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[quote=Anonymous]Just for another opinion -- the teachers in the magnet are tough and strict and they don't give a lot of leeway around deadlines.  It's part of the program and I don't think it's a problem -- these kids are signing up for a very demanding program.

I completely disagree about PP's interpretation about "slap ass week."  Her email didn't treat it as a joke -- it said it wouldn't be tolerated.

If you send your kids to the magnet, you need to be aware:  the vast majority of Eastern's non-magnet kids are from a very specific demographic.  There are many kids from very poor families, non-English speakers, etc.  DS knows several kids at school who hve familiy members who are in jail, are drug dealers, etc.  There  is also a classroom of kids who've come from other schools beccause of disciplinary issues.  This is a tough environment.  Some of these kids behave in ways that I find very shocking.

The school administration takes a lot of steps to maintain order and discipline; they also care a LOT about kids and are constantly trying to make sure that this is an equitable environment where all kids can learn.  The principal tries to keep a goo-humored but serious approach and I don't envy her having to walk that line, address all the major social issues that occur at the school, and deal with magnet parents (not the easiest bunch in some ways!) all at the same time.

Personally, I think DS has gotten an amazing amount from the magnet program and I don't regret sending him there for a minute.  I feel that he is safe at school.  He has also made friends from many walks of life and can transition easily from group to group.

This type of school environment is not for everyone.  But please remember that this is not Tilden or some other place -- it requires a different approach.  [/quote]

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