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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I love how parents INSIST that the ATS system is better for their kid - and usually their other kids - when the kids have never been in formal school and they have no idea what education their kid(s) will respond to.

If it is going to be a program that is different than any other school, or provide (some, maybe) value, kids should be evaluated by a the school’s administration for admission.

Parents generally send their kids there because they think it’s elite, not because it is better for the kid.[/quote]

My kid came from full day daycare that had a daily schedule that changed on the hour, and generally remained the same every day.  She also was taught to read while there.  She was a big rule follower and would get flustered when others didn't follow the rules.  We found ATS to be a good fit for her.  While she was a serious rule follower when she was younger, she also defied the "tucked in" rule on a regular basis when she hit 3rd grade or so -- she'd choose an oversized sweatshirt to wear, thus ensuring that Principal Hawthorne couldn't see the t-shirt hanging outside her jeans or leggings.  When she was younger, she wore a lot of tunic tops with leggings -- those didn't have to be tucked in.  We also definitely wanted a school that required music lessons.  The arts program was also great when she was there.  (She's a junior in high school now, and went to Kenmore Middle, so we definitely aren't hung up on "elite".)[/quote]

It's a good school. I wish more students had access to it.[/quote]

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