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[quote=Anonymous]We have had students in both APS and private in middle and elementary school grades. The APS experience has been good, with enthusiastic and dedicated teachers. But the curriculum tends toward average. Private school is able to set a more challenging curriculum, and incorporate more writing and in-depth research projects. I've seen very few long-form writing assignments at APS. They write a short-answer essay question on a test, but never 5-7 page research paper with footnotes. Private requires writing in English and History classes, APS doesn't. Foreign language at our private is rigorous, and APS is much easier. The social aspect is definitely a factor in our private. There is vast wealth and only a very level-headed child will be unmoved by the inequity within their class. That said, there is a sense of community at our school which is very inclusive to our students & families.[/quote]
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