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[quote=Anonymous]Barcroft is on a year-round schedule, but Randolph follows the traditional school calendar. For some families, the year-round calendar is preferable and for others it's a big deterrent to enrolling at Barcroft. Not sure if you were aware of that difference. I can't tell you anything about the new principal at Randolph because I haven't heard any feedback since she started. I have heard the same thing you have about Barcroft's principal, but have no firsthand knowledge. I do know that the staff and parents who knew Barcroft's former principal (I think she retired 3 or 4 years ago) compare the current principal to her predecessor often, and the current one seems to come up short in that regard. I don't know whether these were just big shoes to fill and anyone would be found inferior by comparison or whether the current principal truly lacks competence at managing staff and parental relationships. I think you should go visit both schools when they have open houses this winter. Can you put off making a decision until then? If not, perhaps call the schools and see if they'll let you visit now given your circumstances. Another thing to consider: if you live in the Barcroft zone and decide year-round isn't going to work for your family, you have the right to transfer to Randolph. But the catch is that they will not provide transportation. If you live in Randolph, I don't think you have the option to transfer into Barcroft. If for whatever reason you decide neither school fits your family's needs, there are three choice school options nearby that you would be eligible to apply to,  but admission would not be guaranteed (Drew for Montessori, Campbell for Expeditionary Learning, Claremont for Spanish Immersion--transportation is provided to choice schools). Good luck with your decision. [/quote]

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