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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are touring the NW public elementary schools and we are curious to know what the differences are without going to each and every one.  So, besides test scores and student body, what are the differences?  It seems to me that Hearst actually has very small class sizes.  Do any of the schools manage to get PE more than once a week?  More outdoor time?  Specialty teachers?  Unique facilities?  Different teaching philosophies?  Basically, I am wondering if there are any differences to these schools beyond the preparedness of the student body.[/quote]

Class size is fairly universal, and in general a whole lot smaller than MoCo or FFX schools.

I know one of them -- maybe Murch? -- has more autonomy in terms of curriculum, but I haven't heard anyone boast or complain one way or the other on this issue. They each have different strengths and weaknesses. Lafayette and Janney, for instance, are very big schools. The upside to that, however, is that there are tons of extracurriculars to chose from. The down side is they are large! Lafayette is know for its peace program and its art integration; aftercare is limited. I don't know as much about Key.

Also, you might look at the schedule of construction. Mann is finishing up its construction, Lafayette is slated to be completely redone next year-- all the kids will be in trailers. Janney is also getting "some work done" and Murch (which needs it) is less clear -- I think it was supposed to be done this year, but got delayed. Others on this forum know more than me.

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