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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS got into AAP and has the option to attend Lemon Road or stay in Westgate, our home ES, where local level IV AAP is available.  We are torn.  In support of Westgate is mainly convenience and continuity - we live a block away from school, DS has been walking to and from school for a couple of years by now, and because of this, we have great freedom in the morning and with regard to signing him for afterschool activities - he can just walk home by himself afterwards with no help needed from us.  Some of his friends, who were also admitted to AAP, are staying put for various reasons (siblings in AAP already, convenience etc) so he would stay with at least some of his friends if he stays.

On the other hand, of course, an AAP center has its own energy going for it, and possibly greater challenge that comes from many more advanced kid under one roof.  If he goes to Lemon Road, he's have to ride the bus to and from.  He won't be able to sign up for any afterschool activities because there is no bus service after these, and he can't walk home. We don't want to put him in SACC.  So we'd have to either find a carpool or just outright say you can't do anything afterschool.

What would you do? Any experience with either?[/quote]

It depends. If he’s just an overall strong student in all subjects, really thrives on a challenge, and needs more challenge, send him to the center. If he struggles in Lang arts, or is just an above average, hard working student. I’d probably stay. And you need to weigh what is more important to you. I personally wouldn’t base my decision on friends. [/quote]

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