the senior lounge. No tuition or fee breaks for this ""luxury"", either. No teaching going on, either. The ""independent study"" practice is glorified babysitting (but with no babysitter). \r
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Pros: the school has potential
Cons: high teacher turnover rate, irresponsible administrators, outdated curriculum, no continuity
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