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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We chose LA and would make the same decision again. When the AART at FH tries to tell you there is no difference between the programs, don't believe her. Not saying your child will be unhappy at FH (many people love it), but the programs are NOT the same. [/quote]

Could you please kindly provide any additional information on how or why you made the decision to go with LA? Could you please share what differences you find between the two programs?

Thanks you![/quote]

I won't lie, there is one dud third grade teacher at LA. However, there is also a dud in the LLIV lineup at FH (not one of the previously named teachers), so it evens out. The remaining AAP teachers at LA are wonderful.

I prefer the administration at LA over those at FH.

LA has better field trips (Jamestown in 4th grade, Camp Highroads - overnight for 2 nights - in 6th grade).

FH has a better selection of afterschool activities, however I think both PTA work hard to make sure there are other events outside of school throughout the year.

For me, there was no question after the info sessions. The fact that children were invited to and included in the LA session spoke volumes to me.

Parking at both schools sucks, but Kiss & Ride is soooo much better at LA.  :wink:

Honestly, I think the biggest risk at FH is the fact that there is only one class, so you child is with the same cohort of kids for 4 years. Sometimes that's good and sometimes it isn't. There were two children from the current 4th class at FH that went to the Center after 3rd grade for this very reason.

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What do you like about the administration at LA? Also, is there a divide at all between AAP and GE at LA?[/quote]

My general sense is that the administration at LA is more empathetic. Maybe because they both have young children?

I think that the GE parents think there is a divide and the AAP parents don't think there's one. I also think the same is true at FH. My child has friends in GE, but it's children my child knew from sports before entering LA. My child has not made any new friends in GE, but I don't think that's uncommon, those are not the children in the same class as my child. The GE and AAP classes have recess together and go on field trips together, so there is the chance to mingle then.

You really need to talk to the parents at FH and LA. Do you know anyone who made the switch? If so, just ask to chat. People are really open to this discussion.[/quote]

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