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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The new principal at Tuckahoe is really great and very invovled. We've been happy there. But like so many have said the boundaries or admin could easily change. Keep in mind Tuckahoe spilts for middle between Williamsburg and Sawson (depending where you live). Its the only elementary shool with a spilt but there has been talk of changing that (all to Williamsburg). 
Also, some of these schools have varying homework policies. Tuckahoe currently does not give homework in any grade. I believe this is the same for Nottingham. I believe Jameston does have homework and unsure about Discovery. Personally I would like to see some homework in the older grades to prepare them for middle school. Probably not a deal breaker but something to think about.

I don't think you can go wrong and I'd probably choose based on lot, the street, distance to school...ie are you are walker but 20 minutes away becuase you are going to end up driving your kids every morning...Is the street a cul-de-sac, busy/not busy road, distance to middle school...youd be surprised how many are considered walkers but are really far. I might also go knock on some neighbors doors and get a feel for the street. I know that seems crazy but if you plan to live there for the next 20 years you want good neighbors! And seems some streets are really social and have lots of kids, while others are not. [/quote]

I feel like the street is so important.  It seems like even one or two streets over can make a big difference in Arlington.  If I were buying in that part of the county, I would want to be far from any main artery (Langston, Military, etc) and far from any streets that experience cut-through traffic.  Every part of Arlington has gotten so much busier, even 22207.  I feel like the whole point of being up there is to get some peace and quiet.[/quote]

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