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[quote=Anonymous]Obviously this is so personal but we are feeling pretty overwhelmed with how to proceed re middle school and would appreciate some anecdotal experiences/advice.  Our kid is in 4th, in bound for Eliot-Hine.  Loves art and is very creative but otherwise not a huge lover of school. On grade level for math and above for English (but I doubt necessarily at the level to test into an honors program or similar). Socially speaking, we moved to DC last year and she’s found it hard to make the best friends she wants—she’s just not the type to roll with the punches, takes things too much to heart and gets overwhelmed I think.  Possibly a bit young for her age.

We don’t own our house so could stay where we are but could also move anywhere/try the lottery. It’s great to not be limited but also very hard to even know where to begin, including with the lottery. I know her but don’t have the faintest idea of what schools would be a good-ish fit. I say ish because I realize there are pros and cons to every single option and middle school is so crappy regardless.  It’s also a tremendously FRAUGHT issue in our school community so I’m hesitant to casually bring it up with classmates’ parents.

Would appreciate any and all thoughts on what you might do - thanks![/quote]

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