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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think your question is really more about moco public school in general rather than a particular school.  For us, the answer was not much play based learning during the hours between 9 am and 3 PM - the official school day is largely academic time.

On the other hand, the school day is well kinda short.   We found lots of ways to supplement the academic focus of the school year.  For example, the after school classes offered at school coupled with a nice after care provided a lot of unexpected play based learning.  Whether acting class, art class, or various "clubs" in the aftercare - we got more than enough play based learning.  The reality is that the school day is relatively short - and the school year itself has lots of days off and of course summer is forever.  So, you can find lots of ways to add in play based learning, arts and crafts, and extra gymnastics/physical activity during the school week and/or weekends.  It means really thinking about what your kid needs to grow, but such is life.

If we did not have the funds for these extras, i would be concerned about the overall learning environment.

I wish the school day was longer to provide more time for the extras we pay out of pocket and also that the school year was longer to provide sessions focused on drama or music or other important developmental activities.  Long story short = no public school provides enough of anything but if you have money and an inquiring mind, you can probably supplement a lot in the younger years.  
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Not the OP, but thanks for this perspective.  Rings true.[/quote]

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