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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another 2nd year IT parent here. I'd like to echo the sentiments above.  To answer a question above about what situations the Principal and Director have handled so eloquently.  There have been a few incidents where the admin and staff have proven to be fast acting, responsive, safe and effective leaders.  There was the earthquake first week of school last year as well as a small fire in a the building (trash fire, no injuries).  There was a break in at the former building that wasn't noticed until hours until school was set to open and the principal was quick to notify us via text, email, and cell about what happened and had quick backup plan to enter school via a separate location (the kids were none the wiser).  This year, on Dec 14, the morning of the Sandy Hook tragedy, as we watched with terror and tears as the news unfolded, we received word that IT was on lock down due to a suspicious person outside the building with what appeared to have concealed weapon.  You can imagine the terror we were feeling and the relief we felt when the principal was updated quickly thereafter about every detail that occurred and what was going on in the classrooms.  Turned out it was a teenager with a water gun that was playing pranks completely separate and not related to our school.  Nonetheless, the way in which the principal and director handle these events as well as the running of the school as a whole is something that wows me.  That day, they were visually shaken upon hearing what happened in CT (as we all were), they were outside greeting every parent with warm hugs and answers to any questions.  IT really is a special place.  The teachers are incredible and I thank my lucky stars that I took a chance on a starting charter in 2011.  There will be students given spots off the lottery, there aren't that many siblings yet, so please don't let that deter you from applying.  I'm not saying IT is perfect, there are some things that are lacking organizationally, but the recent collaboration with the YMCA is really exciting and my DC loves the art and dance teachers as well. Aftercare is just ok, but parents are great as is the IFA (family association) and the parents are always working to do other aftercare ventures like swimming, potential scouting opportunities, sports etc.[/quote]

19:00 here, I was also referencing the Dec 14 incident, ditto this post - I couldn't have said it any better. As this is our first year at IT, I didn't know about the other incidents, but not at all surprised to hear they were handled effectively as well.[/quote]

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