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[quote=Anonymous]Regarding what various PPs have said about overcrowding...

Pros of trailers, IMO:
Yes, trailers can be nice. A/C and heat, actually controlled in the room instead of a central office in the county. (Classroom air temp is NOT controlled by the school; instead, it comes from far away in the county! And APS HVAC systems are, for the most part, crap.) Away from the hustle and bustle, as a PP pointed out.

Cons of trailers:
Away from the hustle and bustle, yes, but the kids have to walk through the rain or other weather to get to the main building for lunch, hurricane shelter, music, etc. etc.

They tend to be really close to the playground. That means noise, and can even mean balls bouncing off the walls, etc.

Cons of school overcrowding in general:
This is not nearly as obvious as the presence of trailers. An overcrowded school means not enough bathrooms, drinking fountains, lunch slot, etc. for everyone. The halls begin to have the feel of a middle school (loud and crowded) and feel a bit less like a neighborhood elementary. Schoolwide assemblies cease -- it becomes necessary to have two different ones.

I don't think any of those things are deal breakers if you love a school. But if all other factors are equal, then I think this deserves some consideration.

Yours truly,
APS teacher[/quote]

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