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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Seaton has substantially higher test scores than Langley, some superstar teachers and a "principal of the year' who has instated some very cool initiatives. We go there and it is an impressive, peaceful place.. The Langley PTA is much more active bc of a core group of Pre-K families who are committed, so there is that. The seaton PTA seems a bit more laid back (though the people are awesome.) I kind of feel like Langely and Seaton are both progressing in different ways -- Langely is parent led and seaton is school led.[/quote]

Langley parent here-- you're making me blush!  I would say that at Langley, the principal is leading some initiatives, like the Conscious Discipline program, Playworks and Foodprints, and her ability to recruit excellent teachers.  Parents are leading the way on other stuff like fundraising and recruitment.  The Seaton principal is amazing, she has been there a long time, while the Langley principal was new last year (though coming in as an AP from Watkins, experienced).  I really like the Langley principal and her impact on the school is already evident.  I consider Seaton a "mentor school" to Langley, because it's similar enough to be relevant, but different enough to be interesting, and parents there have been generous in sharing their experience.

I know there are Langley families who live IB for Seaton, and vice versa, and Langley families (myself included) who turn down offers from Seaton.  Seaton's lack of beforecare and guaranteed aftercare are a big part of that, also that it is pretty far away if you live in the east Eckington or Edgewood portions of Langley's zone.  So to the OP, I would say, it's really just a matter of preference.    If you want to be sure of a spot, you have to list Langley.  But if you can fit Seaton on your list and it's worth going a little farther away, it's a great school as well.  [/quote]

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