Moving to DC for a year....school question

[Anonymous]

Virtual schools like K12 and Connections sound like they would be a good fit. You can supplement the social aspect by having the kids join local clubs and touring DC historical sights as part of their curriculum.

Anonymous wrote:Good morning! We are moving to the DC area fo DH job. We will only be there for a year. We have two children...High school freshman and a 7th grader. We should be in DC around Christmas time.

1) Are the schools in NoVA pretty open and welcoming to new students? The area we have been living the few years was NOT! Like, at all. I just want to pick a great area for my kids to 'fit right in'!
Any advice on exceptionally welcoming communities that our kids can make friends with AND go to the neighborhood school would be great! Older kids....middle school and high schoolers please!

2) I am contemplating homeschooling for a year. Not really me teaching, but have an online program. Has anyone had any experience in this...just for a year??

Thanks so much!

[Anonymous]

McLean - Longfellow me McLean High School areas. If you live in west Mclean, there are sidewalks and a more community feel. You may have to get a townhouse though. Pity you missed swim season - that’s where a lot of new friendships get cemented...

[Anonymous]

Not Negayive Nelly, Reality Rachel. Come on out to the suburbs of Burke or Springfield. Hold on tight and plan to scramble and pay more for everything. That’s just how it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our budget is $3500/month.

We are moving to DC with my DH. We are not staying behind. Trust me, we have thought of every scenario. We are moving to DC....just need advice on where close nit community is located with a good school.

Military?

I would look at West Springfield/Irving.

Lake Braddock is great too, but Irving is VERY nurturing for a middle school.