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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just came on here to ask the same thing, except that our home MS is Banneker. My kid is so excited, me a little less so after what I read here. WWYD?[/quote]

What specifically is your child excited about? I have a kid at Banneker now, and while it’s been fine in many ways, the instrumental music and performing arts opportunities aren’t great. There isn’t a school play or drama club, for example. The band program is okay, but the orchestra is small and this year had to combine all levels into one class, which is frustrating for more advanced students. I hear good things about the choir. I’d suggest comparing class offerings and extracurriculars at the two schools to help make your decision,[/quote]

Thanks for your reply. My child is excited for a couple of reasons. First and foremost because she is in the CES program and will have to be leaving most of her close friends if she goes to Banneker. Some of them have been accepted to Loiederman as well. She plays an instrument but is in no way a prodigy or even close. She likes to sing and is interested in drama but is inexperienced. I have no concerns about the neighborhood and have a relative who lives nearby. I know that either program (LMS/BBMS) will likely be a “step down” academically from the CES program, which is a bummer. I just want her to be happy and challenged, and have a decent peer group. 
I will take your advice and look closely at electives/activities![/quote]

My kid at  Banneker also went there after the CES.  It was sad that most of her friends scattered to many different middle schools, but she has made a good group of friends at Banneker and has had good teachers.  It is not as challenging as the CES (or the middle school magnets, which we have experience with from older kids), but there's been some challenging assignments and opportunties it's been fine overall.  All that to say that Banneker is a reasonable choice, but Loiederman may have advantages for you with friend group and music/drama opportunities.  Good luck wtih your choice![/quote]

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