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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a slot at AppleTree CH that we will likely turn down. We simply prefer more progressive styles of teaching.[/quote]

Can you elaborate?  What di you mean by progressive teaching and why do you not characterize Apple Tree as such?[/quote]

Not OP--my child attended AppleTree for PS and we decided to enroll at another school for PK for this reason.  I think AppleTree does a good job helping low SES kids catch up or advance making sure they have a great foundation/start going into K.  However, the curriculum and approach is very traditional and academic and my child did not respond well.  He didn't like the constant assessments, worksheets and rules (very focused on behavior, e.g. lining up, time out, etc.).  My DS zoned out, didn't follow the rules.  Because he performed/assessed as "advanced" in literacy and math AppleTree didn't understand why we were concerned with his behavior (which was only a problem at school).   There was another advanced child (able to do K level work at 3 years old) in the class that also ended up at another school with a more progressive approach (and is doing well).  My son did learn a lot at AppleTree (started reading at 3 and developing math skills) but he didn't like school, complained EVERY morning and seemed bored.  We switched to a project-based/expeditionary model and my son is not bored or complains about school anymore.  He learned a lot this year and his behavior problems disappeared.  However, I will admit that he would probably be further along in reading if he remained at AppleTree but that wasn't important to me as I wanted him to like school and he is not behind in literacy skills.[/quote]

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