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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most DCPS do prk classes pretty well.  But you should go visit to see if it seems like a good fit for your child.  A lot of DCPS that don't look so great on paper are actually pretty good schools with great teachers.

[b]We are IB at Bunkerhill[/b] and have overall been happy with the PK program. At this point we feel like we would be okay staying at our IB other than the lack of aftercare options. You should definitely check out your nearly DCPS schools for prk at the very least. You might find it is actually a great school if not you saved a couple years of private tuition you put towards private elementary or middle school.[/quote]

I am IB at Bunker Hill, too.  I visited and liked it and the principal.  There's a lot of opportunity there.  Has a PTA started yet?

Also, tell me a little more about PK at Bunker. Thanks![/quote]

PTO is slowly getting going and definitely in the early stages but it there is a PTO! Hopefully they we will be able to get our feet, grow and do a little more each year to support our school!

The school has made great strides, the principal is by the book but not lacking in compassion and understanding. All the teachers, leadership and support staff seem to actually care. They do their best to make time to speak with parents and support families.
We really like the PRK teachers we have worked with thus far. We had a few road bumps getting the IEP services lined up. But the staff did make schedule changes and such to make sure they could accommodate all the students needs. (They had a a few more early stages kids service kiddos than they were used too.)  The teacher's have tired to bring in fun experiences "in school field trips", etc. I am truly suprised at all they manage to teach 3/4 year olds!  I wish there was more out door time but the teacher have tried to get creative when the do indoor recess.  Even prk get "home work" which is really for parent engagement and keeping everyone on the same page.  Also LOVE the small class sizes. Most of the other parents are friendly enough but playdates don't seem to be a big thing.

Really is a good school with room to expand and continue with all of postive things thWY have going. The principal said they applied for and recived a grant for a school garden!!!  Bunkerhill definitely tries to do the most they can with a small budget. Like all DCPS they could use a LOT more support and recourses from Central Office, mayor and the community.   [b]A big down side for us peronally is the lack of before and aftercare options.[/b] We hope with the school growing we can get more before or after care options in the future.

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What's the deal with before and aftercare - we will at least need aftercare![/quote]

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