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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know teachers in the Alexandria Public Schools who have encountered Burgundy Farms students that transfer back to publics. They are almost all, to a student, behind their peers in the publics.[/quote]

I don't really find this assertion surprising or alarming.  I chose Burgundy because I wanted my child to have a less rigorous and more developmentally appropriate elementary experience.  I knew going in that I wanted him to have lots of playtime outside, lots of group work, lots of art and music and drama, and just a chance to not be in the NOVA ratrace.  I wasn't concerned with having him cram as many facts into his head as possible.  Childhood is very fleeting and I wanted him to learn all the basics, love school, and avoid experiencing unnecessary stress.  Middle school will pick up the pace.  Burgundy is a lovely school, but it is certainly not the best place for all children.  It is important to really understand your own child as well as your own goals as parents.  [/quote]

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