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[quote=Anonymous]What sports programs would you have to return to? I don't think there are any at elementary schools other than something that might happen right after normal school, no?

My DD really liked CES.  The teachers knew how to teach at a higher level, and the thing DD liked best was the peer group of much more academic-minded kids. They were still normal kids, but the percentage was much lower of goof-offs and slow kids and kids who just hated school.  This meant the pace was faster and the atmosphere was more peaceful and efficient.  Sure there was lots of fooling around, since kids are kids, but the overall tenor of the classroom was different.  They did a LOT of work at school, so there wasn't that lull time where you sit there trying to keep yourself busy while the rest of the class finishes.  The math was still boring and ridiculous, and DD hated the babyish music class. But the rest of it was a great experience.

That said, the commute issue wasn't that bad for us. I would up driving her most of the time since that was better for our morning schedule and the school was only an easy 15 minutes from us.  And DD didn't have a huge friend community at the home school, so it was easier to switch.  If you're ok with your DS being less than optimally challenged in ES, and the other things are very important, you can always and should supplement the academics.  How close are you to the middle school magnet program your child would possibly go to?  For us it was too far, unfortunately, so we had to forego that opportunity.[/quote]

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