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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are at an EOTP Title One Elementary that is slowly gentrifying.  We love the school, the kids, the families, etc.  I would love to stay here through elementary.

Despite being generally happy, and believing in all the positive benefits my kids are receiving at this school, I have the nagging worry that perhaps this will impact their future academic achievement.  My kids are your typical DCUM advanced kids. Not genius level, by any means.  But clearly above grade level.

I guess, I just wondered .. at what age did it become apparent that your child's academic needs were not being met? How did you know that?   Just conjecture, or actual knowledge? Or did you never actually have that happen?  If you felt like they were not being challenged, did you just supplement, if so, how? Did you move schools? When you child moved to a different school, was there an apparent lag in their academic skills?  OR, did you realize that they were actually fine.

I guess I just want some first hand accounts to either ease my mind, or, to let me know that this nagging doubt is actually something I should be listening to. Academics are a small piece of the school choice puzzle, at least in the early years, but each year they become more and more important. Right?

I also wonder what Teachers think.
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How old are your children?

I think it is important to have a realistic assessment of what your children's actual needs are. Everyone thinks their 4 year old is advanced.[/quote]

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