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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We got the letter today that my DC was given a spot at the CES program at Barnsley. We are relatively happy at our home school all things considered and have not thought all that much about moving. DC is quite bored in class and the enrichment they received during 3rd grade was not that meaningful (not that I blame the teacher, who made an effort despite having some very behind students to help as well). I am not sure how much better that will be at a CES program because supposedly they start having enrichment classes in 4th at the home school. I suspect DC will not want to switch schools because they have a lot of friends and are not big fans of change in general.

Anyone with experience at Barnsley specifically or CES generally have any advice? Either it’s worth the extra logistics (I also have a younger child at the home school) or you tried it and regret it? [/quote]

Not Barnsley specifically but my child attended the Oak View CES and it was definitely worth it. So I can't compare it to what your DC will get in terms of the enriched literacy curriculum (ELC) at the home school, but I can tell that what they won't get is being in a class with smart peers.  This really made a difference and my DC made some great friends from other elementary schools. Also, CES teachers are required to take additional training in teaching enriched curriculum.

Yes, having the other kid at the home school is a bit of a pain, but it depends on how far the CES school is for you - and how close is your local elementary.  Our ES is within walking distance so it wasn't too bad for us - the CES kid would walk to our home school to catch the bus, and the local school kid would walk to school a bit later.  So a lot will turn on the specific logistics of your situation.

You may also want to speak to any parents of current 4th graders at your home school to find out how the school is implementing ELC.  I think it varies.  
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