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[quote=JoshH][quote=Anonymous]As I was saying to the O.P. take a look good look around before you decide and take into account any factors that might impact your child including health issues. As a result of the school not being renovated the technology is also very outdated. No Smartboards in the classroom and a few outdated desktops. There is a computer lab but no dedicated technology teacher. There are iPads and it is my understanding that they will be ordering more next year. [/quote]

I agree that the lack of renovation is impeding some of the technology improvements, but they are working it into the classroom.  To toot our own horns, the parents ran a tree sale last December (with lots of great participation from the community) and bought a load of laptops (about 20, I think) that are being used throughout the school.
I'd love to have a dedicated technology teacher, but the school is just making strides hiring a music teacher, which I think we're all excited about.  I know there's been some coding taught, including participation in the Hour of Code with help from Christopher Alexander (of NW Saturday Academy fame).  There are also a number of kids working on robotics projects.  We cleaned up against other DC schools at a Navy competition with underwater robots that the students built.

I'm not sure what you're referring to regarding health issues.  Our biggest issue with deferred renovation is the lack of walls between classrooms, but if you see the classes in session, the teachers (and credit to the kids too) do a good job at keeping a nice environment.  While some of the classrooms are less pleasant (little to no natural light), it doesn't seem unclean / unhealthy to me.

As far as the principal, I've met her a few times now, and she seems to be getting off to a great start.  I like her organized approach to getting into the school, and I think she legitimately understands the issues we are facing.  If you're genuinely interested, come meet her at one of the upcoming meet and greets.

Thanks,
Josh
West PSCO President[/quote]

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