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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have friends(bilingual) at EL Haynes who probably could have sent their kids(k, 2nd) anywhere in the area, but specifically chose EL Haynes and they rave about it.

Toured Francis recently and would probably only consider it at K and above.

The facility indoors and out is fantastic, seems to have a strong PTA, TONS of afterschool groups and options. Didnt notice much tech use, though students are testign currently, which evidently is done in laptops.

A potential passive issue there is the cramped parking for faculty, which could lead to some latent frustrations on their end.. its an odd arrangement.

Also toured ITS and thought it was interesting. Seems completely adequate if not slightly more than, regarding atmosphere, education, classroom leadership. The issues imo are the grounds, both indoor and out as well as their approach (and certain other schools as well).. to conflict resolution... The ground are fine but its an older facility thats seems to be kept in just ok condition. In some classrooms its fairly dark for whatever reason. And the field and track, connect to the local rec, which is fine.. but it also allows for the community to use the grounds the same time school kids would be out there.. which i wasnt crazy about, but understand the neccessity of use by the school.

Seaton would be a cut above the others imo, if not the swing space which is in a not great area

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Fair review-- ITDS is very adequate, which is no small thing if you've experienced inadequate!

FYI, ITDS does not own the field or the red playground. It's a DPR field and playground that ITDS has certain use of, but does not control or maintain and cannot keep people off of. I will say it's nice to have the rec center available to the school sometimes and as an after school hangout, and also for parents to work out after dropoff.

Some of the teachers do prefer dim lighting, which I think is weird, but they do all have functional lights if they choose to turn them on. [/quote]

Previous poster here - Yes, its both a benefit and not imo, regarding Edgewood being connected.

I think I do lean on the side of it being a benefit, due to the recs fantastic playground, solid field and overall polish to that building.

I think ITDS is an overall good school that could be phenomenal with some tweaks and updates. The infrastructure is there.[/quote]

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