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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know this is a relatively old thread, but I wanted to post about our experience in the event someone in the future researches MVCS and finds this information. We currently (Fall 2015) have two children at MVCS. DC1 is TAG, DC2 is not. I do not think that the prior poster's information about the dual language program is accurate now.

The program is much more robust than it was in the past. Every grade gets a literacy block in each language, so native English speakers are getting Spanish literacy (reading, writing, grammar etc). Granted, this was not the case when DC1 started. The program has really grown and strengthened in the last few years. For DC1, we employed a Spanish tutor because of the lack of literacy instruction in Spanish. Despite our initial disappointment with the dual language program, we stuck with the school because it is our neighborhood school, we love the community there, and we had very positive experiences with the teachers.

For DC2, the experience has been different. We don't have her working with a tutor because the dual language program is so much stronger now. In fact, the tutor worked with DC2 a bit and reported that she was really impressed with what the school was doing with DC2 in terms of teaching Spanish literacy. The administrators and teachers have worked with experts from around the country to develop a really good dual language immersion program and have recruited really talented people, including some from Key in Arlington. I am really pleased with what is going on in the school now in the dual language program. I wish it had been this strong when DC1 started. Years ago, I certainly cautioned neighbors who asked about the flaws with the dual language program. Now I have no hesitation in encouraging people to send kids to MVCS for dual language.

The TAG teachers have also changed over time. The current TAG teachers are really very good - energetic, interesting, and definitely challenging the students.

DC1 and DC2 can both read, write and speak Spanish like natives. Although we needed a tutor to help DC1 get there, we don't have that need with DC2. Both have done very well on the standardized tests and I have no worries about them being prepared for middle school.  [/quote]

I'm a new MVCS parent and heartened by this post and by what we are seeing at the school. There's a ton of positive energy and I am cautiously optimistic that they will benefit from the dual language program. [/quote]

This very helpful--we'll be there next year, and I got conflicting reports from neighbors, but it seems to have depended on how old their kids are. It does appear that current families love the current teachers/principals and it does to appear to be on the upswing. New poster, can you talk about math in particular. Our DC loves math, and I am curious your experience with the math curriculum. Is it challenging? [/quote]

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