PG or DC Schools?

[Anonymous]

Yes, the schools on the outer edges (far out from DC) in PG are good. Think Upper Marlborough and beyond. Visit the schools and see what you think.

Anonymous wrote:I am considering a move from DC to PG. I have 3 kids, one who will be in middle school in two years and two who are really just beginning their elementary school journeys. We have them in a highly sought after DC charter today (which we love on one hand bc of language immersion and are just "meh" about it on the other because aside from the language component, we just are not sure that it stimulates our kids academically (DC does not allow for pullouts or TAG programs.

I am considering a move from DC to the burbs a) for safety and b) for more space with a lower cost of living. I absolutely do my want to sacrifice what I think are very good programs in the later years such as Banneker and Walls if it's not really worth it, but some parents seem to love their PG schools. Right now elementary and middle are my most pressing concerns. My kids would be adjusting to a lot - potentially no immersion, a much bigger environment and, from what I can tell, significantly less diversity. I am looking for feedback to include: 1) best areas within PG to look 2) what diversity looks like in these areas and 3) how people manage a commute plus picking kids up from school, extracurriculars, etc. at these schools.

Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated!

[Yomo]

Anonymous wrote:I am considering a move from DC to PG. I have 3 kids, one who will be in middle school in two years and two who are really just beginning their elementary school journeys. We have them in a highly sought after DC charter today (which we love on one hand bc of language immersion and are just "meh" about it on the other because aside from the language component, we just are not sure that it stimulates our kids academically (DC does not allow for pullouts or TAG programs.

I am considering a move from DC to the burbs a) for safety and b) for more space with a lower cost of living. I absolutely do my want to sacrifice what I think are very good programs in the later years such as Banneker and Walls if it's not really worth it, but some parents seem to love their PG schools. Right now elementary and middle are my most pressing concerns. My kids would be adjusting to a lot - potentially no immersion, a much bigger environment and, from what I can tell, significantly less diversity. I am looking for feedback to include: 1) best areas within PG to look 2) what diversity looks like in these areas and 3) how people manage a commute plus picking kids up from school, extracurriculars, etc. at these schools.

Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated!

I am in the very same boat! Would love to PM to discuss more. My username is Yomo if you wouldnt mind.

[Anonymous]

There are also immersion schools in the county. PG has had French Immersion which is a national blue ribbon school for over 30 years. They also have Spanish Immersion that goes from Kinder - 3rd grade. There are two schools in the north and south part of the county so wherever you live there is an immersion school for your DC.