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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

Why did you care whether the school required music lessons? You're the parents, you can insist on music lessons if you want. [/quote]

Why all the hostility? Maybe PP just likes music. Maybe PP’s daughter is really talented. Maybe she is in extended day and doesn’t have time to do music lessons after school. Maybe PP can’t afford to pay $50 plus an hour for private lessons. Also what you said can apply to anything. Why go to a school with a good arts program, or sports program, or a school that focuses on STEM. All can taught via private lessons.[/quote]

DP.  The part I don’t understand is why it matters that music lessons be mandatory.  OP could sign her kid up for instrumental music at any elementary school and get the same lessons.  Why is it important to pp that every other student in the class also go to music lessons?[/quote]

Cuz it creates a culture in the school where the focus is on music. My kids aren’t at APS and I understand this. I would absolutely love a school where all students are forced to garden and grow their own plants. Part of the curriculum and not just some gardening club where no one joins. The forced nature of it and the fact that everyone is doing it makes it more likely my kid will know how to grow his own vegetables. Sure I can teach him but it’s even better if the school did and forced everyone to do it with him. Now everyone who applied to ATS clearly doesn’t mind the music program and the forced nature of it. People who don’t believe kids should be forced to play an instrument don’t have to apply to the school.  [/quote]

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