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[quote=Anonymous]My eldest went to Fox Chapel and loved it.  The first year was hard as hell, and the teachers prepared us for it. They said that up until now most of these kids have coasted by and not had to really work.  Now they were going to be pushed, hard.  The teachers wanted the kids to push past their comfort zones and really dig deep into what they could do.

I'm glad they did!  DD learned a LOT about herself, what she could do, what her real abilities are.

The 4th grade teachers can be strict but are also SO compassionate.  They don't want the kids to be spending all their time on homework, so if they're spending more than 30 minutes on it at home you send a note in and the teacher adjusts what is being assigned or gives additional instruction.

We actually had more issues with the 5th grade teachers.  They said they were preparing the kids for Middle School, but all I saw was detachment. We didn't get much feedback from them, and neither did DD. There wasn't as much project work or application of knowledge.  It was just feed and regurgitate.

There was zero concerns about bullying, safety, or my child feeling left out.  She made a TON of friends and connections, which hadn't happened in her previous school.

The 4th grade opera is a really unique experience.  They encourage parents to help out a bit with that.  But overall they want to cut the blades off of the helicopter parents and let the kids explore and be.  Again, they tell you ahead of time that's the expectation.

We loved Dr. Fazio. He has a great approach to teaching instrumental and wants to be sure kids understand fundamentals before pushing them more. It's not a program to create the next Yo Yo Ma, it's a program to create life long appreciation of music.  DD also joined chorus her last year.

We're going to be sad if our youngest doesn't get in (waiting on letter). [/quote]

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