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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We live in Key, and we would actually be happy not to get involved with the hyper competitive momzilla rat-race which is ASFS. But we don't like immersion programs, so this is where we'll wind up because we have the option of one specialty school or the other and not a regular school. [/quote]

I am in the same boat. I wish I had another option.[/quote]

I'm really surprised people would be against a science focused school no matter how little the specialized focus is. I can't understand how ASFS is not viewed a "traditional" school simply because of the science program. isn't every APS ES trying to get some kind of emphasis to make itself stands out from the rest so all parents can feel special and secure? How is Taylor less special then ASFS or Nottingham?[/quote]

It's not the science focus, per se, it's the craziness surrounding getting into that boundary. I've met quite a few preschool moms who are HYSTERICAL about the housing shortage in the Key/ASFS zone and are freaking out. They've also been Kumon-ing and "enriching" their children and competing over reading scores. I have a few friends with kids there, and they have told me the PTA is hardcore and exclusionary to working moms.  I'd rather just have a "school" for my kid, not a trophy prize. [/quote]

Jesus Christ, my upcoming ASF Kindergartner is not currently reading.  Doubtful she will be anywhere close by September.  We do play-based preschool, as do a lot of rising ASF families.  Don't believe the freaks.[/quote]

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