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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a child at Key. We overall have been very happy with it and our child’s progress. For us, it is the right mix of caring/warm atmosphere and academics for elementary school. We have had teachers who clearly really love the kids and teaching, and we have been impressed with how well they seem to know the kids. The Principal is also excellent.

Over the years, I’ve come to the conclusion that a lot of people don’t really understand or maybe don’t value the second language. We think it is a huge gift that we can give our kids that will do nothing but assist them navigate an increasingly multilingual world. Moreover, aside from learning Spanish for it’s own sake, there’s substantial research that suggests that exposure to other languages benefits children in myriad ways. We feel really lucky to be at Key. Our child goes to school happy and confident, and I can see my child’s excitement and pride at having learned something hard when DC is able to use more and more Spanish.

On math and science, we have not seen anything to suggest it is slower or detrimental. We seem to be pacing the same as the other kids we know at other schools. Homework has been mixed. So far - we are halfway through - there has been some starting mostly in second. I’d say it is an appropriate amount and expectation to help them practice and develop good habits of reinforcing learning.

Just our perspective as current parents. Good luck with the decision.[/quote]

Not OP but this is very helpful. Thank you for sharing. Particularly glad there is some homework - I don’t know how kids can go into middle school and do homework if they’ve never had to do it before. [/quote]

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