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[quote=Anonymous]Eaton parent here.  I second the PPs---the Chinese classes at Eaton are not significant exposure to a second language in the way of a lot of other schools in DC, but Eaton is a wonderful school with a  focus on world cultures.  Each grade studies one  country/region throughout the year as part of their curriculum.  For example, the first graders last year focused on Kenya and did several field trips to the Sackler for African music and storytelling; an African dance teacher choreographed a dance performed by the entire first grade; there was a "Passport to Reading" exercise where the children would bring home books about Africa, etc.  The second grade studied India---there was a field trip to the Ghandi institute, studies of Indian legends, the fourth grade studied Argentina, etc.

While I think the Chinese is interesting, I do wish they had exposure to a language that is easier to learn and practice in this area, such as Spanish.

However, no school has everything---and for me, the world cultures aspect and the great field trip itineraries make up for it.  (Eaton's HSA funds a field trip coordinator position and the school takes real advantage of its city location and proximity to metro).[/quote]

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