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[quote=Anonymous][quote=fran83][quote=Anonymous][quote=fran83]Thank you  for taking the time to reply to my post.  We are looking for good academic records, conducive environment for learning, diversity, good discipline, extracurricular activities(swimming would be a plus), 'friendly' educators/teachers.  We have been looking at ratings on several platforms and some reviews are concerning. We are worried about bullying since she will be joining in March.  So a school with welcoming students will be great.  Now,  someone mentioned IB, this would be a plus since she has been studying in a british style framework.[/quote]
I would not worry about bullying. Try to join a swim program now if you can. There’s york and NCAP. All of the high schools have pools. What’s your budget? [/quote]

She will be joining middle school. We will see regarding swimming when we are in ghe US then.  You said not to worry about bullying.  This is not really a problem then?  We have read several reviews and we were quite concerned about that.  [/quote]

Swimming is offered as an afternoon school sport in all middle schools except Kenmore (and HB), however there may be differences between the schools (co-ed or not, competitive or not)- the swim meets are at the different high school pools in Spring, all comprehensive high schools have pools on campus.  Due dates for physicals are in mid-late February and practices start around that time.  As far as bullying there was a lot of talk about Swanson at one point recently, but I don't know anything first hand (you'll find old threads here) and perhaps that has been handled now.  Williamsburg is the highest SES MS school and almost all white, least diverse.  I've heard good things about Hamm from some who just started there.  I've also heard good things about Kenmore from recent grads, especially in regards to their performing and fine arts program, Kenmore has the highest percentage of low SES students.  TJ has the IB middle school program, but the IB high school program is separate and with separate admission, most info can be found on the W-L High school website.  What this program does require is taking 5 continuous years of the same foreign language, something extremely common in Europe, but nearly unheard of in the US just a few decades ago.  The differences in Arlington between the middle schools in regards to SES of the student population are staggering.  However, from the personal accounts of friends (so, subjectively speaking) this does not seem to translate to a difference in preparedness for high school or negative experiences.

Wishing you all the best and welcome to Arlington![/quote]

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