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[quote=Anonymous]Back to OP's initial question, which seems to have been more or less forgotten.  Although I am sure that you can mine the information from earlier discussions, here a few salient pros and cons:

Although Brent has an excellent ECE program with a Reggio-inspired curriculum, it has become more and more difficult to get into PK.  In fact, about ten families with an older sibling already at the school were shut out in this year's lottery.

Brent has managed to maintain small class sizes, with three classrooms for each grade between K and 4.

Brent has one of the finest Science teachers in DCPS.

Brent will be hiring 3-4 aides to partner with classroom teachers next year and provide greater opportunities for intervention and differentiated learning.

Brent has a robust music and performing arts program, while the visual arts program is lackluster.

Several of Brent's teachers and staff live in the neighborhood snd have children who attend the school.

Brent will be hiring a new teacher to relaunch the world language program as it transitions from Chinese to Spanish.

Brent has become less diverse in racial and socioeconomic terms as the IB population of the school continues to increase.

Brent has high quality extracurricular programs including chess, tennis, soccer, running, tots gymnastics, dance, labyrinth games, etc.  However, the aftercare program itself could be vastly improved.

There is generally a positive sense of community at Brent and children frequently cross paths in a variety of settings across the Hill.

I hope this type of specifics helps.[/quote]

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