Mundo Verde is the Best!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MV offers a secure path to a high-quality public HS. That's not something you can otherwise rely on.

Nobody knows if DCI is quality HS. I wouldn't jump the gun.

[Anonymous]

I think if the DCI planners focus on core academics and don't lose site of math and science, it could be good. Potentially.

[Anonymous]

Between YY, LAMB, and MV they seem to have the magic formula for success: demographics.

[Anonymous]

Along with a great principal who previous job was working at DEAL as an assistant principal.

[Anonymous]

MV does have some level of differentiation starting at 1st grade through their use of "specials" where every 8/9 weeks they put 5-6 kids into a group where they focus on a particular area (e.g., reading/book club). While I would not consider it equivalent to a pullout, they seem to be grouping kids by their level at the time.

[Anonymous]

6:22 - Um, she was a terrible assistant principal at Deal. Teachers hated her.

[Anonymous]

Does MV do pullouts at all?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:6:22 - Um, she was a terrible assistant principal at Deal. Teachers hated her.

I believe the previous statement about the principal was about the new principal at DCI, Simon Rodberg, who was an assistant principal at Deal until 2013. Mundo Verde's principal has no affiliation with Deal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does MV do pullouts at all?

Not sure what pullout officially means but I know each child in my son's 1st grade class is pulled aside to work one-on-one with a teacher on reading/math each week. However, as the previous MV poster stated the kids are grouped by ability in intensives. Specials are subjects like photography, music, etc. Intensives are for core subjects.

[Anonymous]

How good is MV at dealing with disruptive kids and behavior issues (bullying)?

[Anonymous]

Is academic excellence valued at MV? Is it a place where a smart kid can excel?

[Anonymous]

good luck getting those questions answered on this website PP...

[Anonymous]

Disruptive behavior is an issue in at least 2 classrooms, unfortunately DC is in one of them. There is attention to the problem which is likely/hopefully to improve the issues. DC is not getting needed individual attention as the teachers run out of time for instruction, let alone being able to provide individual focus. Some differentiation happens, however, with more classroom resources, more could happen. Most classes seem to run well and parents seem happy in general. Its a warm environment and the administration is solution oriented. So, we're scratching our heads as to why these problems are continuing.

[Anonymous]

Thank you PP, for being so candid. Can I ask, are you happy there? Do you feel your DC is getting what s/he needs? Thanks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Disruptive behavior is an issue in at least 2 classrooms, unfortunately DC is in one of them. There is attention to the problem which is likely/hopefully to improve the issues. DC is not getting needed individual attention as the teachers run out of time for instruction, let alone being able to provide individual focus. Some differentiation happens, however, with more classroom resources, more could happen. Most classes seem to run well and parents seem happy in general. Its a warm environment and the administration is solution oriented. So, we're scratching our heads as to why these problems are continuing.

How did you find all this out? At a different school but because I work full time, I feel pretty out of the loop about what's happening in my elementary kid's classroom. I do hear the occassional rumor but that's about it. Asking my kid is little help, he just tells me school was "great" every time I ask. So maybe I don't need to worry. But how do you find out what's really going on?