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[quote=Anonymous]Agree with the poster who divided Burgundy into three "phases."  I couldn't have asked for a better start to schooling for my two kids than in the Early Childhood program.  It was a joyful time, they had a lot of time to learn through play and do hands-on science (sorely lacking in public school in the younger grades, in our experience), and it felt like tuition money well spent.  For elementary, our experience was different and resulted in us withdrawing our children to attend public school.  For 2/3, there were two sets of teachers and two different classrooms; my son got one set and they were very competent and organized, though not necessarily joyful.  Our daughter had the other set of teachers and let me say, the perception that the administration did nothing to address our concerns with the teacher is accurate.  The teacher sent a kid to the corner "because you're not fit to learn," and scared our daughter to the point that she was wetting the bed and refusing to go to school.  The wonderful, multi-page narrative report card that we'd gotten in 1st grade?  The 2/3 teacher showed me uninspiring worksheets and when I asked for more information about my DD, they said that she was too shy and that they didn't have anything to tell me.

There is no differentiation.  The implication when we applied was that the 2/3 grouping would allow for kids who were more academic or quick to learn to have some fluidity in placement.  Not so.  The 2nd graders stay with 2nd graders and the 3rd graders stay with 3rd graders, no matter how academically advanced.  Our child was sent to read on his own or to help other children when he finished quickly; both are great things to do but not every day as the sole way to handle an advanced learner.

The switch to FCPS was a good move and our kids today remember EC at Burgundy very fondly but when asked if they wish they'd stayed, they both say no.  Our daughter has commented that she prefers the structure of a more traditional classroom for the older grades.  Can't speak to the Middle School as we did not attend.

Pros: Beautiful campus, stellar science program with the Cove, impressive library, really positive Early Childhood program, some incredible teachers who our kids will always remember, and kids who stay have a very strong bond.

Cons: Admin is self-important and doesn't address the weak links in terms of teaching, no differentiation, and we never felt super comfortable with the parent community.  [/quote]

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