Academics along with a structured environment was ...

Academics along with a structured environment was the reason I chose Howe. Last year we brought our GPA up from a 1.7 to a 3.1 and was very excited to return this year. This year my first communication with administration was August 28th voicing my concerns with 2 failing grades. One in World History and another in Biology. I reached out to both teachers and asked for help. When I saw no results, I reached out to the Dean and was assured they would address my concerns. But after the 1st grading period we still ended up with a D & F despite my early intervention. After parent teacher conferences, I still was not assured that academic issues were being addressed. I then decided to work with my cadet every night through Skype. This made a significant difference, but what am I paying the school for if I have to do this? The struggles continued and despite my meetings with teacher and staff, changes were not being made and my cadet was not accountable. His behaviors continued to decline as well and I could not believe my son was behaving this way. This was no longer the environment that would shape and grow young leaders and provide a positive environment. My son was relieved when we told him he was being withdrawn.