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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a parent of a current Parkland 8th grader. He's on the advanced track--he's in Geometry, Physics, Intro to Engineering Design, etc. etc.

Looking back over the past 2 years...I can say that he really enjoyed his time there. During his first year there, he participated in a field trip to Space Camp in Huntsville with his teacher and classmates. He didn't participate in any long-distance trips last year but could have if he wanted to.

The school has a partnership with Kid Museum and has a cohort of students who regularly participate in collaborative activities. The students showcase their work through an all-school community presentation at AFI Silver Theatre known as STEAM Night. We also have had Parkland community movie screenings at AFI--last year the school had a themed Space Week and invited all Parkland families to view a science/space-related movie with a Q & A session with the director after the film.

As we start the second month of school, the local trips scheduled this month include a visit to the new iFly facility and down to D.C. I really like how the teachers really try to take advantage of various activities and venues throughout the area. The teachers and school staff are great as well. I can genuinely say that my son has thrived with his teachers, counselor, and administrators. The teachers have provided my son with activities that have just enough challenge not to discourage him.

We haven't had any bullying issues--my son says that the vibe is that everyone's allowed to be their unique selves. He says that his friends at Argyle and Loiderman say that Parkland is where all the smart kids in the area go to school.

Re: test scores--Parkland certainly holds its own especially when one considers that half of the school qualifies for free/reduced lunch.

Good luck with your decision![/quote]

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