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[quote=Anonymous]I have a son who's been at Latin since 5th grade and he's really excited about 8th.  The new building is great.  I did the tour and took a lot of pictures.  The room sizes are much bigger than what the students have now and there are dedicated rooms for Math and English, etc.  Teachers don't have to share and offices are no longer in tiny spaces.  I don't know how Latin did so much with the facilities they had before.

The new building will have modern as well as historical features.  In addition to the other features that have been mentioned, there's going to be a computer lab and a central elevator for accessibility.  The architects working on the project have thought a lot about the classical nature of Latin and you'll see that in the design.  I can't believe how much more room the kids will have and the outdoor space is awesome.

The building is closer to where I live, so will be easy to get to.  The surrounding neighborhood seems fine, and the school and parents are doing a good job of reaching out to the community.  I suspect that since the school has a permanent location now, it'll be even harder to get in.  5th grade is the best time to apply, but you can also get in again in 9th (their last entry level).

The teachers are great.  The kids love learning.  There's going to be lots of outdoor time and fresh air for the kids.  We're looking forward to 8th grade there and high school.  Their college planning program is top notch: the counselors don't just try to get kids into all ivy league (popular) schools, but try and match each student with a college education experience that's just right for the student.  Then the counselor continues the relationship with the student through college.  Awesome!

You can probably go on a tour in August once construction is complete, and definitely during one of the upcoming open houses.[/quote]

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