How do West Branch graduates handle the transition to public school?
As a result of both formal and informal research carried out by teachers and parents at various times, we can say confidently that, in almost every case, they handle the transition very well. Our graduates tend to be quite prepared with a good academic background, a lot of experience in social problem solving, on going contact with children of all ages and strong self-esteem. The result is that they usually adapt readily to new situations. They are quite routinely placed in honors classes in the middle schools.
