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AAP Program in Sunrise Valley, Hunter Woods or Oakton ES
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Anonymous
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Hi
Anyone have kids in AAP in Grade 3 or above in these school? Would love to know your thoughts on school/principal philosophy, class sizes, extra curricular programs, PTA activities etc. Any information is much appreciated. Thanks. |
Anonymous
| Ds at hwes. Great school - aap kids also enjoy the magnet facilities - especially in the arts. Class size upper twenties. Long tenured principal - we have had no issues with school administration-we think they do a great job. Strong PTA - lot mor activities than our base school. |
Anonymous
| for pp, how is the community there. do the aap children mix with the magnet children. i hear the school is very overcrowded. does it feel that way? |
Anonymous
not my experience at all. very overcrowded GT classes, 30+ not uncommon. Much much weaker PTA compared to our base school. The huge class size seriously diminishes the benefits of being in GT. Very good orchestra teacher though. |
Anonymous
| What is a typical class size for 3rd grade in a non-AAP school? I am also interested in knowing more about HWES. Any information on HWES would be highly appreciated. |
Anonymous
It is very crowded but we like the teachers - the home room teachers, dance music, et al. They leverage the Kennedy Center partnership well. We are mildly concerned about diversity- the classes have been 60-70% Asian ( we are Asian so nothing against Asians) just the lack of diversity. Maybe that is typical of many AAP programs. |
Anonymous
| Any input on Oakton ES and their local level 4 services? TIA |