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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Parent of a girl, deciding between Eastern and Takoma. It is tough that Takoma cancelled the orientation - the Eastern presentation was extremely impressive.

From conversations with other parents, it seems that Takoma is more integrated with the rest of the MS, while Eastern is more of a school within a school?

Any thoughts from parents that have been through the programs appreciated.[/quote]

I have a 6th grader at Eastern.  I think that they are integrated, but my child prefers the magnet classes and magnet teachers to the non magnet program.  The magnet program is fantastic if your child loves reading, social studies, and media.  There are a couple of downsides as compared to Takoma.  I get the impression from talking to TPMS magnet parents that the workload at Eastern is much heavier, at least in 6th.  Takoma is on a block schedule (which would be wonderful, imho).  Also, if your child plays an instrument they can choose band or orchestra in 6th at Takoma and they can start a foreign language in 6th. (These last two were not important to my child).

I don't think you can go wrong though.  Does your child prefer the magnet classes taught at Eastern or the ones taught at Takoma?   [/quote]

Eastern parent here.  If you think the workload is heavy in 6th, you'll lose your mind in 7th.[/quote]

Thanks?  [/quote]

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