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[quote=Anonymous]The PP has provided a good summary of what most people like about ATS. Our child is there and we have loved it. We love the diversity and even if that's not your particular interest I do wonder if it helps to cut down on the competitiveness and the mean girl stuff you hear about. Of course every grade of kids has its own personality so there are never guarantees, but all the kids and parents we've gotten to know well are down to earth, friendly, etc.

The academics have been outstanding and we love the fact that all the kids get involved in music in some way. They all start playing instruments in 4th grade and have the experience of being part of a band or orchestra.

They have weekly full-school assemblies and every class above K puts on a class play. This helps the feeling of community. There's a great PTA.

We like the structured aspect and have never found it overbearing. I think people blow that up way out of proportion. They're taught to be quiet in the hallways and they tuck their shirts in-- it's no big deal.

They talk a lot about character and about being responsible for your own behavior-- all good at that age.

I understand the bus stop thing-- yes, you lose that sense of belonging in your neighborhood to some degree. That being said, our child has plenty of play dates with kids from all over the county and that hasn't been a big deal. Plus, you may get to know the neighborhood families better if your kids go to the local school for middle school. We felt the trade off was probably worth it and haven't worried about it much since. [/quote]

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