Parents pay tuition, and for that commitment to the independent school, parents have expectations. They expect good communication, a fair chance for their child, the best possible college-preparatory education, and a chance for their student to participate and to grow. Worcester Academy is a school in transition. With full co-education, a strong middle school, and a large day population, the grand old institution of Abercrombie, Rader, and Piper is quite different. The world that our students will be facing is much more complex, much more threatening.
Parents are more nervous and demanding, and students are more anxious.
It is even more critical that we do the best job possible in meeting the needs of each of our students. We still need to be good role models. We still need to be motivators. But more importantly, we need to realize that there is potential in each of our students. We must give these students different opportunities, different ability measurements, and a fair chance to succeed.