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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm confused by the latest Round 1 numbers (and garrison and seaton are both close to our home, so likely contenders for us in PK3 next year): Garrison's test scores are way worse, but Garrison's PK filled up more than Seaton's? You'd think that, given that both schools are close by each other so many parents consider both of them, Seaton would be in far more demand than Garrison. Am I understanding the numbers right?  Can anyone explain?  [/quote]

I am a current Garrison parent, and can only speak of my own personal reasons for choosing Garrison over Seaton.  We're actually in-bounds for Seaton.  I've said it before and I'll say it again, either school would serve your child well.  I think Seaton is a fine school.  I think Garrison is a fine school.

We also looked at the test scores and other criteria, but there are other factors in making a decision about which school would be best for your child.  For me, test scores are pretty irrelevant.  Schools test the upper grades, which tend to have low enrollment, which is the case for many DCPS school including Garrison and Seaton.  So if one or two kids bomb the test, well there you have it.  Also, I don't want my child to be taught to the test.  I'm sure if Garrison did test prep around the clock, the scores would be really high.  (And just so people don't try to misconstrue what I am saying, I'm not implying at all that this is what Seaton does.)  But I value other things like play and outdoor time, and Garrison values these "non-academic" activities.  As for school safety, I haven't witnessed anything that is of concern, and I'm there a lot, including the middle of the day when things could get rowdy.  Parent involvement was also a very important factor for me, which is not measured on any of the criteria DCPS is interested in.  Garrison has an active parent community, and I wanted to be a part of that.

Like other posters have said, visit both schools and decide.  You really can't go wrong with either in my opinion.   [/quote]

I'm the PP who asked why Garrison has tighter PK numbers than Seaton, despite test scores and otherwise having some negative feedback. I get why some people nonetheless like Garrison. I guess I'm just confused about why Seaton isn't as in demand as Garrison, given that Seaton has overall better feedback?  [/quote]

Seaton has been referred to as a hidden gem in the neighborhood. I personally think Seaton did not get any attention until the current Principal came on board. Since she became the Principal, good changes have been happening at the school and scores have been improving every year. Word is slowly getting around and people are just now checking them out. [/quote]

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