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[quote=Anonymous]For all those people who are considering Specialty Programs, I want to point out that getting into a language immersion/TAG magnet/Montessori programs isn't always the best fit for you or your family.

The number of people I have encountered who forced their kids to struggle through Spanish and French immersion programs or tolerated terrible principals to stay in specialty schools is staggering.  People complaining about too much homework, not enough recess, kindergartners crying at night because they are tired after a 6 hour school day, 2 hours on a bus and then an hour of homework.

Just because you "win" something doesn't mean it is worth it and your local school is often a better option.

Many kids thrive in these programs, but many others do not yet their parents insist on fitting the square peg into the round hole.   Lots of people tolerate programs because they offer a middle school option.  Is it really worth 6 or 7 years of misery just so you don't have to pay for 2 years of private school?

I'm not saying not to take the spot, but if you do, keep an open mind and be prepared to evaluate if it is the right fit for your child.  It isn't a failure if you decide to withdraw.

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