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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Current Cooper family, since the first year it opened. Overall, happy with teachers. The one type you won't find here is the burned-out teacher who's been teaching for decades and is cynical/tired.

IMHO, teachers tend to be either young and idealistic/full of energy or more experienced and very very good/on the strict side. There is some teacher turnover (including a beloved teacher who fell seriously ill), but it's generally well handled.

Strongest teachers have been in the social sciences and math.

There is some struggle in 7th and 8th grade with discipline, but I think that's everywhere, and I don't think it's much different between the two campuses.

In years past, the Cooper kids were known to 2nd Street kids as Cooper Troopers, and I think there was some feeling of less-than, but now 2nd street is looking at the new campus in envy.

If I had to pick, I'd go based on where friends are going (if you know your kid's friend's sibling goes to one school or the other, you'll know the pathway, for example), the commute, etc.

Especially if your kid is starting 5th, by the time they get older, they'll probably end up cross-pollinating with the other campus in some way, either through sports or high school classes. There is a plan for that in the medium term.[/quote]

Thank you!  Very helpful.[/quote]

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