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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We chose ITS over LAMB for PS3. I would have never thought that I'd give up Spanish or a high school track, but I just didn't feel the same energy or excitement at LAMB as I did when I visited ITS.

I was also worried about attrition in the upper grades at lamb. While people are committed to the school, DC is by nature a transient community and the upper grades are so small.

Hopefully, it will be a good decision in the long run.[/quote]

This attrition is not happening nearly as much anymore, now that there is the track to DCI.  Previously kids had to leave for 5th grade to get in to some middle school, but now that DCI is an option (not all are taking it, but are sticking through 5th grade regardless), there is less pressure to find a different school for 5th grade.  LAMB had to eliminate a primary classroom because it didn't have room for all of the elementary kids who are sticking around.  the lower elementary (1st - 3rd grades) is large and vibrant and it is really energizing to watch this cohort learn together.  the elementary population will just keep growing.  Now we just need to get our Walter Reed building in hand!

I have friends who left ITS for a DCI feeder school (not LAMB), but they miss ITS greatly because of the energy and excitement you describe.  Seems like a great school!  [/quote]

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