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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a 3 year old who will be starting Kindergarten in two years - so yes, we're a little bit getting ahead of ourselves!  We're starting to get a little stressed out about Kindergarten based on what we've heard about FCPS -- e.g. Kindergarten is full day instead of half day, there is very little recess or gymnasium time, no nap or rest time, and kids are expected to be learning what our generation learned in first and second grades.  Is this true of all FCPS?  My child will specifically be attending SHREVEWOOD.  Anyone have experience with this school's Kindergarten program?  I know the school is overcrowded - what is the student-teacher ratio?  Are there assistants in the class?  We're so nervous.  DD is in preschool now, but it is play based and the ratio is 2 teachers to 16-18 kids.[/quote]

Your child has nearly 2 1/2 years to mature and be ready.  If DC is already in a class with 16-18 children and two teachers, DC shold be able to handle a class that is 25-28 with two teachers (one teacher and one aide) in 2+ YEARS.  Things have NOT changed that much.  Kindergarten is more like half 1st and half kindergarten.  With three years of preschool under her belt, she should be MORE THAN READY. [/quote]

OP here - even if that preschool is 100% play based?  There's no academic, sitting still for hours on end component to our preschool.  There's still a 2 hour long nap/quiet time period, even for 4 year olds.  They go outside 2-3 times a day.[/quote]

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