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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are moving to Alexandria and my DC will spend 8th at a local private, but then likely go to TC. TC parents, what, if anything, should we be thinking abut or doing to increase the likelihood that DC will have a good transition to TC? I have heard people talk about things like the STEM academy. Are there programs we need to get DC signed up for in advance?

DC is a strong but not stellar student: generally gets B+ to A grades in academic subjects at a reasonably demanding private. Love the arts; enjoys sports but is not super athletic. Incredibly quick and creative but has never been a strong standardized test taker. Very strong writer.

Any advice welcomed.[/quote]
If your child loves the Arts, the fine art program at TC is great, really creative and great projects coming out of there. My DD has really enjoyed studio art. I can't speak to band and orchestra, but my kids do choir and really enjoy it. The Advanced Choir is stellar, and routinely wins at choir competitions (and is representing VA at a national choir competition in SF later this year). The director is demanding though. There is a play in the Fall, and a musical in the Spring, and theater kids also put on one act plays that they either write or just self produce. It has been an interesting experience.[/quote]

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