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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have 2 kids in Powell Elementary and we are enjoying the dual language Spanish immersion program. Yet we just got slots for 1st grade in EL Haynes, and now we're deep into decision stress. We are temped to stay in Powell, as its what we know, but EL Haynes has a great reputation, though Greta Schools ranks them about the same.

a. Are we crazy to pass up EL Haynes and stay in Powell?
b. Here are our pros and cons for both schools. Are we missing something?

[u]Powell Pros[/u]
1. learning Spanish fluently
2. great school community
3. 82% Hispanic

[u]Powell Cons[/u]
1. not convinced higher grades are doing that well
2. new principal
3. Title 1 school

[u]El Haynes Pros[/u]
1. have k-12 - done with lottery 
2. results were great, now are ok
3. our neighbors kids are there

[u]EL Haynes Cons[/u]
1. no 2nd language instruction
2. moving to 3rd school in 4 years
3. school 40% AA, only 36% Hispanic 
What is the year-round EL Haynes school calendar like with odd weeks off?

Both schools are close to our house, both have aftercare, and both are remodeling/newish so those are neutral.

Thanks in advance for you help.[/quote]

How did you know the principal was leaving before she announced?  She announced after the lottery closed.[/quote]

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