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Asked by E.K. from Los Angeles
on May 19, 2009
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We just moved to Mar Vista and I am interested to know what the best schools, preschools, private elementary and high schools are in our area. Where we recently moved ...
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- I have a great day care. But it depends where in Mar Vista you live? I have three child two went all through public the third went to public elem and middle for high s...
- Call L.A. School Scout, to help navigate your way through your school options, preschool through 12th grade. I'd be happy to work with you. S. Eiges, M.S.W. www.LA...
- 2nd Street Preschool, Wildwood School
Schools
Asked by L.S. from Norfolk
on March 16, 2009
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Hi, we are moving to the Virginia beach area to work at the KOA there at the end of May. We are wondering what are the best schools...is Lynnhaven Elementary a good sc...
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- Hi L. my name is R. but please call me Nisha! Im not sure where you will be living but if the KOA that Im familiar with is right by our house. My three boys attend B...
- My daughter is in kindergarten at Lynnhaven Elementary school. Lynnhaven is a Title One school, so they get funding to have full day kindergarten, which I consider to...
- Hi L.! I have a three year old and have been starting to look at Elementary Schools for him- a website that I recommend is GreatSchools.net. They rank the faculty, c...
What Suburbs Have Great Public Schools
Asked by T.S. from San Francisco
on July 16, 2009
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We may be moving to the San Francisco area from Chicago. Can someone please provide me with a list of great suburbs that offer amazing public schools? I don't know w...
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- I don't think anyone mentioned Fremont yet. It's a large suburb halfway between Oakland and San Jose. The city is pretty ethnically diverse with very low crime. Alm...
- Hey T., Welcome to the Bay Area! My son moved to a Chicago suburb last year - Mundelein and this year lives in Gurnee - for his job. I've been twice and found every...
- As I don't have a child in school yet, I'm not familiar with many schools. However, I can second what one lady said about Millbrae schools. We live in Millbrae, and I'...
Great Private/ Magnet/Charter Schools
Asked by B.F. from Minneapolis
on July 29, 2008
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What are your recommendations for great private/magnet/charter schools in the Twin Cities? I have a daughter that will be entering kindergarten in 2 years and am start...
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- Our daughter attends Battle Creek Environmental Magnet School in St.Paul. We love it and can't wait for our youngest to start there in a year. Our daughter could att...
- If money is not an issue, Convent of the Visitation School is considered the cream of the crop for Catholic Schools. It has co-ed elementary and grades 9-12 is an all...
- Definitely check out Mounds Park Academy. The teachers are fantastic and the school has a great academic program but feels very close and friendly. My son is attending...
Public Schools
Asked by K.K. from Boston
on January 28, 2008
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Any opinion on Medford Public schools
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- Check out the Department of Ed website. It has plenty of info esp. on MCAS. You could meet with the principal before he goes to K and make sure he gets the best teache...
- A really good website to check out is greatschools.net . It rates schools based on a number of different criteria on a 1-10 basis. It includes test scores, student/t...
- Hi K.- The Medford Yahoo Group is a great forum for this question (if you are not signed up, I highly recommend it -- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/medfordmass/). Peo...
Where Would You Move for Great Schools?
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on October 6, 2007
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We're considering a move to the Plano area. Where are the best schools for Preschool and K-8?
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- Hey Laina! I am actually looking for a place to move for better schools also. I found a website that I look at to compare schools and districts. www.greatschools.co...
- We moved OUT of Plano because of the school system and our son is having a much better year this year in Allen ISD. If you want an exceptional K-8 experience, I would ...
- I like Plano and the schools. We've also lived in Colorado and Maryland. Each time we've moved I've made the decision about which specific neighborhood based on school...
Montessori Schools
Asked by M.L. from Reno
on April 1, 2008
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I am curious how other moms feel about Montessori schools compared to public education. I myself went to private schools all my life and want to send my kids to priva...
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- I would only recommend using them for preschool time and not beyond. I taught 4th grade my first year and had a couple of montessori school girls in my class and they ...
- I don't know that I should even be commenting on this because I don't have all my facts straight. But, I do remember when I was working on my master's degree in early...
- I would concur that you need to interview them thoroughly. I went to Montessori School (in Ventura) as a child and it was the best experience for me. I was able to ski...
Good Schools?
Asked by S.B. from Springfield
on May 3, 2006
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Looking to move to the area...S Springfield/Nixa/Ozark. what are the best elementary schools in the area? can't find info on curriculum. anyone know?
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- Hi! I,too am a "transplant" to the area. My son is 4, going on 20, and he's in preschool here in Marshfield. The public schools in Marshfield are the only ones in town...
- We used to live in Springfield, and recently moved to Willard, MO. I have had children in Espy Elementary in Nixa, which was great and in Jeffries Elementary in Sprin...
- I don't know if you are still needing advice on this one, but my daughter went to kindergarten in S Springfield at Disney Elementary. It has a great report card, but I...
Charter Schools
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on January 12, 2009
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Does anyone have the inside scoop on charter schools? Pros/Cons. Would you recommend or not? Specifically, Im looking at Universal Academy in Coppell/Irving area.
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- My nephew goes to this school. When he isn't trying to be "cool" and it is just us, he tells me that he likes it there. He of course is comparing it to public school, ...
- Hey there....well my 7 yr old goes to a charter school in Little Elm. I love it! When he was in public school last year, there were constant concerns about his behavio...
- Check out greatschools.com for ratings on all schools, public, private, and charter. It lists Universal in Coppell well, but the one in Irving, not so highly. Charte...
Private Schools?
Asked by Z.O. from Miami
on March 5, 2008
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Hello - I am a new member and a new mom in the area. Does anyone know what private schools are here in Miami or Ft. Lauderdale? My son is 2 and we plan on having him i...
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- If you are christian I liked Sunset Christian School, there is also by Miami Lakes (I think) Miami Christian School. My son goes to a public school and it is a little...
- Because your son's only 2 they will not take him into public schools just yet. The youngest would be 4 or 5 for pre K or K... At his age, the best bet would be any Mo...
- Hi there! I am a grandmother of 4 and 2 of them are in public school in the Westchester area. Our schools are "A" schools and their curriculum is great. Both, my gr...
