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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They have a heavy homework policy starting from K which I strongly disagree with and is not evidence-based.

If you care about that, look into it.  You or your spouse will have a lot of homework to do in K and 1.[/quote]

This is true. Our child is in ATS - daily kindergarten homework  was a lot of writing like creating sentences/storywriting. It was a tough year for us as DD was learning multiple things at the same time - letter formation, spelling and grammar all rolled into one. But 2 years later,  we realize that the hard work was all worth it. Now, DD has no problems with writing and is used to getting work done (even with our own supplements) - no whining.

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I am the poster who disagrees with the homework.

Your kid would get to the same place without the heartache.  It’s not good for them to be doing that stuff after a long day at school at that age.[/quote]

Not PP but my three kids (two boys one girl) are in ATS. I have no basis of comparison since all three of my kids went to ATS starting in kindergarten. All I know is that it’s a great school and my kids love it. The homework has been beneficial for them because they get to practice writing, so I noticed a vast improvement in their handwriting. They also love the school especially their music and art curriculum. I love it because I’m Ethiopian and there are kids from all over the world including many African countries - something you don’t find in Arlington. We are also Muslim and there are kids from so many different religious backgrounds in the school. My kids don’t feel out of place. Also it is truly a school where no kid is left behind. My eldest was struggling with reading at the beginning but is now an excellent reader and loves books. The teachers are dedicated to making sure every child can read and write.  OP, I echo the PP who said you should talk to parents with their kids in ATS and Drew. I was struggling with my decision as well. But I realized that for me at least I would never know if I liked it if I didn’t try it. We gave it a year and loved it. My eldest is going to fifth grade next year and my youngest is in kindergarten. I would suggest trying it for a year - your neighborhood school will always be there.[/quote]

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