South Arlington elementary options for introverted kid

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Anonymous wrote:For $350,000, you can MAYBE buy a decent one bedroom, one bath condo. Are you sure you know what you're getting into?

That's not true. There are plenty of 2br condos in that range even zoned for schools like Henry. I should know - I own one.

OP here - yeah having scoured Redfin for a couple weeks, I've been pleasantly surprised to discover that there are tons of condos and even a fair number of semidetached homes we could buy. Though the thought of weekend yard work still makes my skin crawl.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For $350,000, you can MAYBE buy a decent one bedroom, one bath condo. Are you sure you know what you're getting into?

That's not true. There are plenty of 2br condos in that range even zoned for schools like Henry. I should know - I own one.

OP here - yeah having scoured Redfin for a couple weeks, I've been pleasantly surprised to discover that there are tons of condos and even a fair number of semidetached homes we could buy. Though the thought of weekend yard work still makes my skin crawl.

The market will get much better toward the spring. It was really good this past fall - lots of options. Some of the condos you might not like because they don't have in unit washer/dryer, and beware of high condo fees. Sure bets as far as big complexes would be Fairlington and Arlington Village as mentioned above, and also The Arlington. The semi-detached units you mentioned are more frequently on the west end of Columbia Pike, where the schools are lower-income. Definitely not a bad thing, but just a note.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FYI - If your household income is below $87,360, you receive priority admission to Montessori in Arlington and the tuition is free (for 3 and 4 year olds).

Montessori is tough to get into in K because the classroom is preschool and K in one; 1st - 3rd grade in 'early elementary' classroom. Also think about if you want your kid folded into an established cohort.

I am not clear where you are moving from. So Arlington is friendlier and lower key than some parts of N Arlington, but that said, Long Branch is one of the more low-key, so is Ashlawn and so are Abington and Patrick Henry and Claremont. HOWEVER, if you moving here from a place that is not in the Northeast, you may find what the dog-eat-dog poster is saying to be a bit true at all of these: Arlington is filled with highly educated progressives, who hope their child will go to an elite private or public college.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FYI - If your household income is below $87,360, you receive priority admission to Montessori in Arlington and the tuition is free (for 3 and 4 year olds).

Montessori is tough to get into in K because the classroom is preschool and K in one; 1st - 3rd grade in 'early elementary' classroom. Also think about if you want your kid folded into an established cohort.

I am not clear where you are moving from. So Arlington is friendlier and lower key than some parts of N Arlington, but that said, Long Branch is one of the more low-key, so is Ashlawn and so are Abington and Patrick Henry and Claremont. HOWEVER, if you moving here from a place that is not in the Northeast, you may find what the dog-eat-dog poster is saying to be a bit true at all of these: Arlington is filled with highly educated progressives, who hope their child will go to an elite private or public college.

Thanks for the input, sounds good. We're moving from DC, so know the type.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FYI - If your household income is below $87,360, you receive priority admission to Montessori in Arlington and the tuition is free (for 3 and 4 year olds).

Montessori is tough to get into in K because the classroom is preschool and K in one; 1st - 3rd grade in 'early elementary' classroom. Also think about if you want your kid folded into an established cohort.

I am not clear where you are moving from. So Arlington is friendlier and lower key than some parts of N Arlington, but that said, Long Branch is one of the more low-key, so is Ashlawn and so are Abington and Patrick Henry and Claremont. HOWEVER, if you moving here from a place that is not in the Northeast, you may find what the dog-eat-dog poster is saying to be a bit true at all of these: Arlington is filled with highly educated progressives, who hope their child will go to an elite private or public college.

It used to be hard to get in for K but no longer. I think they removed the requirement for previous Montessori experience a few years ago. There is an APS Elementary Montessori Prospective Parent Reception coming up in a few weeks. Check out http://www.arlingtonmontessori.org/home for more details.

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You can still find affordable properties within walking distance to Claremont & Abingdon, which are both nice schools. We love the environment at Claremont, but a lot of our neighbors are really happy with their kids at Abingdon. If you can afford to live closer to the DC line, we have friends who are satisfied with Patrick Henry - although not sure what happens to that school when the new boundary changes kick in.

[Anonymous]

Love Oakridge. Warm and friendly school

[Anonymous]

OP, being introverted is not a disability. Your child does not need a special placement based on that. I'm sure they will do fine at any school you choose.