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[quote=Anonymous]It's a big school.  And they know clearly intend to make sure it is filled to max capacity.  As a family who moved from one of the "mega" elementary schools (700+ kids) to a smaller one, it's a huge difference.  So I would consider that at least.  My first child went all the way through at a mega school and my second is now at a smaller one.

What does a mega school mean?  5 to 6 classes per grade and your kid will not know all the kids in their grade.  Some years when they move up a grade, they will only know a couple of kids in their new class.  Huge recess, huge lunch time, less attention from the one gifted instructor/counselor, the school concerts are giant and your kid gets a small part or no part, the school play if they do one- same thing, etc.  You will go through 6 years and possibly never speak to the principal and they won't really know your kid (unless they know them in a negative way, to be honest).  Just a much different community/neighborhood feel.[/quote]

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