PS-3: Where are you holding a slot(s) and do you plan to turn it down?
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Anonymous
| Clearly a lot of us have decisions to make regarding PS-3. So, where are you holding a slot that you will likely turn down and why? |
Anonymous
| We have a slot at AppleTree CH that we will likely turn down. We simply prefer more progressive styles of teaching. |
Anonymous
| We have a slot at Barnard that we will turn down if we get into our PCS of choice (looking pretty good). |
Anonymous
| I would wait for ps4 |
Anonymous
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Anonymous
| IT |
Anonymous
Can you elaborate? What di you mean by progressive teaching and why do you not characterize Apple Tree as such? |
Anonymous
Not OP--my child attended AppleTree for PS and we decided to enroll at another school for PK for this reason. I think AppleTree does a good job helping low SES kids catch up or advance making sure they have a great foundation/start going into K. However, the curriculum and approach is very traditional and academic and my child did not respond well. He didn't like the constant assessments, worksheets and rules (very focused on behavior, e.g. lining up, time out, etc.). My DS zoned out, didn't follow the rules. Because he performed/assessed as "advanced" in literacy and math AppleTree didn't understand why we were concerned with his behavior (which was only a problem at school). There was another advanced child (able to do K level work at 3 years old) in the class that also ended up at another school with a more progressive approach (and is doing well). My son did learn a lot at AppleTree (started reading at 3 and developing math skills) but he didn't like school, complained EVERY morning and seemed bored. We switched to a project-based/expeditionary model and my son is not bored or complains about school anymore. He learned a lot this year and his behavior problems disappeared. However, I will admit that he would probably be further along in reading if he remained at AppleTree but that wasn't important to me as I wanted him to like school and he is not behind in literacy skills. |
Anonymous
| OP--Anoymous 7/24 confirmed my original concerns about AppleTree. My daughter has a lot of years of traditional learning in her future and I just wanted to be able to experience a more progressive approach like an expeditionary model. |
Anonymous
| 9:52: did you switch to Two Rivers or another school with expeditionary learning? |
Anonymous
Mundo Verde |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| When do those of you holding IT spots plan to turn them back in? |
Anonymous
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The poster describing their experience at AppleTree captures a lot of what I have heard as well.
I had the option of not going to AppleTree last year and I am so glad. This would not have been a fit for our family / my child. |
Anonymous
Curious about why you are turning down the spots?
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